VBSR Member News Roundup – 1/4/23
Champion Member VEIC’s CEO, Rebecca Foster, in a video address introducing the organization’s 2021-2022 Impact Report. (video still courtesy of VEIC) These member news highlights were first featured in the 1/4/23 VBSR Newsletter. VEIC: For 35 years, Champion Member VEIC has sought to make energy work harder – and smarter – for people and planet alike. They […]
Get Outside and Have Fun During Blue Cross Snow Days
Get Outside and Have Fun During Blue Cross Snow Days Berlin, Vermont — Banish the winter blues this year by participating in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont’s Snow Days event, taking place at ten locations around Vermont from January 28 to February 12. Blue Cross, Vermont’s only local, non-profit health plan, holds its […]
Working Fields Expands Unique Staffing Model to Massachusetts
Trailblazing Staffing Agency ‘Working Fields’ Expands to Massachusetts Mission-driven staffing agency Working Fields is expanding operations to Massachusetts, the organization announced this week. The company acquired Greenfield-based alternative staffing agency Harmon Personnel Services (Harmon) from Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV) on December 25, 2022. The acquisition will go into full effect in January 2023. “Our […]
VBSR Member News Round Up – 12/14/22
These member news highlights were first featured in the 12/14/22 VBSR Newsletter. Casella Waste Systems: Last week, Casella Waste Systems introduced its Mack LR Electric model, the first electric refuse vehicle in the State of Vermont. The truck is the first in its fleet and has been equipped with an automated side-loader with a split body for […]
Datta, Hamilton, and Sibilia appointed to Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Board
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) announces the appointment of Aditi Datta of Winooski, Jean Hamilton of Plainfield and Laura Sibilia of Dover to the VSJF Board of Directors. VSJF is a nonprofit organization focused on sustainable economic development in the agriculture and food system, forest product, waste management, renewable energy and environmental technology sectors. […]
How Can Upper Valley Businesses Survive in a Changing Climate? Climate Group Explores This Topic in December 7 Virtual Forum
How Can Upper Valley Businesses Survive in a Changing Climate? Climate Group Explores This Topic in December 7 Virtual Forum November 15, 2022, White River Junction, Vt. – The changing climate is bringing many challenges for businesses, including extreme and more variable weather, water restrictions, supply chain disruptions, and measures by the government […]
BED Announces ARC Industries Pilot to Pioneer Leading-Edge Wind Turbine at Burlington International Airport in Pursuit of Net Zero Energy
The Burlington Electric Department (BED), joined by Mayor Miro Weinberger, ARC Industries Founder and CEO Robert Monteith, and leaders from Burlington International Airport (BTV) and the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, recently announced a partnership with ARC Industries to pioneer ARC’s new, leading-edge wind turbine – The Orb – at BTV in pursuit of Burlington’s goal […]
Wheels for Warmth Enters 17th Year with a New Central VT Location; Aims to Keep Homes Warm and Usable Tires Out of the Landfill
For Immediate Release Contact: Yvonne Lory, Capstone Community Action Phone: (802) 479-1053 Email: ylory@capstonevt.org Contact: Vicki Loomis, BROC Community Action Phone: (802) 665-1721 Email: vloomis@BROC.org Contact: Jason Rouse, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity Phone: 802-862-2771 ext. 744 Email: jrouse@cvoeo.org Wheels for Warmth Enters 17th Year with a New Central VT Location; Aims to […]
Brimstone Consulting Group Announces New ESG Practice
Brimstone has announced its new ESG Practice, adding on to the many ways the consulting firm partners with extraordinary leaders to move from strategy to execution and uncover the pivot points for true business growth and transformation. For more than 40 years, Brimstone has worked with leaders and organizations to align leadership goals with business capabilities […]
Kelly Dolan, Esther Erbe, and Sydney Lucia join Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) announces the hire of Kelly Dolan as Farm to Plate Network Manager, Esther Erbe as Office Manager and Events Coordinator, and Sydney Lucia as Grant and Fund Development Manager. VSJF is a nonprofit organization focused on sustainable economic development in the agriculture and food system, forest product, waste management, renewable […]
