"American Flatbread gains from our VBSR membership far above the traditional peer to peer business networking so valuable in membership organizations. It further offers the social responsibility tools of businesses within Vermont, and access to nationally recognized socially responsible business leaders such as Patagonia, Organic Valley, and Newman's Own.  Because of VBSR's focus these successful national brands and others come to Vermont for VBSR events.  That focus also helps bring national events like Business Alliance for Local Living Economies to Vermont.  This higher level of functioning helps all of the members raise the bar on social responsibility commitments as well as business success." 

The Brattleboro Savings and Loan’s mantra is ‘community banking…community people…for all the right reasons’.  The Brattleboro Savings and Loan, its employees and directors believe in and have a commitment to the bank’s philosophy of doing things for all the right reasons.  While not always the most economically advantageous, this philosophy has always been the bank’s number one priority.  That’s why we belong to VBSR.  The organization and its member believe in the same values. 

"What's so wonderful and different about VBSR is that they are both a business organization that helps its members be more successful today and equally they understand and advance the central win-win and proactive role business must play in improving our society and environment long term."

Gardener's Supply is a Sustaining Member of VBSR 

"High Mowing Organic Seeds is honored to be a new member of such an innovative organization.  VBSR is a tremendous resource for local businesses."

"We look to VBSR increasingly as our company evolves. Their staff is incredibly helpful and the resources available to small business owners like us are invaluable. We've let some of our other renewal opportunities pass by, but never this one--it's our most worthwhile membership!"

"VBSR provides an excellent network for King Arthur Flour to gain and share best practices with other forward-thinking businesses around the state. We're proud to be long-time members and supporters of such an important organization."

"VBSR helps us think about the broader ramifications of our business decisions and how they fit into our community." 

"If you believe that businesses can be a force for positive social change, then you belong in VBSR. You'll meet hundreds of like-minded Vermont business leaders, gain countless new ideas and resources, and know you're supporting our voice in the VT legislature. It's the hub of leading-edge business thought and action in Vermont." 

"There is no better resource for my business than networking with other provocative and forward-thinking entrepreneurs who share my core values." 

"When I go to a VBSR event, I know I'll meet up with long-time, good friends.

VBSR has shown courage over the years, taking on difficult issues of public policy.  We have been effective representing counter-intuative business interests like the health and welfare of our empoyees and the environmental impact of our businesses.  Our greatest accomplishment is showing that business isn't a monolithic force that can be represented by only one public voice."