2012 USBLN® 15th Annual Conference Exhibitors
AAAS Entry Point!
C5 Consulting/Britt, Peters and Associates
Caption First, Inc.
ClearCaptions
College of Employment Services
Integrated Global Strategies, LLC
ISM Supplier Diversity Pharmaceutical Forum
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Metlife Center for Special Needs Planning
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
OiC Innovations
Rotech Healthcare Inc.
sComm
Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work
Texthelp Inc.
The National Employment Team (NET)
The RESNA Catalyst Project
The Value of a Veteran
US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®)
VetJobs
Walgreens
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
The USBLN® is proud to present the following exhibitors alpha by company.
AAAS Entry Point!
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, "Triple A-S" (AAAS), is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader,
spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS
publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads
programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide. http://www.aaas.org/
C5 Consulting/Britt, Peters and Associates
C5 Consulting LLC is a certified women-owned business enterprise that is disability owned and operated.
C5 was formed by two senior business executives, Martha Artiles and Hon. Katherine McCary, with over
65 years of combined corporate experience with expertise in global diversity and disability leadership. C5
guides organizational culture shift to leverage disability as a talent and compliance strategy. C5 takes a
collaborative approach to moving the needle to full inclusion, benefitting business through innovation,
access to talent, increased market share and supplier diversity, and facility and website accessibility,
thereby improving organizational performance. C5 clients include corporate, university, non-profits,
community-based organizations and many USBLN ® affiliates across the country to improve their
performance and/or launch. Britt, Peters’ ADA team, a C5 Collaborator, develops Transition Plans and
assists facility managers and ADA coordinators in budgeting, planning and implementation of 2010 ADA
Standards for Accessible design. “C” Products include: Contemporary Diversity Conversations, Contact
Center Diversity Solutions, Corporate Classroom and C Notes for Inclusive Etiquette.
www.consultc5.com
Katherine McCary Katherine.McCary@consultC5.com
Martha Artiles Martha.Artiles@consultC5.com
Caption First, Inc.
Caption First is a well-rounded CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) and captioning firm
with more than 23 years of experience and enough staff to handle new situations. We are certified by
USBLN as a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise and by the National Women Business Owners
Corporation as a small, woman-owned business. Caption First prides itself on being able to meet the
requirements of its customers through the innovative use of technology. We have extensive experience
and can provide services in the following areas:
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Realtime Captioning & CART Services
o Onsite
o Remote
o Scheduled in Advance or Last Minute
o Multitude of applications
1. Classes
2. Webinars, webcasts, and other Internet meetings
3. PowerPoint presentation captioning services using a single screen
4. Work meetings, job interviews
5. Conventions and conferences
6. Emergency captioning
7. Television broadcasts
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Post-Production Captioning Services
o Transcription and time-coding, and off-line captioning
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Transcription services
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Equipment Rental
o Encoder rental (in stock and fully tested)
o Remote CART PC rental
o Video and audio equipment rental
www.captionfirst.com
ClearCaptions
ClearCaptions is a national provider of telephone captioning solutions. Our ClearCaptions™ for Cisco®
product is the first, fully integrated captioning solution to provide captions on telephone conversations in
the workplace. With more than 20% of working adults experiencing some form of hearing loss,
ClearCaptions for Cisco is a free solution that can improve employee effectiveness, productivity and
morale while preserving access to all phone system features such as transferring calls. Visit
www.clearcaptions.com/cisco for more information.
Frank Endres
The ClearCaptions Team
frank.endres@clearcaptions.com 916-274-8433
College of Employment Services
The College of Employment Services is an integrated, web-based curriculum designed for professionals
who work with people with disabilities and other challenges find jobs. Our self-directed courses connect
these professionals with a nationally recognized set of competencies for their field. And our curriculum
gives them a clear career path while celebrating the role they play in society – all while keeping training
costs low.
College of Employment Services course content is created by the Institute for Community Inclusion at the
University of Massachusetts Boston. Phone: 1-888-526-8756, email: directcourse@elsevier.com.
