Best Upon Request Certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council
CINCINNATI, OHIO — October 15, 2026 — Best Upon Request (BEST), a national provider of concierge services for employees and patients, is proud to announce national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Ohio River Valley Women's Business Council, 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.
"Earning WBENC Certification is a proud milestone for BEST. It confirms what our team lives every day: a woman-led company built on compassion, trust and taking care of people. For more than 35 years, BEST has helped hospitals and employers give their people time back by handling the everyday errands that pile up. This certification opens new doors with organizations that value supplier diversity, and connects us with a community of women-owned businesses we're excited to learn from and grow alongside," said Cory McCruden, owner and CEO of Best Upon Request.
The WBENC standard of certification implemented by the Ohio River Valley Women's Business Council 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.
By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, 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.
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.
To learn more about Best Upon Request, please visit bestuponrequest.com.
About Best Upon Request: Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Best Upon Request (BEST) partners with hospitals, health systems and employers nationwide to provide on-site concierge services as an employer-paid benefit and patient amenity. BEST concierges take everyday errands off people's plates, from grocery pickup and delivery to shopping, shipping, car care and holiday gift wrapping, so employees can spend their time off resting instead of catching up. A values-based, Great Place to Work-certified company, BEST helps its clients attract and retain talent, reduce burnout and improve the employee and patient experience. Learn more at bestuponrequest.com.
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.
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