Marshall Wolf Automation Inc, an industrial automation distributor based in Algonquin, Illinois, recently announced its national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and certified member of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). This certification is considered the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States. The CEO and President of Marshall Wolf Automation, Tina Hueppe, expressed that being a member of WBENC is more than just being a women-owned business. She sees the company as an innovative and value-driven company that provides technology solutions to the US Manufacturing segment, led and owned by women. Hueppe, who is also the chair of the Women in Automation committee, views her role as a way to attract talented women into the technical field that has been historically overlooked for career choices.
The WBENC certification process is thorough, involving an in-depth review of the business and a site inspection to confirm that the business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women. This certification process ensures that the business has proper structure and strategic business planning in place. By including women-owned businesses in their suppliers’ list, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to diversity and supplier development programs, empowering women as leaders and contributing to a more diverse and sustainable economy.
Being WBENC certified provides women-owned businesses with countless opportunities for growth and expansion through professional development and engagement in the WBENC network. This includes events, programming, and networking connections that support the continued innovation and success of women-owned businesses._certified provides women-owned businesses with countless opportunities for growth and expansion through professional development and engagement in the WBENC network. This includes events, programming, and networking connections that support the continued innovation and success of women-owned businesses.