Web: http://directcourseonline.com/employmentservices/
Integrated Global Strategies, LLC
Company Profile
Integrated Global Strategies, LLC (IGS) has received Disability-Owned Business Enterprise Certification®
through the USBLN® Disability Supplier Diversity Program® (DSDP®). The IGS mission is to deliver
quality products and services to socially responsible clients by establishing strategic partnerships with
social enterprises focused on employing veterans and others with disabilities. Andrew Houghton launched
IGS in 2012 following six years as Chairperson of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, which is responsible
for overseeing the AbilityOne Program, a federal program employing nearly 50,000 people with
disabilities through a nationwide network of over 600 nonprofit agencies. Andrew’s technical expertise in
strategic communications and developing messages inclusive of people with disabilities, combined with
his strategic partnerships, makes IGS a leading diversity supplier source for clients seeking high quality
products and services at competitive prices. Our product line of laser toner cartridges is the “greenest”
available, and helps maximize cost savings on printing and print cartridges. Our service line offers a full
suite of accessible multimedia products, including video, encoding, streaming media, and mobile and web
content.
Strategic Communications
With over 15 years of experience in strategic communications, IGS specializes in the production of
effective multimedia solutions made accessible to all audiences, including individuals with disabilities. IGS
organizes all aspects of pre-production, on-site production, and post-production to help clients deliver
their message to their target audience quickly and efficiently. IGS produces television commercials,
documentaries, public services announcements, internal and external communications and short
marketing videos. Our agile production teams are efficient and use the latest equipment while our hi-tech
facilities enable us to produce a full suite of interactive products and capabilities including video,
encoding, streaming media, CD-ROM, DVD, and mobile and web content.
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Monochrome Laser Toner Product Line
We produce our cartridges though a partnership with Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB). AIDB
brings diverse manufacturing capabilities as one of the country's largest employers of people who are
blind. Holding ISO certifications, AIDB has been a leading supplier of products and services to the federal
government for the past eighty (80) years. AIDB provides employment opportunities for blind and deaf
adults who produce more than 100 different items, ranging from military equipment to office supplies.
Our cartridges feature proprietary, patented technologies, developed by Clarity Imaging Technologies that
yield twice as many pages per toner cartridge as the OEM such as HP, Lexmark, Dell and IBM for half the
cost. The cartridges are also “greenest” on the planet, and when properly handled are 100% recycled.
The newly manufactured, high quality toner cartridges are independently tested and validated at the
Rochester Institute of Technology, are fully warranted. and come with a lifetime guarantee. These
compatible cartridges do not void OEM printer warranties or maintenance contracts per the MagnusonMoss Act.
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2X the yield = 1/2 the cost + 1/2 the “touch”
Money-back guarantee - if savings don't match our analysis we refund the difference-and we
have yet to write a check!
0% in landfills –fully recycled and greenest cartridges on the planet
Our products outperform, our service is outstanding and the savings are real.
Workforce
AIDB employs veterans and blind persons with disabilities at competitive wages and provides excellent
benefits packages to help them achieve economic independence. Additionally, AIDB utilizes assistive
processes and technologies to ensure that their employees with disabilities have the tools necessary for
them to achieve their maximum employment potential and improved quality of life.
Capabilities
AIDB uses state-of-the-art commercial industry practices and a national network of experienced
contractors and material suppliers to provide superior products to the Government through the AbilityOne
Program.
Andrew Houghton, Principal 305.788.7077.
ISM Supplier Diversity Pharmaceutical Forum
The Supplier Diversity Pharmaceutical Forum is a sub-committee of the ISM Pharmaceutical Forum. This
group is comprised of supplier diversity professionals from the pharmaceutical industry.
The goals of the Supplier Diversity Pharmaceutical Forum include:
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Increasing Innovation, Productivity, and Business Results
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Developing Best and next Practices in Supplier Diversity
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Expanding Supply Base Diversity in the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Ongoing Supplier Diversity Professional Development
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Promoting Training and Development of Small and Diverse Suppliers
For more information regarding the ISM Supplier Diversity Pharmaceutical Forum, visit us at http://ismpharma.org, or contact:
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Co-Chair Joyce E. Eriksen Eggers, Associate Director, Contracts and Supplier Diversity, Strategic
Sourcing, Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company, at joyce.eriksen.eggers@mpi.com
or
Co-Chair Tom Thattacherry, Head of Supplier Diversity, Global Pharma Procurement, Genentech (A
member of the Roche Group) at thattact@gene.com
Stop by our booth and meet various members of our group!
