Mantra Inspired Furniture proudly announces its national certification as a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). This new certification, in addition to the Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification granted to MantraIF in 2022, underscores the company’s dedication to fostering diversity within the contract furniture industry. These certifications are widely recognized as the pinnacle of achievement for women-owned businesses in the United States. MantraIF, a women-owned and designer-owned furniture manufacturer based in the US, acknowledges the integral role women across its organization have played in the company's success.
As awareness grows regarding the importance of diversity in business, both businesses and governments are actively promoting diversity and inclusivity among their suppliers. The WOSB certification signifies diversity according to criteria established by the Small Business Association (SBA). Together with the WBE certification, it ensures that women-owned small businesses have equitable opportunities for federal contracting, empowering them as influential leaders and essential community stakeholders. In 2023, the Federal Government aims to allocate five percent of all federal contracting dollars annually to certified Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs).