Members in the News

Nov
30

Darn Tough Vermont Hits 1 Million Meals Donated to Vermont Foodbank

Brand donates 100% of online profits for what is needed most – Food   Northfield, VT (November 30, 2021) – Today, Darn Tough Vermont® hit the 1 million mark of meals donated to the Vermont Foodbank. Their long time relationship kicked off in 2003 with Darn Tough donating turkeys to feed the community. In 2017, the partnership took […]

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Nov
30

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Donates Over $78,000 to Local Nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

32 Nonprofit Organizations Ranging from Mental Health Advocacy to Cancer Research and Affordable Housing  Waitsfield, VT. (Nov. 29, 2021) – Lawson’s Finest Liquids is continuing their tradition of charitable support this Giving Tuesday with a donation of $78,500 to 32 nonprofit organizations statewide as part of the company’s Social Impact Program (SIP). Giving Tuesday is […]

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Nov
29

Vermont Federal Credit Union donated over $14,000 in celebration of “Giving Tuesday”

Burlington, VT – In recognition of the “Giving Tuesday” movement, Vermont Federal Credit Union recently donated over $14,000 to a variety of local charities and non-profit organizations. “At Vermont Federal Credit Union, we believe it is incredibly important to support our communities, especially during these challenging times” said Jean Giard, CEO. “We are delighted to […]

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Nov
22

Norwich Solar: Danville School to Benefit from Local Solar — Right Next Door

Continuing its 10 year focus of providing solar power projects to Vermont schools, Norwich Solar is pleased to announce that the Danville School, Cabot High School and Twinfield Union School will be receiving Net Metering Credits from a 500 kilowatt solar project built next to the Danville School. The solar project will further enable the […]

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Nov
17

A Compass for Just and Regenerative Business

ASBC is thrilled to share with you the attached report released today by Forum for the Future in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), developed with input and feedback from the American Sustainable Business Council. The report is a critically important vision for the future of sustainable business. The report is both […]

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Nov
16

Member Blog: Vanguard Renewables on Turning Waste into Renewable Energy

Every one of us inevitably produces waste in our company’s operations; no matter how sustainable our practices are. The most sustainable craft brewers have organic waste and spent grains at the bottom of their brew tanks and kettles after brewing a new batch. Switching production to a different ice cream or cream cheese flavor requires […]

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Nov
15

Green-minded and Future-friendly: Davis & Hodgdon Unveils New Names and Logos for Itself and Its Entities

Davis & Hodgdon Associates, CPAs, with offices in Williston and Rutland, is unveiling new names for itself and its entities. Recognizing that its client roster and service offerings have experienced substantial growth since its inception in 1990, the firm recently embarked on a rebranding initiative that encompassed name changes. Wanting to update its moniker to […]

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Nov
12

The story behind Burlington’s Venetian Ginger Ale

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The holidays are the ultimate time to eat, drink, and be merry. For some, the drink portion needs to be non-alcoholic, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be boring! Venetian Ginger Ale was established in Burlington in 1917. Michael C. Dorn, a Jewish immigrant, ended up settling in the Queen […]

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Nov
10

Vanguard Renewables: Dairy Takes a Leadership Role in Impacting Climate Change as Stonyfield Organic and Cabot Creamery Cooperative Join the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

Alliance members commit to food waste reduction and repurposing, and decarbonization Boston, Ma.  –  Stonyfield Organic and Cabot are joining forces alongside the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance (FPSA) and Dairy Farmers of America to place dairy as a leader in forging a circular pathway to decarbonization and climate change mitigation. The Alliance, founded in 2020 by Vanguard […]

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Nov
10

For Olivia’s Croutons Founder, Coaching is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

By Kelly Nottermann, Communications Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Francie Caccavo was a female founder before the term became trendy. Back in 1991 when she started Olivia’s Croutons, she was simply a young mother looking for a creative way to work from home and be present for her children, then two and three years old. […]

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