What b local nyc does

B Local NYC is a New York City-based nonprofit community organization founded in 2017 to grow the B Corp movement locally across all five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island). It is composed of B Corp certified organizations and B Corp advocates committed to fostering business for good through people, planet, and profit, and serves a community of approximately 175 NYC B Corps. The organization develops connections through intentional networking, strategic collaboration, education, resource-sharing, community events (community slams, webinars, panels, themed celebrations such as Climate Week and Earth Month), and advocacy and policy actions aligned with B Lab's three pillars: racial equity, climate justice, and stakeholder economy.

The organization has no technology product or proprietary platform; its offering is purely programmatic (events, education, advocacy, community access) delivered via its website, email newsletter, social media (Twitter/X, Instagram), and the Muc/On Purpose community platform. It does not charge for services.

The business model is donation-based: B Local NYC raises funds from individuals and organizations who support the B Corp movement, and is fiscally sponsored by Social Good Fund, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides its tax identification number for charitable activities. It also participates in the 1% for the Planet Environmental Partners network, connecting member donations to environmental giving commitments. Governance is provided by a volunteer board of advocates led by Co-chairs Marissa Davis and Rai-mon Nemar Barnes, with functional chairs covering Finance, Education, Events, Communications, and Marketing. No paid headcount, revenue figures, or financial disclosures are publicly provided.

Name

b local nyc

Legal name

B Local NYC

Website

https://blocalnyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

B Local NYC is a 501(c)(3)-fiscally-sponsored nonprofit founded in 2017 that builds the B Corp community across New York City's five boroughs through networking events, education, and advocacy, serving roughly 175 NYC B Corps and broader advocates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Organization / B Corp Movement Chapter

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Business Associations (81391), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• B Corp community building
• Sustainable business advocacy
• Nonprofit community organizing
• B Corp certification support
• Purpose-driven business networking

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

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. Donations and Contributions: B Local NYC relies on donations from individuals and organizations who support the B Corp movement and business for good in New York City. They are fiscally sponsored by Social Good Fund, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, allowing them to conduct charitable fundraising activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

B Local NYC is a nonprofit community organization that grows the B Corp movement in New York City by organizing intentional networking events, educational panels and webinars, advocacy initiatives, and resource-sharing programming for B Corp certified businesses and companies pursuing B Corp certification. Its work centers on fostering an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative local economy through community outreach, collaboration, education, and policy actions aligned with B Lab's pillars of Racial Equity, Climate Justice, and Stakeholder Economy. The organization is fiscally sponsored by Social Good Fund, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and does not sell products or charge for its services.

Product overview

B Local NYC is a nonprofit membership organization, not a product company. It does not offer software products or technology services. Its offering consists of community building, advocacy, educational programming, and networking events for B Corp certified businesses and businesses seeking B Corp certification in New York City. The organization provides guidance on B Corp certification processes, facilitates connections through networking events, shares resources, and advocates for the B Corp movement, but these are programmatic services rather than commercial products or platforms.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B Local NYC Community Events Program Community-driven in-person programming including community slams, educational panels, networking mixers, movie screenings, and themed celebrations (Pride, Earth Month, Climate Week) for NYC-based B Corp certified businesses and advocates across the five boroughs.
• Educational Webinars and Panels Free virtual educational programming covering topics such as B Corp certification, the B Impact Assessment, stakeholder governance, and operational best practices, aimed at both B Corp certified and certification-aspiring businesses.
• B Corp Certification Guidance and Resources Resource library and guidance for NYC businesses pursuing B Corp certification through B Lab, including support in understanding the B Impact Assessment, legal/governance requirements, and making the certification commitment official.
• Advocacy and Policy Action Program Community advocacy and policy initiatives aligned with B Lab's three pillars—Racial Equity, Climate Justice, and Stakeholder Economy—representing NYC B Corps in collective action and stakeholder economy policy efforts.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Social Good FundcoreOthersSocial Good Fund serves as B Local NYC's fiscal sponsor, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This arrangement allows B Local NYC to conduct charitable activities including fundraising using the fiscal sponsor's tax identification number (EIN).
• 1% for the PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB Local NYC is part of the 1% for the Planet Environmental Partners network. Member donations to B Local NYC support giving 1% commitments, connecting the organization to a global network of businesses committed to environmental giving.
• B LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB Lab is the global nonprofit community committed to transforming the global economy to benefit all people and the planet, established in 2006. B Local NYC works as an allied organization and activist group driving adoption of B Lab standards, focusing on three core pillars: Racial Equity, Climate Justice, and Stakeholder Economy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• B Lab: Global nonprofit that administers the B Corp certification standard and with which B Local NYC is allied. B Lab is the umbrella organization that B Local NYC serves at the NYC chapter level; both promote stakeholder governance and verified social/environmental performance.
• GreenBiz Group: Media and events company focused on sustainable business, serving as a community hub for corporate ESG professionals. Both B Local NYC and GreenBiz convene sustainability-focused business communities, though GreenBiz operates commercially at much greater scale.
• Aspen Institute Business & Society Program: Programs advancing stakeholder capitalism and purpose-driven business through convenings, research, and education. Shares B Local NYC's focus on stakeholder governance and inclusive economy but operates nationally with larger institutional backing.
• Net Impact: Organization supporting professionals and students using business as a force for social and environmental good. Both B Local NYC and Net Impact build communities around purpose-driven business, though Net Impact is broader and operates nationally.
• Just Capital: Nonprofit that ranks and advocates for companies based on stakeholder treatment. Shares B Local NYC's commitment to stakeholder capitalism and works to advance similar corporate accountability goals through research, advocacy, and corporate engagement.
• Sustainable Brands: Community and content platform focused on brand-led sustainability. Operates events and programming analogous to B Local NYC's community slams and educational webinars, but at a broader national scale serving consumer-facing brands.

Direct peers

• 1% for the Planet: Global network connecting businesses making1% revenue commitments to environmental nonprofits. B Local NYC is itself an Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet; both organizations focus on mobilizing business action for environmental and social impact.
• B Local Philadelphia: Another B Corp local chapter in a major US metro, serving a comparable function for Philadelphia-based B Corps and advocates. Operates the same chapter model as B Local NYC in a neighboring geography, making it a structurally similar peer.

Regional players

• NYC Sustainable Business Coalition: NYC-based coalition supporting sustainable business practices. Operates in the same geography as B Local NYC and serves a comparable audience of mission-driven companies, though without the B Corp certification focus.

Others

• Social Good Fund: Fiscal sponsor for B Local NYC, a registered 501(c)3 that enables charitable activities. While structurally upstream rather than a peer, Social Good Fund's nonprofit incubation approach mirrors B Local NYC's community-based operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blocalnyc
• Instagraminstagram.com/blocalnyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/b-local-nyc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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