Our mission is to foster a business ethic in Vermont that recognizes the opportunity and responsibility of the business community to set a high standard for protecting the natural, human, and economic environments of our citizens.
What's New
VBSR Welcomes Local First Vermont Members
Read the welcome letter from Chris Morrow of Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, VT.
VBSR 2009 End of Legislative Session Report Now Available
The 2009 Legislative Session has adjourned although we are awaiting the Governor's signature on critical bills including renewable energy, economic development, and the state budget. The VBSR 2009 End of Session Report is now available- please review the updates on VBSR priorities and accomplishments. We thank all of our members who support our advocacy work with their ideas, energy, and involvement. Please visit the VBSR policy blog for ongoing policy updates and information.
Introducing the VBSR Venture: A self-assessment tool
Take advantage of this new membership benefit to assess your company's progress toward social responsibility. This is a management tool to provide your company with a baseline metric against which you can measure its progress. All information and results are solely for the use of your company and are 100% confidential. Join the VBSR Venture toward social responsibility.
VBSR is currently beta testing the Venture and the complete tool is projected to be available in Fall 2009
For more information and a link to the VBSR Venture please click here.
VBSR Now Offers Group Health Insurance Plans
VBSR is pleased to announce a partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont to offer group health insurance plans to our business members.
We offer 8 plans with very competitive premiums and a unique employee wellness program. Free wellness consultations and $250 grants are available to companies with 5 or more employees.To view the current plans and premiums, or to consult a list of brokers for inquiries about the VBSR/BCBS partnership and insurance related questions, please visit our insurance page.