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Practical Solutions – Workplace Success
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, confidential guidance on
workplace accommodations, and the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA). Working
toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps employers capitalize on
the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace. As a service of the U.S.
Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), JAN represents the most
comprehensive job accommodation resource available.
JAN professional consultants provide technical assistance about accommodations for people with all
types of disabilities, working in any job, and in any industry as well as information about topics such as
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its amendments, the Family and Medical Leave Act
(FMLA), the Rehabilitation Act, state laws, related legislation, and practical ideas for compliance; sample
policies; self-employment; assistive/emerging technologies; attitudinal barriers; and local resources.
JAN can be reached at 800-526-7234 (Voice) or 877-781-9403 (TTY). JAN’s website of disability
resources including an on-line chat, Disability A-Z, and ADAAA Library can be found at www.AskJAN.org.
Metlife Center for Special Needs Planning
The MetLife Center for Special Needs PlanningSM is dedicated to helping families secure lifetime care and
quality of life for their dependents with special needs. The Center’s mission is to help families plan for the
future of their dependents with special needs, including preserving government benefits and providing
insurance and other financial solutions which can help provide lifetime quality care.
www.metlife.com/specialneeds
KELLY PIACENTI: SPECIALNEEDSPLANNING@METLIFE.COM
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the business advocate and direct link
between LGBT business owners, corporations and government. Through the NGLCC Supplier Diversity
Initiative, NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
Business Enterprises, and works to expand contracting opportunities for LGBT-owned companies. As the
umbrella organization for 51 state, local and international LGBT chambers of commerce and business
organizations, the NGLCC is the largest LGBT business development and economic advocacy
organization in the world. The NGLCC represents the interests of the estimated 1.4 million LGBT-owned
businesses in the United States.
To learn more about the NGLCC, please visit: www.nglcc.org
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
The Pharmaceuticals Division of Novartis is recognized worldwide for the innovative medicines we
provide to patients, physicians and healthcare organizations. This growing business develops and
markets patent-protected prescription drugs for important health needs. Our products are concentrated in
major therapeutic areas including: Cardiovascular and Metabolism; Oncology (including Hematology);
Neuroscience and Ophthalmics, Respiratory, and Integrated Hospital Care.
Novartis OTC (Over-the-Counter) is a world leader in the research, development, production and
marketing of self-care products. Our products are designed for in-home treatment of medical conditions
and ailments to help improve people's ability to live the healthy lives they want for themselves and their
families.
To register on the supplier directory or to find out more about supplier diversity, go to
www.supplierdiversity.novartis.com.
Visit our website at www.pharma.us.novartis.com and www.pharma.us.novartis.com/info/aboutus/diversity-inclusion/index.jsp
CONTACT:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC)
Sheri Shafir
Associate Director, Supplier Diversity
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
One Health Plaza Building 431 Room 2550D
East Hanover, NJ 07936
862-778-8149
sheri.shafir@novartis.com
CapABLE Employee Resource Group:
CapABLE is an employee resource group that provides support and resources to both NPC and
its employees. This resource group promotes maximizing one's abilities regardless of disability or
chronic health issue and fosters possibilities without limits by empowering NPC and individuals to
reach their full potential.
Adrian Hawkins / Janice Ferraro
Adrian.hawkins@novartis.com
Janice.ferraro@novartis.com
862-778-3835
Novartis Consumer Health
Ingrid Sheremeta
Supplier Diversity Consultant
Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
Ingrid.sheremeta@novartis.com
973-503-7318
OiC Innovations
Improve EMPLOYEE WELLNESS, PRODUCTIVITY and PROFITABILITY with the innovative DESKTOP
ELEVATOR!
Employees who must spend hours sitting hunched over a desk suffer progressive harm to their backs,
heart/circulatory and digestive systems, while also fueling obesity, diabetes and more. Researchers now
say "Sitting is the new Smoking!"
Stand Up America!
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The Desktop Elevator simply sits atop the existing desk and raises/lowers effortlessly to sitting and
standing positions. Stand-working relieves back pain and pressure while increasing blood circulation,
metabolism and mental clarity! Because it impacts so many facets of employee health and improves
productivity, it's THE most cost-effective investment in people your company can make! Visit us at
wwwdesktopelevator.com for more information on the DESKTOP ELEVATOR that is listed as a
Reasonable Workstation Accommodation by the Department of Labor's Job Accommodation
Network: Askjan.org
Rotech Healthcare Inc.
