Florida For Good

FFGM Grow & Gather - Kerry Siggins Talk and Book Signing!
2024-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Love Life Cafe, 545 Northwest 26th Street Miami, FL 33127, Miami, FL, 33127, United States
Join Florida For Good Miami and acclaimed author Kerry Siggins at our Grow & Gather event on March 5!
Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, the leading global high-pressure industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer. Under her leadership, StoneAge transformed into a powerhouse in the industrial cleaning industry, disrupting how the world is cleaned. Kerry also led StoneAge’s transition to become 100% employee-owned, and StoneAge has won numerous awards, including Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work.
During the event, Kerry will share more about her experience with transformational leadership, culture creation, employee ownership, and cultivating the “Ownership Mindset” – a blueprint for empowering yourself, others, and your company to reach your full potential. Be sure to RSVP for this engaging event where you can meet Kerry for her presentation, book signing* and networking with like-minded professionals from the South Florida Region.
*Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Florida For Good Miami Open House
2024-02-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom LInk
As we move closer to introducing our new exclusive membership model in April, we wanted to invite you and others across your networks to join us for a virtual open house on February 21 at 11 am. This is an ideal event for a refresh or introduction to the work we do at Florida For Good and the perfect time to learn about the changes coming soon to our collective, and how your dues will deliver programming and value to your organizations. You will also get a chance to meet our team of dedicated volunteers and hear case studies from them about how the B Corp movement and our community has brought success to their respective companies.

Florida For Good Miami Grow and Gather
2023-12-13 18:30 - 21:30 | FL
Mix and Mingle with at Florida For Good Miami’s Grow and Gather event!
Join like-minded professionals at Love Life Cafe on December 13 at 6:30 PM to learn more about our organization and B Corps, network with other businesses and professionals in the space, and build community in a casual setting.
FFGM leaders will be in attendance and can share more about our B Academics programs, responsible business, B Corps and Certification, carbon reduction, and much more.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Check out all options available at Love Life Cafe on their website at https://www.lovelifecafe.com
Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we build the business for good community in Miami!

Climate First Fireside Chat: Kat Taylor & Ken LaRoe
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | FL
🌍 Exciting News! Join us for Climate First Bank’s next Fireside Chat with the incredible Kat Taylor, Co-Founder and Board Chair of Beneficial State Bank, the chat will be hosted by none other than Climate First Bank CEO & Founder, Ken LaRoe! 🌟
🌱 Meet Kat Taylor: A visionary in the world of finance and sustainability, Kat Taylor is the co-founder and Board Chair of Beneficial State Bank. She’s been a driving force behind pioneering sustainable banking practices and tirelessly advocating for social and environmental justice. 🌿
🌞 Hosted by Ken LaRoe: The Founder of Climate First Bank and an advocate for a more sustainable future, Ken LaRoe will be guiding this fireside chat. He’s dedicated his life to transforming the banking industry and fighting for a healthier planet. 🌎

Florida For Good Community Call
2023-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
Florida For Good will be hosting two community meetings on the following dates and times. You are encouraged to attend as We will review our impact and growth, challenges, and new strategic direction starting in 2024. This should be a quick 20-minute presentation and thereafter I will open the call for questions and discussions. I hope to hear your insights, thoughts, and suggestions, so please bring on your best strategy hat!​

Thursday, November 30th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST –

Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89678731300?pwd=[REDACTED]

Thursday, November 30th 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83981407918?pwd=[REDACTED]

Both calls will be hybrid (zoom and in-person). I am grateful to Legacy Vacation Resorts for allowing us to use their facilities for this meeting. Please respond to this email by Friday, 11/17 if you will be attending in person, and for those coming out of town, let us know if you will need any room accommodation.
I look forward to seeing all of you. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to send someone to represent your organization!!

"Shaping a Sustainable World" - An In-Depth Look at SDGs and Cross-Sector Partnerships
2023-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 | FL
The Miami ‘Canes Community is delighted to invite you to a transformative event hosted by Miami Herbert Business School, in collaboration with the Miami Alumni Association and Accountable Impact.
Engage with the sustainability and explore the transformative potential of the SDGs’ cross-sector partnerships. The event will feature alumni experts’ insights, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities aimed at empowering individuals and ‘Cane businesses to become change-makers and organizations.
Complimentary registration includes food and beverages. Limited quantities are available. Deadline to register, November 7th by the end of the day.

