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May
02

Spring Art Pop-up Show and Fundraiser

Sojourns Community Health Clinic announces Spring Into Renewal at Sojourns, its first ever art pop-up fundraiser, featuring donated pieces from local artists, including the late painter Richard Schmid, through sponsorship from Kristen Thies, owner of West Wind Fine Art in Walpole, NH. Executive Director, Sara L. Allen commented, “This show provides an opportunity to celebrate […]

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Apr
05

VSJF’s DeltaClimeVT climate economy business accelerator selects Energy 2023 cohort

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) announces the selection of the Energy 2023 cohort of the Vermont-based DeltaClimeVT climate economy business accelerator. Eight early-stage energy companies from across the U.S. and Canada will work directly with Vermont utilities to contribute to Vermont’s 90% renewable by 2050 and Burlington’s Net Zero by 2030 goals over three […]

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Apr
05

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund releases a Business Sense training series for entrepreneurs and small business owners

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) released the first set of modules of its new Business Sense series, next level tools for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Business Sense is a no-fluff source of information that gets right to the heart of what small business owners need: essential tools and relevant resources to help their […]

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Turtle Fur Announces New Strategic Hires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2023 Torie Reynolds Turtle Fur treynolds@turtlefur.com Turtle Fur Welcomes VP of Marketing & eComm, CFO, and CEO to Executive Team Vermont headwear brand welcomes three new hires: Erika Canfield, Matt Glomski, and Jim Osgood. Morrisville, VT (March 21, 2023) – Turtle Fur has been a leader in outdoor headwear and […]

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Feb
22

Mickey Wiles Wins Recovery-Friendly Workplaces Award

Mickey Wiles, CEO and founder of Working Fields, has received the 2023 Tammy Bushell Award for making substantial contributions to creating recovery-friendly workplaces in Vermont. The award was presented by Tammy Bushell, the award’s namesake and a longtime Working Fields client, on Recovery Day. “This award is only possible because of all the work done […]

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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 […]

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Feb
07

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 […]

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Feb
01

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 […]

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Jan
19

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, […]

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Jan
06

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 […]

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