The Women’s Business Development Center-Chicago
July 2, 2008
Carol Dougal and Hedy Ratner
Co-Presidents
“[Our greatest contribution has been] working diligently over the last 20 years to assure that WBEs and MBEs unite to make opportunities for both and informing and demonstrating to both governmental entities and corporations that doing business with WBEs and MBEs is a good business decision, not a social service activity.”
Women’s Business Enterprise Council South
July 2, 2008
Blanca E. Robinson
Executive Director
“Our council’s main focus is WBENC certification and my primary responsibility is to help WBEs and corporate members connect with one another, establish business relationships and ultimately secure mutually beneficial contracting opportunities. We achieve this through numerous venues — expos, networking events, educational seminars and personal coaching. Women-owned firms are such a critical component of our nation’s economy and if we do not promote their growth,we commit a vast disservice to all our communities.”
Women’s Business Development Center-Florida
July 2, 2008
Nancy Allen
President and CEO
“Our greatest contributions to the supplier diversity arena are the contacts and connections we make between WBEs and corporate representatives and between WBEs and the federal government.We work closely with partners and affiliate organizations to promote our WBEs and to give them access to services and opportunities for business development.”
Windstream Communications
July 2, 2008
Wendy A. Raney
Vice President Procurement
“I believe my greatest contribution to supplier diversity is having the opportunity to implement policies for our company to ensure diverse inclusion. Having responsibility for the procurement area allows me to not only set policy, but also ensure that the policies are being followed and increase supplier diversity spend within Windstream.”
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
July 2, 2008
Linda J. Denny
President & CEO
“The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s mission is to open the doors of opportunity to women’s business enterprises, giving them access to the corporate marketplace. Leading WBENC into its second decade by building the recognition of the WBENC certification by corporate and other entities, both nationally and internationally, contributes to all of our constituents. Our corporate members are served by the number of highquality WBEs that are available to them and by our recognition and educational programs.”
