Growing the B Corp Movement: The Impacts of Business as a Force for Good

People First Economy is excited to host an enlightening event that promises to inspire and inform: "Growing the B Corp Movement: The Impacts of Using Business As a Force for Good." Join us for a dynamic educational luncheon featuring Jorge Fontanez, the esteemed CEO of B Lab U.S. & Canada, as our keynote speaker.

To date, this community includes over 8,000 B Corps in over 80 countries and 150 industries, over 10,000 benefit corporations, and 285,000 companies managing their impact with the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager. Jorge Fontanez will explore the power of values-driven businesses and their essential role in fostering sustainable community growth.

This is a must-attend event for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in how innovative business models can contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable economy. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference.

We hope to see you there!

Agenda:

• 11:00AM - Doors open
• 11:00AM - 11:30AM: Network
• 11:30AM - 12:00PM: Lunch
• 12:00PM - 12:40PM: Jorge Fontanez Presentation
• 12:40PM - 1:00PM: Q & A Session
• 1:00PM - 1:30PM: Network / Dismissed

Host Highlight: Renowned “movie palace” architect C. Howard Crane designed Detroit’s historic Garden Theater, after he opened his own firm in Detroit in 1908. In addition to the Garden Theater, Crane has 250 theaters to his credit, 62 of which were built in Detroit, like The Majestic, The Fox, Orchestra Hall, the Detroit Opera House, and The Fillmore Detroit. One of the city’s earliest neighborhood theaters, the Garden Theater opened to the public in
1912. With its 900-seat capacity, it was one of the largest theaters built outside downtown; it originally hosted live stage shows and motion pictures. As the name implies, Crane cleverly
incorporated vines, birds and other garden-style decorations in its design to immerse patrons in an outdoor-like experience. After decades in ruin, the theater underwent a multi-million-dollar restoration and was rededicated in 2013, a century after its initial debut, as part of Midtown’s vibrant resurgence.

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Safety expectations: To meet safely, event attendees are expected to adhere to current CDC recommendations. Masks are optional and we have developed a sticker system to identify attendees' comfort levels. Changes to this protocol will be made when/if necessary. The new COVID vaccine is available at your local pharmacy. We ask any attendant that is experiencing symptoms to stay home. As a heads up, beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Before You Throw Out "Expired" Tests: Check FDA's website to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.

Activities in Detroit:

Parking & Location: Garden Theater / 3929 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201. If you prefer walking: Located near a few QLine stops. The QLine runs North and South up Woodward. Traveling to the South, the QLine will take guests into the heart of Downtown Detroit. If attendees are still interested in experiencing the People Mover, they can do so once they arrive in the downtown area, as there are a number of stops in close proximity to the QLine. When traveling North, the QLine's route takes you through the rest of Midtown while also passing though the city's Museum District. Click here to learn more about the QLine

Nametags: In order to be sustainable, we are asking all attendees to bring their own nametag!

For questions or accessibility needs, please reach out to halla@peoplefirsteconomy.org

If you are interested in reserving a circle table (seats 10) for $500, please reach out to halla@peoplefirsteconomy.org