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.
Interested in contributing to the cause?
To facilitate the growth and development of the Illinois B Corp Community
Our Purpose
We organize events and build on our relationships with Illinois institutions to bridge connections for our members.
How do we do this?
We act as an intermediary between our members and B LAB; and provide educational resources to support the impact & development of IL B Corps
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
How to Engage With Us?
Invite us to your events - looking for a speaker, panelist or moderator? We love to share our insights on the B Corp movement
Use us as a resource - for questions related to B LAB, B Corp Certification, BIA Score topics, contacts & connections
Come to our events - to strengthen your network & gain insights to help your business
Employee development support - reach out to us if interested in workshops or trainings to further develop and upskill employees
What is a Certified B Corp?
A Certified B Corp is a company that has been independently verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. These are for-profit businesses that focus on using the philosophy of business and capitalism as a force for good, and employ a stakeholder primacy model.
Contact
Reach out with any questions about B Corp Certification, to inquire about volunteer opportunities, or to get more information about B Local Illinois.