Events Calendar

The NEK Together convening is the Northeast Kingdom's premier regional gathering, bringing together municipalities, businesses, nonprofits, institutions, leaders, and community members to strengthen collaboration and determine shared regional priorities.

An evening of environmental short films, community, and inspiration with our friends from Protect Our Winters (POW) at Mainstreet Landing on 9/29 from 6-9pm. Hear from athletes, filmmakers, and local leaders and connect with your outdoor community. Come discover how you can help protect the places and seasons we love at the ballot box and beyond. And great giveaways, Burton raffle, and POW merch!

Learn, connect, and build the foundation for collective action. We are at a crossroads. With accelerating climate change and economic impacts, we are nearing the “tipping point” of colliding with biophysical limits inside human bodies, across ecosystems, and for the entire planet. Join us in nurturing a shared understanding about our current situation and what could come next for Vermont’s interconnected challenges in energy, health, and the economy. Let’s come together to address challenges and explore deep topics that help illuminate a pathway forward. Register today to join the discussion.

Join CGVT and VBSR in partnership with Town Meeting TV for a forum featuring candidates running for Governor in November’s General Election. The public is welcome to attend in person at the Town Meeting TV studio or tune in online. Doors open at 5:15 PM for in-person attendees, and the forum begins promptly at 5:25 PM. Light refreshments will be available. Candidates from all parties were invited to the forum.

What does it look like when businesses use their collective voice to create positive change? Join VBSR members, legislators, advocates, and state leaders for our annual VBSR Advocacy Breakfast, a morning of connection, conversation, and action focused on building a just, thriving, and transformative economy together. This year, we’re continuing the conversation on healthcare and exploring how we can work together toward a more sustainable healthcare system in Vermont. We’ll also look at VBSR’s advocacy work over the past year and the priorities we’re building together for 2027. Our morning begins with networking over breakfast and local coffee at 8:30 AM, followed by programming from 9:00–11:30 AM at Hula Lakeside.

This annual conference brings together quality professionals, industry leaders, educators, and practitioners from the local and extended region to explore emerging trends, proven methodologies, and practical tools that advance quality across all sectors.

Reading and Q&A with author Dr. Mel Houser, Executive Director, All Brains Belong VT. Community conversation about neuroinclusion facilitated by Beck Natale.

Join VBSR for an afternoon of behind-the-scenes tours, conversation, and connection at two VBSR member businesses in Williston! We’ll kick things off from 2:00 – 4:00 PM with a two-part tour of Casella’s de-packaging and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), exploring how materials move through the waste and recycling system and what businesses can do to make better packaging and waste management decisions. Then, we’ll head just down the road to Gordon’s Window Décor for a VBSR Get-Together from 4:00–6:00 PM. Enjoy drinks and appetizers, connect with fellow VBSR members, and get a behind-the-scenes look at their Vermont manufacturing operation. New to VBSR? Come join us! Meet values-aligned businesses, build new connections, and experience the energy of a community working together to create meaningful change.

This 10-session series offers a practical roadmap grounded in Think Again’s equity-centered strategic planning approach, while helping you adapt the process for your organization’s unique context and needs.

A defining principle of American democracy is the limited use of the U.S. military for domestic law enforcement. Since the nation’s founding, Congress has placed legal constraints on deploying troops at home to guard against the abuse of executive power. That framework is now being tested. National Guard units, Department of Homeland Security personnel, and ICE agents have been deployed in American cities, and the President has raised the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807. As the midterms approach, the question has sharpened around the 2026 election.

A unique professional development group for white leaders, managers, and decision-makers who are working to deepen their antiracist practice.

This Leadership ARC (anti-racism cohort) brings together people of color in management, leadership, and executive roles who are ready to deepen their personal and organizational equity work.

Join CSWD for another bite-sized webinar on how to leverage food donation as a means to reduce waste at work and give back to local organizations.

Understanding Vermont’s Single-Use Products Law doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re opening a new business, training staff, or simply looking to ensure you’re in compliance, this webinar will help you confidently navigate the requirements while identifying opportunities to reduce waste.

Did you know that many electronics and accessories can be recycled for free in Vermont? If your business is planning a technology upgrade or has a closet full of outdated equipment collecting dust, now is the perfect time to learn your recycling options.

The Fall Fundo is a ride, not a race! This event is Old Spokes Home's annual fundraising ride, welcoming riders of all speeds and experience levels. We offer four fully supported routes with aid stations and mechanical assistance, all starting and ending at Old Spokes Home.

Join NESEA for a Pro Tour where we will learn about East Montpelier Vermont's decision and process to electrify its new city garage, which could be a replicable solution for other towns in the Northeast. This is the first building of its kind that NESEA has featured in our Pro Tour program.

