WBENC-Certified BARE International Celebrates International Women’s Day
Global market research firm BARE International recently earned its 20th consecutive certification by the Business Enterprise National Council. CEO Dale Bare shares, “We have an amazing tenure of employees, so it makes us very happy to know that we have created a workplace that is appealing to people, and they want to work for BARE.”
In honor of International Women’s Day, BARE International celebrates the women leaders who are make a significant impact in the business world. Women leaders bring a unique perspective to the table, which is vital in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.
Dale Bare has been the CEO of BARE International for over 35 years. “Dale is the backbone of operations, handling the finances—especially challenging as we expanded into foreign markets—staffing, HR, facilities, and all functions essential to keeping the business running smoothly,” shared Mike Bare, President.
WBENC’s national standard of certification is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women.
At BARE, we recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are proud to have several exceptional women leaders – Global Department Leaders, including our Chief Financial Officer Maggie Dorfman, and General Managers – within our organization who are driving our success. They bring a collaborative and empathetic approach to leadership, which leads to better communication, increased innovation, and improved problem-solving.
“We know we are where we are because of the talent and dedication that supports us,” stated Dale. “All work must be carried out with three basic ideals in mind: quality, innovation and passion.”
Our female leaders at BARE have proven time and time again that they are capable of leading successful businesses. They have strong multitasking skills, are focused on building relationships, and creating a positive work environment. We appreciate their dedication and contributions to our organization, and we are committed to supporting their continued growth and development.
On this International Women’s Day, we want to thank all the women who are making a difference in the business world. We celebrate your achievements and are committed to supporting your continued success.
About BARE International: BARE International sets the industry standard as the largest independent provider of customer experience research, data, and analytics for companies worldwide. Founded in 1987, BARE International is a family-owned business with global capabilities providing unmatched service and supporting businesses in over twenty industries.
BARE is headquartered in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Fairfax, Virginia with ten offices around the world. On any given day, BARE International is doing business for clients in more than 150 countries, completing more than 50,000 evaluations/audits each month. To learn more about BARE International’s customer experience research services and their dedicated field force of evaluators, visit https://www.bareinternational.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 13,000 certified Women’s Business Enterprises, 14 national Regional Partner Organizations, and over 300 Corporate Members. More than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands as well as many states, cities, and other entities accept WBENC certification. For more information, visit https://www.wbenc.org