Business for Good: Increasing Your Impact with Sustainable Tourism
2023-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | FL
Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful’s Hospitality Eco-Partnership Program with USF and Florida for Good on Wednesday, October 25th for a training workshop for hospitality and tourism businesses in sustainable practices and certifications.
Topics covered include tools from the Green Business Bureau, US Green Building Council (LEED), Florida Green Lodging, B Corps, Green Restaurant Association, Tampa Bay Waterkeepers & how you can team up with Keep Pinellas Beautiful to promote destination stewardship. Light refreshments will be served.
SCHEDULE:

9am – Welcome by USF St. Pete Associate Dean Susan Toler
9:05 – Welcome by Patricia DePlasco, Executive Director Keep Pinellas Beautiful; Hospitality Eco-Partnership introduction.
9:15 – Welcome by Visit St. Pete Clearwater Oliver Kugler
9:25 – What is sustainable tourism and why consider it? Brooke Hansen
9:35 -10:50 Panel (15 minutes for each team/theme): LEED for buildings — Sean Baraoidan, USGBC
B Corps — Winnie Mulamba, Executive Director Florida for Good and Mother Kombucha
Green Business Bureau – Leah Mowery, Sustainability Program Manager
Florida Green Lodging — Sheena Chin-Greene and Legacy Vacation Resorts – Susana Guerra
Sustainable restaurants — Heilman’s Beachcomber Sheri Heilman and Heidi Hoffeditz, Auburn Supply Group 10:50 Q & A
11:10 – Group discussion at tables– what are attending businesses already doing and how can we amplify it?
11:30 – Networking
12 pm – End

WHERE: USF St. Pete Campus – University Student Center (USC 256; ballroom 3)
**Please note: There is no need to print your “ticket” ***

Seaworthy Collective 2023 Startup Showcase
2023-10-21 18:00 - 22:00 | FL
Florida For Good is happy to partner with Seaworthy Collective on its biggest event of the year featuring pitches from their 2023 startups, a keynote speaker, and exciting updates for the whole community to celebrate together!
Seaworthy’s Startup Showcase is celebrating and elevating the incredible work being done by BlueTech startup founders who Seaworthy Collective has been mentoring and supporting throughout 2023. Seaworthy’s latest cohort of startups are addressing critical challenges in ocean and climate impact, including solutions for pollution, greenhouse gas reduction and removal, as well as coastal resilience and adaptation, with direct applications for Miami and beyond.
The planned program includes:

Keynote Speaker: Ted Janulis, Founder & Principal, Investable Oceans
Startups and Entrepreneur Showcase: Live pitch presentations from each Startup who participated in Seaworthy’s 2023 Founder Mentorship Program
Seaworthy’s CEO Daniel Kleinman: Update on Seaworthy’s mission, past cohorts, and 2024 Outlook
Networking, Learning, and Community Building

About our Keynote Speaker, Ted Janulis:
Ted Janulis is Founder & Principal at Investable Oceans, an ocean investment hub that accelerates market-based sustainable ocean investing across all asset classes and sectors of the Blue Economy. Over a 35+ year business career, Ted has served in various executive positions, including CEO, at financial institutions involved in Capital Markets, Banking and Asset Management. He is President Emeritus of The Explorers Club in New York City and serves on numerous for-profit and not-for-profit boards, including Gannett Co Inc, Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), One Ocean Foundation and Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment Board of Visitors.
Private Reception tickets are also only available in limited quantities. Ticket prices for General Admission will go up to $35 after October 13th! All ticket sales and partnerships are tax-deductible donations to Seaworthy Collective (501c3).
Thank you to the community partners:

Florida For Good Miami
Accountable Impact
Evoken Global

Let's Collab! Campaigns
2023-08-29 12:00 - 13:30 | FL
This edition of Let’s Collab! will focus on upcoming B Corp community campaigns:

Holiday (Fall/Winter 2023) – A campaign to encourage consumers to shop from and support B Corps during the holiday season.
B Corp Month (March 2024) – Our biggest campaign of the year that includes celebrations from B Corps around the world and spreads the word about this growing movement.
Earth Month (April 2024) – A climate-justice-focused campaign designed to encourage and equip businesses to take action.