On September 4, NESEA returns to Burlington, VT for an in-depth Pro Tour of a new, all-electric high school and tech center. We’ll be visiting a 250,000 square-foot campus, with over 70 learning spaces, each with natural light, including a modern library, a 750-seat auditorium, a gym, and common spaces of various sizes to best meet flexible community needs.

Each year VBSR recognizes inspiring business leaders and organizations to honor the growth and impact of socially responsible business leaders in Vermont. Join us October 8th as we gather to celebrate this year’s awardees, enjoy local food, drinks, network with good company, and experience the beautiful Farmhouse at The Essex Resort & Spa!

ClimateReadyVT is a 1-day program helping small businesses in Vermont adapt to our changing climate and prepare for climate-related business disruptions. Busy? Under pressure? Juggling multiple priorities? This program is for you! If you can commit to 1 day of in-person participation, ClimateReadyVT can help you create a Climate Resilience Action Plan and gain access to free business advice and legal counsel. Our next one-day workshop will be in Brattleboro, VT on Thursday, October 22nd from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

When someone brings you a problem, the fastest thing is to solve it yourself. Do that often enough and your team learns to wait for your answers instead of building their own. You become the bottleneck and that is unsustainable.

This free family-friendly event is designed to celebrate the people, cultures, and stories that make Winooski such a vibrant and welcoming community. Residents and visitors of all ages are invited to spend the day connecting with neighbors, enjoying local food, experiencing live performances, and participating in activities that bring people together.

Local businesses and entrepreneurs - please join us for the Economic Mobility Initiative's first business networking and resource expo event! Topics covered will include the top 10 legal must-knows for business owners and strategies for accessing capital.

Curious about becoming a Certified B Corporation? Whether you've just heard of B Corp certification, started exploring the B Impact Assessment, or are actively considering certification, this conversation is for you.

Join the Vermont B Corp Collective for a virtual webinar about B Corp recertification. As B Corps begin navigating B Lab's updated standards, many companies have questions about what has changed and what it means for their business. Join us for a practical conversation featuring the experts behind the new recertification process and a Vermont B Corp that has already completed the journey.

The state's largest biennial affordable housing conference features expert speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities for housing advocates, professionals, and the public.

Join Rigorous Technology, in partnership with Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, for a hands‑on showcase exploring how automation can strengthen workplace culture, support workforce development, and help Vermont businesses grow.

Learn to apply an anti-racist lens in workplace scenarios using Nonviolent Communication in this free 55-minute skill-builder.

Build trails, support farms, engage with community, give back. Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility for a day of volunteering and community building! We invite you to participate in a meaningful volunteer experience through Vermont nonprofits with service projects ranging from gleaning to litter cleanup! After the various volunteer opportunities, we will celebrate with an After Party at Ben & Jerry’s new office at 35 Thompson St, South Burlington 05403 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM! Volunteers will be treated to snacks, drinks, and of course, ice cream while we unwind and build connections!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 22 (rain date August 23) from 12noon-4pm at Waterfront Park (new venue – not at BED this year). To further our NZE progress, we’ll have activities for people of all ages focused on reducing fossil fuel use and electrifying everything, including: renewably powered food trucks, including pizza and ice cream; games and activities for children; Star 92.9’s radio personalities Mike & Mary; raffles; E-bike test rides; EV showcase; mobile bike repair unit; bike parking; induction cooking demos and tastings with professional chefs; BED partners providing heat pump, solar, and electric lawn care products; carshare and biking partners; BED energy experts; rescue dog adoption opportunity; and more.

Join Us in Empowering & Celebrating Vermont’s Recovery Community!

This session will explore the rapidly evolving employment landscape with a focus on pay transparency requirements, the legal implications of AI in hiring and employment decisions, and the unique compliance challenges facing small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Employment law attorneys and HR compliance experts will share practical insights and real-world case studies illustrating how emerging regulations and enforcement trends are impacting organizations of all sizes. You will learn actionable strategies to help leaders proactively manage risk while maintaining operational flexibility.

Join the Wellbeing Economy Alliance of Vermont for a free, half-day workshop and dialogue at Fable Farm in Barnard.

In this session, we’ll walk through practical, everyday examples of how AI is changing workplace behavior, where risk shows up, and how organizations can create simple, clear structures to support their teams.

AI is already showing up in Vermont workplaces. Let’s make that use more visible, thoughtful, and useful.

Join VBSR for a summer Get-Together at Scott Farm in Dummerston! Enjoy delicious snacks and appetizers from the Pippin's Café, along with a cash bar offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This family-friendly event welcomes caretakers and dependents of all ages.

