Giving Compass' Take:

• B the Change provides insights from their 2018 Champions Retreat to help others support the development of the B economy. 

• What are the advantages of starting in or transitioning to the B economy? How can philanthropists and impact investors help to develop this sector? 

• Read an investors guide to B Corps and Benefit Corporations


In the B Economy, people have jobs that satisfy the deeper, innate reasons we go to work: to build something meaningful, to strengthen community ties, and to provide a good life for their loved ones.

1. For Business To Be Good, It Must Be Good For Everyone
Inclusive Economy Challenge participants set three goals related to equity, diversity and inclusion from within the B Impact Assessment to improve on in the coming year. B Lab supports participants with relevant resources, including step-by-step workbooks to guide participants through the process, best practice guides assembled by B Lab, stories of fellow participants and content from trusted topic experts.

2. Sharing Immigrant Stories
Several Portland-based B Corps worked together to create a collection of stories that feature the paths by which members of the Portland B Local community, originating from all over the world, came to reside in Oregon. These volunteers were asked to share their personal experiences in the effort to foster a bigger conversation about immigration, and to understand the stories behind the label “immigrant.”

3. Sharing Your Story
People are distrustful of business and demanding that businesses become better stewards. Their distrust is fueled by many companies being proven guilty of greenwashing, using their thin efforts as marketing campaigns.

But for companies walking the talk, telling the stories of the positive ways that businesses can impact the world is critical to advancing the movement.

4. Championing Climate Change

5. Leading the Way

Read the full article about building the B economy at B the Change.