The Just Good Business Podcast

This episode features Michelle Reid, an advisor for corporate sustainability and B Corp at BDC!

Michelle discusses the role of BDC in supporting social entrepreneurship. BDC is the only B Corp-certified bank in Canada and offers various resources, including advisory services and mentorship, to entrepreneurs.  Michelle highlights the importance of the B Impact Assessment tool for sustainable business practices and the growth of B Corps, with over 9,100 globally and 31 in Atlantic Canada. Michelle emphasizes the holistic approach of BDC, supporting entrepreneurs across sectors and stages, and the potential for policy incentives to encourage more businesses to pursue B Corp certification.

To learn more about BDC: https://www.bdc.ca/en/about

To get in contact with Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-reid111/

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https://www.justgoodbusiness.ca/

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What is The Just Good Business Podcast?

A show dedicated to defining, demystifying, and making the work of Social Enterprises more accessible to the Nova Scotian business community. We learn alongside our listeners by interviewing local entrepreneurs who’ve decided to use business for good, and who value prosperity beyond profit. Nova Scotians who want to shape their businesses to benefit communities, culture, and the environment.

Who knows? You may be closer to running a Social Enterprise than you think!