Well-being is so much more than a ‘perk’—it’s a must-have and a strategic priority. Join this session with The Richards Group to learn how to move beyond surface-level initiatives and embed well-being into the fabric of your organization.

Bring your team members together alongside the Vermont B Corp Collective for a volunteer opportunity July 14th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier, followed by a networking happy hour at Barr Hill!

Join us Sunday, June 14th at Essex Middle School for the 4th Annual Big Beautiful Life Run, Walk & Roll + Essex Fire Touch-A-Truck.

To commemorate this rejuvenation in the Champlain Islands, the Lake Effect team is hosting a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting followed by a community celebration on Wednesday, June 10th.

Join state leaders, experts in AI, researchers, and community members to learn about pressing issues facing our state and develop solutions together.

Wish your investments could have an impact locally? They can! Come learn how impact investing works here in Vermont.

A facilitated strategic session for transformational leaders rethinking burnout, retention, and the future of workplace culture.

Come together to unlearn, dismantle, and heal from systems of domination. Help build communities that support people in their full humanity.

After just one year of implementation Vermont’s landmark investment in early childhood education is already delivering results beyond our expectations. These results are generously funded by your payroll taxes. Join us for a timely update on the impact of Act 76 and what it means for businesses, families, and what our investments will bring for Vermont’s future.

Join VBSR for a summer Friday afternoon of connection, creativity, and celebration at Camp Meade in Middlesex! This family-friendly gathering is a chance to come together in appreciation and gratitude. Craft, connect, and unwind while building a culture of care across generations. We’ll be hosted by the Planetary Art Institute at Camp Meade, a space dedicated to nurturing mindful individuals and strong communities through creative experiences, immersive environments, and programs for schools and families.

Join Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity for Framing the Future on June 3, where business leaders and community partners will come together at an active Essex Junction build site to learn about current and upcoming builds, connect with peers, and explore ways to get involved.

Up to 40 New Homes in the Northeast Kingdom Mobile Home Infill Program (MHIP) Expands Affordable Homeownership Opportunities NEK Home Tours & Info Sessions Wednesday May 6th – Free Event

"Trust me." Why do the same words hit so differently coming from different leaders? When trust is low, we protect ourselves. When trust is high, we contribute. This isn't just a principle of employee engagement, it's a biological truth. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how the brain and nervous system are key to creating psychological safety within teams and organizations. Our teams want to be innovative; they want to be effective; they want to feel competent and vital to success. But they need to feel safe enough to work towards these things. In addition to learning why neural skills are critical to the work of engagement, we'll practice three key skills that help create an interpersonal environment where trust and psychological safety can thrive.

Join the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County for our biggest fundraising event of the year is here!

Building a people-centered workplace is not a one-time decision, it’s an ongoing practice. This interactive session will bring together Vermont employers who are actively working to expand access to employment and build stronger, more inclusive workplaces —and want to go further! This session will focus on how to strengthen and sustain inclusive hiring, while creating space for participants to share experiences, explore challenges, and learn from one another. Participants will engage in facilitated discussions and small group breakouts, with a focus on strengthening retention, supporting employees, and building workplace cultures where people can thrive.

Years ago I made a documentary called Ramen Day, following a program that helped Vermonters facing food insecurity. The program has since ended, but the issue it addressed hasn't gone away.

In this 30-minute webinar, CSWD will highlight five common mistakes businesses may not realize they are making, along with easy improvements you can implement right away.

In this 30-minute webinar, CSWD will share practical strategies and free, ready-to-use tools to train staff, simplify sorting, and build a waste reduction policy that lasts.

To kick off Earth Month, grab your lunch and join CSWD to learn about the true impact of waste!

Join Sunny Noelle Naughton of Sunshine Silver Lining for a monthly community connections surrounding communications, wellbeing, mental health literacy, and more.

Sunshine Silver Lining invites you to register for a virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course and/or indicate future interest. These free, grant-funded trainings are open to Vermonters and those who serve and support Vermonters through generous support from Vermont Care Partners (VCP). The goal of MHFA is to build empowered, connected communities by helping people recognize signs of mental health challenges and respond effectively. You’ll learn a five-step action plan to offer support, encourage professional help, and connect individuals to community resources.

Join the SBA New England District Offices to learn more about COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) servicing requirements, and what you need to know as a borrower.

For 24 years the Vermont Employee Ownership Center has organized an annual employee ownership conference. It is one of a handful of conferences all about employee ownership in the nation and is one of few that bring together worker cooperatives and ESOP companies to learn from one another and build community.

Vermont's favorite statewide spring-time holiday that makes our state shine - Green Up Day is Saturday May 2.

