Certified B Corps in San Diego building a local economy that benefits people and the planet. Become part of the founding 100.
An impact cohort program: 6-8 founders learning and certifying side by side.
Three months of work, a lifetime of community and relationship.
Professional consultants and legal aide to help you embed impact into your operations and governance.
A guided path to B Corp certification built for BIPOC and women-led small businesses in San Diego.
Work directly with trained consultants who know the certification process inside and out.
Practical legal support to navigate governance requirements with confidence.
Graduate into a lasting community of 50+ certified San Diego B Corps.
Learn and grow with like-minded, values-aligned builders.
Your business is majority owned (>50%) by BIPOC and/or women.
You’ve been in operation >12 months, as a small or micro business meeting B Lab’s foundation requirements.
You’re founder-led – ready to personally take part in every session.
You already lead with purpose, treating workers well, sourcing responsibly, giving back, whether or not you’ve called it “B Corp” before.
Foundation Requirements
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Purpose & Stakeholder Governance
Fair Work
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Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Climate Action
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Environmental Stewardship & Circularity
*San Diego Climate Week highlight
Government Affairs & Collective Action
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Human Rights
Submission
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Graduation Celebration
Apply
Get accepted
Learn together
Submit together
Graduate + celebrate
The program is free to apply, and a refundable program deposit of $299 is due at acceptance.
The deposit will be returned when your business successfully submits for certification on or before the deadline.
Applications: Aug 1- 22
Acceptance Letters: Aug 30th
Cohort Sessions: Sep 9 – Nov 11th
Submission Deadline and Graduation: Nov 11th
Certification pricing for businesses with revenues between $0 – $5M is $2,100 USD.
B Lab Pricing Page: usca.bcorporation.net/pricing-for-existing-b-corps
Businesses in the Bridges program will be eligible for equity pricing discount of 40%, which lowers the certification fee to $1260 USD. pardot.bcorporation.net/equity-pricing-usca
The five in-person sessions will run Sep through Nov in the evening. 100% attendance is mandatory for completion of the program based on B Local’s investment in consulting and legal services and the efficacy of building community in person.
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