The Charlotte B Corp Collective is a volunteer-led community of Certified and aspiring B Corps in Charlotte. B Lab U.S. & Canada lists it as B Local Charlotte.
Who it's actually for
Founders, operators and sustainability leads at companies that hold B Corp certification or are working toward it. The Collective's site lists 14 Certified B Corps in Charlotte, from local firms such as Barvecue, Mindful & Good, Piercing Sun Consulting, r-it3, Thread Talk and Trash & Stash to national brands with a local presence, out of 78 in North Carolina.
A three-person volunteer board runs it: Shannon Bone, a director of sustainability and impact; Jen Bower, a financial coach at Fortuna Money; and Rachel Martin, founder of Mindful & Good, the studio that built the site. The stated focus is practical: support through certification, sustainable banking, impact measurement and reporting, and storytelling for local B Corps.
It is a weaker fit if you don't run or work at a business. For civic advocacy on transit and greenways, Sustain Charlotte is closer; for hands-on circular economy work, try the Innovation Barn.
What they run
Quarterly events: lunches, tours, networking, webinars and service days. In 2026 that has included a free July session on navigating the new B Corp standards with an early adopter and Roots & Rescue, a September volunteer morning with two local nonprofits. Earlier gatherings included an adaptive reuse tour at Camp North End and a tour, lunch and keynote at the Innovation Barn.
The Collective also shares regional B Corp events on its calendar and sends a quarterly newsletter.
What it costs
No membership fee is listed. Most local events are free; the March 2026 keynote on digital sustainability was $20. Regional events it shares are priced by their hosts, such as B Lab U.S. & Canada's B Corp Champions Retreat ($1,695).
Where
Around Charlotte, at partner venues and member businesses. Recent hosts include Camp North End, the Innovation Barn and Change Please Coffee.
How to start
Go to the Sustainability Holiday Happy Hour, co-hosted with the Sustainability Lunch Bunch, on Thursday, December 10, 2026, 5 to 7 pm at Free Range Brewing, 2320 N Davidson St. It is open to sustainability professionals, B Corps and anyone working toward a more responsible business community, and colleagues and friends are welcome. Registration is free through Ticket Tailor; the listing does not say drinks are covered, so plan to buy your own.
Links
cltbcorpcollective.com · Events · Google Calendar · Newsletter
Last verified: October 2026.
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