Members in the News

Windham Grows Business Accelerator Accepting Applications for Next Cohort 

Windham Grows Business Accelerator Accepting Applications for Next Cohort  BRATTLEBORO, VT — Windham Grows, a food and agriculture business accelerator that connects entrepreneurs with mentoring, industry connections and support, is accepting applications for its spring/summer 2020 program. Windham Grows is part of Strolling of the Heifers, whose mission is connecting people with healthy local food, […]

DETAIL
Feb
19

Members Championing Change: Villanti Printers

Since Villanti Printers opened our doors in 1959 we have been committed to doing business the right way: producing vibrant, high quality print and mail, sustainably. In addition to producing dynamic, impactful work for our clients, Villanti believes that ensuring the health of the planet and cultivating a high-quality team and workplace is simply the […]

DETAIL
Feb
18

VBSR Announces Newest Champion Member Mamava

Mamava joins leading Vermont businesses for People, Planet and Prosperity Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) announces this week that Mamava will join the organization’s Champion Members. VBSR is a business association with over 730 members who work to foster a business ethic that sets a high standard within the Vermont professional community for protecting […]

DETAIL
Feb
10

Agency Will Employ Blockchain Tracking Technology For 2020 Hemp Season

Vermont company Trace will deploy first-in-the-nation hemp tracking system The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) recently finalized a strategic contract with Vermont based company Trace, to utilize the company’s blockchain-based platform with a secure soil-to-shelf hemp registration, licensing and enforcement tracking system.  This first-in-the-nation hemp tracking system will allow the Agency to […]

DETAIL
Feb
06

Union Mutual Triples Plunge Fundraising Record

Union Mutual was proudly represented by over 60 employees, independent agency partners, vendors, friends, and family members in the Penguin Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Vermont on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at the Burlington Waterfront. With the widespread support of hundreds of donors, the “Union Mutual Popsicles” were able to set yet another new high-water […]

DETAIL

It’s time to walk the walk – let’s launch paid family leave

By Jen Kimmich, Co-founder & CEO, The Alchemist and Sascha Mayer, Co-founder & CEO, Mamava We’re at a pivotal point in Vermont on paid family leave. We have a bill that has passed both chambers of the Legislature and today it is sitting on Governor Scott’s desk. As we wait to see what the Governor will […]

DETAIL
Jan
27

At the Root is turning ONE!

We’re celebrating ONE year of AT THE ROOT!!! Just about a year ago, on January 25, 2019, I launched my business; At the Root! A big thank you to all who came to the opening; it was a lot of fun, and wonderful to start this adventure with new and old friends. Since then, At the Root has been […]

DETAIL
Jan
23

Vermont Companies Support Employees’ Call for Urgent Climate Action

More than 100 workers descend on State House, press lawmakers to act on climate Some of Vermont’s most iconic companies gave employees time off today to lobby policy makers at the Statehouse in Montpelier.  More than 100 employees met with elected officials and called on the Governor and the legislature to make climate change a […]

DETAIL
Jan
21

‘Making Spaces Safer’ Workshop and Book Discussion Feb. 18, Fletcher Free Library

Big Heavy World, the Fletcher Free Library, and the Vermont Department of Libraries invite you to read ’Making Spaces Safer’ a handbook that empowers people of any age to be helpful in the face of public harassment that is gender or LGBTQ-related. Author Shawna Potter sings in the Baltimore punk band War On Women and […]

DETAIL
Jan
15

Happy Vermonters: Kate McCabe Reinvents Her Career and Finds Sweet Success

Kate McCabe’s love for maple sugaring began when she was a child growing up in New Hampshire. Her neighbors were hobby sugarmakers in the town of Moultonborough near Lake Winnipesaukee. Whenever the steam was billowing from the sugarhouse, nine-year-old Kate would walk over after school for a Dixie cup of syrup. On weekends, her family would visit […]

DETAIL

Contact Us

PO Box 1274
Burlington VT 05402

(802) 870-0868
info@vbsr.org

 

E-Newsletter

Keep up with the latest socially responsible tools, trends and happenings. Email our coordinator to sign up for the newsletter today!

EMAIL TO SIGN UP

 

Privacy Policy

See our privacy policy below.

View Policy

 

ADA Compliance

See our ADA policy below

View Policy