Join us Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PT | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MT | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
What to expect at this event
Get a head start on brainstorming and planning with other B Corps on a range of ideas and potential activations. Come ready to chat and connect in breakout rooms! We are creating space for conversations. Engaged attendees will walk away with inspiration and connections to collaborate for upcoming campaigns and beyond.
Who should attend?
This event is for representatives from Certified B Corporations in the U.S. & Canada who are interested in collaborating for upcoming campaign activations.
Why Collaborate?
When the B Corp community comes together for campaigns with unified messaging, we can amplify our collective voice and increase awareness of the B Corp movement. Let’s Collab also provides the perfect opportunity to connect and partner with your fellow B Corps.
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Please Note: We will NOT be recording this event as it is predominantly for conversation and connection.

Climate Community Social Hour
2023-08-24 18:00 - 21:00 | FL
Join us on August 24th for a special Climate Community Social Hour! For this event, we are partnering with Clean Miami Beach, a local registered 501c3 nonprofit organization founded by Miami Beach resident, Sophie Ringel, for a 1-hour cleanup of Manatee Bend Park before our social hour!
As this social hour we will be focusing on reducing waste, we will also be featuring 2 guest speakers working towards solving pollution via scalable solutions and policy; Erika Gonzalez and Yadira Diaz. Thanks to the support of our Stage 1 SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition grant, we’re able to come together for a night for interactive collaboration, discussion, and community building as well! We’ll also end the night with an asks & offers session to drive further collaboration across the community.
About our speakers & featured event partner:
Erika Gonzalez is a Florida International University alum, from where she received a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and a certificate in Environmental Studies. Additionally, she has been certified by The CLEO Institute as a climate change speaker. She now works as a Program Associate on World Wildlife Fund’s Food Loss and Waste team, taking the lead on hospitality and food service projects. This work includes partnerships and engagement in food waste prevention and reduction with global leaders in hospitality and food service.
Yadira Diaz is a passionate advocate for sustainability and founder of Gradible, Miami’s first environmental concierge company. With a focus on waste reduction and optimizing businesses’ bottom line, Gradible strives to make finding sustainable solutions accessible and impactful. As a 100% female minority-owned business, they take pride in creating positive change in the environment by working with organizations in the hospitality industry and beyond.
Clean Miami Beach is dedicated to keeping our community and natural habitats free of garbage and harmful pollutants with a focus on single-use plastics. The goal is to teach residents, and educate the youth of today, how everyone can reuse, re-purpose, and reduce the consumption of plastic. By growing the local volunteer community, Clean Miami Beach will provide a clean place for residents, visitors, and a safe environment where our beautiful wildlife can thrive. Clean Miami Beach seeks to continue providing the Miami-Dade community with: healthy outside activities, ways to connect with nature, stable social interactions, a platform for education, community service hours, and mentorship opportunities.
The event will be in the lounge at Miami Ironside. The address is 7580 NE 4th Ct.

Florida for Good Miami - Grow and Gather @Love Life Cafe
2023-08-23 18:30 - 21:30 | FL
Join Florida For Good Miami of our signature Grow & Gather event where like-minded professionals can learn more about responsible business.

Mix and Mingle with at Florida For Goos Miami’s Grow and Gather event!
Join like-minded professionals at Love Life Cafe on August 23 at 6:30 PM to learn more about our organization and B Corps, network with other businesses and professionals in the space and build community in a casual setting.
FFGM leaders will be in attendance and can share more about our B Academics programs, responsible business, B Corps and Certification, carbon reduction and much more.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Check out all options available at Love Life Cafe on their website at https://www.lovelifecafe.com
Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we build the business for good community in Miami!

B Corp Recertification Coffee Chat
2023-08-16 12:00 - 12:40 | FL
B Lab US & Canada is piloting a series of coffee chats this summer for current B Corps who are in the recertification process.
Bring your favorite cuppa (perhaps B Corp) coffee or tea and join Alexander LeFebvre, Senior Associate, Recertification, as we dive into the various aspects of the recertification review process, including evaluation, verification, wait times, documentation tips, and B Impact Assessment navigation. You’ll hear from our Evaluation and Verification teams on the best tips and tricks for a successful recertification review.
This coffee chat is hosted bi-weekly on Wednesday at 9:00-9:40 PST // 12:00-12:40 pm EST between June 7 and August 16, 2023.
Dates:

June 7
June 21
July 19
August 2
August 16

Check out these other Recertification Resources.
Accessibility statement: B Lab is committed to providing an equitable and accessible webinar experience for everyone. All webinars will include auto-generated closed captioning via Zoom. If you have accessibility needs or requests for this virtual event, please email us at events@bcorporation.net so that we can do our best to make this a great experience for you.

