Harrisburg, PA — July 16, 2025 — Pearl Jade Marketing, a boutique marketing agency helping brands grow through strategic marketing, design, websites, and digital advertising is proud to announce its national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Center East, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC Certification is the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States.
“Being WBENC certified is more than a credential for us, it’s a catalyst. It opens doors to meaningful partnerships, increases visibility with major corporations, and validates the strength and resilience of women-owned businesses. For me, it’s about being part of a powerful network that uplifts and advocates for women entrepreneurs. When one of us breaks through, it makes space for all of us to rise.” said Janelle DelSignore, Owner & Founder.
The WBENC standard of certification implemented by the Women’s Business Enterprise Center East is a meticulous process, including an in-depth review of the business and a site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women, and that the business has appropriate structure and strategic business planning and implementation in place.
By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs, which in turn empowers women as leaders and brings about a more diverse, balanced and sustainable economy.
WBENC Certification combined with professional development and engagement in the WBENC network provides unsurpassed opportunities year-round, both virtually and in-person, for women-owned businesses to grow and expand their business and innovation through events, programming and connections with major corporations and other WBEs.
To learn more about Pearl Jade Marketing, please visit www.pearljade.com.
About Pearl Jade Marketing:
Founded in 2018, Pearl Jade Marketing is a creative marketing agency dedicated to helping startups to scaling businesses bring their vision to life through smart strategy, standout design, and content that actually connects. Blending digital strategy, branding, content, and website design, Pearl Jade turns ideas into campaigns that not only look great, but actually move the needle. Their work is driven by a passion for storytelling, a love of good design, and a belief that marketing should feel as intentional as the businesses it supports.
For brands ready to clarify their message, ramp up their digital presence, and connect with the right people, Pearl Jade Marketing is the creative partner that brings it all together. For more information, visit www.pearljade.com.
About WBENC:
Founded in 1997, WBENC is the nation’s leader in women’s business development and the leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with more than 18,000 certified Women’s Business Enterprises, 14 national Regional Partner Organizations, and more than 500 Corporate Members, most of which are Fortune 500. Thousands of corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands, as well as many states, cities, and other entities, look for and accept WBENC Certification.
Through the Women Owned initiative, WBENC also is a leader in supporting consumer-oriented female entrepreneurs and those who do business with them by raising awareness for why, where and how to buy Women Owned. For more information, visit www.wbenc.org and www.buywomenowned.com.