Partner of the Year: Delaware River Port Authority
Under the leadership of the Chief Administrative Officer, Ms. Toni P. Brown, Esq., DRPA partners with WBEC-East throughout the year. Providing meeting/event space, engaging in matchmaker sessions with certified women business owners, publicizing events targeted to new and seasoned entrepreneurs, the support DRPA provides goes year round and contributes to the successful growth of local women owned business enterprises.

National Corporation Done Deals Award: Comcast NBCUniversal
As a national and local member of the certified woman business owner network, Comcast continues to lead the way on effective and inclusive procurement practices. Comcast NBCUniversal had the highest spend with the highest number of certified WBE (woman business enterprise) over the past 12 month reporting cycle in the PA, Delaware, and south Jersey region. Since 2010, Comcast NBCUniversal has spent $18B+ with diverse suppliers.

Regional Corporation Done Deals Award: FirstEnergy Corp.
As a local member of the WBENC network, FirstEnergy Corp demonstrates their commitment to diverse suppliers as the regional member with the highest spend with the highest number of certified WBEs over the past 12 month reporting cycle. Serving Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Maryland, FirstEnergy Corp invests in their local communities and women owned businesses.

Women’s Business Enterprise Center – East (WBEC-East) is a regional partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the largest certifier of women-owned business. WBEC-East fosters the development and retention of successful businesses by delivering resources that enable individuals to start new and grow existing businesses. For more information please contact Rebecca Tham at 215-790-5017.