Women's Business Enterprise Council Pacific (WBEC Pacific)

What Women's Business Enterprise Council Pacific (WBEC Pacific) does

WBEC-Pacific (Women's Business Enterprise Council – Pacific), founded in 2000 and headquartered in Washington State, is a 501(c)(6) non-profit and one of 14 Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs) of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). It administers WBENC and WOSB certifications to women-owned businesses across six markets: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington State. As of May 2026 the organization reports 1,256 certified WBEs with combined revenue of $12.0B and 43.1K jobs created.

The core product is WBENC certification — a third-party-validated credential requiring 51% women ownership, management control, documentation, and site visits, with annual recertification. Certification fees are revenue-tiered between $350 and $1,250. The WOSB certification is offered at no incremental cost to WBENC-certified firms with US-citizen owners. Supporting technology includes WBENCLink 2.0 (a searchable, password-protected supplier database filterable by NAICS code) and the WBEC-Pacific Community Platform, which connects WBEs and corporate sponsors and distributes exclusive RFPs.

Revenue comes from three streams: certification application fees (recurring, annually billed), corporate annual sponsorships (42 current sponsors including Google, Salesforce, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Intel, T-Mobile, AT&T, Chevron, Wells Fargo, PG&E, Amazon, and others), and event and program revenue (ELEVATE[HER] + INNOVATE[HER] Summit, BOLD Success, Innovate[HER] golf tournament, Business Excellence Awards, WBENCPitch, ASAP). Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: recurring webinars (Why Certify, Inside Access, Peer Exchange, Leveraging Your Certification) and regional Forums in Oregon, Washington, Northern California, and other coverage markets drive both WBE acquisition and sponsor engagement. The team comprises approximately 17 staff under President & CEO Jaymee Lomax (appointed 2025).

Name

Women's Business Enterprise Council Pacific (WBEC Pacific)

Legal name

Women's Business Enterprise Council – Pacific

Website

https://wbec-pacific.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

WBEC-Pacific is a Washington-based non-profit and Regional Partner Organization of WBENC that certifies women-owned businesses across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, while connecting them with corporate sponsors through events, training, and a member community platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Application Fees: Non-refundable processing fees for WBENC and WOSB certification based on company annual revenue. Fees range from $350 to $1,250 depending on revenue tier. Recertification required annually.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual corporate sponsorships providing access to WBENC-certified women-owned businesses, sourcing support, networking opportunities, and program participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WBEC-Pacific administers WBENC and WOSB certifications for women-owned businesses across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington State. The organization connects certified women-owned businesses with corporate sponsors and government procurement opportunities through the WBEC-Pacific Community Platform and WBENCLink 2.0 searchable supplier database, complemented by signature summits, pitch competitions, webinars, and regional meetups.

Product overview

WBEC-Pacific is a certification and business development organization (Regional Partner Organization of WBENC) that offers a unified portfolio of certification services and programs for women-owned businesses. The core offering is WBENC/WOSB Certification—a rigorous validation process that grants women-owned businesses access to corporate supply chains and government contracting. This certification is complemented by the WBEC-Pacific Community Platform for member networking and business development. The organization delivers value through signature events (ELEVATE[HER]+INNOVATE[HER] Summit, BOLD Success, Innovate[HER] golf tournament, Business Excellence Awards), competitive programs (WBENCPitch, ASAP), recurring educational workshops (Why Certify, Leveraging Your Certification, Inside Access, Peer Exchange), and regional networking meetups. The portfolio also includes the WBE Star Award and Pacific Profiles content series. Together, these offerings form a comprehensive ecosystem supporting women entrepreneurs from certification through business growth and recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women-Owned Meetups Casual networking events hosted by WBEC-Pacific Forum Leaders, available both online and in-person regionally, for meaningful connections among women entrepreneurs.
• WBENC Certification Nationally recognized Women's Business Enterprise certification that validates a business is at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by women, providing access to corporate supply chains and government contracting programs. Administered by WBEC-Pacific on behalf of WBENC.
• WOSB Certification Women-Owned Small Business certification through the SBA Federal Contracting Program. Provided at no extra cost to WBENC-certified firms with US-citizen woman owners.
• WBEC-Pacific Community Platform Online networking platform that connects certified WBEs with corporate sponsors and partners, providing access to exclusive RFPs, member-only events, and business development resources.
• ELEVATE[HER] + INNOVATE[HER] Summit Annual two-day summit designed to connect, educate, and empower women-owned businesses, featuring executive networking, corporate engagement, relationship building, awards reception, and educational programming on procurement, access to capital, leadership development, and technology.
• BOLD Success Annual signature event focusing on empowering WBEs through risk-taking, self-investment, and business growth, including programming on future-proofing business, funding options, corporate sales strategy, and WBE-to-WBE connections.
• Innovate[HER] Golf tournament fundraiser and workshop bringing together leaders and innovators of women-owned businesses for connection, insight, and impact, supporting WBEC-Pacific programs.
• Business Excellence Awards Annual awards show recognizing WBE and Corporate Partner achievements from the previous year, featuring networking, engagement, and diverse business connections.
• WBENCPitch Pitch competition program where WBEs showcase their businesses to corporate judges, including coaching, development, and a platform to tell their impact story. Regional rounds advance to national semi-finals and finals with prize money.
• ASAP (Accelerated Systems Advancement Program) Nine-module virtual technical assistance program designed to help newly certified WBEs turn their WBE credential into corporate opportunity pipelines, featuring real deliverables and a credential for completing the program.
• Why Certify Monthly webinar for businesses considering WBENC certification, covering the application process, criteria, benefits, and Q&A with certification staff.
• Leveraging Your Certification Monthly webinar for certified WBEs teaching how to maximize WBENC Certification benefits through networking events, speaking opportunities, exclusive RFPs, and learning webinars.
• Inside Access: Doing Business With Monthly workshop series providing insider knowledge from corporate partners on what it takes to do business with major corporations.
• The Peer Exchange High-impact workshop series featuring practical strategies on business fundamentals, financial acumen, business continuity, cybersecurity, strategic partnerships, and succession planning.
• Supplier Readiness Series Industry-specific events connecting WBEs with corporate buyers and procurement professionals, including construction sector programming and matchmaking opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participation in WBEC-Pacific events can reduce the business/sales cycle by 18 months

