About B Local Ontario
B Local Ontario is a group of Certified B Corporations from across Ontario working to foster and deepen connections among organizations in our region who share our purpose and passion for using business as a force for good.
We’re a community that helps business people act on their purpose to achieve socio-economic and environmental impact through meaningful relationships. We work to provide certification support for aspiring and existing B Corps, connections for growth opportunities, and collaboration around social & environmental impact.
In May, 2023, B Local Ontario incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in Ontario.
B Local Ontario Team
Kathryn Andrews
Events Lead
Works in: Oakville
What is special about working for a B Corp? B Corps in general?
B Corps inspire me as they prove that business success aligns with positive impact. This amazing community shows the powerful good that happens when businesses make positive change their focus and support one another to do more and be better.
Fun Fact Tea, all day, every day.
Kaitlyn Bulger
Events / Board Member
Works in: Toronto
What is special about working for a B Corp? B Corps in general?
Being part of a team that’s genuinely trying to make a positive impact—supporting local communities, taking care of the planet, and creating a workplace where people actually matter. It’s a great feeling to know the work you do every day contributes to something bigger.
Fun Fact Vanilla Latte and a Classic Margarita! Cheers!
David Caron
Finances, Board Member
Works in: Toronto
What is special about working for a B Corp? B Corps in general?
It's about working each day to make this world a better place than before, whether it's improving lives and livelihoods, or making the planet more sustainable. It's hard work but I love having that clear goal.
Fun Fact London Fog
Arni Mikelsons
Board Member, Advocacy
Works in: Guelph
What is special about working for a B Corp? B Corps in general?
B Corps are special because they are in business as a force for good. And having B Corp work together can really make an impact in the world we live in.
Fun Fact Coffee, Islay Single Malt Scotch, Water
Vanessa Pereira
Community Engagement Manager
Works in: Toronto
What is special about working for a B Corp? B Corps in general?
B Corps are at the forefront of driving intentional, meaningful, and continuous improvements in employee well-being and sustainability, setting a new standard for mainstream business practices and I’m here for it.
Fun Fact Matcha latte, earl grey tea
Warren Ragoonanan
Lead, Advocacy Committee, Board Member
Works in: Toronto
What is special about working for a B Corp? B Corps in general?
Capitalism can be sustainable — and even regenerative — if we change the way it works. The law and the B Corp movement plays a critical role in doing that. if we embed those principals into the legal foundation of capitalism, we change the world.
Fun Fact An old fashioned
Samantha Richardson
Treasurer
Works in: Toronto
What is special about working for a B Corp? B Corps in general?
Being surrounded by businesses who believe that business is meant to be a force for good is such a breath of fresh air in my industry. It gives me hope that we will be able to change the economic structures for the better.
Fun Fact Masala Chai
Taylor Stanley
Board Chair
Works in: Toronto
What is special about working for a B Corp? B Corps in general?
Having a community of like-minded organizations and individuals provides a much needed sense of solidarity in a time where collective action is needed most. Giving each other the courage to dare to be brave is one of the most special aspects for me.
Fun Fact Water, For Real!
Nick Warelis
Board Member
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Works in: Toronto
What is special about working for a B Corp? B Corps in general?
It's the clear commitment to purpose which is so special. B Corps are an incredible group of individuals dedicated to doing good and creating a community that supports each other. It's so rare to find!
Fun Fact Morning cup of coffee
Pepita Zonderop
Marketing Lead, Board Member
Works in: Toronto
What is special about working for a B Corp? B Corps in general?
It's the shared belief that business can and should create positive change. Being part of a community that constantly pushes each other to do better for people and the planet gives me energy and keeps me hopeful for our future.
Fun Fact Iced Latte any time of year (yep, even when it's freezing)
