Women Presidents' Educational Organization is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that acts as the regional partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We are a coalition of corporations, regionally focused women’s business organizations and certified women business owners.

The WPEO administers the certification program for the states of:

• New York
• New Jersey
• Connecticut
  
  
• Washington, D.C.
• Maryland
• Virginia

Certification Committee
The certification committee is comprised of volunteers who are corporate representatives, legal and financial professionals, and certified women-owned business owners. The committee meets to review files and conduct site visits to determine applicants’ eligibility for certification.