As the spring semester comes to a close, Greenway is excited to invite you to a special event that honors the incredible learning that’s taken place—both on campus and throughout the wider community.
35th Annual VBSR Conference
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VSBR's Advocacy
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.
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Join our network of values-led businesses and changemakers championing people, planet & prosperity.
Why VBSR?
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.
Champion Members
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.
VBSR is one of the only places to get a comprehensive education on both the theory and practice of being a values-led business.
— Liz Schlegel, Champion Member The Alchemist
VBSR’s proven track record at the statehouse helps put our values into impactful, values-led public policy.
— Sascha Mayer, Champion Member Mamava
I encourage those interested in expanding personal awareness, belief systems and business expertise to take advantage of VBSR’s programming.
— Karen Lawson, Lawson’s Finest Liquids
We know how critical the business voice is – and how much influence is has. And particularly in Vermont it's become commonplace for companies to have a strong sustainability programs. Advocacy like VBSR’s is the next horizon for that.
— Kate Ogden, Seventh Generation
VBSR Events
Meetings don’t have to be so hard—and problem solving doesn’t have to feel like guessing. Join Michelle Hobbs and Peter Plumeau, seasoned facilitators at Reframe Lab, for a dynamic online session that demystifies design thinking and shows you how to actually use it to make meetings more purposeful and solutions more effective. This webinar walks you through the essentials of design thinking—not the jargon, but the mindset and methods that help teams get unstuck, think more creatively, and move forward with intention.
Please join us to hear from Age Well’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Coordinator Sharon O’Neill.
Join EastRise and one of our local Mortgage Loan Officers to learn more about this process, what different mortgage types exist, and have your questions answered as you decide what kind of loan is right for you.
How do manufacturers transition from manual processes without unnecessary risk, cost, or complexity? That’s exactly what we’ll be addressing at Made Local: From Manual to Automated.
Join us for networking with the VBSR community in the heart of Barre! We will gather for a Networking Get-Together in downtown Barre at the brand new, beautiful event space at Barre Social Club from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. This is a wonderful chance to unwind, celebrate, engage in community building, and connect with others over delicious food and drinks!
VBSR News
35th Annual VBSR Conference Set for May 8th at Hula; Meeting this moment for business with courage, solidarity, and solutions – The 35th Annual Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) Conference, “All Together Now”, will be held May 8th at VBSR Champion Member Hula in Burlington.
VBSR, the statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental impact, has named Chelsea Bardot Lewis the organization’s new executive director. Bardot Lewis will take leadership of the organization on June 1.
VBSR members met with key Vermont policymakers during our annual lobby day, March 11, 2025, addressing the impacts of climate change on Vermont’s businesses and economy.