VBSR Events

Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and Women Business Owners Network Vermont for this important discussion on The Impact of Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance on Vermont’s Businesses. At some point in their lives, everyone will need to take time away from work to care for themselves or a loved one. Our communities are […]

Are you ready for the start of the 2024 Vermont legislative session? You will be after attending the 2023 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 session. Guests will enjoy […]

Join us in the newly renovated and expanded Lake Champlain Chocolates Flagship Store in Burlington! Lake Champlain Chocolates, a Certified B Corporation, provides the ultimate chocolate experience in an inviting and inspiring space as the company marks its 40th year in business. Discover new indulgences like chocolate croissants and a Chocolate Truffle Torte, as well […]

Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) and Vermont Public for networking, food, drinks, and a panel discussion about Fortifying the Future of Vermont’s Downtowns, hosted by Vermont Public statehouse reporter Peter Hirschfeld. Our panel will discuss the importance of investing in Vermont downtowns and how we can ensure resilience among the changing environmental and […]

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), in partnership with Reframe Lab, is offering a new FREE program – ClimateReadyVT – designed to help small businesses in Vermont adapt to our changing climate and prepare for the next climate-related business disruption. As recent years have shown, climate change is affecting businesses in tangible and increasing ways. […]

Join VBSR, United Way of Northwest Vermont, and a special guest from the Burlington Police Department for this two-part Mental Health First Aid certification. Session 1: September 29 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Virtual) Session 2: October 6 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (In-person in Burlington, VT) Mental health challenges have increased significantly […]

Ninety percent of U.S. counties have experienced a federal climate disaster between 2011-2021, with some having as many as 12 disasters during that time. In 2021 alone, the U.S. experienced 20 separate billion-dollar climate disasters with over 688 direct or indirect fatalities. Vermont is not immune to these risks – between 2011-2021, ever county in […]

Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) and Green Mountain Power for networking, food, drinks, and learning from Vermont businesses working at every level to strengthen Vermont’s electrical grid to build equitable access and resilient communities. Recent extreme weather events from climate change have highlighted the need for reliable access to power for the economy, […]

Join VBSR and Tabitha Moore from Intentional Evolution Consulting for an interactive training designed to deepen your understanding of Unconscious Bias, including building your awareness, knowledge, and skills. Participants will engage in both learning and reflection, emerging with strategies for undoing inequity and guiding pillars to support transformation, with a focus on: In-grouping and out-grouping […]

Join VBSR and Rachel Siegel from Toward Liberation, LLC for an interactive training designed to deepen your understanding of Class & Classism and its impacts – both in your work and in your life. Using information, introspection, and interaction, participants will explore class and classism. We will learn about class bias, its impacts, and ways […]