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Entrepreneurs 506

The B Corp Movement and rural tourism: one entrepreneur’s story

Pippa Kelly is a natural starting point for El Colectivo 506’s deep dive into the world of Costa Rica’s Certified B Corporations. After all,...

The ABCs of Certified B Corps in Costa Rica

Here at El Colectivo 506, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day by working hard to launch our women-led business into a new phase: our path...

Tools for entrepreneurs: Siquirres woman starts an accessible marketing business

Dayana Campos Peña, of Siquirres, Limón, is using her talents to provide tools for entrepreneurs like her. As the pandemic wore on in Costa...

Bamboo salad: flavors of Ciudad Cortes

Ready to try pickled bamboo for the first time? I have been ready since I learned about the rural enterprise Grandpa Panda when I...

My next step: how can I place my Costa Rican art pieces in hotels?

As a part of our “Costa Rica Inside Out 2022” edition, we’re introducing “My Next Step”—stories where members of our entrepreneurs community share the...

They made this place by walking

Just five years shy of retirement, he lost his job when the world shut down. Like so many in the world, in Costa Rica,...

Gifts for moms near and far who love rural Costa Rica

Clock running out on your 2022 Costa Rican Mother’s Day gift? Burned out on flowers, chocolate, and cards? Consider recognizing the day with a...

A lush reserve with a storied past: Reserva El Quetzal

It’s not every nature reserve whose story can be traced back to volcanic eruptions, a president’s granddaughter, cross-cultural relationships, a surprise donation, a beloved...

A day in the life of an artisan in Bijagua

Elsa Solano, 38, is an industrial engineer and business administrator—but these days, she works as a mother, impromptu teacher, artisan and entrepreneur. Her day starts...

Welcome to ‘Costa Rica Inside Out 2022’

As we approach our second birthday at El Colectivo 506, we’re proud to launch our second annual Inside Out edition—in which we hand our...
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Florex and the B Assessment: proving you’re green in a developing country

When environmental lawyer and Grupo Florex CEO Silvia Chaves heard about Certified B Corporations some seven years ago, she was intrigued. “The comprehensive nature of...
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