Join us at the
April B Learning Lunch
April 25, 2019 at 12:00 Noon
At Ecotrust - Billy Frank Jr. Room, 2nd Floor
721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97209
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 The Path to Zero Waste
with Jeanne Roy
Help celebrate Earth Month and join us at the April B Learning Lunch to learn more about the waste we produce, the four steps to zero waste, and actions you can take to reduce your impact!
Last year, Jeanne Roy and her husband filled only one can of garbage. Yet, the state’s latest survey shows that the average Oregonian generates about 2,500 pounds of waste per year. At this B Learning Lunch, Jeanne will provide practical steps to drastically reduce household and office waste. By recycling, composting, and precycling, we can save natural resources, save energy, and reduce our carbon emissions. All it takes is a more thoughtful approach and a change of habits.
Jeanne Roy is the co-founder of the Center for Earth Leadership, the Northwest Earth Institute, and the Oregon Natural Step Network. She also founded Recycling Advocates, Portland’s Master Recycler program, and the Home Eco-Party program; authored a weekly column on sustainable lifestyle in The Oregonian and This Week Magazine for five years; and serves as an advisor to public agencies on environmental policy matters.
About B Learning Lunches
Enjoy networking and a content program over lunch, brought to you by B Local PDX! B Local PDX is your local community of B Corp leaders planning education and community building opportunities for prospective and current B Corps. We work to connect our community of those who are passionate about social impact business.
**Please note that the ticket price does not include lunch. You are welcome to bring your own lunch into the Ecotrust space. We encourage attendees to support Hot Lips and Laughing Planet located on the ground floor in the same building. Please also consider your environmental impact by reducing food and packaging waste.
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B Corp 101 Info Session
11:30 am April 25, 2019 (before the B Learning Lunch) at Ecotrust
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 Are you an aspiring B Corp? Are you working through the assessment at a prospective or currently-certified B Corp and want to know more about the process, the assessment, and the community? Come check out a B Corp 101!
All monthly B Learning Lunches feature a B101 Info Session before the lunch at 11:30am for companies interested in certifying. Anyone who attends the info session for the first time can stay for the rest of the program with no ticket fee.
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Become a Sponsor / Register Now for
BLD PNW 2019
Building the B Ecosystem
June 13, 2019 at The Redd on Salmon
 Our third annual B Corp Leadership Development Conference Pacific Northwest (BLD PNW) is happening this summer at The Redd!
We are proud to announce that our theme for this year’s BLD is Building the B-Ecosystem. Leaders will share stories, ideas, and experiences of collaborating around shared values and working toward inclusivity in the B Corp community.
We are seeking sponsorships to support this event, the largest gathering of B Corps in the Pacific Northwest. By inspiring and connecting B Corps in the Pacific Northwest and their teams, we build a stronger movement of people using business as a force for good. Learn more about sponsorship and how your company can support the local B Corp community at this inspiring event.
Registration is NOW OPEN! Register before May 1 to take advantage of Early Bird ticket pricing. Unlike in years past, you do not need to be an employee at a Certified B Corporation to attend the BLD PNW conference.
Want to volunteer? Fill out the volunteer interest form.
Questions? Please email our BLD PNW planning team at bldpnw@blocalpdx.com. |
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B Corp Career Fair
May 22, 2019 from 11am-3pm
New Seasons at Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St #203
 Learn about new job opportunities and discover how your career can be a force for good at the first annual B Corp Career Fair PDX!
Whether you're actively looking for a new job, or just keeping an eye out for new opportunities, this is your chance to connect with Portland's most progressive and socially responsible employers. Some of your favorite local brands are probably B Corps! So come join us to learn how you can get a new job doing work for business with a mission.
Meet with recruiters from more than a dozen local B Corps! Confirmed participants include:
- New Seasons Market, Grocer & Food Service - Hiring food service (cooks, bakers), cashiers, retail managers, deli clerks, and more.
- Mac's List, Local Job Board - Featuring 600+ local job openings in all industries.
- Mad Fish Digital, Digital Marketing Agency - Hiring specialist and strategist in client, content, paid media, and SEO; freelance writers, freelance designers.
- Elephants Delicatessen, Food Service & Catering - Hiring cooks, dish stewards, and Front of House staff (barista work, counter service and cashiering).
- 3Degrees, Renewable Energy Partner - Hiring outreach coordinators, outreach associates.
- Grand Central Bakery, Bakery & Food Service - Hiring janitors, bread bakers, pastry bakers, café staff, and more.
- Boly:Welch, Recruiting & Staffing - Hiring Temp and Direct Hire: legal, accounting, HR, finance/accounting, admin, executive, and more.
- Hopworks Urban Brewery, Brewery & Food Service - Hiring busser, host, server, line cook, prep cook, dishwasher, bartender, and bar back
- Living Room Realty, Realtor - Hiring real estate agents.
- Reitmeier, Commercial HVAC Services - Hiring administrative, HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) sheet metal apprentice, and HVAC service apprentice.
- Looptworks, Upcycled Bags & Accessories
- Scout Books, Paper Products & Printing
- And more!
This event is open to all and 100% free to attend. To help us plan and share updates about the event, please RSVP through the button below. This event is hosted by New Seasons Market, in partnership with Mac's List & sponsored by B Local PDX.
