Member Testimonials
American Flatbread
"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."
Brattleboro Savings & Loan
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.
Curve Trends Marketing
Curve Trends Marketing has been a member of VBSR since I launched this company. At Curve Trends, our goal is to serve businesses who are primarily making inroads in having a more viable & responsible business model in shifting to web based operations. We strive to wean businesses away from unproductive and challenging media in order to achieve the triple bottom-line: People, Planet and Profit. Our goals and objectives dovetail seamlessly with those of VBSR. Additionally, VBSR makes countless and invaluable resources available to small business owners like us. We also continue to leverage the tremendous amount of networking opportunities offered by VBSR. This is an extremely viable and effective partnership for us.
Earthgirl Composting
Earthgirl Composting is a member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility because membership provides a great way to showcase our commitment to the environment and community at a glance. In addition, it makes networking with other like-minded member-businesses that much easier. Thank you VBSR for helping socially-conscious businesses get together and promote that consciousness to Vermont!
Gardener’s Supply
"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
Green Mountain College
VBSR values the same things Green Mountain College values--using the power of business to create a more just and sustainable world. As we prepare students to be leaders in the emerging green economy, we are interested in forming partnerships with other socially responsible business leaders in the state. VBSR has played an extremely important role in bringing the sustainable business community together.
GVH Studio, Inc.
GVH Studio produces graphic displays for corporate, retail, cultural, and charity organizations. For all to succeed, we need sound long term goals and practices. The cooperative efforts of the VBSR and it’s members creates that kind of community. We are excited to be part of that mission.
High Mowing Organic Seeds
"High Mowing Organic Seeds is honored to be a new member of such an innovative organization. VBSR is a tremendous resource for local businesses."
ImageMason Design, Inc.
"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!"
Judith D. Schwartz
In my reporting for Time, Christian Science Monitor, and others, I’ve been exploring strategies to build local economies — and so I’ve chosen to see what’s happening in my own backyard. As an independent writer, editor, and author of a new book, I am excited about the chance to make connections with other Vermonters and to seek working alliances that keep resources in the state.