2022 B Corporation Champions Retreat
2022-11-29 08:00 - 2022-12-01 17:00 | FL
Champions Retreat is the marquee gathering of the community of Certified B Corporations in the U.S. & Canada, partners, and values-aligned people using business as a force for good to deliver on our vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system for all people and the planet. This year’s theme, Humanity at Work, celebrates the human values that fuel our business values and allow us to build community and connection. The first time our B Corp community will gather in person in three years, Champions Retreat 2022 will be an important forum for mobilizing toward collective action around racial equity, climate justice, and a stakeholder-driven economic system.
Visit the Champions Retreat webpage

14th Annual Sustainable Buzz Featuring The Sustainable Business Awards
2022-11-10 18:00 - 22:00 | FL
The Sustainable Business Awards was specifically designed to help promote businesses and organizations in the Tampa Bay area that embrace the triple bottom line – and that demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
Don’t Miss The Buzz About The Award-Winning Companies November 10th! Walk the Green Carpet while honoring local businesses doing great things for our community and the planet! Join us from 6:00 to 9:30 at The Tampa Garden Club.

Miami Climate Community Social Hour
2022-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 | FL
There’s never been a greater opportunity for Miami and South Florida to lead efforts on tackling climate change than now. Our monthly community social hour provides us with a setting to connect, collaborate, and co-create a resilient and regenerative future for Miami, together.
This month the meeting will be at Caña Restaurant and Lounge at Hyatt Centric Brickell (2nd floor). Come for the fun, stay for the community!
Featured speaker will be Scarlett Lanzas of Accountable Impact! We also will have a number of local non-profit leaders, all making a big push leading up to Give Miami Day (Nov 17th).
Are you a local organization looking to join in collaborating to lead the community? Fill out this form as we look to grow our community support.
For sponsorship inquiries – please email Brittany at Brittany@SeaworthyCollective.com

Advocate Where You Are: Local Policy Training for Sustainable Businesses
2022-10-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom LInk
Join other sustainable business leaders to learn how you can advocate for policy change at the local level in the U.S. & Canada.

About this event

Join B Lab U.S. & Canada, the American Sustainable Business Network, and Ceres for a policy advocacy training focused on how B Corps and sustainable businesses can make a difference at the local, state and provincial levels. We will hear from seasoned experts, local elected officials, and companies who have made an impact in their community. We’ll provide information on getting started in local advocacy, identifying community partners, and navigating complex politics.
We will update with more information about the agenda as we get closer to the date!

Florida Climate Week
2022-10-03 08:30 - 2022-10-07 17:00 | Whoova
FLORIDA CLIMATE WEEK 2022
VoLo Foundation’s annual Florida Climate Week™ (FCW) will be a virtual, free-to-access event happening October 3 -7, 2022.Presentations will address the impacts of climate change on the state of Florida, with a heavy emphasis on solutions in place to help mitigate carbon emissions and create more resilient communities, while communicating the urgency of the crisis. We strive to bring this valuable information to our attendees at no cost and at a high level of convenience. All FCW sessions will be available after their airtime to revisit on the Whova platform and on VoLo Foundation’s YouTube page in perpetuity.
THEME: THE PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY
Decarbonization in Florida is crucial. There are ample ways to reduce or eliminate emissions across many sectors. Our hope is to highlight efforts at the nonprofit, for-profit, and government levels. VoLo Foundation has a problem-solving mindset, recognizes problems as growth opportunities and focusses on achieving success by finding solutions. We hope to bring optimism and a renewed sense of commitment about what a collective effort to decarbonize Florida could mean.
Topic Areas and Format FCW will span five days, adhering to a specific topic area each day. Those areas are as follows:
1. Monday, 10/3/2022 – Changing the Voltage(Electricity) It’s time to light up the Sunshine State with clean, renewable energy.
2. Tuesday, 10/4/2022 – The Carbon-Free Way(Transport) Making low-carbon mobility the standard in Florida.
3. Wednesday, 10/5/2022 – The Urban Evolution (Urban Development) Planning and building for a carbon-freeFlorida
4. Thursday, 10/6/2022 – Feeding Our Future (Food and Agriculture)
5. Friday, 10/7/2022 – Natural Wonders (Natural Assets)Preserving the natural landscape

Creating a Climate Action Plan Centered in Justice, Part 1
2022-09-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom LInk
How can your business center justice in your climate action plans? Join B Corps across the U.S. & Canada to explore tangible steps to take.

