B Corps: Using Business as a Force For Good

On the last Friday in August, employees from six B Corporations in West Michigan could be found socializing in small work groups, sweating, elbow deep in purple loosestrife, pulling trash off the side of the road and from deep thickets, and generally beautifying Millennium Park.

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We are thankful to this group of over 20 people representing those businesses (and even a crew of kids!) for dedicating their afternoon in the name of doing good. Special thanks to Brooks Twist (Brewery Vivant) and Evan Groendyk (Gazelle Sports) for serving on the planning committee for this event. See more pictures from the event on our Facebook page.

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If you are interested in finding out more about B Corps and how to get involved, or how take small steps toward becoming a better business, click here for more info.

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