COLUMBUS, OH, March 30, 2026 – Slide Nine, a women-owned, integrated communications and marketing agency, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Ohio River Valley Certification Committee, 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.

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“Since 2020, Slide Nine has proudly been a women-owned and women-led agency, and this certification formalizes something that has always been central to who we are,” said Lauren Parker, CEO of Slide Nine. “WBENC certification not only recognizes the strength of women-led businesses, but it also opens new opportunities for organizations committed to diversity. We’re excited to continue growing alongside partners who value diverse perspectives, strong collaboration and meaningful impact.”

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The WBENC standard of certification 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. 

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By including women-owned businesses, 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.

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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.

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‍About Slide Nine Agency:

Slide Nine is a women-owned, integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with a presence in New York, NY and Miami, FL. With a focus on companies that are complex, technical and regulated, Slide Nine brings brands and audiences closer through storytelling and problem solving. Its high performance team is committed to delivering outstanding results and an unmatched client experience. For more information, visit SlideNine.com.

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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.