Onion River Outdoors and Treasurer Pearce Speak on Impact of Vermonter Owned Businesses
9th Edition of the Buy Local Book & Mobile App encourages Vermonters to Buy Locally Supporting locally owned businesses goes hand-in-hand with supporting the local economy; with the launch of the 9th annual Buy Local Book and Mobile app Local First Vermont makes it easier for Vermonters to invest in their communities. Locally owned and […]
VBSR Supports The ESSEX Plan
Climate change is a threat to Vermont’s environment and economy. That’s why VBSR believes we need to take bold action to curb emissions and move to a future without fossil fuels. The ESSEX Plan, a proposal to use a rising price on carbon pollution to reduce Vermont’s green electricity rates. The ESSEX Plan was developed […]
Special offer for lapsed members ends January 31st!
Are you a former member of VBSR? If you’d like to re-connect with a community of businesspeople committed to the triple-bottom-line, this is a great time to renew your membership. We’re hoping to tempt you into renewing your membership with this special offer: If you renew by January 31st, you’ll get a discounted ratel! Here’s […]
VBSR Names New Board Members
Carrie Simmons and Sas Stewart Welcomed to Leadership Roles Burlington, VT – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) announced today that Carrie Simmons of New Ground Creative in Brattleboro, and Sas Stewart of Stonecutter Spirits in Middlebury have joined the organization’s board of directors. “We are delighted to welcome these two business leaders […]
VBSR Welcomes Paul Frank + Collins as Newest Champion Member
Company Becomes 16th Sustaining Member of VBSR Burlington, VT – The Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Paul Frank + Collins has become VBSR’s newest Champion Member. “We are very pleased to welcome Paul Frank + Collins to this special level of membership,” said VBSR […]
VEOC Hires Aplomb Consulting — Two VBSR Members Team Up
EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP BENEFITS TO REACH MORE COMPANIES WITH APLOMB VEOC Hires Aplomb Consulting to Boost This Effort Dec. 21, 2017 – Burlington, VT – Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC) today announced plans to more broadly publicize the benefits of employee ownership. VEOC has hired Aplomb Consulting to guide this effort, to include message refinement, business […]
VBSR is Hiring!
WE ARE HIRING! The Membership Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic approach to VBSR membership and development. This includes recruitment and retention of VBSR members and soliciting funding such as sponsorships to support VBSR programs and services. The Manager is also responsible for ensuring successful implementation of member benefits. This is an […]
What is the ESSEX Plan?
VBSR has been proud to work with several members (Ashley Orgain from Seventh Generation, Mark Curran from Black River Produce, Bram Kleppner from Danforth Pewters) and others to unveil the ESSEX plan, a proposal to put a price on carbon pollution in Vermont and advance renewable, clean energy future. ESSEX stands for an Economy Strengthening […]
Business Group Honors VT Chittenden County Legislators for Climate Action Work
Burlington, VT – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) honored two dozen Vermont House legislators Wednesday morning as ‘Climate Champions’ for their efforts to grow the economy and create green jobs by putting a price on carbon pollution. “Vermont spends nearly $2 billion each year on fossil fuels and most of that money leaves our […]