Chronic Pain Program Collaboration between Blue Cross and UVM Medical Center Outcomes Recognized
Unique payer and provider program design benefits patients through pain management Berlin, Vermont—A recently published case study by researchers at the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy focused on the positive outcomes for Blue Cross members participating in an innovative program to improve treatment options for patients struggling with opioid use for musculoskeletal pain conditions. […]
GMP: Help with Past Due Utility Bills from the Vermont Department Of Public Service
The disconnect moratorium that was put in place by the Public Utility Commission in response to the COVID-19 pandemic expired on July 15, 2021, but VBSR member Green Mountain Power has maintained a voluntary moratorium through the beginning of September. Those who have past due accounts can apply for the “VCAAP II” program for assistance. The 2021 […]
Greenvest Named “Best for the World” B Corp for 2021, Ranking in the Top 5% of Certified B Corps Worldwide
Montpelier, VT – September 15, 2021. After little more than a year since being approved as a B Corp™, socially responsible investment firm Greenvest® has been named a Best for the World™ B Corp for their exemplary performance beyond commercial metrics. Specializing in clean impact investment management for individuals, Trusts and employee retirement plans, Greenvest’s […]
Lawson’s Finest Liquids Accepting Applications for “Super Sessions” Mini Grant Program
Vermont-based brewery is offering pint-sized grants to Northeast residents who are looking to make a difference in their communities Waitsfield, VT. (September 7, 2021) – Lawson’s Finest Liquids is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for its “Super Sessions” mini grant program. As one of the pillars of the company’s Social Impact Program (SIP), the Super […]
Vermont Federal Credit Union and NBC5 Partner to Deliver School Supplies
Burlington, VT – Vermont Federal Credit Union partnered with NBC5 for the “Class Act” school supplies drive, which collected much needed school supplies in support of Vermont communities, students and teachers. Vermont Federal collected back-to-school items at all of its seven branches and hosted the first Stuff the Bus event at its newest branch in […]
Gallagher Flynn & Company Salary Survey
The 2021-2022 Gallagher Flynn Salary Survey is open and ready for businesses to input their data. Compensation survey data is needed for any organization to make informed decisions of what to pay their employees. Gallagher Flynn has been facilitating Vermont and New Hampshire’s only private Salary Survey for the past 15+ years. Offering competitive salaries […]
VBSR Supports the Right of a Business to Operate Consistent with its Values
Burlington, VT – Recently, Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc. has been made the target of threats in response to their decision to cease ice cream sales in the occupied Palestinian territories. VBSR supports the right of a business to operate consistent with its values. We also support courageous decisions by our member businesses that advance […]
VBSR Member Businesses Partner on Local Plastic Film Recycling Program
As the production of single-use plastic increases, many businesses want to do their part by contributing to recycling efforts for hard to recycle items, including plastic #4 low-density polyethylene (LDPE), also known as plastic film. In 2017 alone, the United States produced 8 billion tons of LDPE. Currently, there is no curbside or pick-up recycling […]
The Point to Point Celebrates 20 Years and Over $2,000,000 Raised to Fight Hunger
VSECU and The Vermont Foodbank recognize 20 years of riding, running, and fundraising on the State House Lawn MONTPELIER, VT, AUGUST 7, 2021 – Today, VSECU and the Vermont Foodbank celebrated 20 years of the Point to Point, powered by VSECU, a cycling and running event to raise funds and awareness to fight hunger in […]
Delta Dental Plan of Vermont invests over $286,000 in community programs
Northeast Delta Dental, comprised of Delta Dental Plans of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont also commits additional $27 million to COVID-19 relief efforts [CONCORD, NH] – The Delta Dental Institute recently released its 2020 Community Impact Report, highlighting the investments the Delta Dental companies and their foundations made in 2020 to advance oral health, address health inequities […]
