Abstract
Can a corporation in a capitalist economic system operate as a force for good? Join the owners of local, independent Portland companies Grand Central Bakery, Nossa Familia Coffee, and PixelSpoke in a discussion of B Corp certification, corporate ethics, and alternative ownership structures. Claire Randall serves as Grand Central Bakery’s first CEO and led the company’s first B Corp certification in 2018. She oversees a smart group of leaders and employees passionate about Grand Central’s mission to serve delicious products that delight Seattle and Portland customers daily.
Presenter Biography

Claire Randall serves as Grand Central Bakery’s first CEO and led the company’s first B Corp certification in 2018. She oversees a smart group of leaders and employees passionate about Grand Central’s mission to serve delicious products that delight Seattle and Portland customers daily. Claire is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College and an avid cyclist, walker and dog lover.