VBSR in the News

Jun
23

VBSR Welcomes Madison Wood as Membership and Development Manager

Burlington, Vt. (June 23, 2023) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is pleased to announce that Madison Wood has joined the organization as Membership and Development Manager. In this role, Wood 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. Wood, […]

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Jun
02

Vermont Changemakers Table Announces Grants for BIPOC-led Work in Rural Areas

The Vermont Changemakers Table at the Vermont Community Foundation Announces $40,000 in Grants to Support BIPOC-led Work in Rural Areas The Vermont Changemakers Table, with contributions from the Vermont Community Foundation, has distributed eight grants totaling $40,000 to provide unrestricted operating support for organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) working with […]

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May
17

Sold Out 33rd Annual VBSR Conference Inspires at Hula

Over 400 “Here and Now” attendees explored Humane Workplaces, Focusing Our Impact, and Economic Equity Participants committed to “Seizing This Moment” with Keynote Speaker Christal Brown by being present, staying curious and dancing together to begin the day [Mascoma Bank, underwriter] Hula Lakeside’s scenic patio and Lake Champlain’s unparalleled sunset framed the Networking Reception capping the […]

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Apr
25

Exploring Leading-Edge Technology in Vermont: Recap and Photos

Thanks to all who joined Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) and Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) for networking, food, drinks, and learning on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Photos of our evening can be found below. Our Exploring Leading-Edge Technology in Vermont discussion was part of the VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series, where we come together […]

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Apr
20

33rd Annual VBSR Conference Set for May 11th at Hula

Participants to Explore Humane Workplaces, Focusing Our Impact, and Economic Equity Burlington, Vt. (April 20, 2022) – Registration is open and the keynote speaker is set for the 33rd Annual Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) Conference, “Here and Now,” which will be held on May 11th at Hula, the award-winning lakeside coworking and innovation […]

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Mar
28

Businesses for Climate Action Day: Bold Call for Big Impact

Dozens of VBSR CEOs and business leaders gathered in Montpelier on Thursday, March 16, to deliver a decisive call for climate action. Participating business leaders included… Alison Whritenour, CEO of Seventh Generation James Moore, President and Founder of SunCommon Matthew McCarthy, CEO of Ben & Jerry’s Kelly Klein, CEO of Groennfell Meadery Carey Earle, President […]

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Mar
28

VBSR Welcomes Kristin Warner as Public Policy Manager

Burlington, Vt. (March 28, 2023) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is pleased to announce that Kristin Warner has joined the organization as Public Policy Manager. In this role, Warner supports VBSR’s efforts to advance the organization’s policy goals, working closely with VBSR members. Warner, a native Vermonter, raised and currently living in Montpelier, brings […]

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Mar
22

Funding Now Available from the Vermont Changemakers Table Grant Program to Support BIPOC-led Organizations

Funding is now available from the Vermont Changemakers Table grant program through the Vermont Community Foundation, in collaboration with Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. The grant round is designed by the Changemakers, an annual cohort of 20 young Vermonters seeking to drive positive change in communities across the state through relationship building and collective action. […]

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Mar
10

VBSR Remembers Bruce Seifer and Will Raap

In late 2022, VBSR, Vermont, and our global changemaker movement lost two very bright stars. As we were penning a remembrance of beloved founding Board member Bruce Seifer, VBSR received the news that Will Raap had passed, sending a wake of shock, reflection, and gratitude through our community and the many others that these two […]

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Feb
09

Casella Waste Systems, Hula and Mamava Become VBSR Champion Members

Values-led innovators Join Leading Vermont Businesses for People, Planet and Prosperity Burlington, Vt. (February 9, 2023) – Today Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) announced that Casella Waste Systems, Hula and Mamava have joined the organization’s core group of Champion Members. VBSR’s cohort of 24 Champion Members, which includes King Arthur Baking Company, Seventh Generation, Ben & […]

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