Large Bank Supporting the Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: with Michelle Reid, BDC

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/aboutTo get in contact with Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-reid111/For more information:https://www.justgoodbusiness.ca/Follow Just Good Business on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/just_goodbusiness/