Join us this summer for 5 sessions June through August! The Vermont Changemakers is a program of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, designed for young professionals who want to drive positive change through relationship-building, collective learning, advocacy, and engagement. Since 2016, Changemakers has connected six cohorts of emerging leaders from across the state and helped them turn ideas into action. The program builds skills in advocacy, problem-solving, and community engagement, training participants in key levers of change and strengthening a pipeline of values-driven leaders committed to democracy and equity.

Join Rigorous Technology for a session on the next generation of flexible automation in manufacturing environments.

The 8-week, small-group cohort program is a place for learning, reflection, peer support, and action, based in frameworks of intersectional social justice and challenging white supremacy culture.

This 5-session series offers a practical roadmap grounded in Think Again’s equity-centered strategic planning approach.

Join us for a free session where we’ll explore how white supremacy culture shows up in leadership and introduce our Leadership ARC program for white leaders.

The average nonprofit executive director stays with an organization for 3–6 years. Are you ready for your next leadership transition?

Join us for a free session where we’ll explore how white supremacy culture shows up in leadership and introduce our Leadership ARC program for white leaders.

Join the Vermont B Corp Collective for a casual virtual gathering ahead of the B Lab U.S. & Canada Champions Retreat in Milwaukee. This is an opportunity to meet other Vermont attendees, set goals for what you hope to get out of the Retreat, and start building connections before the event.

Learn how you can put your money to work right here in Vermont as an impact investor with the Vermont Community Loan Fund.

Join VBSR and BETA Technologies as we bring together the businesses, innovators, and community members shaping a more sustainable future right here in Vermont! We’ll connect with friends and colleagues, learn from one another, and enjoy food and drinks in BETA’s inspiring new assembly facility.

Williston neighbors—you’re invited to go behind the scenes of a different kind of doctor's office.

Sports betting has become an increasingly popular form of recreation and a new way to engage with favorite sporting events. But participation requires money, and when spending grows beyond what feels manageable, it can start to strain both your budget and well‑being.

Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to target individuals these days. Whether it’s panhandling concerns or AI-driven schemes, we should all be aware of ways to stay safe.

Event Description: In a world filled with constant change, unexpected challenges, and the occasional bump in the road, many of us share a common goal: feeling secure and grounded.

Attendees will emerge energized and grounded: connected with forward‑thinking leaders and replenished with new inspiration, practical resources, and concrete action steps to drive meaningful change inside their organizations and across Vermont.

Join us for this engaging and practical series of workshops that will build your confidence and toolkit to lead others. The Management & Leadership Series covers essential knowledge and tools that often are not directly developed despite advancement into supervisory roles.

Join us in celebrating B Corp Month at The Alchemist Brewery in Stowe through an evening of connection with friends and colleagues, great drinks, and a special reading of Vermont’s proclamation officially recognizing March as B Corp Month!

Hula invites the community, members, and neighboring businesses operating in today's fast-shifting legal, political, and economic landscape to a free interactive workshop on employment, discrimination, immigration, and risk management.

Learn how you can put your money to work right here in Vermont as an impact investor with the Vermont Community Loan Fund.

For over three decades, VBSR has been a legislative driving force, utilizing the strength of the business community to effect change in the Vermont Statehouse. Our enduring commitment has been to steer our state toward a new paradigm for a just, thriving and transformative economy for all people and the planet. As both the values-led voice on business issues and the business voice on values-led issues, we’re proud of the many legislative successes our members have helped shape. We invite you to add your voice, help move the needle on critical issues facing Vermont — and to celebrate the incredible work of over 30 years in the Vermont Statehouse!

Start the new year with a resolution that truly lasts — less stress, more balance, and greater resilience. Join us for an interactive workshop series designed to help professionals reduce stress, boost productivity, and strengthen emotional well-being.

VBSR knows that democracy is good for business. To kick off our 2026 public policy programming, and continuing our conversations from 2025, we are welcoming Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Julio Thompson from the Attorney General’s Office, and others to speak with us about how Vermont is standing up to defend democracy.

Ski & ride during the day for $89 then join us for an après-ski mixer from 4:00–6:00 PM! Join VBSR at Killington Resort for a Winter Wednesday on the mountain and an après-ski networking mixer! Attendees are invited to take advantage of Killington's $89 lift tickets for VT/NH residents and are encouraged to wrap up the day with drinks, appetizers, and connections with fellow Vermont businesses. This event is a great opportunity to ski or ride at a discounted rate with colleagues and friends, then gather at the K-1 Lodge for relaxed networking. The après-ski mixer will include complimentary appetizers, drinks available for purchase, and brief podium remarks from VBSR and our hosts at Killington Resort.

Vermont’s future workforce is already here, and many young people want to build their lives and careers in the state. The question is how employers and educators can create visible pathways that make staying in Vermont a viable and exciting choice. Hosted by Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) and the University of Vermont’s Sustainable Innovation MBA Program, this panel discussion will explore how high-quality, paid early-career and work-based learning experiences, such as internships, apprenticeships, and first jobs, can support program completion, career clarity, and long-term connection to Vermont.

