What B Local Vancouver does

B Local Vancouver, legally known as B Local British Columbia, is a non-profit community society that serves as the regional hub for Certified B Corporations in British Columbia and Western Canada. Founded in 2006 and operated by a volunteer board, the organization connects a community of 196 Western Canadian B Corps (out of 552 nationally) through events, workshops, and educational programs including the B Corp 101 workshop, the Champions Retreat, and the B Corp Foundations Program. It maintains a searchable online directory of BC B Corps sorted by industry category, publishes an annual Impact Report, and distributes the B Local Western Canada Newsletter to its subscriber base. The organization is led by co-board chairs Amanda Welschlau, Fleur Holohan-Fogerty, and Laurie Wilson, with coordinated leadership from board members representing B Corps such as Coast Capital Savings, Davis Benefits & Pensions, Decade Impact, and Humanity Financial Management.

The organization's core "products" are community assets rather than technology products: the BC B Corp Directory, the B Corp 101 Workshop, the B Corp Foundations Program (an online learning program), and the Annual Impact Report. It does not have proprietary technology infrastructure beyond a Squarespace-hosted website, third-party ticketing (Ticket Tailor), and standard email/newsletter tooling. Its business model is that of a volunteer-run non-profit: the majority of activities (events, workshops, directory access) are free for community members, and revenue is generated primarily through event sponsorships, with Coast Capital Savings serving as the primary sponsor and additional sponsors including All Purpose and Ocean Brands. The organization operates independently from B Lab, the global non-profit behind B Corp certification, while coordinating with the B Local Western Canada Network (B Local BC, B Local Manitoba, BLD Western Canada) and sister chapters in Ontario and Québec.

Name

B Local Vancouver

Legal name

B Local British Columbia

Website

https://blocalvancouver.eco

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

B Local Vancouver (legally B Local British Columbia) is a volunteer-run non-profit society that serves as the regional hub connecting 196 Western Canadian Certified B Corporations through events, workshops, a directory, and educational programming in British Columbia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Sponsorship: The organization generates revenue through event sponsorships, offering multiple sponsorship levels for social events. As a non-profit society run by volunteers, they rely on sponsor support including donations of goods and/or sponsorship dollars.
2. Newsletter Subscription: Community members can subscribe to the B Local Western Canada Newsletter for event and updates, though this appears to be a free service.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

B Local Vancouver is a non-profit community organization that serves as the official British Columbia chapter of the global B Corp movement. It connects Certified B Corporations in BC and Western Canada through an online directory, educational workshops (B Corp 101, B Corp Foundations), social events (Champions Retreat), and certification support resources. It is run by volunteers and supported by event sponsorships.

Product overview

B Local Vancouver is a non-profit community organization that serves as a regional hub for Certified B Corporations in British Columbia. The organization offers a directory of BC B Corps, educational workshops including B Corp 101 and the B Corp Foundations Program, and publishes an annual Impact Report. These offerings work together to connect businesses, raise awareness of the B Corp movement, and support organizations in achieving B Corp certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BC B Corp Directory An online directory that allows users to search, find, buy from, work with, or learn more about Certified B Corporations in British Columbia, sorted by industry categories including Food & Beverage, Marketing & Communications, Healthcare, Legal & Financial Services, Technology Services, Consumer Products, and B2B Consulting. Directory was last updated December 2025.
• B Corp 101 Workshop A 1-hour introductory workshop designed to help entrepreneurs understand sustainability, its benefits, and the B Corp's B Impact Assessment (BIA) tool. Covers key impact areas such as governance, workers, community, and environment. Targeted at prospective B Corps.
• B Corp Foundations Program An online program that teaches entrepreneurs to harness the power of the B Impact Assessment, helping prepare for B Corp certification, identify leverage points for purpose, and reveal their impact business model.
• B Local Vancouver Annual Impact Report An annual report showcasing the organization's wins, achievements, and community highlights, including event recaps and impact metrics for the B Corp community in British Columbia.

Named customers18 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• All PurposeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2024Marketing agency sponsor for the March 19th B Corp social event, providing event sponsorship support.
• Ocean BrandsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2024Food & Beverage company sponsor for the March 19th B Corp social event.
• Coast Capital SavingscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor for B Local Western Canada newsletter and events. Listed as powering the organization and featured prominently on the website.
• B LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB Local chapters operate in coordination with B Lab, the non-profit behind B Corp certification. B Locals exist to create connections and raise awareness of the B Economy.
• B Local Western Canada NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB Local Vancouver is part of a broader Western Canada network including B Local BC, B Local Manitoba, and BLD Western Canada, collaborating on regional B Corp initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Net Impact: Net Impact is a global community of students and professionals advancing sustainable business. While broader in scope (not specifically B Corp-tied), it offers similar peer-networking, events, and chapter-based community engagement for impact-oriented professionals.
• 1% for the Planet: 1% for the Planet is a global network of businesses pledging 1% of sales to environmental causes. It overlaps with B Local Vancouver's audience of mission-driven businesses and offers a membership-based community model focused on sustainability commitments.
• Future Fit Business: Future Fit Business is a non-profit that provides a framework and community for companies pursuing sustainability transformation. It overlaps with B Local Vancouver's educational programming and audience of impact-focused businesses.

Broad incumbents

• Green America: Green America is a U.S.-based non-profit that builds marketplaces and communities for green and socially responsible businesses. It is comparable to B Local Vancouver as a non-profit membership organization serving certified/aligned purpose-driven businesses, though at national scale in the U.S.
• B Lab U.S. & Canada: B Lab is the non-profit organization behind the global B Corp certification standard. It is the parent brand and certification body that B Local Vancouver operates under, and its presence shapes the movement in which B Local Vancouver's members participate.

Direct peers

• B Local Ontario: B Local Ontario is a sibling B Local chapter that runs community events, workshops, and networking for B Corps across Ontario. It performs the same chapter-level function as B Local Vancouver in a different Canadian province, sharing mission, structure, and programming.
• B Local Manitoba: B Local Manitoba is a regional B Local chapter serving B Corps in Manitoba. It mirrors B Local Vancouver's community-led model, offering events, networking, and certification support at a provincial level.
• BLD Western Canada: BLD (B Local Development) Western Canada is the leadership development arm of the B Local network covering Western Canada. It is co-listed with B Local Vancouver as a core regional partner and targets overlapping audiences of B Corp leaders.
• B Local Québec: B Local Québec is the French-language B Local chapter serving Quebec-based B Corps. It operates the same community/networking playbook as B Local Vancouver for a different Canadian market.

Others

• Social Enterprise Canada: Social Enterprise Canada is a national membership body supporting social enterprises across Canada. It is an adjacent ecosystem organization to B Local Vancouver, sharing the Canadian impact-business audience but focused more on social-enterprise structuring than B Corp certification.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blocalbc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/b-local-vancouver
• Instagraminstagram.com/blocalbc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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