Who is the GLOBAL Women of Color Trade Association?

We are a nonprofit trade association that focus on Diversity Business specificially GLOBAL WOC companies and usually they are underserved and underutilized owned business owners.  This association is a VOICE for the the Diversity community that allows the Diversity community access to Federal Government, Legislators and Federal Government procurement processes.


Who can Join the GLOBAL WOC Trade Association?

A Certified company must be approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)


What are some benefits as a GLOBAL WOC Trade Association Member?

Some of the benefits includes:

  • Group Insurance rate
  • 401k
  • Legal Support Services
  • TeleHealth Support Services
  • Financial Support Services

Why should you become a member of the GLOBAL WOC Trade Association?

First, it takes a team to become successful.  Our trade association assist with compliance, networking with buyers and vendors.  Also, our trade association provides additional professional support that may help your business grow.


What are some of the tools available for members?

Some of the tools are:

  • Bidding tools access to local, state and federal buyers.  Also, government prime contractors that seek diversity compliance.
  • Auction
  • Procurement Matching services
  • CEO Roundtable

Are there any support resources?

Yes, there are more resources such and Legal, Finance, CPA Support services, CEO Roundtable and much more.


Are there any special discounts and incentives available for members?

Yes, there are special discounts and incentives.  For example, the group insurance plans offers major discounts on products and services by our approved affiliate licensed independent agents.


What is the Federal Government Women Owned Business program?

To help provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the women’s contracting program.

These contracts are for industries where women-owned small businesses (WOSB) are underrepresented. Some contracts are restricted further to economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB). The SBA maintains a list of those eligible industries and their NAICS codes.

Joining the women’s contracting program makes your business eligible to compete for federal contracts set aside for the program. You can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs you qualify for.


What are the requirement qualifications to participate as a Women Owned Business?

To be eligible for the women’s contracting program, your business must:

  • Be a small business

  • Be at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens

  • Have women manage day-to-day operations and also make long-term decisions

To qualify as an economically disadvantaged business within the women’s contracting program, your business must:

  • Meet all the requirements of the women’s contracting program

  • Be owned and controlled by one or more women, each with a personal net worth less than $750,000

  • Be owned and controlled by one or more women, each with $350,000 or less in adjusted gross income averaged over the previous three years

  • Be owned and controlled by one or more women, each $6 million or less in personal assets