Swoyersville, Pennsylvania —September 11^th, 2019—Merut Construction, a business specializing in hydro-vac excavation and civil construction services, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Center East Certification Committee, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

“As a business owner, having WBENC certification is recognition of the commitment and persistence to succeed. I am very excited about this huge step for our organization, as this will provide visibility and growth for new business opportunities.” – Megan Rutkoski

WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by the Women’s Business Enterprise Center East Certification Committee 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.

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.

About Merut Construction Corporation:

Founded in 2017 and based out of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Merut is a civil contractor specializing in hydro-vac excavation, air-knife excavation, foundations and civil services for the Utility Market. Our customers, electrical contractors and utility companies across the state, partner with Merut to complete scope capabilities for Utility projects that include; “soft-digging’ excavation, structural concrete for foundations, sub-grade walls and footings, structural excavation and backfill, concrete form-work design and installation to spec, concrete reinforcement installation, and concrete placement and finishing. Merut is now eligible to satisfy the ‘women- or minority-owned’ requirement that many of our customers must meet when accepting proposals for work. For more information, visit www.merutconstruction.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 www.wbenc.org.