This rebrand reflects more than a new name. It signals an evolution in how we show up for Oregon’s business community and how we continue building a more inclusive, collaborative, and impact-driven economy.

B Local PDX, a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing the B Corp movement and using business as a force for good, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Wes Griffin as its first Executive Director. 

Since its inception, Metropolitan Group (MG) has had a community-oriented mission focusing on social impact issues affecting people at the local, state, national, and international levels.

As soon as I learned about B Corps, I knew that was my community. Love Bottle was already doing all the things that B Corp was all about, so it made so much sense to become certified.

Anna Madill, CEO and founder of Avenue, sat down with us recently to share her thoughts on the B Corp community, impact reporting, and B Local PDX’s CEO cohort.

We asked Tillamook, certified B Corp since 2020, to share some thoughts about their experience getting certified, and how it’s affected their business. Responses attributable to Jocelyn Bridson, Director, Environment & Community Impact, Tillamook County Creamery Association.