EcoPlum, a sustainable promotional products company, announces its recent certifications as a women-owned business by both New York State (NYS) and New York City (NYC).
NEW YORK, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EcoPlum, a sustainable promotional products company, announces its recent certifications as a women-owned business by both New York State (NYS) and New York City (NYC). EcoPlum has been nationally certified as a women-owned business by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) since 2017.
As a triple-certified women-owned business, EcoPlum now has two significant new credentials to expand its influence and reach in New York, as a women-owned enterprise with a socially conscious and environmentally focused mission. The NYS MWBE (New York State Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise) and NYC M/WBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) certifications are recognitions of businesses that are majority-owned, operated, and controlled by women or minority individuals.
"We are thrilled to receive women-owned business certification from both New York State and New York City, highlighting our active participation within an amazing and powerful community of women entrepreneurs in New York who are making a difference and doing good with their successful businesses," stated Gia Machlin, President & CEO of EcoPlum.
With these new certifications as a women-owned business from New York State (NYS) and New York City (NYC), EcoPlum will benefit from an array of opportunities and increased visibility. The certifications carry multiple advantages including:
1. Recognition and Credibility: The certifications bolster the company's reputation as a women-owned business, setting it apart from competitors and enhancing its credibility within the local and state business community and governmental organizations.
2. Access to Opportunities: Many government agencies, educational institutions, and corporations actively seek to engage with women-owned businesses and support their growth. By obtaining certification, EcoPlum gains access to a wide range of procurement opportunities, contracts, and partnerships specifically earmarked for women-owned enterprises.
3. Networking and Support: The certifications connect EcoPlum to a vibrant network of fellow women entrepreneurs, industry associations, and organizations dedicated to advancing women in business. This network offers valuable resources, mentorship programs, training, and networking events that facilitate business growth and foster a supportive community.
4. Supplier Diversity Programs: Numerous corporations and government entities have supplier diversity programs designed to engage and collaborate with diverse businesses. The certifications increase the company's eligibility for such programs, enabling EcoPlum to access a wider segment of potential clients and customers who prioritize working with women-owned businesses.
5. Advocacy and Impact: As a triple certified women-owned business—NYC, NYC, WBENC--EcoPlum becomes an integral part of the collective voice advocating for gender equality, inclusion, and representation in the business community. The certification empowers the company to actively participate in initiatives, forums, and policy discussions that shape and support the interests of women entrepreneurs.
The NYS MWBE and the NYC M/WBE certification processes involve thorough evaluations of a business's ownership, management, and control, ensuring that it meets the criteria defined by the state and by the city. The certifications serve as powerful tools for promoting economic growth, fostering diversity, and creating a level playing field for minority and women entrepreneurs in the state of New York and at the local level in NYC.
In addition to its women-owned certifications, EcoPlum is also a certified B Corporation, meeting high standards for social and environmental impact.
About EcoPlum
EcoPlum provides branded marketing solutions with its Sustainable Swag® line of promotional products. We curate best-in-class, eco-friendly gift items and customize them for clients with their logos, taglines, or messages. EcoPlum empowers companies to make responsible choices on their branded gifts – a visible symbol of their values – with a goal of reducing plastic and harmful waste in our landfills and oceans. The company upholds rigorous and transparent standards for ecological and social sustainability. Our product sourcing criteria include USDA organic, fair trade, biodegradable, renewable, recycled, reusable, Made-in-the-USA, handcrafted or artisan, and third-party eco-labels. We also give preference to suppliers that are certified B Corporations (B Corps), women/minority-owned, socially conscious, and Fair Labor Association (FLA) members.
EcoPlum is a certified B Corp and Green America Gold Business. The company is triple-certified as a women-owned enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), New York State (NYS MWBE) and New York City (M/WBE). Memberships include ASBN (American Sustainable Business Network), AASHE (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education), FLA (Fair Labor Association), PPC (Plastic Pollution Coalition), and ASI (Advertising Specialty Institute).
Sustainable Swag® solutions at EcoPlum.com, https://ecoplum.com. For more information: info(at)ecoplum(dot)com, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EcoPlum, LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecoplum, EcoPlum Biz Blog, Twitter via @ecoplum, and Instagram via @ecoplum.
Media Contact
Marcia Robbins, EcoPlum, 1-888-730-9990, [email protected]
Gia Machlin, EcoPlum, 1-888-730-9990, [email protected]
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