Empowering business leaders to become a force for good.
Redefining success in business.
It’s been said that the sole purpose of business is to make a profit. As part of the B Corp movement, we believe that business has a higher calling. We believe in a triple bottom line of people, profit, and planet.
Not only can companies do good, they can do well. Employees, consumers, and investors are increasingly demanding that businesses create positive social and environmental impact. And B Local Illinois is here to make that happen.
Accelerating impact
The more businesses that use their economic and political capital to embed social and environmental impact into their operating models, the greater the collective benefit. B Local Illinois works to grow the number of companies that have made this commitment by obtaining B Corp Certification.
Connecting businesses
B Local Illinois acts as the connective tissue that binds together the businesses in Illinois that have obtained B Corp Certification. We are committed to creating a vibrant community of and for the businesses that are making our world a better place.
Supporting our community
We strive to deliver value to our community of Certified B Corp businesses as well as to create impact in the local communities that they reside in. Much of this work happens at the events that we organize to share best practices in stakeholder governance or volunteer with organizations addressing climate justice and racial equity.
“Caring about community, as much as profit, takes courage as a leader. With B Corp Certification, your customer will reward you. It is the most credible differentiator to verify my company’s commitment to social and environmental impact.”
— Steven Dyme, Co-founder & CEO, Flowers for Dreams
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