About this event

At the core of climate justice is the recognition that those who are least responsible for climate change are more likely to suffer its most devastating effects, now and in the future. Globally and in the U.S. & Canada, these populations are disproportionately People of Color and systematically oppressed communities. It’s essential that our climate action and net zero transition plans center climate justice by placing the needs and voices of those who are most impacted by climate change at the forefront. This call will explore ways businesses can center justice in their climate action and net zero transition plans including considerations within scopes 1, 2 and 3 of greenhouse gas emissions. Most of this virtual event will include presentations from B Corp businesses and frontline community leaders. You’ll also connect with your peers for shared learning, reflection on our collective work towards climate justice to date, and opportunities for the work ahead.
Topics will include

An overview of net zero and how you can center justice in reducing your scopes 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
How frontline communities are affected disproportionately by climate change.
How businesses can start to identify, reflect and act on the harms to frontline and impacted communities they might be causing.
How businesses can adopt a climate justice framework to guide their climate action.
Stories/examples of B Corp partnerships and work to date to advance climate justice.

Speakers will include

Francis Janes – Industry Relations and Partnerships Director, Beneficial State Foundation
Kate Ogden – Advocacy and Movement Building Manager, Seventh Generation
Melissa Wilson Becerril – Impact Manager, Cooperative Coffees
More TBA

Who should attend?
This interactive, informational session is designed for business and organizational leaders who want to learn more about climate justice and how to embed it into their work. It is particularly relevant to those in the B Corp business community looking to drive climate solutions and collective action that center people and justice.
Stay tuned for Part 2 in late October when we will dig more into how your company can advance climate justice and hear directly from frontline community representatives.

B Corp Leadership Development Conference, Southeast
2022-09-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Zoom LInk
Our southeastern B Corp community is stronger together and that’s why this event will have a heavy focus on networking as we learn from each other during moderated breakout sessions.
The more time we spend together, the stronger our relationships will become and the more likely we are to collaborate with, buy from, refer business to, and support our fellow B Corps.
This year’s theme will be BLDing Community and we will focus in on three important subjects:

Strength In Numbers: Strategies For BLDing Community
BLDing Knowledge: Best Practice Sharing
BLDing The Right Way: Equitable Growth

We’ll have opening remarks, a panel with thought leaders on our three themes, and then we will shift to networking focused breakout rooms to let you, our attendees, share, learn, and connect.
This conference is a joint effort brought to you by B Local Mid Atlantic, B Local Triangle, B Local Georgia, B Local Asheville, B Tennessee, Florida for Good, Canopy Kentucky, B Local Texas, and individual support from many people in states without formal organizations.

B Corp Community Q&A Fall Series, Part 1
2022-09-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom LInk
Join B Lab U.S. & Canada for a Q&A session for the B Corp community around upcoming pricing changes to B Corp Certification and annual fees.

About this event

About the B Corp Community Q&A Series
In an effort to provide transparency and information about issues important to the B Corp community, B Lab U.S. & Canada will host a two-part Fall webinar series in September and October. After a brief introduction, we will spend time answering selected questions submitted in advance via the event registration form, and will provide additional time for attendees to ask questions live of our team.
This first session on September 20 will feature information about B Lab U.S. & Canada’s phased pricing update. The next session (Part 2) in the Fall series on October 4 will feature members of both B Lab U.S. & Canada and B Lab Global, and will cover our global community’s growth and our standards structure and evolution. Learn more and register here for Part 2.
About the September 20 session: Phased Pricing Update
Following years without an annual fee increase, B Lab U.S. & Canada will be phasing in price increases to fund certification and recertification resources, staff increases, and programs for our growing community. Detailed information on the pricing initiative can be via these links:

B Lab U.S.& Canada CEO Jorge Fontanez’s Pricing Update Announcement Video
Pricing Update One-Page Overview
Pricing Update FAQ Document
Equity Discount Overview

