Maverick Public Relations Joins Elite Circle of Women-Owned Businesses With WBENC Certification
DENVER (July 19, 2024)—Maverick Public Relations, a boutique communications agency specializing in highly regulated industries including clean energy, biotech and agribusiness, has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBEC-West, 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.
"Receiving WBENC certification is a major milestone for Maverick Public Relations, validating our commitment to excellence and diversity in business,” said Shawna Seldon McGregor, Founder and CEO of Maverick Public Relations. “This certification not only opens doors to new opportunities but also reinforces our dedication to empowering women as leaders in business. We're proud to join a community of women-owned businesses that are driving innovation and changing the landscape of corporate America."
Maverick Public Relations is trusted by some of the most respected brands in sustainable technologies, clean energy, biotech and agri-business. Known for its creative and collaborative approach, the agency develops turnkey marketing and communications strategies for clients to reach the diverse audiences they seek.
The WBENC standard of certification implemented by WBEC-West 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. Maverick Public Relations is a 100% woman-owned business.
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.
About Maverick Public Relations: Maverick Public Relations is a boutique communications consultancy focused on providing big agency experience with outstanding client service. Offerings include public relations, media training, investor relations, content development, thought leadership development, speaking engagements, response strategy/crisis management, and event support. To learn more about Maverick Public Relations, please visit themaverickpr.com. Continue the conversation on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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.