Do I have to be a Local First member to participate?
No, Noel Night is for all local businesses. If you want to learn more about the benefits of membership, look here.
Do I need a special event permit to serve alcohol at my business?
Yes. Even if the alcohol is free, you need a special event permit. You are required to get the permit 30 days in advance (November 2nd deadline). We can serve as the nonprofit sponsor for the first 12 businesses to approach us, so please do this ASAP!
What if we get stuck?
We will have a telephone number you can call for an additional clue that will help you on your way!
Will there be time to take breaks/eat?
Yes. You will have from the start time until the last clue is released (5: oo) to finish all of the clues. There is time to take breaks and eat lunch as neeed.
Can I sign up my kids to play?
Anyone is allowed to participate, this is a family-friendly event! Every team under 16 must be accompanied by one adult (18 years or older).
What makes Best for Colorado different than B Corp Certification?
Best for Colorado encourages all businesses to begin measuring their impact, and thus does not have any minimum performance requirements; the program is also free to participate in. Certified B Corps meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency and therefore go through a more in-depth process. B Corp requirements include meeting [...]
What is the relationship between Best for Colorado and B Corp?
Best for Colorado is brought to you by The Alliance Center, in partnership with B Lab, the nonprofit behind the B Corp movement. Best for Colorado is specifically designed to engage all businesses on the path to positive impact, regardless of whether B Corp Certification is a goal for their organization. Best for Colorado utilizes [...]
What is a B Corp? How do we become one?
Certified B Corporations (B Corps) are businesses that are leading the way in using business as a force for good. B Corp is to business what Fair Trade certification is to coffee or USDA Organic certification is to milk. Unlike traditional businesses, B Corps meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. [...]
Is the Best for Colorado Challenge a competition?
The Best for Colorado Challenge exists to support businesses in making positive changes to their worker, community, and environmental practices. While business owners can view their performance measured against the performance of other businesses who have completed the assessment, the Challenge is part of a collaborative campaign that builds a community of out of people [...]
Who sees answers to my questions in the Challenge?
Your data is kept confidential when you answer questions in the Best for Colorado Challenge. Individual answers from businesses are never shared publicly. If you choose to complete the B Impact Assessment and have your answers verified, you will review your responses with a B Lab staff member as part of the verification process. B [...]