We welcome B Corp and B Corp-adjacent community members’ questions about this planned increase. Speakers for this session will include:

Jodi Beasley, Senior Director of Community, B Lab U.S. & Canada
Jorge Fontanez, CEO, B Lab U.S. & Canada
Joyce Sou, Senior Director of People and Operations, B Lab U.S. & Canada

Who Should Attend?
These webinars are geared toward our community of current Certified B Corporation businesses and B Corp-adjacent communities or networks like B Academics, B Local members, growth partners, and B Corp consultants. The phased pricing update affects only currently-certified companies — those companies that are not yet certified will join the community with the new pricing structure in place.
Submitting Questions
Questions you would like to see addressed during the Q&A portion of the webinar can be submitted in advance during registration. General questions can be directed to community@bcorporation.net.

Miami Climate Community Happy Hour
2022-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Glassbox at Ironside 7520 NE 4th Ct Miami, FL 33138, 7520 NE Ct Miami, FL 33138, Miami, FL, 33138, United States
There’s never been a greater opportunity for Miami and South Florida to lead efforts on tackling climate change than now. Our monthly community social hour provides us with a setting to connect, collaborate, and co-create a resilient and regenerative future for Miami, together.
The 9/8 social hour will feature Sirena Andras, the Sustainable Brand Sensei of Creative Chi and Impact Mission Miami. Sirena will share how Impact Mission Miami is dedicated to shifting the local corporate ecosystem to empower purpose-driven businesses and how the Certified B Corporation movement can up-level a business’s sustainably and social impact efforts.
Are you a local organization looking to join in collaborating to lead the community? Fill out this form as we look to grow our community support.
For sponsorship inquiries – please email Brittany at Brittany@SeaworthyCollective.com

B Corp Community Q&A Fall Series, Part 2: Growth & Evolving Standards
2022-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom LInk
Join B Lab U.S. & Canada for a Q&A session for the B Corp community around the growth of the community and B Lab’s evolving standards.

About this event

About the B Corp Community Q&A Series
In an effort to provide transparency and information about issues important to the B Corp community, B Lab U.S. & Canada will host a two-part Fall webinar series in September and October. After a brief introduction, we will spend time answering selected questions submitted in advance via the event registration form, and will provide additional time for attendees to ask questions live of our team.
This second session on October 4 will include information about the recent growth of the B Corp community and evolution of B Lab’s standards for Certified B Corporations. The first session (Part 1) will happen on September 20 and will cover the phased pricing update. Learn more and register here for Part 1.
About the October 4 Session: The Growing B Corp Community and the Evolution of B Lab’s Standards
In today’s business climate, companies of all sizes are considering how they can rethink business practices and improve their social and environmental impact. Over the past two years this has led to a huge acceleration in both the number of Certified B Corporations and companies applying for certification. The growing visibility of the B Corp movement invites scrutiny, and rightfully so. There have been conversations about B Lab’s standards and certification among B Corps, sustainability advocates, consumers, and other stakeholders. This has grown as we welcome larger, more complex businesses into the B Corp movement.
This feedback is welcome. Our movement is built on continuous improvement and stakeholder input — both are critical to the ongoing evolution of our standards. B Lab sets rigorous standards not to designate perfect companies, but to provide a framework for systemic change. For a recent overview of B Lab responses to community members’ questions, refer to this June blog post.
During this 60-minute session, we will welcome pre-submitted B Corp and B Corp-adjacent community members’ questions about this growth and evolution, and will provide additional time to respond to questions live. Speakers will include:

Eleanor Allen, Lead Executive, B Lab Global
Jodi Beasley, Senior Director of Community, B Lab U.S. & Canada
Sarah Ford, Senior Community Success Manager, B Lab U.S. & Canada
Jorge Fontanez, CEO, B Lab U.S. & Canada
Dan Osusky, Head of Standards and Insights, B Lab Global
Lindsey Wilson, Associate Director of Growth, B Lab U.S. & Canada

Who Should Attend?
These webinars are geared toward our community of current Certified B Corporation businesses and B Corp-adjacent communities or networks like B Academics, B Local members, growth partners and B Corp consultants.
Submitting Questions
Questions you would like to see addressed during the Q&A portion of the webinar can be submitted in advance during registration. General questions can be directed to community@bcorporation.net.

