Join B Local Asheville & WNC

Membership is open to certified B Corporations and positive impact companies based or operating in Western North Carolina. Our mission is to grow the certified B Corp community here in these mountains, and to connect the broader triple bottom line business community around that effort.

Whether you’re a Certified B Corporation that just opened a location here or you are leading a mission-driven business that has been in Asheville for years, B Local Asheville + WNC is the place to find others who share your passion and commitment to people, planet, and profit.

B Local Asheville + WNC is an Environmental Partner with 1% for the Planet. All dues and donations can be counted toward your 1% pledge.

Certified B Corps

We offer two membership options for Certified B Corps: Catalyst and Champion. Both provide the same benefits certified companies have enjoyed since our founding 2018.

All Certified B Corp members receive:

  • A vote on officers and the annual budget. Help decide who leads B Local Asheville + WNC and how our resources are used.
  • A role in leading the organization. Serve as an officer or to sit on the committee that awards our annual grant.
  • Support to attend regional events. We offer a small travel stipend to attend Champions Retreat or BLD Southeast, with priority given to officers, then to certified members, as funds allow.
  • Reimbursement of some certification costs. We provide a one-time $500 grant to companies after they certify or recertify.
  • Visibility within our community. A listing in our Member Directory, a feature in our newsletter, and a highlight on our social media.

Catalyst members are committed to their own B Corp certification and seeing the community grow.

Champions want to fuel the growth of the B Corp movement and share more of the amazing work they are doing.

CatalystChampion
Annual dues$100$250
Directory listingBasicFull profile
Feature in the e-newsletterYesYes
Highlight on social mediaYesYes
Your content shared on our socialYesYes
Video featured on socialNoYes

Free, for anyone

B Corps are committed to inclusivity. Everyone is welcome to:

  • Attend our events.
  • Explore our certification resources.
  • Get the newsletter.
  • Follow us on social media.
  • Contact us.