B Corp Leadership Development
About BLDs Events:
BLDs (B Corp Leadership Development) are conferences organized by B Local Community leaders to strengthen and support the local B Corp movement. BLD events provide an avenue for employees of Certified B Corps and others interested in the movement to network, collaborate, and share best practices for strong business and maximum positive impact.
BLDs are sponsored by B Local Communities. Find out if there’s a B Local community near you!
Are you affiliated with a B Local community and want to host a BLD conference? Please email b-local@bcorporation.net and we’ll get you an application.
Upcoming BLD Events
- BLD Bay Area, Oakland, CA, Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- BLD Quebec, Montréal, QC, Wednesday, November 12, 2025



Past BLD Events
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BLD Bay Area (2016- 2020)
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BLD Midwest (2022)
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BLD Mountain West (2018-2019, 2021-2023, 2025)
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BLD New England (2017-2018, 2020-2022)
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BLD NYC (2015)
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BLD Ontario (2017, 2019-2020)
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BLD Southeast (2020, 2022-2025)
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BLD Canada (2017, 2020-2023)
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BLD Pacific Northwest (2017-2025)
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BLD Michigan (2023)
Article Round Up
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Building an Inclusive Economy and Stronger B Corp Community
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B Corps Address Voter Suppression in 2020 and What to Remember When Taking Action
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Lessons From BLD PNW 2025 to Realize Impact: Staying Rooted While Weathering Chang
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Building the B Corp Community Through Local Collaboration
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