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Welcome New B Corps!
We want to give a big shout out to these new B Corps that have Certified in 2019! Welcome to our B Community!
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Upcoming ABC: Always B Collaborating Events
 Connect with fellow B Corp employees working in similar roles, functions, and departments through our ABC: Always B Collaborating event series.
ABC meetups provide a venue to discuss opportunities, challenges, and best practices as well as collaborate on collective initiatives. These groups are open to employees of current Certified B Corps, organized by members of our community, and supported by B Local PDX.
ABC: Marketing
Next Meeting: May 8 at 8:30am. RSVP for location
ABC: Human Resource & Culture
Next meeting: May 9 at 10am. RSVP for location
ABC: Impact & Sustainability Reporting
Next meeting: May 31 at 8:30am. RSVP for location
Don't see a group yet covering a particular area of interest? Email us at BLocalPDX@gmail.com to create a new one, and we'll help you find others in our community working in a similar space!
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B Corp Community Earth Day Events
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Several businesses in our B Corp community are participating in Earth Day Oregon. Better World Club, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Chinook Book, Green Drop Garage, Hopworks Urban Brewery, Looptworks, Nossa Familia, Noto Group, One Hundred Seconds, and Wanderwell, and many other organizations have pledged to make a donation to environmental nonprofits on Earth Day, April 22. Plan to visit these businesses on Earth Day, or join for the Earth Day celebration at Vestas on April 25.
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B Local PDX is seeking community spaces for events!
Are you a B Corp or community member with your own space (or free access to one) where we could potentially host a B Local PDX networking event? We are looking to diversify our event offerings and are seeking new spaces to host them! We'd love to learn about your lounge, lobby, room, café, auditorium, warehouse, private room in a restaurant, store before open/closing hours, or whatever you've got! We're open to exploring spaces of all shapes and sizes, and would love to hear from you. Please contact BLocalPDX@gmail.com and let us know what you can offer!
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Community Announcements
Earth Day Drawing Event with Scout Books & Patagonia - April 20
Join Scout Books for a drawing party on Earth Day! Create change by celebrating creativity and supporting businesses & organizations that value sustainability over the bottom line. The event will highlight the work of The Nature Conservancy of Oregon. It’ll be an Earth Day bonanza with beer from Hopworks, kombucha from Happy Mountain, and tunes from The Campfire Boys – all hosted in Patagonia’s beautiful downtown Portland store. There will be a limited-edition Scout Book designed by Jolby while supplies last, and drawing supplies generously donated by Sakura of America. RSVP on Facebook
Dollar Drip Day* at Nossa Familia Coffee - April 22
Join Nossa Familia Coffee at all of their Portland cafés on Earth Day, April 22, for Dollar Drip Day* — *when you bring your own mug. Enjoy $1 drip coffee all day if you bring your own reusable travel mug, or choose to hang out and use a for-here mug. Celebrate the Earth by saving a single-use cup, on Earth Day and every day! RSVP on Facebook
Join The Refugee Center for PDX Global Eats: global cuisine to support refugees and immigrants. PDX Global Eats brings people together to enjoy global meals prepared by refugee and immigrant chefs. The event will take place on April 24, 2019 from 6pm - 9pm at Lagunitas Community Room. RSVP
All Means All: A Seat for Every Body at the Table - May 9
Nossa Familia Coffee invites you to join them at the Seven Corners Collaborative for a panel discussion on promoting body size diversity, equity and inclusion. Panelists will explore how an intentional approach to organizational culture and physical layout and design can make room for every body in a space and environment. More info & RSVP
Corporate Social Responsibility: Leading the Way - May 30
Join Oregon Business for a dynamic discussion exploring the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. A panel of experts will discuss two topics associated with Corporate Social Responsibility: “Philanthropy and Volunteerism” and “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace.” More info & tickets
Bike More Challenge - May 2019
The 2019 Bike More Challenge is right around the corner in May! During this month, thousands of community members will seize the opportunity to make bicycling a part of their daily lives. It's also a friendly competition amongst local organizations to see who can log the most miles, and have the opportunity to win prizes! Learn more at bikemorechallenge.com.
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Summit - May 20-22
At the 2019 SPLC Summit, you'll learn actionable and innovative sustainable procurement strategies that you can apply at your own organization, all while building relationships with 500 procurement and sustainability professionals, suppliers, and NGO experts. Take your sustainable purchasing to the next level through 50+ educational sessions, exhibits, matchmaking, tours, and ample networking with fellow change-makers. Save 10% on your registration with our special partner discount code P10PortlandBCorps.
Attend the Oregon Ethics in Business Awards with other B Corps - May 22
Local organizations, including B Corps Nossa Familia Coffee, Borders Perrin Norrander and Intuitive Digital, are being honored at the Oregon Ethics in Business Awards next month. Other awardees include local businesses Logical Position, Submarine Hospitality (Ava Gene's & Tusk), AllMed Healthcare Management, and nonprofits Free Geek, Store to Door and New Avenues for Youth. Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Nigel Jaquiss keynotes the event hosted by the Rotary Club of Portland and presented by KGW. Single event tickets, as well as table sponsorships, are available to attend this event and support organizations doing business the right way. More info & tickets
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