PRLog (Press Release) -
Aug 05, 2009 -
Fort Lauderdale, FL — StoneSheets®
, LLC, announced that the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), in partnership with Women’s Business Development Center – Florida, has certified them as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). The certification verifies that a business is at least 51% owned and controlled by a woman or group of women. This certification solidifies StoneSheets®
position as one of the very few women owned stone manufacturers in the nation.
As the owner of StoneSheets®
, Danielle Carpico draws upon her eleven years in the stone industry to serve as the driving force behind her company. The knowledge has lead her to creatively use solid stone slabs to contribute to LEED® and sustainable design.
The Women's Business Enterprise National Council is the nation's leading third-party certifier of WBEs for the private sector and is recognized and accepted by federal and government agencies as well as the majority of major corporations across the United States. To achieve certification, a business must pass a rigorous review process and site visit by a WBENC program manager. StoneSheets®
will utilize the certification to provide services to corporate and government decision makers responsible for supply chain diversity and procurement.
StoneSheets®
manufactures and distributes lightweight, reinforced thin stone slabs for vanities, shower and tub surrounds, countertops, and exterior cladding, furniture, yachts and other products. This revolutionary material allows stone to contribute to sustainable design and LEED, and uses recyclable materials like aluminum for reinforcement options. For more information please visit
http://www.StoneSheets.com.