Empowering leaders to drive positive change.
Who are we?
B Local Illinois is a dynamic and passionate community of businesses, organizations, and changemakers committed to redefining success in the state of Illinois. As part of the global B Corp movement, B Local Illinois champions companies that balance profit with purpose—prioritizing social, environmental, and economic impact. By empowering certified B Corps and inspiring others to follow suit, B Local Illinois is creating a vibrant, values-driven business ecosystem where companies thrive by doing good. Through engaging events, powerful networking, and impactful advocacy, B Local Illinois is igniting positive change and driving a more sustainable, inclusive, and transparent future for businesses and communities across the state.
Our Purpose
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B Local Illinois strives to build a thriving local economy that exemplifies inclusivity, regeneration, and stakeholder-centricity by fostering the growth and development of the Illinois B Corp Community.
B Local Illinois strives to build a thriving local economy that exemplifies inclusivity, regeneration, and stakeholder-centricity by fostering the growth and development of the Illinois B Corp Community.
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We act as an intermediary between our members and B Lab and provide educational resources to support the impact & development of Illinois B Corps.
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We continually grow our influence with partner organizations and institutions while serving as B Corp advocates within our community.
“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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