SWFL Compass Series 3: Leading the Electrification Revolution
2022-04-13 16:00 - 17:00 | FL
Presented by Ms. Cynthia Williams, Director of Sustainability, Homologation & Compliance, Ford Motor Company Detroit MI
Ford Motor Company is committed to fighting climate change and has invested more than $30 billion through 2025 to electrify our most iconic nameplates. Their goal is to be carbon neutral worldwide no later than 2050. Ford is getting real traction with their Ford+ Plan – creating great products, always-on relationships and user experiences, all which leads to superior value. Join us for the final Compass Series Lecture to learn about Ford’s initial focus on three areas that account for approximately 95 percent of its CO2 emissions: Its vehicle use, its supply base and the company’s facilities.

Extreme Heat: How It Harms Us and What We Can Do About It
2022-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | FL
The data is clear: Our world is warming at a rapid rate. By mid-century, the number of high heat index days in Southwest Florida will exceed 100, spanning nearly 1/3 of the year. Learn about simple steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and future generations.

Dr. Catherine Toms is a public health physician specializing in maternal and child health. She is Senior Advisor for Climate and Health for the international nonprofit, Health Care Without Harm where she helps Florida’s health systems build facility and community resilience to weather-related impacts. Before joining Health Care Without Harm, Catherine designed programs aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality. As a steering committee member with Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, she educates other health professionals and the public about the health impacts of climate change and advocates for equitable solutions promoting clean energy and resilient communities.

Turning Your Food Waste into a Food Asset: Strategies for Advancing Your Food Waste Reduction Commitment
2022-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 | FL
Looking to take your food waste reduction commitment to the next level? Don’t miss this session to hear from ReFED, Upcycled Food Association, and the Food Recovery Network on the latest trends and data on food waste, case studies from their work, and new opportunities to advance your food waste work. Thomas McQuillan of Do Good Foods also joins us to share his insights and strategies for developing innovative and profitable food waste recovery programs.
ReFED will ground companies in the current state on food waste reduction efforts. The Upcycled Food Association will share its work as a food waste prevention solution along with opportunities for companies to engage. Lastly, the Food Recovery Network will share opportunities for companies looking to get involved with food donation.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A! We hope to see you there.

Quartz x B Lab U.S. & Canada Present: The B Corp Moment
2022-03-23 13:00 - 14:00 | FL

Unequivocal and Unprecedented: Climate Change in the Ocean
2022-03-16 16:00 - 17:00 | FL
Presented by Dr. Sarah Cooley, Director of Climate Science &
John Paul “J.P.” Brooker, Florida Director for the Nature Conservancy

The science of climate change is clear: human activity undeniably causes rapid planetary changes in climate unlike anything in recorded history. Climate change is fundamentally altering systems in the ocean, Florida’s backyard and playground, and Floridians are feeling its effects. Fortunately, Florida’s citizens and communities are mobilizing to address ocean-associated climate change and sustain the region’s natural treasures for future generations.

SWFL Compass Series 2: Unequivocal & Unprecedented: Climate Change in the Ocean
2022-03-16 16:00 - 17:00 | FL
Presented by Dr. Sarah Cooley, Director of Climate Science and Jon Paul “J.P” Brooker, Florida Director for the Ocean Conservancy
The science of climate change is clear: human activity undeniably causes rapid planetary changes in climate, unlike anything in recorded history. Climate change is fundamentally altering systems in the ocean, Florida’s backyard and playground, and Floridians are feeling its effects. Fortunately, Florida’s citizens and communities are mobilizing to address ocean-associated climate change and sustain the region’s natural treasures for future generations. Learn about what is happening to our ocean systems and what actions can be taken.

2022 Collier County Agricultural Bus Tour
2022-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | UF/IFAS Extension-Collier County Office, 14700 Immokalee Rd, Naples, FL, 34120
Join IFAS leaders for a 9-hour bus tour to experience the sights, tastes, and stories of farm life. This year the Ag Tour will showcase Collier County’s agricultural operations in Immokalee. The tour includes a stop for lunch and transportation to various farms throughout the county aboard an air-conditioned bus. Tickets include a lunch of local fare, snacks, and water.

Film Screening: This Changes Everything
2022-03-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples, FL
In this documentary, Naomi Klein explains how cutting emissions is our best chance to simultaneously reduce inequalities, reimagine our broken democracies, and rebuild ailing local economies.
Please call 239.261.5469 for additional information.
