Reminder: Join us this TODAY for
May B Learning Happy Hour: Networking
Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 6-8PM
Living Room Realty, 1401 NE Alberta St, Portland
 Join us for May's B Learning Event brought to you by B Local PDX and hosted at Living Room Realty’s Northeast Alberta Street location.
You asked for more networking opportunities within our community, so here’s your chance to learn how to engage with others for long-lasting personal and professional connections – and we’ll give you some time to put those learnings in action!
 Sara Spirko, Senior Executive Recruiter with Noto Group, will share her experiences with networking and provide some pointers on what to do and, maybe more importantly, what not to do. We'll then facilitate “speed networking” to practice what we’ve learned. We’ll wrap up with an opportunity for low-pressure networking. This is an opportunity for all levels of experience. Don’t know how? Or maybe you do! This event is a chance to meet and talk to individuals in the local B Corp community.
About B Learning Events
Enjoy networking and a content program 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 includes light snacks and beverages.
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Did you miss our April B Learning Lunch?
Check out our Online Recap!
The Path to Zero Waste with Jeanne Roy
 On April 25, Jeanne Roy gave an engaging talk to around 80 members of our B Local community at Ecotrust on the topic: "The Path to Zero Waste." Attendees learned more about the waste we produce (and how to avoid it in the first place), what can go into municipal recycling & compost streams, the four steps to zero waste, and actions everyone can take to reduce waste 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 provided 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.
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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: Impact & Sustainability Reporting
Next meeting: May 31 at 8:30am. RSVP for more info & location
ABC: Marketing
Next Meeting: TBD (early June) to wrap up planning for the upcoming B Corp Block Party on June 13. RSVP for more info & location
ABC: Human Resource & Culture
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month from 10-11:30am.
Next meeting: July 17, 10am. RSVP for more info & location
Don't see a group yet covering a particular area of interest? Email us at info@blocalpdx.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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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 on Salmon Street!
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.
Registration is NOW OPEN! All members of our B Economy community are invited to attend. We especially encourage leaders and changemakers from underrepresented groups to join us, with the heavily subsidized 'Inclusive Economy' ticket type. Learn more about ticket pricing & levels.
Questions? Please email our BLD PNW planning team at bldpnw@blocalpdx.com.
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We're having a
B Corp Block Party!!
June 13, 6-8 PM at The Redd on Salmon Street
B Local PDX is excited to bring you our first-ever B Corp Block Party, following the BLD PNW conference. This event is free & open to the public. The goal of the event is for a wide audience to join us and learn about B Corps, celebrate the local B Corp Community, see our vibrant and collaborative B Ecosystem, try out local B Corp products, and have a fun time! The block party will include drinks, food, live music, and B Corp vendors. Drink tickets for B Corp wine and beer will be available for purchase. All conference attendees receive 2 drink tickets included in their registration to use at the post-BLD reception (5-6pm) or block party (6-8pm).
Want to get involved and become a vendor? Email us at info@blocalpdx.com with interest.
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Register & Apply to Lead a Session
at the 2019 Champions Retreat
September 16-18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California
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Over 600 leaders of the B Economy will gather in Los Angeles from September 16-18, 2019 to connect, share knowledge, and get inspired at the 11th annual Champions Retreat.
Attend Champions Retreat
The Retreat gathers leaders of the B Corp movement across the United States and Canada, including Certified B Corps, future B Corps, social impact organizations, and other members of the B Economy to work together to create better workplaces and a more inclusive economy. Register Now for Champions Retreat.
Apply to Lead a Breakout Session at Champions Retreat
Would you like to be a leader among leaders at the 2019 Champions Retreat? If you have expertise to share and a desire to facilitate a solutions-oriented conversation with fellow members of the B Economy at Champions Retreat, B Lab is looking for you! Send in your breakout session proposal before May 30th, 2019. Experts are sought on topics at the intersection of business and impact, ideally with experience facilitating inclusive workshops for 50+ participants. Learn more and apply to lead a breakout session.
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Community Announcements
Now Available: the Second Edition of The B Corp Handbook
The second edition of The B Corp Handbook is available now, written by Ryan Honeyman & Dr. Tiffany Jana. The book's core content has been updated in the latest edition (i.e., the what, why, and how of the B Corp movement) and chapters have been expanded to include a much stronger focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Bulk ordering discounts of 35% off for bulk orders between 10-99 copies and a 38% discount for 100+ copies are available. Contact Leslie Crandell at Berrett-Koehler Publishers (lcrandell@bkpub.com) if you would like to order copies. Want to promote the book on your channels? Check out this handy promotional guide. Learn more about the book on the LIFT Economy page.
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
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
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