Join Mamava and Encore Renewable Energy for the Meet VBSR: Coffee + Bagels Mixer to connect with VBSR members and learn more about our mission! Come for the bagels and coffee and stay for the networking, learning, and values-driven business community! This event is open to anyone interested in building a just, thriving, and transformative economy that works for both people and the planet.

Join VBSR for this free webinar exploring the New Vermonter Workforce - recruiting, hiring and support. VBSR believes that supporting the New Vermonter community is good for business. We hope you will join us for this conversation covering immigration law for both employers and employees.

Enhance your business finances at this free event on November 20 at Hula Lakeside, presented by EastRise Credit Union. You can sign up for one session or stay the whole day—you choose what works for your schedule.

Hosted by the Center for Justice Reform at Vermont Law and Graduate School, this is event is part of an ongoing online series, “Healing Communities to Heal the World.”

Join us for VBSR’s Annual Member Meeting for a chance to shape our collective impact for the year ahead. Get to know Chelsea Bardot Lewis, VBSR’s new Executive Director, and the rest of the staff as we share our plans for the year ahead. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE ticket to the 36th Annual VBSR Conference! We’ll draw and announce the winner during the webinar.

The Special Olympics Vermont Penguin Plunge is a beloved annual tradition that brings together over 1,000 Vermonters

Join Special Olympics Vermont on Saturday, November 15th, for a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Inspiration Hour’ with Loretta Claiborne.

Join us in person or online - for an engaging book talk with Charlie Sellars, director of sustainability at Microsoft and author of the #1 best-selling climate book, “What We Can Do: A Climate Optimist’s Guide to Sustainable Living.”

Join the Vermont B Corp Collective for a special webinar featuring exclusive recordings from the Consumer Impact Summit. The event brought businesses that prioritize sustainability, ethical practices, and social impact to Bentonville, Arkansas in September. The conference centered impact-first brands in Walmart's backyard, a retailer with significant sustainability goals related to its supply chain, showing that purpose and profit can scale. Together, we’ll watch, reflect, and engage in a group discussion centered on scaling sustainable products and packaging innovations.

Join advocates, nonprofits, movement organizations, community leaders, and policymakers to advance strategies for the protection of Vermonters' civil rights.

Join Vermont B Corp Collective and a social media expert from King Arthur Baking Company for this collaborative session! We’ll dive into how purpose-driven businesses can build effective, values-aligned social media strategies. Through a short presentation, breakout discussions, and peer exchange, we’ll explore what it means to market with intention, and how to communicate your mission online.

Champlain Community Services (CCS) annual Benefit Bake at American Flatbread Burlington Hearth. CCS supportss Vermonters with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A one-stop opportunity to connect with early talent, showcase your organization on campus, and meet potential candidates for current and future roles.

Join the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT) as we bring together importers and exporters from both sides of the border and explore realistic solutions that can keep trade moving.

The Vermont Craft Brewers Conference put on by the Vermont Brewers Association is back on November 17-18 at The DoubleTree, and it’s packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in the craft beverage industry. They are extending an invite to our membership and wanted to make sure you knew it was happening. The VBA is happy to offer the Industry Member rate to all members.

Ride in the Fall Fundo and support the work of Old Spokes Home, a nonprofit bike shop creating access to bikes and the opportunities they create for our whole community.

Join the Vermont Energy Education Program for an open house on the statehouse lawn in Montpelier!

Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and the Vermont B Corp Collective for a day of volunteering and networking! We invite you to participate in a meaningful volunteer experience by helping various Vermont nonprofits with service projects ranging from gleaning to litter cleanup! 

Join VBSR and the Vermont Law and Graduate School for an evening of connection and learning, as we explore the important role Vermont’s higher education institutions are playing—and their untapped potential—as conveners and changemakers, especially when working alongside businesses to improve local communities.

Each year VBSR recognizes inspiring business leaders and organizations showcasing the growth and impact of socially responsible business in Vermont. Join us October 2nd as we gather to celebrate this year’s awardees, enjoy local food, drinks, network with good company, and experience the beautiful new Farmhouse at The Essex Resort & Spa!

During this Know Your Rights training with Organized Power in Numbers, employers will have the chance to understand their Constitutional rights if immigration comes to the workplace, learn about different kinds of immigration enforcement actions, and hear about practical steps employers can take to prepare.

Age Well’s SHIP Coordinators will talk about steps to take during Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment.

This webinar will connect you with an EastRise Mortgage Lending Officer (MLO) who will help break down Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs).

