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

This event will feature an educational luncheon led by Jorge Fontanez, the CEO of B Lab US & Canada. Fontanez will share his perspectives about the collective impacts of B Corps and why values-driven businesses are good for our communities, followed by a Q&A portion. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and get to know fellow Southeast Michigan B Locals in the area!

We hope to see you there!

Agenda:

• 11:30AM - Doors open
• 11:30AM - 12:00PM: Network / grab lunch and find a seat!
• 12:00PM - 1:00PM: Jorge Fontanez
• 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.

Hotel Highlight:

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 Ph*rm*cy. 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

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

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