B-Corp certification is a process that companies with a strong dedication to social governance can choose to undergo in order to express their dedication to a particular mission or cause. [1] In order to achieve B-Corp certification, a company must 1) “[d]emonstrate high social and environmental performance,” 2) “[m]ake a legal commitment by changing their corporate governance structure to be accountable to all stakeholders,” and 3) “[e]xhibit transparency by allowing inform

What is a Cooperative? A cooperative (“co-op”) is defined by the International Cooperative Alliance as an “autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise.” [1]  Co-ops are created and operated by individuals who share a common goal. [2]  For entrepreneurs, co-ops can help fill market gaps because their business structure has elements

Zoning is the system of local land use regulation that divides a city into districts, prescribing how land and buildings within each area may be developed and used. [1] The modern foundation of zoning law originates from the Supreme Court of the United States' ruling in Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. , which upheld the constitutionality of government restrictions on land use to promote public health, safety, and welfare. [2] This doctrinal foundation shaped local zo