B Corp Resources
Resources for Vermont B Corps
The Vermont B Hive Group: Hosted by B Lab, the B Hive is a forum for different groups and topics across the B Corp spectrum. There is a special group for Vermont Bs (membership is limited to owners and employees of Certified B Corps):
https://connect.bcorporation.net/s/group/0F93b0000009PhHCAU/vermont-b-corp-collective-vbcc (requires login)
The VBCC Mailing List: Open to all (including the “B curious”) we’ll make sure that any announcements or updates get sent to you if you’re on the list:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewcPLt_PVXGiUjwVYii8ewKPAXOXmv8cWU2pWCsPsTRGKTyw/viewform
Understanding B Lab: From a structural standpoint, there are two entities that we as Certified B Corps interact with. B Lab Global is the overarching organization that consists of thirteen partners that encompass various geographic regions. B Lab Global also sets and administers the Standards for Certification process, ensuring that there is a balance between consistency and culture-specific needs. B Lab U.S. & Canada is a member organization of B Lab Global, responsible for fostering a B Corp community of businesses in North America, including best practices, collaboration, and communication.
B Lab Global: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/
B Lab U.S. & Canada: https://usca.bcorporation.net/
B Lab’s Theory of Change: Based on racial equity, climate justice, and a stakeholder economy, these three pillars form the essence of B Lab’s mission:
https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/movement/theory-of-change/
Racial equity resources: https://usca.bcorporation.net/racial-equity/
Climate justice resources: https://usca.bcorporation.net/climate-justice/
Stakeholder economy resources: https://usca.bcorporation.net/stakeholder-economy/
Weekly Newsletter: Sign up for B the Change here:
https://usca.bcorporation.net/subscribe-b-the-change/
Resources for Certification and Re-Certification:
There are comprehensive resources on the U.S./Canada B Lab website:
https://usca.bcorporation.net/certification-support-resources/
B Consultants: B Lab now has a program to officially acknowledge individuals who complete a specific B Lab program have earned this designation. While others may have the expertise to guide a company through the process, these professionals are approved by B Lab to do so.
https://usca.bcorporation.net/b-consultants-directory/
B Corp Brand Logos and Support Materials: Under the stewardship of Vermont’s own Image Relay, here are all the graphics and other campaign assets:
https://bcorp.imagerelay.com/fl/6a136937326b43d4837baef48296d0ca
Post or Find a B Corp Job: B Work is only open to Certified B Corps to post jobs, however anyone can use the “Find Jobs” tab.
https://in.bwork.com/employers/
Resources for Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color: Given the institutional and structural white supremacy endemic to our culture, additional information can be helpful:
https://usca.bcorporation.net/black-indigenous-people-of-color-resources/
We the Change: A global network of women-owned B Corps and other aligned organizations.
White Men for Racial Justice: While not exclusive to B Corps (although there are a large number of participants) this peer-led group co-founded by Jay Coen Gilbert, one of the three originators of B Lab, has ongoing conversations about racial justice and our responsibility to take action: