Business as a force for good
B Corporations value accountability and transparency above all else. With their commitment to positive social and environmental impact, not only are they setting new standards for triple bottom line companies, but they're also acting as leaders for the next generation of entrepreneurs. By propelling this movement of business as a force for good, we hope that B Corps will one day be the norm instead of the exception!
B Local Vancouver - Who Are We?
B Locals are place-based communities of people using business as a force for good™. At the core of every B Local are Certified B Corporations®—for-profit companies that use the power of business to create a shared and durable prosperity for all. Led by passionate volunteers, B Locals exist to create connections, increase the positive impact of their B Corp community, and raise awareness of the B Economy.
If you're a newly Certified B Corp, be sure to stop by and introduce yourself! All B Corp community members are welcome, whether you're a local Vancouverite or visiting from abroad.
Our Community Ground Rules
Speak from personal experience
Lead with inquiry
Move up, move up
Value diverse perspectives
Get comfortable with discomfort
Acknowledge the difference between intent and impact
Maintain confidentiality
B Local Vancouver’s Mission
B Local Vancouver is a group of Certified B Corps working to foster and deepen connections among organizations in our region who share our purpose and passion for using business as a force for good. Our role through events, partnerships and communications is to:
1. Engage and connect the local community of B Corp employees to strengthen the health and efficacy of B Corp companies.
2. Increase the positive impact of the local B Corp community.
3. Focus on the growth of the local community by raising the awareness of the B Corp movement.
B Local Vancouver Board
The B Local Vancouver Board is a team of dedicated volunteers committed to the growth and prosperity of our local B Corp community. Our goal is to engage Vancouver and Western Canada unlike ever before through new partnerships, more purposeful events, and increased learning opportunities.
Michelle Reid,
BDC
Committee Chair
Elyse Crowston,
Rhiza Capital
Events Chair
Mizuho Miyagawa,
Digital Marketing Consultant
Communications Lead
Amanda Welschlau,
Coast Capital Savings
Committee Member at Large
Katie Allen,
Assent Inc
Project Manager
Fleur Holohan-Fogerty,
Marketing & Communications Consultant
Social Media & Communications Lead
Greg Tooke,
Light Trail
Learning Chair
Kristy O'Leary,
Decade Impact
Growth/Partnerships Chair
TJ Delegencia,
Coast Capital Savings
JEDI Co-Chair
Gordon Holley,
Humanity Financial Management Inc.
Director and Treasurer
Anika Affleck,
TELUS
Communications Coordinator
Alexandra Wall,
Poppy Barley
Events & Communications Coordinator
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