The benefit corporation structure is in contrast to most corporate structures that require corporations to prioritize the financial interests of shareholders over the interests of workers, communities, and the environment. States that currently allow benefit corporations are: CA, HI, MD, NJ, NY, VA, VT. 

Thanks to several of our Colorado business members for their support: BeginAgainToys; Earth Friendly Coffee Company; Natural Investments, LLC; Slowcolor; Taiga Company, LLC; Earthly Ideas, LLC. 

While the bill was initially defeated, it was then allowed to be reconsidered during a “special session," and we will continue to support passage of the bill.  

Learn more about benefit corporations and how Green America's green business certification qualifies your business for one of the incorporation's core requirements.