Events Calendar

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.

Well-being is so much more than a ‘perk’—it’s a must-have and a strategic priority. Join VBSR and The Richards Group in Session 3 of their three-part series on Workplace Wellbeing, to learn how to move beyond surface-level initiatives and embed well-being into the fabric of your organization.

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!

Attendees will emerge inspired, connected with forward-thinking leaders, and replenished with new awareness, resources, and action steps to drive change.

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.