SAN FRANCISCO, December 9, 2023 – ARTEMIA Communications Inc. is pleased to announce that its CEO, Barbara Wichmann, has been named “2023 WBE Advocate of the Year,” by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Pacific (WBEC-Pacific), a regional partner (RPO) of the National Women Business Enterprise Council (WBENC).

Ms. Wichmann was presented with the award during the “BOLD Success” event in Berkeley, California on December 8. The honor underscores her unwavering commitment to fostering growth and success within the diverse women-owned business community.

“This recognition is a powerful reminder of the impact we can each make as women in business,” said Ms. Wichmann. “It’s a privilege to contribute to an environment where women-led businesses thrive through mutual support and innovation.”

About ARTÉMIA Communications

ARTÉMIA Communications, Inc. is a global full-service strategic agency headquartered In San Francisco, California. We are a technology-driven, innovative strategic communications and marketing team that provides high-quality research-based strategic and tactical support to global clients in regulated industry segments, government agencies and technology.

Our agency is equipped to handle all facets of your communication needs, ensuring your message is clear, impactful, and consistent across all platforms. We provide a comprehensive range of strategic solutions, including stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, branding, public relations, crisis communications, community outreach, marketing, advertising, thought leadership and more.

We aim to enhance our clients’ cultural relevance in today’s global business environment and contribute to more effective communications among their internal and external stakeholders, particularly those that are hard to reach. Through our extensive network of strategic partners, we provide best practices and localized, in-language communications, catering to a diverse range of clients – from mid-size enterprises to large corporations, high-growth start-ups, and international government agencies.

ARTÉMIA Communications is a certified WBENC and CPUC-certified WBE, an SME certified by the State of California as well as a certified San Francisco LBE. The agency secured three internationally recognized ISO certifications (ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 9001 Quality Management & TL9000 Telecom Quality Management) and has been recognized as a San Francisco Green Business.

About WBEC Pacific

WBEC Pacific (www.wbec-pacific.org) supports women business owners and entrepreneurs looking to build their businesses, enhance their knowledge, expand their networks, and grow their revenue through contracts with large corporations, government agencies, and other women-owned businesses.

WBEC Pacific is a Regional Partner Organization of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (www.wbnc.org) operating in a six-state region: Alaska, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Visit www.wbec-pacific.org for more information.