Access through Diversity Programs: Getting certified as a woman-owned business

Many large corporations have diversity programs which help minority and women-owned businesses gain access to buyers and bid opportunities. Many rely on third-party non-profits to certify the business as minority or woman-owned.

In Northern California (Monterey, Tulare, Kings & Inyo Counties and north), Astra Women's Business Alliance certifies businesses as women-owned.

Astra Women's Business Alliance
5 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 400
Lake Oswego, OR, 97035-8620
(971) 204-0220
www.astrawba.org

In Southern California, Women's Business Enterprise Council - West certifies businesses as women-owned.

Women's Business Enterprise Council - West
1201 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5200
Mesa, AZ, 85210
(480) 969-WBEC
www.wbec-west.org/