VBSR Networking Get-Together Hosted by AO Glass
About this Event Join business leaders and changemakers from across Vermont for an in-person Networking Get-Together! Our hosts at AO Glass boast a large, open, and airy venue with plenty of space to spread out and large garage doors that will be open to let in the fresh spring air! They will also bring the […]
Let Your Values Lead Your Brand, Authentically
About this Workshop Branding is the way your organization authentically shares your story about the work you do and why you do it. To build a successful brand, and communicate effectively with others, it is important to start with clarifying values behind what you are doing and why others should care. In this workshop we […]
Bigotry is Bad for Business (JEDI Community Learning Series)
REGISTER HERE We are in a fight for the lifeblood of a strong, vibrant, and prosperous Vermont economy. We encourage our schools, school districts, and supervisory unions to teach a well-rounded and accurate portrayal of American history. Ignorance breeds bigotry and bigotry is bad for business. Join VBSR and Curtiss Reed, from Vermont Partnership for […]
What Employers Need to Know About Pending Employment Law
REGISTER HERE About this event Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and Paul Frank + Collins to hear about several bills that have been introduced in the Vermont House that could fundamentally alter employment law in Vermont. H. 320 would prohibit restrictions on future employment in agreements to settle claims under Vermont’s Fair Employment Practices Act. H. 329 would lower the […]
32nd Annual VBSR Conference: Rising Together
Join us May 11th to explore how businesses are shaping the future by embracing The New Workforce, Humanity and Belonging, and The Purpose Economy. REGISTER NOW at https://www.vbsrconference.org/. This will be a hybrid event held virtually and in-person at Hula, a co-working campus, business accelerator, and venture capital fund located on the beautiful waterfront of Lake Champlain.
VBSR Town Hall on the Intersection of Housing and Workforce Development
REGISTER HERE Vermont’s housing crisis is one of the biggest issues our employers are facing. Housing stock is extremely low while costs are skyrocketing—with many Vermonters spending at least a third or more of their income on housing. This has exacerbated an already tight labor market for employers, who were struggling to attract and retain […]
VBSR Learning Intensive: Prospering as a Solopreneur with Markey Read
REGISTER HERE About this event Join Markey Read, MRG inc., for a learning intensive designed for consultants, coaches, and other consultative and professional service providers who have been in business for a while and need to make some adjustments. In this series of six, 2-hour virtual sessions, we will take a deep dive […]
VBSR 2021 Legislative Breakfast
2022 is shaping up to be another historic year when it comes to investing in the businesses, communities, families, and environments of Vermont—making the voice of the Vermont’s socially responsible business community is as important as ever. Join VBSR members, policymakers, advocates, and state officials in discussing some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities […]
20th Annual VBSR Awards Ceremony
SOLD OUT! VBSR is pleased to honor three outstanding individuals and organizations who are pushing new ideas and initiatives forward, leading by outstanding example, and developing successful socially responsible business models. Join us at our 20th Annual Award Ceremony on Tuesday, October 12th at Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes where we will recognize: […]
VBSR Virtual Workshop: A Global Pandemic, and the Shift to a More Ethical, Eco-Conscious Consumer: What Brands Can Learn Going Forward
REGISTER HERE Has the COVID-19 pandemic made us more ethical, sustainable consumers? Initial research conducted in 2020 highlighted a recognizable shift among consumers, and further research conducted in 2021 affirms that many of the habits adopted by consumers during the height of the pandemic are here to stay. Join VBSR and KSV as we explore […]
