Who We Are

If you’re looking to discover or level up your business’s impact, you’ve found your tribe. Be Local is, unapologetically, not your average business network. 

We believe buying and selling from each other is just the beginning. We’re about building a community of passionate people that support and inspire each other (and have while fun doing it).

We believe meaningful impact extends far beyond writing a cheque. It means innovative collaborations and intentional partnerships.

We believe how we bring people together is just as important to us as what we bring together people about. That means outdoor activities, live music, art, bonfires, meditation and embracing the unconventional. 

We believe in dreaming up new possibilities that we can only achieve together.

Membership Benefits

• Directory listing—A feature on our public directory 
• MasterGroup5—A 4-month engagement rooted in practical peer support, problem solving and connection
• Council of “Experts”—Tap into the wisdom of Calgary's best social venture minds to get targeted advice and input on something you're struggling with
• Networking events—Quarterly networking with other members 
• Capacity building workshops—Bi-monthly workshops with experts on topics including living wage, social procurement, social financing and more
• Design Your Impact Program— A multi-day program for entrepreneurs that focuses on identifying, implementing and scaling sustainable impact into an already operational business.
• Money Management offerings for staff 

Is it for you? 

Be Local isn’t for everyone and that’s okay! But if it is, you’ll be in great company. Our network is made up of energetic, ambitious, heart-led entrepreneurs committed to changing the world.