Small Biz, Big Returns: Unlocking Sustainability Incentives & B Corp Benefits

Discover how forward-thinking small businesses are turning "green initiatives" into serious competitive advantages. Join successful entrepreneurs who've transformed sustainability from a cost center into a profit-generating strategy that cuts expenses, attracts premium customers, and opens doors to exclusive funding opportunities.

This isn't about saving the planet—it's about boosting your bottom line.

What You'll Learn:

• Access Hidden Money: Uncover the specific tax incentives, rebates, and grants designed exclusively for small businesses implementing sustainability measures
• Cut Operating Costs: Implement proven strategies from fellow business owners who've slashed expenses through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and resource optimization
• Leverage B Corp Certification: Get insider guidance on navigating the certification process and using it to enhance your market position and business value
• Unlock Preferred Financing: Learn how sustainability credentials can open doors to better loan terms and impact-focused investors
• Attract Premium Customers: Discover how to use sustainability as a powerful differentiation tool that commands higher prices and builds unshakable loyalty

Is This Workshop Right For You? This session is specifically designed for business owners who:

• Want to reduce operational costs in today's challenging economic environment
• Need access to additional funding sources through grants and incentives
• Are considering B Corp certification but unsure of the process or ROI
• Want to attract eco-conscious customers without major investments
• Need to stand out in increasingly crowded markets
• Are concerned about supply chain disruptions or resource volatility
• Must align with larger corporate or government sustainability requirements

About Your Expert Panelists:

Kate Flynn, Co-Founder and CEO, Sun & Swell Foods Kate transformed her commitment to sustainability into a thriving business offering healthy snacks in plastic-free packaging. As a successful B Corp-certified company, Sun & Swell Foods has turned sustainability into a powerful market differentiator. Kate will share her certification journey and how it's created tangible business advantages, from customer acquisition to supply chain resilience.

Daniela Rodriguez, CEO & Co-Founder, Neems Jeans Daniela has disrupted the denim industry with custom, sustainable jeans for every body type. Featured in CNN Underscored and Business Insider, this bootstrapped success story demonstrates how sustainability can become a competitive advantage even with limited initial resources. Daniela will reveal how her sustainability focus has attracted premium customers while controlling production costs.

What You'll Walk Away With:

• Practical, immediately implementable strategies to reduce operational costs
• A roadmap for accessing sustainability-focused grants and tax incentives
• Clear understanding of the B Corp certification process and its business benefits
• Proven approaches to leverage sustainability for customer acquisition and retention
• Insights on how to use sustainability to differentiate in competitive markets