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BLVR is proud to announce their B Corp Certification. As an independent branding agency that empowers brands to fearlessly live out their beliefs, BLVR meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
“By joining over 3,000 like-minded companies on a global scale, we are redefining the standards of ethical business practices and social responsibility. We are creating a positive impact in the lives of our team members and communities around the globe.” Said Adam McWethy, COO and partner of BLVR. “B Corp Certification recognizes our purpose-driven efforts and reinforces our commitment to make a difference in the world.
Only 4% of the 120,000 companies who have taken the B Impact Assessment become certified. BLVR not only hit the threshold, but scored above and beyond the requirement. At its core, BLVR is passionate about using business to help make a difference in the world. They do this by selecting one humanitarian nonprofit each year. Then they dedicate 10% of their profits to help fund their incredible work.
“Using our resources to make the world a better and brighter place is something we at BLVR have always deeply believed in and been committed to.
– Scott Hancock
To celebrate their inaugural year as a B Corp, BLVR partnered with Love Does. Love Does is an extraordinary organization started by New York Times best-selling author Bob Goff. Love Does brings light and joy to the world by fighting for human rights and providing education to children in conflict zones. BLVR’s donation helped fund nine (9) college scholarships for students in Northern Uganda through the Love Does Launch Program. In addition, BLVR designated funds to help support teachers at the Love Does Restore Leadership Academy who have been working hard to continue educating students amidst the effects of Covid-19.
“Using our resources to make the world a better and brighter place is something we at BLVR have always deeply believed in and been committed to.” Said Scott Hancock, CEO of BLVR. “As business leaders, we all have a choice to make. We can either be givers or takers. To be part of the problem or part of the solution. We can raise our own ship or we can use our time, talent, and treasure to help raise the ships of many.”
Scott continued, “At BLVR, we stand for something bigger. We want to impact people’s lives for good. Our goal is to inspire a culture that shines a light on injustice, lifts up those who are less fortunate, and inspires others to leave the world better than they found it. By joining B Corp, we elevate our voice by standing together with so many other like-minded voices to create an even sweeter melody. This isn’t just a trend or a marketing ploy—it’s love in action. Let’s go!”
In 2021, BLVR plans to partner with Love, Light & Melody. They are an organization created by Founder/Musician, Brad Corrigan (Member of Dispatch) that helps the vulnerable children of Nicaragua. This year, BLVR in addition to financial donations plans to use their team’s talents to help the organization build out their brand and vision identity.
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About BLVR
BLVR is an independent brand development and design agency that empowers brands to fearlessly live out their beliefs. We go to the heart and soul to uncover what makes your brand special, inspiring, and most of all, worth believing in. We work with category leaders, entrepreneurial start-ups,
and challenger brands who want to transform their business and change the world by standing for
something bigger.
About B-Corporations
Certified B Corporations® are leaders of a global movement of people using business as a force for good. They meet the highest standards of overall social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. They aspire to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. There are more than 2,000 Certified B Corporations® in over 130 industries and 50 countries. They share 1 unifying goal – to redefine success in business.
About Love Does
Love Does, is a nonprofit organization founded by Bob Goff in 2003. Their goal is to work for freedom and human rights. As well as improve educational opportunities, and try to be helpful to those in need of a voice and a friend.
About Love, Light & Melody
Love Light + Melody (LL+M) serves vulnerable children. Their goal is to amplify their stories, inspiring hope for them through music, art and sports, and transforming their lives through education. LL+M is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based out of Denver, Colorado. LL+M was originally founded in 2007 by musician Brad Corrigan. They raise funds and awareness for a community of children living and working in the La Chureca trash dump community in Managua, Nicaragua.
About the author(s)
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Mikayla Leier
Business Development Manager
With an exemplary career history built on the values of well-developed organization, clear communication, and project management, coupled with a passion for creativity, Mikayla brings an analytical, pragmatic, and creative approach to the BLVR team. As business development manager, Mikayla assists the business development team with portraying the best version of BLVR to potential clients and employees. She uses her problem-solving skills to craft creative solutions with her artistic talents to produce stellar results. Outside of BLVR, you can catch Mikayla trying new restaurants, watching a football game, or embarking on a photoshoot adventure.
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