Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses

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Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses

International Women's Day on March 8 is a time to honor the progress, resilience and impact of women everywhere. As a women-owned company, we recognize the powerful role women play in shaping both business and community. Kowalski's owner Mary Anne Kowalski and CEO Kris Kowalski Christiansen exemplify that commitment through their dedicated civic leadership. Their continued efforts to advance the grocery industry focus on building right relationships with local growers, neighborhood businesses and the communities they serve.

Mary Anne and Kris Kowalski Christiansen

Kowalski's is WBENC Certified

Certification by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) validates that a business is at least 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. This means one or more women must have unrestricted control of the business, a demonstrated management of day-to-day operations, and a proportionate investment of capital or expertise. To become certified, business owners undergo a thorough vetting process, including a review of business documentation and a site visit.

Because of this thorough process, WBENC Certification is considered the gold standard for women-owned business certification and is accepted by more than 1,000 corporations, in addition to some states, cities, and other entities.