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Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs: Our Company’s Journey to Becoming a Certified Women's Business Enterprise

By Cecilia Poratti

June 2023

Essence Translations is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Certified Women's Business Enterprise from WEConnect International, the gold standard for women-owned businesses. This certification is a significant milestone for our organization, and we are incredibly proud to be part of a new generation of women entrepreneurs breaking barriers, defying stereotypes, and inspiring future generations of leaders.

As a Certified Women's Business Enterprise, we have undergone a rigorous certification process that includes a thorough review of our company's ownership, management, and control by WEConnect International, an independent third-party certifier. This certification process ensures that our business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by women.

This certification is not just a badge of honor for our company; it is also a significant achievement for women in business. Women entrepreneurs face unique challenges in the business world, including access to funding, mentorship, and networks. By certifying women-owned businesses, WEConnect International is helping to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs and providing them with the recognition, support, and resources they need to succeed.

We are proud to be part of the WEConnect International network of women-owned businesses, which includes over 10,000 businesses in more than 120 countries. This network provides us with access to new business opportunities, mentorship, training, and resources that will help us grow and thrive as a business.

At Essence Translations, we believe that empowering women is not just good for business, but it is also the right thing to do. We are committed to supporting, empowering, and uplifting women as they continue to make an impact on our world. We are proud to be a women-owned business and to be part of a community of women entrepreneurs who are making a difference.

As a Certified Women's Business Enterprise, we will continue to strive to create a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and supportive of women. We will work to ensure that women have equal opportunities to succeed and that they are represented at all levels of our organization. We will also continue to support women-owned businesses by partnering with them, promoting their products and services, and sharing our experiences and knowledge.

In conclusion, the Certified Women's Business Enterprise certification from WEConnect International is a significant achievement for our company and for women entrepreneurs everywhere. This certification recognizes the hard work, dedication, and innovation of women entrepreneurs and provides them with the recognition and support they need to succeed. As a women-owned business, we are proud to be part of this community and to be part of a movement that is breaking barriers, defying stereotypes, and inspiring future generations of leaders.