Women Owned Business

Proud to be a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise

As the largest woman-owned independent ad agency in the Chicago area, Motion proudly promotes female entrepreneurship as part of our commitment to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve always valued the contributions of women in business, with our dedication to gender equality and empowerment translating to our staffing and leadership structure as well.

There are, of course, many documented advantages to choosing a WBE-Certified agency partner. Among these:

Support Female Entrepreneurship

inspiring the next generation of women to pursue their own ventures

To Connect with a Strong Network

collaborating with a network of like-minded, diversity-focused businesses

To Develop Sharper Targeting Strategies

partnering with an agency that specializes in marketing for brands in beauty, wellness, CPG, entertainment, healthcare, building products, manufacturing and consumer brands – where women are key decision-makers

Whatever you (or your organization’s) reason for considering a woman-owned business, we enthusiastically support the decision and are happy you’re here.

motion is WBENC-certified fresh

WBENC-Certification is a prestigious recognition awarded by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). To achieve WBENC-Certification, businesses must undergo a rigorous vetting process, including a detailed review of business documentation and on-site visit to ensure the business meets WBENC’s stringent standards. We’re proud to have achieved this certification status and eagerly seek out partnerships with others who have achieved the same.

Every year, Motion recognizes and honors a standout individual with our Woman of Impact Award. This year, we’re renaming our industry accolade. The Stacy Gelman WE (Women Empowered) Award in loving memory of Stacy Gelman, a long-time Motion employee who embodied the same workplace excellence and empowerment we seek to recognize.

about Stacy Gelman

Stacy was a force in the professional world. She began her career in advertising as a creative, ultimately rising to the position of Executive Vice President, Director of Operations. Over her incredible 40-year career in marketing (27 of which Motion), Stacy made significant contributions to our business and largest client and was a beloved member of our management team.

Stacy succumbed to a five-year battle with cancer in early 2024 and will forever be remembered for her great leadership and as an excellent example of what this award embraces.

Stacy Gelman standing in front of a colorful wall smiling with her hands spread out wide

women empowered award nominations

Do you know a woman in marketing who embodies the excellence and empowerment of Stacy? If so, we’d love to meet her.

Nominations are free and open the first week of June each year. Nominees and finalists will be notified and a winner will be announced each year on August 7th.