VBSR in the News

Jan
26

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility Welcomes New Board Members

Burlington, Vt. (January 26, 2023) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility is pleased to welcome three new members to the organization’s Board of Directors: John Kim of the University of Vermont Grossman School of Business, Karen Lawson of Lawson’s Finest Liquids, and Kate Ogden of Seventh Generation. “We are honored to have John, Karen, and Kate join […]

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Jan
03

VBSR 2023 Programming Overview

[Bookmark this page and check back for updates; first published 01-03-23] In 2022 we embraced a COVID-integrated approach to VBSR programming with a mix of virtual-only, hybrid, and fully in-person education, professional development, networking and annual gatherings. With your flexibility, this model served our membership and extended community well and we look forward to expanding […]

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Dec
02

Tim Briglin Named 2022 VBSR Legislator of the Year

To Be Honored at the VBSR Legislative Breakfast, Friday, December 9 Burlington, Vt. (December 2, 2022) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) has recognized Democratic Vermont State Representative Tim Briglin from Thetford (Windsor-Orange 2) with their 2022 VBSR Legislator of the Year Award. Rep. Briglin will be honored as Legislator of the Year during the 2022 VBSR […]

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Nov
30

Vermont Adopts Rules for Cleaner Cars and Trucks

State Joins Coast-to-Coast Movement to Adopt Zero-Emission Vehicle Regulations Vermont moved forward with two key regulations to address pollution from transportation in the state: the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) II program and the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation. The Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules held a hearing on Thursday for the final review of the […]

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Oct
19

The Vermont Changemakers Table Launches New Cohort; Opens Applications

Under the Age of 35 and Seeking to Drive Positive Change in Vermont Communities? The Vermont Changemakers Table Wants to Hear From You by November 4! The Vermont Changemakers Table is a cohort of young Vermonters seeking to drive positive change in Vermont and its communities through relationship building and collective action. The program is […]

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Oct
05

21st Annual VBSR Awards Ceremony: Recap, Thanks, Photos, and More

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, celebrated their 21st Annual VBSR Awards Ceremony last night, Tuesday, October 4, at Basin Harbor, Vergennes. It was wonderful to see our community engaged in honoring our awardees, deepening […]

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Sep
26

Businesses Putting Their Waste to Work: Recap, Thanks, Photos, and More

More than 80 members of the VBSR community joined together on Wednesday, September 21 at The Alchemist in Stowe for “Businesses Putting Their Waste to Work,” part of the VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series. See below for photos of the evening. Thanks to all who made the journey. It was wonderful to see the VBSR community […]

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Sep
09

VBSR Announces 2022 Award Recipients, Opens Ceremony Registration

Burlington, Vt. (September 9, 2022) – 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 2022 recipients for three awards that encourage and showcase the growth and impact of socially responsible business activity in Vermont. […]

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Aug
27

Vermont Changemakers Table Announces $60,260 in Grants to Support BIPOC-led Work

The Vermont Changemakers Table, with contributions from the Vermont Community Foundation and the Johnson Family Foundation, has distributed 22 grants totaling $60,260 to provide unrestricted operating support for organizations and initiatives led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) across Vermont. The Vermont Changemakers Table, convened by the Vermont Community Foundation and Vermont Businesses […]

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Jul
27

Our Moment to Lead: Vermont in the Wake of SCOTUS Decisions

By Roxanne Vought, VBSR Executive Director As seen in Vermont Business Magazine, VTDigger, The Bennington Banner, and Mountain Times For those of us who envision – and strive each day toward – a just, thriving, and transformative economy that works for all people and the planet, the final week of June 2022 was devastating. On […]

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