Xioss Re-Certified Women Business Enterprise

XIOSS, Inc., a business specializing in storage solutions for large businesses, received its 3rd national re-certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Greater Women’s Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and recently received National Certification as a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB).

XIOSS, while previously accredited by WBENC and in their desire to provide the best resources for their customers, made it a priority in 2011 to become WOSB certified as well. Women-owned small businesses are one of the fastest growing segments of the economy and are sought after by enterprises that are committed to adding value and to diversifying their supplier base.

"XIOSS is honored, once again, to obtain WBENC certification and now, WOSB certification," said Susie Galyardt, CEO and founder, XIOSS. "These accreditations are critical to our growth within the F500 and into the realm of federal, local and state government enabling us to project revenue and hiring growth well into the future.The certifications also help our customers meet their growing diversity spend targets while adding value to their supply chain with our expertise in data storage."

WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by their Regional Partner Organization, Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) is a process including a review of the business and site inspection each year. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.

To qualify as a WOSB, a firm must be at least fifty-one percent owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily managed by one or more women. The women must be U.S. citizens and the firm must be considered small according to SBA size standards. To be deemed ‘economically disadvantaged’, a firm’s owners must meet specific financial requirements set forth in the program regulations.

By including women-owned businesses among their vendors, corporations, and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity in their supply chain and continuing their development of their supplier diversity programs.