Turtle Fur Announces B Corp Certification
Leading Vermont brand joins community of companies committed to doing business for good. Morrisville, VT (January 17, 2023) – Celebrating its 40th anniversary, outdoor headwear and accessories brand, Turtle Fur, is excited to announce that as of December 21st, 2022, they have officially become a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™), joining a community of leaders […]
Pioneers of African Cuisine, Global Village Foods Finds Community in Vermont
By Kelly Nottermann “If you look online, you can find Chinese food, Italian food, and so many ethnic cuisines, but not African,” said Damaris Hall, cofounder of Global Village Foods. “So we thought, ‘why not?’ We will be the pioneers of African cuisine and we’ll do it from Vermont.” A trained chef in Kenya, Damaris […]
VBSR Member News Roundup 2/1/23
These member news highlights were first featured in the 2/1/2023 newsletter. Little Patakha: On a mission to look beyond stereotypes by telling stories that celebrate people in all their nuances, Little Patakha’s products continue to expand their distribution in Vermont through specialty gift and bookstores across the state. Also available online, the company’s narratives celebrate […]
VBSR Member News Roundup – 1/18/2023
These member news highlights were first featured in the 1/18/23 newsletter. Vermont Arts Council: The Vermont Arts Council has announced $3,692,500 in awards to 49 creative sector organizations and businesses in its first round of funding through the Creative Futures Grant Program. Supported by $9 million from Vermont’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act, […]
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 […]
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 […]