Join the Vermont B Corp Collective and our facilitators from Impact Growth Partners for this virtual session focused on impact gap analysis. You will engage in a hands-on exercise to identify gaps across a core set of universally applicable standards, define what’s needed to address them, and assign clear roles and accountability for closing those gaps.

Join VBSR for this free webinar exploring how federal decisions are shaping Vermont’s future. From changes in federal rulemaking to the OBBBA (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), Vermont advocates and business leaders will share insights on what’s happening in Washington, and what it means for our state. VBSR Public Policy Manager, Johanna de Graffenreid, will facilitate a conversation on how these decisions will impact Vermont businesses, VBSR’s 2025-2026 Advocacy Agenda — and key priorities for Vermont including early childhood education funding, new challenges for the renewable energy industry, and changes for healthcare access.

Are you a community-minded business, employee, or entrepreneur who wants to make a positive impact—but aren’t sure where to start? Join us on November 18th for an in-person workshop designed to help you connect with peers, find direction, and gain a sense of agency as you explore how to create meaningful change in your local community. Hosted by United Way of Northwest Vermont, Hula, and Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, this event will enlighten participants on what community engagement can look like, and offer insights into how businesses and individuals can build impactful, long-lasting partnerships with nonprofits.

Registration is open for ClimateReadyVT, a program helping small businesses in Vermont adapt to our changing climate and prepare for climate-related business disruptions. Visit www.climatereadyvt.org to learn more and register to join us on Wednesday, March 18th, at the beautiful Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury, for this 1-day intensive! This program is brought to you by Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA), and Efficiency Vermont with support from the Vermont Small Business Law Center. Facilitated by Reframe Lab.

Join industry leaders and innovators on August 14 from 3–6 PM at 67 Chad Lane in Williston for the second Made Local event, hosted by Rigorous.

Join VBSR members HELM Construction Solutions and New Frameworks for a timely and powerful virtual event for those in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry and others interested in learning more about this current moment and how to respond to increased attacks on workers.

Join VBSR and The Intervale to connect with friends and colleagues and hear from a panel of experts as we discuss trends and predictions for the future of Vermont’s food and farm economy. Food and agriculture businesses are deeply interconnected with Vermont’s economy, culture and land use. A strong local farm and food sector isn’t just about farmers—it’s about restaurants, grocers, distributors, tourism and manufacturing. Our agricultural heritage is knitted into the fabric of our communities. VBSR was a lead supporter of the Farm to Plate initiative over 15 years ago. Where has the food and farm economy come since then, and where are we headed? We’ll learn about current trends from some of Vermont’s foremost food system leaders and press them for their predictions on what’s next to come.

Join us on July 10th for VBSR’s end of session virtual forum, “Policy in Action: VBSR’s 2025 Legislative Session Highlights.” Hear first-hand from VBSR’s advocacy allies and member businesses as they share key legislative successes from the 2025 session.

It’s open enrollment in Vermont and recent federal budget decisions will affect health insurance options and costs for small businesses and individuals. Join VBSR and The Richards Group for an informative session unpacking the implications of the impending federal policy changes on employer-sponsored health plans, small group rates, and the state’s health insurance marketplace.

Join VBSR and The Richards Group in Session 2 of their three-part series on Workplace Wellbeing. This session equips organizational leaders with a practical framework for assessing the effectiveness of their HR, Operations and Administrative Functions in supporting the strategic growth of the organization.

Join VBSR and The Richards Group in Session 1 of their three-part series on Workplace Wellbeing. As individuals navigate shifts in cost of living, state/federal services, and the economy at large, employers can play a critical role to help ensure the financial health of their employees. We will explore resources to help reduce financial stress and enhance both employee satisfaction and overall productivity.

This session will be helpful for anyone invested in supporting and protecting LGBTQ+ people.

This group is for white executives, managers and other leaders who are interested in moving to the next level of personal and organizational equity work.

This cohort is for people of color in management, leadership, and executive roles who are ready to deepen their personal and organizational equity work.

Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, the Vermont B Corp Collective, and the incredible team at Cabot Creamery as we connect with friends and colleagues while enjoying delicious cheese and celebrating Cabot’s award-winning legacy!

As the spring semester comes to a close, Greenway is excited to invite you to a special event that honors the incredible learning that’s taken place—both on campus and throughout the wider community.

Meetings don’t have to be so hard—and problem solving doesn’t have to feel like guessing. Join Michelle Hobbs and Peter Plumeau, seasoned facilitators at Reframe Lab, for a dynamic online session that demystifies design thinking and shows you how to actually use it to make meetings more purposeful and solutions more effective. This webinar walks you through the essentials of design thinking—not the jargon, but the mindset and methods that help teams get unstuck, think more creatively, and move forward with intention.

