Signature Staffing, a full-service staffing agency headquartered in central Pennsylvania, is thrilled to announce its official certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBEC-East, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. This certification marks a significant milestone for Signature Staffing, emphasizing its commitment to business growth and the empowerment of women entrepreneurs.
WBENC Certification: A Pathway for Growth
- National Recognition: WBENC is the nation’s leading certifier of women-owned businesses.
- Certification Process: Involves a meticulous review and site inspection to confirm that the business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by women.
- Business Benefits: Provides access to a network of major corporations and government agencies committed to supplier diversity.
Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business Designation
- State Recognition: Signature Staffing has also earned the Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business designation.
- Opportunities: Opens new avenues to serve federal agencies and state partners with procurement, vendor, and contracting opportunities.
- Supporting Small Businesses: Highlights the importance of small, diverse businesses in Pennsylvania, where 39.5% of the 1.1 million small businesses are women-owned.
Commitment to Diversity and Excellence
- Leadership and Experience: Entirely women-owned and led for 26 years, Signature Staffing has placed top candidates into jobs with many of the region’s leading companies and organizations.
- Mission Statement: Committed to accelerating career growth, finding jobs for candidates, and placing qualified candidates in top companies.
Advocacy and Economic Impact
- Government Support: Statements from Pennsylvania State Rep. Mindy Fee underscore the bipartisan effort to increase contracting opportunities for small, diverse businesses.
- Economic Growth: Emphasizes how the success of small businesses contributes to the prosperity of local communities and the overall economy.
Empowerment and Development
- Professional Development: WBENC certification offers year-round opportunities for growth through events, programming, and connections.
- Supplier Diversity: Corporations and government agencies that include women-owned businesses in their supplier networks demonstrate a commitment to fostering a diverse, balanced, and sustainable economy.
Signature Staffing’s WBENC Certification and Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business designation signify its enhanced capabilities and reputation as a trustworthy and dependable partner. These achievements not only open new business opportunities but also reinforce the company’s mission to empower candidates and contribute to a more diverse and sustainable economy. Signature Staffing remains dedicated to fostering career growth and supporting the success of women-owned businesses.
