About Us
B Local Connecticut
Is a collaborative group of companies with a shared dedication to using business as a force for good. We aim to provide the resources and support for like-minded companies to make environmentally conscious, ethically minded, and socially responsible choices. We create economic opportunities within Connecticut that drive equitable and inclusive growth.
Our Core Pursuits:
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Build Community
We expand and support Connecticut’s community of certified B Corps through regular networking, events, development programs and thought leadership.
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Facilitate Collaboration
We proactively identify and orchestrate opportunities for B Corps to partner and share best practices with other local businesses, learning institutions, state government and nonprofits - helping them to accelerate their positive social and environmental impact.
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Unlock Growth and Opportunity
We are creating a state endorsed blueprint for how creators, makers, innovators and entrepreneurs can grow their businesses more sustainably - where everyone is treated fairly and respected for who they are, what they bring and who they are striving to be.
B Local Connecticut Board Members
Nell Derick Debevoise (she/her) Governance and Marketing Committees
Founder and CEO, 3D Performance Group Greenwich, CT
www.3dperformancegroup.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nellderickdebevoise/
Jenifer Gorin (she/her) Co-Founder & Vice Chair
Founder/CEO, Impact Growth Partners Westport, CT
www.impactgrowthpartners.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenifer-gorin/
Jenn T. Grace (she/her) Co-Founder & Board Chair
Founder/CEO, Publish Your Purpose Hartford, CT
Lindsey Hague (she/her) Marketing and Communications Committee
Brand & Impact Specialist, C.E. Floyd, PBC Middletown, CT
https://cefloyd.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-hague-784980261/
Runa Knapp (she/her) Finance and Governance Committee
Founder/CEO, FoundHer Westport, CT
https://foundherllc.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/runa-knapp-190059188/
Kerrie McDevitt (she/her) Co-Founder & Membership/Education Chair
Senior Consultant, Impact Growth Partners Westport, CT
www.impactgrowthpartners.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriemcdevitt/
Felicia Rubinstein (she/her) Governance and Marketing Committee
Founder/CEO, HAYVN Darien, CT
https://hayvn.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciarubinstein/
Stephanie Volo (she/her) Chief Impact Officer
Earth Animal Southport, CT
https://earthanimal.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephiehvolo/
Samantha (Sammi) Williams (she/her) Events, Marketing & Community Engagement
President & CEO, 628 Digital Design, New Haven
President & Co-Founder, CMWP Foundation, Inc.
https://www.628digitaldesign.co
https://www.linkedin.com/in/628digitaldesign
Committee Volunteers:
Alexis Brooks
Counsel, Murtha Cullina, LLP Stamford, CT
Peter Callahan
Fresh Perspectives
Rohit Madan
Atheava Ayurveda
Rachael Ristau
Bigelow Tea
Heidi Schoeneck
Grounded World
Phil White
Grounded World Westport, CT