Laguna Beach, CA – September 2025 – Laguna Candles, a luxury private label and white label candle manufacturer based in Laguna Beach, proudly announces its official certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). This prestigious recognition validates Laguna Candles as a woman-owned, operated, and controlled business, strengthening its ability to partner with corporations and organizations seeking diverse suppliers.
Founded by entrepreneur Sharie Hendricks, Laguna Candles has become a leading manufacturer for luxury hotels, spas, retailers, and lifestyle brands, delivering eco-conscious, clean-burning candles and fragrance products. The company is celebrated for its use of its Vegan certified coconut soy wax, phthalate-free fragrances, sustainable packaging, and custom fragrance development tailored to each client’s brand identity.
“This certification is a milestone not just for our company, but for the many women entrepreneurs who strive to bring excellence, creativity, and sustainability into their industries,” said Sharie Hendricks, Founder & CEO of Laguna Candles. “We’re honored to join the WBENC network and look forward to expanding partnerships with brands that value quality craftsmanship and supplier diversity.”
The WBENC certification enhances Laguna Candles’ position as a trusted partner for private label clients, allowing the company to participate in supplier diversity initiatives across corporate, hospitality, and retail markets.
As the company continues to scale production and expand its partnerships with luxury resorts, spas, fitness studios, and international clients, Laguna Candles remains committed to empowering women in business and advancing sustainability in the fragrance industry.
About Laguna Candles
Laguna Candles is a family-owned luxury candle manufacturer specializing in private label and white label production. Based in Laguna Beach, CA, the company offers clean-burning, eco-conscious candles, diffusers, and fragrance products for leading lifestyle brands, hospitality groups, and global retailers. With a focus on sustainability, craftsmanship, and customization, Laguna Candles transforms brand stories into unforgettable fragrance experiences.