Business For Good San Diego

Mark your calendars! The Business For Good Spring Social is coming up! 🌸 When: Wednesday, March 26, 2024 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Where: South County (specific location coming soon) Our quarterly socials are a great chance to connect with fellow values-aligned business owners and explore different neighborhoods across San Diego County. This spring, we're heading south to showcase one of our vibrant South County communities. Whether you're looking to make meaningful connections, find potential business partners, or simply enjoy an evening with like-minded local entrepreneurs, our Spring Social Event offers the perfect setting. Stay tuned for the exact location, pricing, and additional details. For now, be sure to save the date! Questions? Reach out to us at info@businessforgoodsd.org #BusinessForGoodSD

Start your morning with purpose! New Business For Good board member and University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business Professor Daniel Alvarez shares insights on strengthening U.S.-Mexico business relations and creating positive community impact. Free breakfast session! As a purpose-driven business owner in San Diego, understanding our binational region's unique opportunities is crucial for your growth. Join us to: ▪️ Learn how cross-border collaboration can expand your business impact ▪️Connect with other values-aligned business owners interested in binational opportunities ▪️Gain fresh perspectives on socially responsible business practices in our border region ▪️Network over breakfast with fellow changemakers in a beautiful downtown setting When: Monday, February 24 Time: 7:30-9:30 AM Where: University Club Atop Symphony Towers (Downtown) Free event includes light breakfast and optional networking. Space is limited - register today! https://lnkd.in/g8Epb_5T #BusinessForGoodSD

📣 Looking for BIPOC entrepreneurs in the San Diego region who want to become B Corps -- B Local San Diego is offering hands-on support and funding to help you get there! About the Bridges Program - The goal of the Bridges Program is to increase access for BIPOC entrepreneurs to join the B Corp community by offering localized support and services. The Bridges Program acknowledges the ongoing challenges historically underrepresented communities encounter when launching and expanding their businesses and aims to foster greater equity and accessibility within the B Corp community. 🗓️ Applications are due February 28th, 2025. 🔗 Learn more and apply here >> https://lnkd.in/gQYqKRTj #BusinessForGoodSD #BCorp #BLocalSD #SanDiego #BIPOC

At Business For Good, we believe business is about profit and purpose. This is why 5 local changemakers who share that vision joined our 2025 board of directors to promote a stronger, more sustainable San Diego. These innovators are turning intention into impact when problems emerge and policies change. Whether it’s fighting for a cleaner future or offering the best PR practices, they are the epitome of what happens when conscious leaders take charge. The BFG board proves why socially conscious leadership is not idealistic but essential. This year, we are more committed than ever to advancing equitable policies, driving sustainable growth, and amplifying the voices of purpose-led organizations. Get to know the visionaries behind this year’s board and why they’re dedicated to doing business for good here: https://lnkd.in/gCc9-efy #BusinessForGoodSD #SanDiego #SanDiegoBusiness Beth Gutierrez - Joy Culture Events Daniel Alvarez, MBA - University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business Katrina Oprisko - Earthwell Refill Jay Buys - Visceral Paola Castro - TodosX

Save the Date: Wednesday, February 19! 🎉 Join us for our next happy hour at Boochcraft's Taproom from 5–7 PM. Bring a friend, a colleague, or just yourself—everyone’s welcome! ✨ New Schedule Alert! ✨ We’ve moved our happy hour to the third Wednesday of every month—so mark your calendars! This time, we’ll also share a quick and exciting update on B Local's goals for the year and how you can get involved. 📍 Location: Boochcraft Taproom @ Del Mar Highlands Brewer's Deck 12841 El Camino Real, Suite 302 San Diego, CA 92130 Abraham Chen, MBA, Allison Arnzen, Annika Perry, Cara Wilson, Katherine Stolin, Kevin Terry Lee, Rachel Hommel (she/her), Sam Mazzeo, Sarah Payne, MBA, Tanja Juskov, Travis Kushner

When business owners and city leaders have honest conversations, real change happens!

Thank you to San Diego City Council President Joe LaCava for joining our February General Member Meeting last night! In a candid discussion about current challenges facing our city—from housing and homelessness to infrastructure and small business support—Council President LaCava emphasized the power of in-person advocacy and shared valuable insights on how business owners can effectively engage with local government. Key takeaway: When it comes to influencing local policy, showing up in person remains the most powerful way to make your voice heard. Council President LaCava understands how challenging it can be to navigate city government, which is why he emphasized that learning how to frame your asks in “city speak” is crucial for getting the responses you need. And if you’re not getting responses from your Council Member, don’t hesitate to reach out to his office—accountability matters! This is exactly why our monthly Advocacy Committee meetings are so vital—they help us understand which policies are directly impacting our members so we can effectively mobilize and advocate on their behalf. When we show up together as business owners, our collective voice becomes a powerful catalyst for change. As a self-described “cynical optimist,” Council President LaCava left us feeling energized about the potential for positive change when business owners organize and engage with local government. This is exactly why we bring elected officials directly to our General Member Meetings—to create meaningful dialogue between business owners and policymakers and learn how to be most effective in driving thoughtful policy that improves San Diego County for all. #BusinessForGoodSD #SanDiego #SanDiegoAdvocacy #sandiegogov

Make connections. Drive change. Build a better San Diego. 💫 If you've been curious about Business For Good, tomorrow's General Member Meeting is the perfect time to learn more. Non-members are welcome to join 1 General Member Meeting each year to experience the unique BFG vibe firsthand. We’ve saved a spot for you! 💫 Wednesday, February 12th @ San Diego Made Factory 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM ⭐️ RSVP https://bit.ly/42D9A2S #BusinessForGoodSD #SanDiego #SanDiegoBusiness

 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT! We’re beyond excited to welcome Maya Madsen, founder and CEO of Maya's Cookies—America’s #1 Black-Owned Gourmet Vegan Cookie Company—as a keynote panelist for the 2025 OLP Women’s Symposium! Maya will be leading the keynote panel, “Tasting Success: Women Entrepreneurs Shaping the Food & Beverage Industry,” sharing her journey from baking in her kitchen to building a world-famous brand. With Maya joining us this year we know this event will be SWEET!! REGISTRATION OPENS TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 7 at 8:00 AM — See the link below to join us for this inspiring event! Stay tuned on our social media and event website because THREE more powerhouse panelists for this panel will be announced soon along with our other 35 incredible speakers! https://lnkd.in/gzjiZYdt

A fantastic Growth Academy opportunity for women-owned businesses is coming up, hosted by BFG member Hera Hub! Businesses must be beyond the startup phase—ideally over $200K in sales. The Academy is fully sponsored by California Bank & Trust (free to participants) and is virtual. It's a fantastic way to grow your business and build community support. You can find more information at the link below. Be sure to get your application in before February 12th! Growth Academy - Starts March 14th - 9 weeks, meets on Fridays via Zoom https://lnkd.in/gzND3Jvt Email Felena Hanson - Felena@HeraHub.com with questions!