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FireOak Receives National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification

FireOak Strategies receives the prestigious National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification from WBENC.


FireOak Strategies is a certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE)

— Press Release —

Durham, NC — March 24, 2023

FireOak Strategies, a boutique consulting firm specializing in knowledge management and information security, is proud to announce it has received the prestigious Women’s Business Enterprise Certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)

WBENC Certification is the gold standard for women-owned businesses in the U.S. The certification process is rigorous and includes an extensive review of the business and a site inspection. The WBENC certification requires the business to be at least 51% owned, operated, and managed by women and has the appropriate structure and strategic business planning and implementation in place.

“We’re pleased to receive the National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification,” said Abby Clobridge, Founder of FireOak Strategies. “The WBENC Certification is a standard of excellence, which we’re proud to hold. The certification reinforces our commitment to clients to help them achieve their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while we continue to provide the highest levels of service.” 

WBENC’s certification is nationally recognized by major corporations, government entities, and other organizations across the United States; it is the largest certifier of women’s business enterprises in the U.S. FireOak has received the Women’s Business Enterprise Certification and the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification annually since 2017. 

About FireOak Strategies, LLC

FireOak Strategies helps businesses of all sizes and from all sectors manage and secure their internal information, data, and knowledge. We design fit-for-purpose knowledge management, information technology, and information security strategies, tactics, and operations for each organization based on their unique characteristics, mission, size, tech stack, staffing models, and more. For more information about FireOak Strategies, LLC and its services, visit https://fireoakstrategies.com

FireOak Strategies is a boutique consulting firm that helps organizations manage, secure, and share their knowledge. We bring clarity to complexity, look for elegant and simple solutions, and make sure that organizations are focused on solving the right problems. Learn more…

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