Rotech Healthcare Inc. (Rotech) is an established provider of durable medical equipment and oxygen
with more than 31 years of proven service offering "BEST VALUE" and quality patient care. With a
comprehensive offering of home medical equipment and services such as sleep and oximetry testing, the
Rotech family of companies is a national leader in helping patients manage their treatment at home. Our
constant goal is to enable patients to live a more comfortable and productive life, every day, because “We
Care About Patient Care.”
Our website is www.rotech.com. Our corporate address is Rotech Healthcare Inc., 2600 Technology
Drive, Ste. 300, Orlando, FL 32804 and our phone is 407-822-4600.
sComm
sComm is the engineer and manufacturer of the UbiDuo face-to-face communicator. The UbiDuo
communication device enables a deaf/hard of hearing and a hearing person to communicate with each
other face-to-face without an interpreter. The UbiDuo allows deaf or hard-of-hearing people to converse
with hearing people anywhere, anytime, in professional or social settings. The UbiDuo is empowering
people who are deaf and hard of hearing to seek employment opportunities, pursue higher education, and
enjoy social situations. Corporations and government agencies such as Lowe's, Walgreens, Sam's Club,
USDA, NASA, Kaiser Permanente, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army and others are successfully using the
UbiDuo to conquer Communiphobia. The UbiDuo is used in all 50 states, plus Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, Great Britain and Guam! You can learn more about the UbiDuo at www.sComm.com. Come
see us in the booth and learn more about how the UbiDuo will benefit your deaf, hard of hearing, and
hearing employees.
Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act established the Ticket to Work program in
1999; the program was fully launched in 2004. The Ticket Program provides adult disability beneficiaries
ages 18 through 64 with more choices for receiving employment services and increasing provider
incentives to serve these individuals. Social Security issues symbolic Tickets to eligible beneficiaries
who, in turn, may assign those Tickets to an Employment Network (EN) of their choice to obtain
employment services, vocational rehabilitation services, or other support services necessary to
maximize their economic self-sufficiency through work opportunities.
More than 13 million beneficiaries with disabilities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S.
territories are eligible to participate in the Ticket Program.
MAXIMUS assists Social Security as the Operations Support Manager (OSM) of the Ticket Program.
The core functions of OSM relate to EN recruitment and delivery of EN services to beneficiaries by
recruiting experienced and highly-qualified ENs; facilitating/monitoring active Ticket Program
participation by ENs; administering and supporting the Ticket assignment process; and administering
and supporting the EN payment process.
Websites: www.ssa.gov/work or www.yourtickettowork.com.
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Texthelp Inc.
Texthelp provides literacy software for individuals, corporations, K-12 and higher education, and
publishers. The company’s solutions help learners of all ages especially those with reading and writing
difficulties, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, mild visual impairments, or English Language Learners.
Award-winning products include Read&Write GOLD, Web Apps, Fluency Tutor, SpeechStream, Lexiflow,
and BrowseAloud.
In the workplace, Read&Write GOLD’s discrete customizable toolbar with support tools such as text-tospeech, dictionary, translator, phonetic spell checker, and Word Prediction integrates directly with PC or
Mac applications such as Word, Pages, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Adobe Reader, allowing users to
work alongside their colleagues using the same programs while getting the support they need. Texthelp
Web Apps bring Read&Write features to the Cloud and work on iPads, iPhones, and more! Both
products help readers and writers of all ages and abilities achieve independence and reach their full
potential. Free 30-day downloadable trials are available at www.texthelp.com. For more information,
contact Texthelp at 888-248-0652 or u.s.info@texthelp.com.
The RESNA Catalyst Project
The RESNA Catalyst Project is a sponsored project of RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and
Assistive Technology Society of North America. RESNA operates the Catalyst Project under a grant from
the Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education.
The RESNA Catalyst Project is funded to provide technical assistance to the Assistive Technology (AT)
Act Grantees to assist them in increasing awareness, access, acquisition, and advocacy to AT devices
and services for consumers with disabilities of all ages. The Project works with the 56 statewide AT
programs, the 57 protection and advocacy for AT programs, and the 33 alternative financing programs.
The Project also works with 19 access to telework financial loan programs.
