Kennedy Events Achieves WBENC Certification: A Milestone in Excellence
We are thrilled to announce our recent certification by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone in our journey, reinforcing our commitment to excellence, diversity, and empowerment in the event management industry.
What is WBENC Certification?
The WBENC certification is the gold standard for women-owned businesses in the United States. It is a meticulous process that validates a business’ ownership, management, and control by women. Achieving this certification demonstrates our dedication to promoting diversity and fostering opportunities for women in business.
The Journey to WBENC Certification
Maggie Kennedy founded Kennedy Events in 2000 and immediately teamed up with Paige Buck. These two dynamos combined their strengths to become one of the most sought-after event companies in the country. Nearly 25 years later, Kennedy Events remains proudly women-owned, with 91% of our event design and production team comprised of women.
Obtaining WBENC certification is no small feat. The process involved a comprehensive review of our business operations, including financial statements, organizational structure, and an on-site visit. This rigorous evaluation ensured that Kennedy Events met the high standards set by WBENC for women-owned businesses.
Why WBENC Certification Matters
Recognition of Excellence: WBENC certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional event management services. It signifies that we meet the industry’s highest standards of quality and professionalism.
Promoting Diversity: As a WBENC-certified business, we join a network of over 16,000 women-owned businesses dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. This certification allows us to collaborate with organizations that value and prioritize supplier diversity.
Empowering Women: At Kennedy Events, we believe in empowering women to achieve their fullest potential. WBENC certification aligns with our mission to support and uplift women in the business community, providing opportunities for growth and development.
What This Means for Our Clients
For our clients, the WBENC certification offers several advantages:
Access to Diverse Networks: Our certification opens doors to new partnerships and collaborations with other WBENC-certified businesses and corporations committed to supplier diversity.
Commitment to Quality: WBENC certification reinforces our dedication to excellence, ensuring that our clients receive top-tier event management services backed by a nationally recognized standard.
Supporting Women-Owned Businesses: By choosing Kennedy Events, clients contribute to the growth and success of women-owned enterprises, supporting a more inclusive and equitable business environment.
Looking Toward the Future
As we celebrate this significant achievement, we remain committed to our core values of excellence, diversity, and empowerment. WBENC certification is not just a badge of honor but a stepping stone toward greater opportunities and collaborations. We look forward to continuing our journey with the support of our clients, partners, and the WBENC community.
Whether you are a current client, a potential partner, or a supporter of women-owned businesses, we appreciate your support and look forward to creating remarkable events together. Let’s chat about your next event today!
MAGGIE KENNEDY
Maggie Kennedy is the co-owner of Kennedy Events is a large-scale event management company based in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City. Our team creates stress-free conferences and events with a positive impact, which allows our clients to resonate with their audience. Kennedy Events specializes in producing flawless product launches, award ceremonies, fundraisers, and multi-day conferences while keeping our eye on retention and engagement goals.
About Kennedy Events
Kennedy Events began with one goal in mind—to produce high-level corporate events with just as much strategy as style. Maggie founded the company in 2000, found her match in Paige, and in 2011 the two became official partners. Since then, these two resourceful and brilliant creatives have pooled their strengths to build one one of the most the most sought after corporate event companies in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles.
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