The San Francisco Bay Area is home to more than 200 Certified B Corporations®, each using business as a force for good. B Local Bay Area is the hub where these businesses come together, building community through shared values of equity, sustainability, and purpose. For FYP SF Bay, this work is all about finding your people—connecting with like-minded changemakers who believe in using business to uplift communities.
What Is B Local Bay Area?
B Local Bay Area is a volunteer-led network of Certified B Corporations® working together to champion the stakeholder economy, deepen community impact, and expand the reach of the B Corp movement.
This network creates space for collaboration through:
- Networking & Events – from factory tours to mixers and the annual BLD (B Corp Leadership Development) Conference.
- Collective Action – addressing issues like racial equity, climate justice, and inclusive economies.
- Community Support – helping Bay Area B Corps amplify their impact locally while contributing to global change.
Why B Corps Matter
Certified B Corporations® meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. According to B Lab U.S. & Canada:
- B Corps balance profit and purpose.
- Certification evaluates everything from employee benefits to supply chains.
- They lead in building an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
By joining B Local Bay Area, businesses not only achieve certification but also gain a supportive community dedicated to living these values together.
Bay Area Leaders in the Movement
Some of the region’s most inspiring companies are part of this network:
- TCHO Chocolate (Berkeley) – reinventing chocolate supply chains for fairness.
- Red Bay Coffee (Oakland) – building a vibrant community around coffee and culture.
- Beneficial State Bank (Oakland) – a mission-driven financial institution.
- Bi-Rite Market (San Francisco) – a local grocer rooted in community well-being.
- Allbirds (San Francisco) – sustainable footwear brand with global reach.
- Discover more inspiring B Corps here: Find a B Corp
Together, these B Corps demonstrate how local businesses can find their purpose while supporting the people and places around them.
Events & Collective Action
From factory tours at Heath Ceramics to community mixers at Understory Oakland, B Local Bay Area hosts events where entrepreneurs, activists, and professionals can meet and collaborate.
The annual BLD Bay Area Conference brings hundreds of changemakers together for learning, networking, and inspiration—igniting collective action that goes beyond individual businesses.
People, Place, Purpose, Path
- People – B Local Bay Area is about connecting with others who share values of justice, equity, and sustainability.
- Place – The network is rooted in the Bay Area, building local resilience while contributing to global movements.
- Purpose – Every Certified B Corporation is driven by a mission larger than profit.
- Path – Through certification, events, and collective action, B Local Bay Area offers a clear path for businesses to deepen their impact.
Conclusion
B Local Bay Area is more than a business network—it’s a community of people working to transform the economy. For Bay Area locals, it’s an invitation to connect with values-driven companies, support B Corps, and find your people in the movement for a more inclusive and regenerative future.
👉 Learn more and get involved at BLocalBayArea.com.
