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About Our Certification

What WBENC Certification Means for WSG

Weathers Strategy Group holds Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) — the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the United States and a leading advocate for gender equity in supplier diversity. WBENC certification confirms that WSG is majority-owned, operated, and controlled by a woman.

For our clients and partners, WSG's WBE certification means you can count our engagement toward your women-owned supplier commitments — with full confidence that the designation has been independently reviewed and verified. We are proud to support organizations building more equitable, representative supply chains.

Beyond the credential itself, this certification reflects the reality of who built this firm and how we work. WSG was founded and is led by a woman, and that perspective shapes every strategy, every deliverable, and every client relationship.

Understanding the Standard

What Is a Women's Business Enterprise?

WBENC partners with Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs) nationwide to conduct in-depth reviews of each applicant's documentation, ownership structure, and business operations — ensuring that certification reflects genuine women ownership and control, not simply self-attestation.

WBENC's mission is to fuel economic growth by identifying and removing barriers for women-owned businesses, while connecting certified WBEs to the world's most successful corporations and government entities. WSG is proud to be part of that network.

Certification Process

What Does WBENC Certification Guarantee?

WBENC certification is not self-reported. It means that WSG has undergone a rigorous, independent review process — including documentation of ownership, governance, and operational control — conducted by a WBENC Regional Partner Organization. Certification must be renewed annually, maintaining ongoing accountability and standards.

Founder Spotlight

The Woman Behind the Certification

WSG's WBE certification is grounded in the leadership and vision of its founder and CEO, Lucia Weathers. Lucia built Weathers Strategy Group from the ground up — establishing a firm whose strategic perspective, intellectual rigor, and commitment to equity are directly shaped by her own experience as a woman in the consulting and edtech spaces.

The Broader Ecosystem

About WBENC and the WBE Network

WBENC is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the United States, with more than 17,000 certified WBEs in its network and more than 300 corporate and government members committed to sourcing from women-owned businesses. WBENC-certified WBEs gain access to matchmaking opportunities, corporate supplier databases, and a community of peers navigating the same landscape.

For organizations on the buying side, WBENC provides a reliable, standardized certification that simplifies supplier diversity tracking. Engaging WBENC-certified businesses is widely recognized across corporate supplier diversity programs and government procurement frameworks — making it one of the most valuable certifications a woman-owned firm can hold.

WSG is proud to be part of this network, and to serve as a high-caliber strategic resource for clients who want their supply chains to reflect their commitments to gender equity.

Full Certification Portfolio

WSG's Certifications & Registrations

WSG's WBENC certification sits alongside a broader portfolio of certifications and registrations that reflect our commitment to professional standards and our eligibility to serve a wide range of clients across the public and private sectors.

WBENC

DOBE

SBA

BBB

SAM

Together, these credentials signal that WSG is a verified, accountable, and mission-aligned partner — capable of meeting the diversity sourcing requirements of federal, state, and corporate procurement programs.

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Make Your Supply Chain More Inclusive

Is your organization committed to sourcing from women-owned businesses? WSG is ready to serve as a strategic partner — and our WBENC certification makes it easy to count our work toward your women's business enterprise inclusion goals. We'd love to talk about how we can support your mission.

Reach out directly to start the conversation, or visit wbenc.org to learn more about the WBENC certification standard and the supplier directory where WSG is listed.

Let's Work Together

Ready to partner with a WBE-certified women-owned strategic advisory firm? We'd love to hear from you.

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