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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.
We warmly invite you to attend our 3rd Annual Fall Social Event at the Fleming Museum of Art on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM. This year’s event is held in collaboration with the Society of Women Engineers to celebrate how we come together to share experiences, foster connection, and build community. The evening will bring together students, faculty, alumni, and local business leaders for networking, meaningful conversation, and exploration of the museum’s fall exhibitions.
Join us for VBSR’s Annual Member Meeting to celebrate what we’ve accomplished together, connect with our team, and help shape what’s next! Get to know VBSR’s new Advocacy Organizer and the rest of our staff as we share highlights from 2026, preview our 2027 plans, and explore how we can work together to build a stronger, more resilient Vermont.
Vermont Womenpreneurs, The Greenway Institute, and I are co-hosting a screening of No Country for Mothers at The Greenway Institute campus in Montpelier on Wednesday, October 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Do you know what you'd do if you were turned away at the polls? Let's make sure that doesn't happen. This Tuesday, October 20, at 11amET, the ACLU is sharing crucial know your rights details for business owners and workers who want to make sure all eligible voters can cast their votes during this election.
On Thursday, December 3rd, we're hosting a convening to celebrate the housing changemakers across our state. Our housing awards will recognize the people, projects, and partnerships that overcome barriers and move Vermont closer to a state where everyone can afford a home, including legislators who championed good policy, towns that said yes to housing, builders who got shovels in the ground, and advocates who showed up. Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and continued momentum in Vermont's housing movement. Appetizers will be available alongside a cash bar.
What does collective action look like for B Corps in practice? Join VBSR for a hands-on workshop designed for B Corp certified businesses to explore certification requirements, share ideas, and turn collective impact into action. We’ll be joined by Anastasia Gramotneva, Associate Director, Growth, B Lab U.S. & Canada, for an afternoon of conversation, practical guidance, and direct Q&A with B Lab.
Pacto Medical has been awarded a Red Dot in the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 for Slimshot®, its compact prefilled syringe platform
Vermont’s child care businesses report stronger finances, greater optimism and lower financial risk than those in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Oregon.