Please join us to hear from Age Well’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Coordinator Sharon O’Neill.

Join EastRise and one of our local Mortgage Loan Officers to learn more about this process, what different mortgage types exist, and have your questions answered as you decide what kind of loan is right for you.

How do manufacturers transition from manual processes without unnecessary risk, cost, or complexity? That’s exactly what we’ll be addressing at Made Local: From Manual to Automated.

Join us for networking with the VBSR community in the heart of Barre! We will gather for a Networking Get-Together in downtown Barre at the brand new, beautiful event space at Barre Social Club from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. This is a wonderful chance to unwind, celebrate, engage in community building, and connect with others over delicious food and drinks!

Higher poverty communities and communities of color were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The Vermont Law and Graduate School Center for Justice Reform has invited esteemed guest speakers Dr. Pedro Flores and Dr. Timothy Gallagher to join us in dialogue.

This virtual session will explore how communities that have experienced environmental devastation can use restorative practices to recover, rebuild, and heal.

Celebrating CCS: Our Work and Community - Awards Lunch '25 celebrates the work and people of CCS, and the community that makes it all happen.

Join us in celebrating B Corp Month by connecting with friends and colleagues at Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield for an evening of networking, finger foods, and delicious drinks! March is B Corp Month, and we’ll celebrate by recognizing Vermont’s Certified B Corporations (the most per capita in the nation!) and the Vermont B Corp Collective, which serves as the official home for Vermont B Corps in partnership with B Lab.

The Vermont B Corp Collective is hosting a webinar where we will discuss the new B Corp standards, which require companies to meet the “Government Affairs & Collective Action” standard. Whether you are experienced in business advocacy, are anticipating this new standard, or just want to learn more about advancing pressing social and environmental issues through public policy and corporate-community partnerships, this event is for you!

VBSR invites you to join us for a free Business Advocacy Training for those seeking to develop advocacy skills and an understanding of current climate legislation.

VBSR members are invited to meet with key Vermont policymakers during our annual lobby day addressing the impacts of climate change on Vermont’s businesses and economy.

What do the new federal actions mean for your business or non-profit? Does your team know their rights and obligations should ICE come to your place of work? Join an expert panel of Vermont and national leaders to get your questions answered.

Join VBSR and The Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA) program of the University of Vermont’s Grossman School of Business for an evening of networking, warm coffee, and inspiration as our panel shares real-world examples of leading with values in today’s evolving business landscape!

Join VBSR and Vermont leaders to explore insights, data, law, the grid and systems of support for businesses adapting to climate change.

Join businesses and housing experts to learn about employer-driven solutions for housing in Vermont!

Please join us for a free, one hour, workshop on Power Dynamics in the Workplace with Rachel Siegel from Toward Liberation LLC with support from co-facilitator Zoraya Hightower. This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for more ways to invest in your business’ commitments to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).

Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility with our hosts at Hula as we connect with friends and colleagues over food and drinks for our final Networking Get-Together of 2024! 

Join Let’s Grow Kids to learn what’s on the horizon in upcoming 2025 legislation session and opportunities to get – and stay – engaged!

Are you ready for the start of the 2025 Vermont legislative session? You will be after attending the 2024 VBSR Legislative Breakfast! Join VBSR members, policymakers, advocates, and state officials as we explore and celebrate the opportunities ahead to work together toward a just, thriving, and transformative economy in the upcoming legislative session. Guests will enjoy free and delicious coffee donated by Kestrel Coffee Roasters as well as free finger foods.

Join VBSR and United Way of Northwest Vermont for a virtual workshop and conversation about strategies to promote healthy and safe workplaces.

For over a decade VBSR has engaged in advocacy to support affordable and quality healthcare for Vermont businesses, employees and communities. This November we’re hoping that you will join us for an hour to learn more about the recent Green Mountain Care Board recommendations to close crucial services across the state, the status of the national debate on reducing healthcare costs, and approaches that Vermont-based insurance companies are taking to increase affordability and coverage.

Get ready for an unforgettable night, hosted with Adventure Dinner at their new space, The Clubhouse! Galactic Gala: A Benefit for VBSR’s Expanding Our Movement Fund promises a stellar experience with themed drinks at a cash bar and free appetizers that are truly out of this world, and an astonishing aesthetic that will transport you to another galaxy.

Join us VBSR, Middlebury College's Environmental Studies Program, Climate Action Program, and Center for Careers and Internships as we combine the power of business and education for positive social and environmental impact! We will connect with friends, colleagues, and students and learn from one another over food and drinks.

Join Business for America along with experts from the Brennan Center for Justice who will share insights and recommendations on how to be a trusted source of validated information. We have curated the best resources for this timely, action-oriented session for you to be trusted source of information. We’ll give you the tools you need to support employee voting, plan for Election Day through the inauguration, and prevent confusion from misinformation and legal challenges during the counting and certification steps.

