VBSR in the News

Feb
23

Vermont’s Businesses Call for the Passage of Flood Recovery Assistance Program; 200+ Business Signatures Urge Legislators to BACK THE FRAP

Burlington, Vt. (February 23, 2024) – Leadership from Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA), Montpelier Alive, and more gathered in the Cedar Creek Room at the State House in Montpelier, Friday, February 23, urging legislators to BACK THE FRAP by supporting the Flood Recovery Assistance Program (FRAP) provisions in the Flood […]

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Feb
07

Businesses for Climate Action Call for Bold, Paradigm-Shifting Legislation at the Vermont State House

Burlington, Vt. (February 7, 2024) – Leadership from Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG), Seventh Generation, SunCommon, and more called for bold climate action this legislative session at the State House in Montpelier. On February 1, as part of a Businesses for Climate Action Lobby Day, over 60 of Vermont’s […]

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Jan
08

VBSR Welcomes Jeremy Gerber as Membership and Development Manager

Burlington, Vt. (January 8, 2024) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is pleased to announce that Jeremy Gerber has joined the organization as Membership and Development Manager. In this role, Gerber develops and implements VBSR’s strategic approach to membership recruitment, retention, and engagement in addition to fundraising for the organization’s Expanding Our Movement Fund. A […]

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Nov
21

Emilie Kornheiser Named 2023 VBSR Legislator of the Year

To Be Honored at the VBSR Legislative Breakfast, Wednesday, December 6 Burlington, Vt. (November 21, 2023) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) has recognized Vermont State Representative Emilie Kornheiser from Brattleboro (Windham-7) with their 2023 VBSR Legislator of the Year Award. Rep. Kornheiser will be honored as VBSR’s Legislator of the Year during the 2023 VBSR Legislative […]

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Oct
27

16th Annual Taste of Vermont

Hosted by Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), with Special Guest Senator Bernie Sanders, the 16th Annual Taste of Vermont Reception in Washington, D.C., is set for Thursday, November 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m.! Guests will indulge their senses and savor the best of Vermont’s culinary delights, as more than 30 of the state’s leading brands come […]

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Oct
24

2023 Annual VBSR Awards Ceremony & Dinner: Recap, Photos & Gratitude

The VBSR community celebrated the 2023 Annual VBSR Awards Ceremony on  Thursday, October 5, at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center. It was wonderful to see our community engaged in honoring our awardees, deepening connections, and enjoying themselves. It is always empowering to see this community united around one vision – a just, thriving, and transformative economy that works […]

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Oct
03

VBSR Launches ClimateReadyVT, Free Program Supporting Small Business Climate Resilience

Burlington, Vt. (October 3, 2023) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), the statewide, nonprofit business association advancing a just, thriving, and transformative economy that works for all people and the planet, has launched ClimateReadyVT, a new, free program designed to help small businesses in Vermont adapt to our changing climate and build resilience to climate-related business […]

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Aug
11

VBSR Announces 2023 Award Recipients, Sets Ceremony Date, Location

Burlington, Vt. (August 11, 2023) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), the statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental impact, has announced the 2023 recipients for four awards honoring Vermont leaders in social equity, environmental responsibility, and sustainable economic development. The date and location […]

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Jul
30

VBSR Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Training Series – Spring 2024

Join VBSR, Tabitha Moore from Intentional Evolution Consulting, and Rachel Siegel from Toward Liberation, LLC, for a four-part training series addressing some of the core competencies of Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI). Participants will deepen their understanding of Unconscious Bias, Microaggressions, Class & Classism, and Power Dynamics, building awareness, knowledge, and skills supporting change […]

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Jul
27

VBSR Encourages Vermonters to Nominate the 2023 Awardees for Achievements by Socially Responsible Business Leaders

Burlington, Vt. (July 27, 2023) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), the statewide, nonprofit business association with a commitment to advance a just, thriving and transformative economy that works for all people and the planet, has announced that nominations for the 22nd Annual VBSR Awards are open and will be accepted through Monday, July 31. Criteria […]

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