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Our Work

The “Aha!” Moment

Sometimes all it takes is one event, one connection, one nugget of knowledge to create an “Aha!” moment that can change your business for the better. We live for those moments.

WBENC certification is a critical component of what we do, but it’s only the beginning. Our training programs, events and other resources are all created with the goal of generating breakthroughs for our members.

Our training programs, matchmaker events, and other resources are all created with the goal of generating breakthroughs for our members. Whether it’s a meet-and-greet session with a representative from the client company of your dreams, a proven method for our corporate members to help demonstrate the value of working with women-owned businesses, or an introduction to a mentor who’s faced similar challenges, we’re all about creating “Aha!” moments with long-lasting repercussions.

WBENC certification is a critical component of what we do, but it’s only the beginning. We also provide:

  • Matchmaking events that spark connections between corporate supplier diversity professionals and the best and brightest women-owned businesses
  • Access to a vast network of other Astra WBENC-certified women business owners to collaborate with
  • Leadership opportunities and the chance to influence programs aimed at women-owned businesses on a national scale
  • The opportunity to track and quantify how corporations are doing in achieving their supplier diversity goals
  • Articles and resources that address some of the most common challenges faced by women-owned businesses
  • And a whole lot more. Learn more about Astra membership benefits for women-owned businesses, corporations and other partner organizations.