4 Ways VBSR Members are Leading with their Values in the time COVID-19
4 Ways VBSR Members are Leading with their Values in the time COVID-19 Over the last 2 months VBSR members have proven that their commitment to the triple-bottom-line business ethic (People, Planet, Prosperity) laid the foundation for them to swiftly take action in addressing the pandemic and give back to their communities as they navigate […]
Press Release: VBSR Supports Essential Employees Hazard Grant Program
May 1, 2020 Media contact: Jordan Giaconia Public Policy Manager 860-304-2251 www.vbsr.org Today Senate lawmakers are poised to act on legislation that would provide hazard pay to at-risk, essential workers, including grocers, pharmacy workers, trash collectors, janitors, child care professionals, assisted living and nursing home caregivers, and others facing increased risk of infection as they […]
Sterling College Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Launch EcoGather
This first-of-its-kind, online tool will connect local communities focused on ecological thinking and action. CRAFTSBURY COMMON, VT, April 28, 2020—Just as the world confronts the coronavirus pandemic and economic pandemonium, and the American educational system struggles to transition to meaningful online education, Sterling College is poised to confront all three challenges simultaneously with the […]
VBSR Members Respond to Crisis pt. 2
VBSR members continue to innovate, inspire, collaborate and utilize a community forward ethic of goodwill to respond with resilience in rapidly changing times. Below are examples of this transformative work. Burton Snowboards is supporting health care workers by donating half a million N95 masks to the state of Vermont, Maine & New Hampshire. Their first shipment of 200,000 […]
Op-ed: Corporate Social Responsibility in This Crisis
It is always easier to act consistent with your highest values when times are good, when there is at least a little financial cushion. When revenue just stops coming in – suddenly, without warning – and the world changes almost overnight, it’s another story. It is hard not to be driven by fear. It is […]
VBSR Members Respond to Crisis
VBSR Members have been longtime stewards of a people-first, community oriented, values led approach to business. While the COVID-19 pandemic creates unprecedented adversity for the Vermont business community, VBSR members have already quickly risen to the occasion. They are pivoting operations to directly address lack of medical equipment and public health supplies and by directing […]
Can You Construct or Donate N95 Masks?
N95 Masks Are Desperately Needed N95 masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are needed by medical facilities throughout Vermont. If your company has the capacity to construct – or donate – N95 masks, please call call the State Emergency Operations Center as soon as possible at (800) 347-0488. For other information related to […]
VBSR Offers Webinar Series for Business and Organization Leaders
VBSR is pleased to share a webinar series designed to provide businesses with resources and tools as they respond to the impacts of the developing Coronavirus pandemic and beyond. These webinars are open to VBSR members and non-members alike. Recordings of past VBSR Webinars: Measuring Your Impact (12/15/20) – video available for attendees only. […]
VT Digger offers free Underwriting Package to VBSR members for COVID-19 communications
VTDigger has been working around the clock to deliver the most timely updates on COVID-19. It is crucial that Vermonters be informed on new developments. It is also important for Vermont businesses to be able to communicate and inform their customers on closures, services, etc. As an extension of our reporting as a public service, we […]
VBSR Announces Newest Champion Member Union Mutual
Union Mutual joins leading Vermont businesses for People, Planet and Prosperity Burlington, VT – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) announces this week that Union Mutual 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 […]