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• California Water Service CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUtility company partner with diversity initiatives
• Cardinal HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare corporate sponsor with diversity programs
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with supplier diversity initiatives
• Coastal Community BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution partner with WBE support
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBEC-Pacific is a Regional Partner Organization (RPO) of WBENC, one of 14 RPOs throughout the U.S. WBEC-Pacific processes WBENC certification applications and adheres to WBENC's Standards and Procedures for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington State.
• TransPakcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor providing access to over 1,300 WBENC-Certified women-owned businesses and supporting WBEC-Pacific programs
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting WBEC-Pacific and participating in WBE community events
• Pacific Gas and Electric CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner providing economic impact and supplier diversity programs
• Google, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor supporting WBEC-Pacific events and programs
• Intel CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor and corporate partner with supplier diversity initiatives
• T-Mobile USA, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor and corporate partner supporting women-owned businesses
• SalesforcecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor providing access to WBEC-Pacific's WBE network and programs
• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor supporting WBEC-Pacific programs and WBE community
• AT&TcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor and corporate partner for supplier diversity initiatives
• ChevroncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with economic impact and WBE engagement programs
• US BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor and partner in WBE certification network
• VistraCorpcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPearl Sponsor providing financial support for WBEC-Pacific programs
• University of CaliforniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor and Sapphire sponsor with supplier diversity initiatives
• Wells FargocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting economic impact and WBE programs
• Port of SeattlecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner for supplier diversity programs
• Puget Sound EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting WBEC-Pacific events
• Robert Half InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor and Emerald sponsor for WBE programs
• Bishop-WisecarvercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor and Sapphire sponsor with long-term partnership
• MODE StudioscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor providing event support and WBE engagement
• Artemia CommunicationscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPearl sponsor providing marketing and communications support
• Private EyescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor supporting WBEC-Pacific events and programs
• Uplift InvestingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor and Supporting sponsor for WBE community
• San Jose SharksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and sponsor for WBEC-Pacific events
• Washington State Department of Enterprise ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner providing procurement opportunities for WBEs
• City of PortlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal government partner with supplier diversity programs
• Federal Reserve Bank of San FranciscominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with economic development initiatives
• FHL Bank, San FranciscominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal Home Loan Bank partner supporting WBE economic impact
• East Bay Municipal DistrictminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal partner with supplier diversity initiatives
• Enterprise MobilityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with supplier diversity programs
• Rose InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor providing staffing and workforce solutions
• Ryan Companies US, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner for construction and real estate sectors
• SwinertonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor in construction and development sector
• Hewlett Packard EnterpriseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology corporate sponsor with diversity initiatives
• Hathaway DinwiddieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction corporate sponsor for supplier diversity
• Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner with diversity programs
• Siemens MobilityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology corporate sponsor with supplier diversity initiatives
• Standard HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare sector partner with diversity programs
• SBENCLink 2.0coreTechnology or IntegrationFully digitized, password-protected, searchable database created to assist in identifying small businesses and suppliers. Search for procurement needs based on NAICS code or keywords and pull certification and business information for thousands of potential suppliers.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): WBENC is the national parent council that grants WBEC-Pacific its Regional Partner Organization status and sets the certification standards WBEC-Pacific administers. Both organizations certify women-owned businesses and connect them to corporate supply chains, but WBENC operates nationally while WBEC-Pacific serves six states.
• WBEC-West: WBEC-West is the sister Regional Partner Organization serving Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada - directly comparable in function, structure, and revenue model to WBEC-Pacific but operating in an adjacent, non-overlapping geography.

Broad incumbents

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): NMSDC is the leading national certifier of minority-owned businesses and operates a parallel regional affiliate network with corporate sponsors running supplier diversity programs. It is directly comparable in mission and business model to WBEC-Pacific, but serves minority-owned businesses broadly rather than specifically women-owned businesses.
• National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC): NGLCC certifies LGBT-owned businesses through a regional affiliate model and connects them with corporate supplier diversity programs. Comparable to WBEC-Pacific in certification-driven supplier diversity mission and corporate sponsor engagement, but focused on a different demographic.
• Disability:IN: Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion and certifies disability-owned businesses for corporate supplier diversity programs. Operates an analogous regional model with corporate sponsors seeking certified diverse suppliers, comparable to WBEC-Pacific's value proposition.
• U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce: U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce is a national advocacy and certification organization for women business owners. It overlaps with WBEC-Pacific in mission and target audience but does not administer the WBENC certification standard that drives most corporate supplier diversity sourcing.
• National Black Chamber of Commerce: National Black Chamber of Commerce advocates for Black-owned business inclusion in corporate and government supply chains through certification, networking, and policy advocacy. Comparable to WBEC-Pacific in serving as a diverse-supplier certification and advocacy body but focused on a different demographic.

Others

• SCORE: SCORE is a national nonprofit network providing free business mentoring, workshops, and resources to small businesses. Adjacent to WBEC-Pacific in supporting small business development and capacity building, but does not administer diversity certifications or connect businesses to corporate procurement programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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