DeltaClimeVT climate economy accelerator seeks entrepreneurs for Energy 2023 cohort
The DeltaClimeVT climate economy business accelerator is seeking innovative, early-stage, energy companies addressing the decarbonization of buildings, transportation, heating and industrial processes through electrification, biofuels or other renewables. Entrepreneurs 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 months of intensive […]
Wheels for Warmth Enters 17th Year with a New Central VT Location; Aims to Keep Homes Warm and Usable Tires Out of the Landfill
For Immediate Release Contact: Yvonne Lory, Capstone Community Action Phone: (802) 479-1053 Email: ylory@capstonevt.org Contact: Vicki Loomis, BROC Community Action Phone: (802) 665-1721 Email: vloomis@BROC.org Contact: Jason Rouse, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity Phone: 802-862-2771 ext. 744 Email: jrouse@cvoeo.org Wheels for Warmth Enters 17th Year with a New Central VT Location; Aims to […]
Cx Associates’ Eric Hauser Promoted to Chief Finance and People Officer
Eric’s nearly 13.5 year tenure at Cx Associates demonstrates his unwavering commitment to our success. This commitment is no small part of the reason why Cx Associates continues to be sustainable and thrive not only from a financial health perspective, but also from a staff culture and well-being perspective. Eric’s thoughtful stewardship of our triple […]
Kelly Dolan, Esther Erbe, and Sydney Lucia join Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) announces the hire of Kelly Dolan as Farm to Plate Network Manager, Esther Erbe as Office Manager and Events Coordinator, and Sydney Lucia as Grant and Fund Development Manager. VSJF is a nonprofit organization focused on sustainable economic development in the agriculture and food system, forest product, waste management, renewable […]
Lisa Goodrich, Working Fields Associate, Wins National Staffing Employee Award
There’s nothing better than the opportunity to recognize someone for their hard work. Lisa Goodrich of Springfield, Vermont has more than earned that recognition. That’s why we are delighted to share that Lisa has been named this year’s National Staffing Employee All-Star for the Industrial Sector. She was chosen for this prestigious award by the […]
Vermont Farm to Plate On-Farm Food Scrap Composting Guide
Are you interested in learning more about on-farm food scrap composting? For any farmer, there are many considerations when exploring a new project including cost, regulations, and how any changes fit into their farm’s current practices. Recognizing both the benefits and challenges of navigating this process, Farm to Plate’s Food Cycle Community of Practice has […]
VBSR Announces 2022 Award Recipients, Opens Ceremony Registration
Burlington, Vt. (September 9, 2022) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), the statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental impact, has announced the 2022 recipients for three awards that encourage and showcase the growth and impact of socially responsible business activity in Vermont. […]
CCS research project selected by American Public Health Association
A research project involving VBSR member Champlain Community Services (CCS) has been selected for presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting in Boston in November. CCS partnered with medical students from the Larner College of Medicine at UVM on a semester-long research study through the Public Health Partnership (PHP) program. The project examined “Understanding communication experiences of patients with […]
Vermont Businesses Help COVID-19 Paid Leave Grant Program Become Law
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) and Main Street Alliance of Vermont (MSA-VT) partnered to advance a grant program whereby employers can be reimbursed for paying an employee’s lost wages in the event of absenteeism due to COVID-19 Montpelier, Vt. (June 13, 2022) – Last week, in a historic victory for Vermont businesses and workers […]
