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We harness the power of the business community to galvanize change in the Vermont State House toward a just, thriving, and transformative economy for all people and the planet.
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is a statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental impact. For over 30 years VBSR has championed “business as a force for good” through education, networking, advocacy and thought leadership.
We are Vermont’s network of students, entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, small businesses, largest employers, policymakers, advocates, nonprofit organizations and inspired individuals – collectively working toward a just, thriving and transformative economy that works for all people and the planet.
VBSR Champions are corporate social responsibility icons. Brands around the globe look to Vermont industry leaders to learn how to lead successful businesses in a way that is good for their people and good for the planet, and these companies lead the way.
Join VBSR members HELM Construction Solutions and New Frameworks for a timely and powerful virtual event for those in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry and others interested in learning more about this current moment and how to respond to increased attacks on workers.
Join VBSR and The Intervale to connect with friends and colleagues and hear from a panel of experts as we discuss trends and predictions for the future of Vermont’s food and farm economy. Food and agriculture businesses are deeply interconnected with Vermont’s economy, culture and land use. A strong local farm and food sector isn’t just about farmers—it’s about restaurants, grocers, distributors, tourism and manufacturing. Our agricultural heritage is knitted into the fabric of our communities. VBSR was a lead supporter of the Farm to Plate initiative over 15 years ago. Where has the food and farm economy come since then, and where are we headed? We’ll learn about current trends from some of Vermont’s foremost food system leaders and press them for their predictions on what’s next to come.
Join us on July 10th for VBSR’s end of session virtual forum, “Policy in Action: VBSR’s 2025 Legislative Session Highlights.” Hear first-hand from VBSR’s advocacy allies and member businesses as they share key legislative successes from the 2025 session.
Well-being is so much more than a ‘perk’—it’s a must-have and a strategic priority. Join VBSR and The Richards Group in Session 3 of their three-part series on Workplace Wellbeing, to learn how to move beyond surface-level initiatives and embed well-being into the fabric of your organization.
Join VBSR and The Richards Group in Session 2 of their three-part series on Workplace Wellbeing. This session equips organizational leaders with a practical framework for assessing the effectiveness of their HR, Operations and Administrative Functions in supporting the strategic growth of the organization.
Join VBSR and The Richards Group in Session 1 of their three-part series on Workplace Wellbeing. As individuals navigate shifts in cost of living, state/federal services, and the economy at large, employers can play a critical role to help ensure the financial health of their employees. We will explore resources to help reduce financial stress and enhance both employee satisfaction and overall productivity.
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) proudly announces RioNadi as the peer-selected winner of its DeltaClimeVT Energy 2025 business accelerator, following a four-month intensive program designed to fast-track energy innovation in Vermont. In addition to the $25,000 award, RioNadi secured a pilot project with Burlington Electric Department (BED) to test its electric vehicle monitoring and payment system technologies.
A group of hemp producers and craft brewers are coming together to establish Vermont as a leading producer of non-alcoholic hemp-infused beverages.
Sodexo’s Vermont First Program has received national recognition for its leadership in local food sourcing, earning the Gold Award for Sustainable Procurement from the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) as part of the 2025 Sustainability Awards.
