• WBENC Re-Certified By the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

    West Springfield, MA- November 9/2023- ADAMS & RUXTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, a business specializing in COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION/GENERAL CONTRACTOR, is proud to announce national recertification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Center for Women & Enterprise ,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.

    “It is an honor to be recognized and certified as a women owned small business.  This certification increases the visibility of small, women owned business to compete with larger organizations.  It also allows for increased networking and access to so many resources for promoting the collaboration of female entrepreneurs across an endless scope of businesses, expertise, cultures, backgrounds…the potential in just that is extraordinary. Women empowering women.” Dorothy Ostrowski, President  

    The WBENC standard of certification implemented by the Center for Women & Enterprise 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.

    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.

  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Proud Supporter of Market Mentors’ PINK DAY

    Market Mentors was tickled (pink) to announce that in honor of their 20th anniversary, they brought back MM Pink Day in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and breast cancer research through the Baystate Health Foundation. Adams & Ruxton’s team was proud to partner with Market Mentors and support such an important cause.

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is a time to remind everyone what to look for and to honor those who have had it.

    In the United States, there are about 240,000 cases of breast cancer in women and 2,100 in men. It is also the most common cancer in women and is the most common cancer overall. No matter who you are or where you live, breast cancer may touch your life. It’s necessary to understand the warning signs of breast cancer, your risk of breast cancer and what’s normal for you so you can take action if there are any changes in your breasts or underarm areas.

    Learn more:

    https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/

    https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

    https://www.baystatehealth.org/services/breast-care/awareness