One workshop will include a brief history of HACCP, discussing the importance of quality personnel within the food safety team. Another on improving root cause analyses and corrective action using the 8D methodology.

We will be visiting four local businesses to learn more about them.

Let's celebrate the holiday season with a VBSR Get-Together at Generator, Burlington’s nonprofit makerspace where art, science, technology, and entrepreneurship come together! We’ll spend the evening exploring Generator’s 11,380 square feet of creative space, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and projects happening there, and connecting with fellow VBSR members over drinks, snacks, and some good old-fashioned crafting.

The NEK Together convening is the Northeast Kingdom's premier regional gathering, bringing together municipalities, businesses, nonprofits, institutions, leaders, and community members to strengthen collaboration and determine shared regional priorities.

An evening of environmental short films, community, and inspiration with our friends from Protect Our Winters (POW) at Mainstreet Landing on 9/29 from 6-9pm. Hear from athletes, filmmakers, and local leaders and connect with your outdoor community. Come discover how you can help protect the places and seasons we love at the ballot box and beyond. And great giveaways, Burton raffle, and POW merch!

Learn, connect, and build the foundation for collective action. We are at a crossroads. With accelerating climate change and economic impacts, we are nearing the “tipping point” of colliding with biophysical limits inside human bodies, across ecosystems, and for the entire planet. Join us in nurturing a shared understanding about our current situation and what could come next for Vermont’s interconnected challenges in energy, health, and the economy. Let’s come together to address challenges and explore deep topics that help illuminate a pathway forward. Register today to join the discussion.