Join the Vermont B Corp Collective for an October in-person event to connect and engage with our vibrant community! New updates from B Lab on the Impact Assessment Standards have dropped and we are excited to dig into these together.

Vermont’s Climate Action Plan is being updated, and YOU can bring your voice to shaping it!

This Davis & Hodgdon webinar will shine a light on some of the most important elements of the tax return and how you can use that information to develop better tax planning and retirement strategies.

Join BYP and EastRise Credit Union at ECHO for an evening of financial education and networking!

Join us to hear from EastRise Credit Union Fraud Analyst, Samuel Reed about the "what" and "how" of fraud: common schemes, how they work, and how you can spot/avoid them.

EastRise Credit Union welcomes Age Well’s SHIP Coordinator Sharon O’Neill will walk participants through a presentation about Open Enrollment for Medicare.

Impact Growth Partners is excited to present a session on materiality assessments, featuring Adam Garfunkel from Junxion Strategy, an expert in helping organizations align their values with their business practices.

Join VBSR and Vermont leaders to discuss balanced approaches to land use and economic development at the Greenway campus.

The date and location for the 23rd Annual VBSR Awards Ceremony and Dinner have been set for Thursday, October 10, 5-8:30 p.m., at The Barn at Smugglers’ Notch, Jeffersonville. Tickets are on sale now!

Join VBSR, Rebuild by Design, and Vermont leaders for this virtual policy forum exploring the history of Vermont’s federal disaster declarations and recovery funding, the economic impact of climate disasters and recovery, and actions Vermont business and policy leaders can take toward a climate resilient economy.

Join us for a day of volunteering and networking as VBSR and Ursa Major partner with the Vermont Foodbank and Burlington Beer Co.!

Join VBSR, The Richards Group, and representatives from nontraditional workforce agencies at our upcoming virtual event, "Building a Nontraditional Workforce," as we explore innovative and impactful strategies for attracting high-value employees through non-traditional staffing opportunities.

Join VBSR, Rachel Siegel from Toward Liberation, LLC, and Tabitha Moore from Intentional Evolution, LLC for this interactive 4-part training series designed to deepen your understanding of White Supremacy, its impacts in your work and in your life, and what YOU can do about it!

Join the Vermont B Corp Collective for an interactive webinar to gain information, level set expectations for the evolving draft B Corp certification standards, and have time for Q&A.

Join the Vermont B Corp Collective for an interactive webinar to gain information about the evolving draft B Corp certification standards.

Join us at Kestrel Coffee Roasters in South Burlington as we discuss sustainability, fair wages and supply chain with food and beverage professionals and industry experts.

The Vermont Flood Recovery office in partnership with FEMA will be presenting a series of Flood Recovery Symposiums June 4-6.

The Vermont Flood Recovery office in partnership with FEMA will be presenting a series of Flood Recovery Symposiums June 4-6.

The Vermont Flood Recovery office in partnership with FEMA will be presenting a series of Flood Recovery Symposiums June 4-6.

Join us in the NEK as we connect with friends and colleagues and learn from the community at Do North Coworking in Lyndonville!

Attend this unique event on April 23, 2024, to understand the economic and social impacts of the arts in Vermont, presented by VBSR and The Stone Church.

Connect and grow at the High 5 Adventure Symposium, Brattleboro, VT. Experience dynamic workshops and expert panels. Book now for a transformative educational journey!

Discover the benefits of employee ownership at the VEOC 2024 in Burlington on May 31st. Join us for workshops, discussions and networking opportunities that will transform your business. Register now!

Learn to navigate the complexities of fair wages and benefits in our insightful webinar with Paul Eldrenkamp. Perfect for socially responsible businesses.

Join our interactive JEDI Training Series on Power Dynamics this Spring 2024. Facilitated by Rachel Siegel from Toward Liberation, LLC, delve into identity, power and social relationships to foster a more equitable workplace.

Explore class bias and its effects in VBSR's engaging online workshop on April 3, 2024. Learn from expert Rachel Siegel and engage in meaningful discussions and activities.

Join VBSR and Encore Renewable Energy for an evening of networking, innovation, and sustainability discussions on March 28, 2024. Share ideas and celebrate B Corp Month with leaders in clean energy.

Join our virtual microaggressions training on March 27, 2024, as part of VBSR's JEDI series. Learn strategies for addressing and transforming workplace inequity with expert Tabitha Moore.

Join VBSR and Tabitha Moore for a crucial training on Unconscious Bias on March 13, 2024. Gain tools for challenging inequity and fostering inclusive spaces in your organization.