RESNA Catalyst Project Staff
Joey Wallace, Ph.D
Project Director
jwallace@resna.org
703-524-6686 ext 304
Paul Galonsky, MPA
Project Associate
pgalonsky@resna.org
703-524-6686 ext 309
Jason Luciano, Ph.D
Project Coordinator
jluciano@resna.org
508-615-7313
To learn more about the RESNA Catalyst Project, visit www.resnaprojects.org
To learn more about RESNA, visit www.resna.org
For general feedback, please send an email to Catalyst@resna.org
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The National Employment Team (NET): Vocational Rehabilitation
The NET (National Employment Team) is the network of Business Consultants from the 80 public
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies. VR provides talent and support services to business in every
state, the territories and D.C. The VR system serves close to one million candidates with disabilities
annually with approximately one third of those people ready to return or enter the workforce. The goal of
the NET/VR is to build a team around the business customer based on their needs and footprint.
Business focused services include: pre-employment supports for internships or business based training,
pre-screening and referring qualified applicants, staff training, diversity program strategies, retention
supports for valued employees and consultation or technical assistance in a variety of areas – workplace
accommodations, assistive technology or rehabilitation engineering, financial supports, and strategies for
connecting to customers with disabilities. These services are offered at no cost to our business
customers. The NET works for business and puts tax payer dollars back to work with our company
partners! For more information contact: Kathy West-Evans, 206.999.9455, kwestevans@rehabnetwork.org ; website www.rehabnetwork.org.
The Value of a Veteran
The Value Of a Veteran is an HR training and consulting firm that teaches organizations how to improve
recruitment and retention of military veterans, veterans with disabilities and military spouses. Founded in
2007, we have assisted many Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies and higher education
institutions with development of their strategy, including preparing hiring managers and supervisors to
understand and support veterans during and after the hire. Our founder, Lisa Rosser, is a 22-year Army
veteran with 16 years of HR, staffing, recruiting and consulting experience. She brings unique insight to
the military’s culture, processes and procedures and integrates it into topics civilian HR professionals
address daily: how to find the best diverse talent with limited recruiting staff and budgets; complying with
OFCCP/EEO requirements; and use of emerging and innovative recruiting tactics. Our training products
include workshops and seminars (delivered live or virtually), computer-based training modules, and a
hiring guide. SUPPLIER DIVERSITY: We are a small, woman-owned, veteran-owned for-profit
company.
Please visit www.TheValueOfaVeteran.com or email info@TheValueOfaVeteran.com
US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®)
The USBLN® booth is a gathering place for all affiliates and a resource to learn more about our flagship
programs and initiatives including:
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BLN Affiliates
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Local Florida BLN Affiliates
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Corporate Relations & Memberships
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Disability Supplier Diversity Program® (DSDP) & Certification of Disability-Owned
Business Enterprises (DOBE®s)
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National Student Advisory Council (SAC) & Youth Initiatives
Affiliates are welcomed to stop by our US map so that we can see how many affiliates we have
represented at the 2012 conference. The USBLN® booth will also offer a message sign-up sheet to
connect with members of our team. www.usbln.org
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VetJobs
VetJobs makes it easy for employers to reach and employ all the members of the military community.
VetJobs defines the military community to include Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Department of Defense
Civilians, Marine Corps, Merchant Marine, National Guard, Navy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Public Health Service, Reserves and their spouses and dependents. VetJobs makes is
easy to reach not only the transitioning military member, but also the highly qualified men and women
who are veterans that have separated over the decades and are now productive members of the civilian
work force in all disciplines. http://www.vetjobs.com/
Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is the nation's largest drugstore chain which provides nearly 6 million
customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, costeffective pharmacy, health and wellness services and advice in communities across America. Walgreens
scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty, infusion, medical facility, long-term care and mail
service, along with pharmacy benefit solutions and respiratory services. These services improve health
outcomes and lower costs for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health systems,
pharmacy benefit managers and the public sector. Walgreens Take Care Health Systems subsidiary is
the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health centers and in-store convenient care
clinics, with more than 700 locations throughout the country.
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), founded in 1997, is the largest third-party
certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. WBENC, a
national 501(c)(3) non-profit, partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations to provide its world class
standard of certification to women-owned businesses throughout the country. WBENC is also the
nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America's corporations.
http://www.wbenc.org/
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