September 11, 2026
Daigle Cleaning Systems, Inc. is proud to announce that we have officially been certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by New York State’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development.
For our company, this certification is about more than a designation. It is a meaningful recognition of the woman who helped build Daigle Cleaning Systems from the beginning.
A Business Built by Michelle Daigle
Daigle Cleaning Systems was founded in 2011 by Michelle Daigle and her son, Derek Foster. What began as a small cleaning business has grown into an expanding company serving commercial and residential customers throughout the region and beyond.
Michelle brought her own experience in banking and cleaning services to the business, helping establish the foundation for the company as it grew. Her background, combined with Derek’s entrepreneurial drive, helped shape the business from its earliest days.
Today, Michelle serves as co-founder and President of Daigle Cleaning Systems, continuing to play an important role in the company’s leadership and direction.
That history makes this WBE certification especially meaningful. It officially recognizes Daigle Cleaning Systems as a women-owned business and reflects the role Michelle has played in building the company over the past 15 years.
What Is WBE Certification?
New York State’s Women Business Enterprise certification is part of the State’s broader Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program. To receive certification, a business must meet specific eligibility requirements established by New York State.
For Daigle Cleaning Systems, receiving this certification means our business has gone through New York State’s certification process and has been officially recognized as a Women Business Enterprise.
Our certification falls under NAICS Code 561720 for Janitorial Services, directly reflecting the commercial cleaning services we provide.
Why Does This Matter to Our Customers?
For many businesses and organizations, working with certified MWBE companies is an important part of their procurement and supplier diversity efforts.
Our WBE certification gives state agencies, public authorities, municipalities, educational institutions, contractors, developers, and other organizations the opportunity to work with Daigle Cleaning Systems as a certified women-owned business.
This can be particularly valuable for organizations that have MWBE participation or supplier diversity goals. By partnering with Daigle Cleaning Systems, these organizations can work with a certified WBE while receiving the commercial cleaning and facility services they need.
For Michelle, the certification also represents an exciting continuation of the work that began when she and Derek started the company together in 2011.
Supporting Projects Across New York
The certification creates opportunities for Daigle Cleaning Systems to support a wide range of commercial, construction, and facility projects.
For general contractors, construction managers, developers, and other project partners, having a certified WBE cleaning company available provides another option when MWBE participation is a consideration for a project.
For organizations with supplier diversity initiatives, partnering with a certified women-owned business can also be an important part of their broader purchasing strategy.
A Milestone That Reflects Where We Started
Our WBE certification was awarded in September 2026 and is valid through September 2031.
While certification does not guarantee State contracts or business, it provides an official recognition of Daigle Cleaning Systems as a certified Women Business Enterprise and creates opportunities to connect with organizations looking for certified WBE partners.
For Daigle Cleaning Systems, this is a milestone worth celebrating. It recognizes the woman who helped start the company, the work that has gone into building it, and the continued growth ahead.
From a small family business started in 2011 to a New York State certified WBE, this is an exciting next chapter for Daigle Cleaning Systems.
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