Women-Owned Business Certification Services

Overview

Empowering Your Business Through Women-Owned Certification

Unlock new opportunities and position your business for growth with Women-Owned Business certification. Whether through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) or the Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business (SBA WOSB) programs, certification can help you access government contracts, supplier diversity programs, and stand out in competitive markets.

The attorneys at Foster Swift make the process simple and strategic, so you can focus on growing your business. We partner with you every step of the way to ensure compliance and maximize the benefits of certification.

How We Support Your Success

Eligibility Assessment: We review your ownership, control, and operational structure to confirm you meet WBENC and SBA WOSB standards.
Document Preparation & Review: We help you gather and organize the required documentation, including governance records, financial statements, and ownership agreements as required by the particular program at issue.
Application Guidance: From start to finish, we guide you through completing your certification applications accurately and efficiently. You may delegate Foster Swift to submit certification applications on your behalf. With your authorization, our team can handle the entire submission process, ensuring that all documentation is properly prepared, submitted, and tracked. This allows you to focus on your business while we manage the logistical details of your certification application.
Compliance & Governance Updates: We advise on any necessary changes to bylaws, operating agreements, or shareholder documents to meet certification criteria. However, please note that our attorneys are often only licensed to practice law in Michigan, and as such, we are unable to draft or review corporate documents governed by the laws of other states.
Post-Certification Support: We help you maintain compliance, prepare for renewals, and leverage your certification for business development opportunities.

Certain Limitations

Please note that the scope of our representation will not include evaluating state law matters or drafting state-specific or organizational documents related to laws outside of Michigan. While we have supported clients in other states with WBENC and WOSB certification applications, we rely on your local counsel to address state law issues or prepare state-based documents, as our firm’s attorneys are predominately solely licensed in Michigan.

Why Certification Matters for Your Growth

Access exclusive government contracting opportunities reserved for WOSBs.
Gain visibility in corporate supplier diversity programs through WBENC.
Enhance your credibility and competitive edge in the marketplace.

Meet Your Advisors

Our legal team bring deep experience in business law, governance, and compliance to help you achieve certification with confidence:

Amanda Dernovshek – Employee Benefits & Business Law

Amanda advises on and assists in navigating complex ownership structures, equity arrangements, and employee benefit considerations that impact certification eligibility.