BLD Southeast is coming to Raleigh, NC!

September 21-22, 2023
Raleigh, NC


Join fellow B Corps and mission-driven businesses to learn & connect at the first ever in-person B Leadership Development (BLD) conference in the Southeast.




















Venue Sponsors








Preliminary Agenda
Thursday, 9/21
- 3:30PM – Optional Excursion to Compost Now or Black Friday Market
- 6:30PM – Kickoff Reception at Raleigh Founded - Warehouse



Friday, 9/22
- The main event @ Talley Student Union, NCSU
- 7:30AM – Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
- 8:30AM – Opening Remarks
- 9:15AM – Breakout Sessions
- 10:15AM – Main Session 1
- 11:15AM – Main Session 2 + Targeted Networking
- 12:00PM – Lunch
- 1:15PM – Breakout Sessions
- 2:15PM – Main Session 3
- 3:15PM – Keynote
- 3:45PM - Closing Remarks
- 5:00PM – Celebrating Us Party at The Loading Dock - Beryl
FAQ
How about hotel accommodations and transportation?
The cost of the hotel accommodation and travel is NOT included in the registration fee. Attendees are responsible for their own accommodations and travel costs.
We recommend Uber and Lyft as reliable forms of transportation.


Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information and to become a sponsor, please contact Nathan Stuck.
Cypress (Presenting):
$5,000 (5)
- Exclusive recognition at all conference wide events
- Logo on all decks
- Logo on website homepage & t-shirt
- Booth: prime location
- Social media mentions: min 24
- Tickets: 12
Dogwood:
$3,000 (7)
- Exclusive recognition at opening plenary & kickoff
- Logo on all decks
- Logo on website homepage
- Booth: prime location after Cypress sponsors
- Social media mentions: min 18
- Tickets: 8
Magnolia:
$1,500 (12)
- Logo on main event slide in the main room
- Logo on website homepage
- Booth: prime location after
- Dogwood sponsors (limited spots)
- Social media mentions: min 12
- Tickets: 6
Crepe Myrtle:
$500
- Logo on main event slide in the main room
- Social media mentions: min 6
- Tickets: 2
Thursday Kickoff Event:
$2,000
- Co-sponsor with Raleigh Founded
- Exclusive recognition at event
- Opportunity to collaborate on planning of event
- 5 minute presentation slot at kickoff event
- Social media mentions: min 12
- Tickets: 3
Friday Closing Reception:
$2,000
- Co-sponsor with The Loading Dock
- Exclusive recognition at event
- Opportunity to collaborate on planning of event
- 5 minute presentation slot at reception
- Social media mentions: min 12
- Tickets: 3
To help us offset and minimize some hefty in-kind contributions from generous B Corps, we are also seeking the following sponsorships. Reach out if interested and we'll create a custom proposal:
- Videographer: $2,500
- Photobooth Sponsor: $2,000