VBSR Member News Round Up – 3/13/24
Up End This, Flexible Capital Fund, and VSJF: In a recent feature from the Flexible Capital Fund, the twists and turns of the Up End This story are revealed. Through COVID, flooding, and more, the sustainable housing and micro-home manufacturer has persevered, learning some crucial business lessons along the way. Fellow VBSR members Flexible Capital […]
DeltaClimeVT Climate Economy Accelerator Selects Entrepreneurs for Energy 2024 Cohort
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) announces the selection of the Energy 2024 cohort of the Vermont-based DeltaClimeVT climate economy business accelerator. Eight early-stage energy companies from across the U.S. and Canada 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 […]
Vermont’s Businesses Call for the Passage of Flood Recovery Assistance Program; 200+ Business Signatures Urge Legislators to BACK THE FRAP
Burlington, Vt. (February 23, 2024) – Leadership from Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA), Montpelier Alive, and more gathered in the Cedar Creek Room at the State House in Montpelier, Friday, February 23, urging legislators to BACK THE FRAP by supporting the Flood Recovery Assistance Program (FRAP) provisions in the Flood […]
Baby Bonds Proposal is Government Working at its Best
As seen in VTDigger, The Times-Argus, The Bennington Banner, The Caledonian Record, The Brattleboro Reformer and Vermont Biz. This commentary is by Kristin Warner, Public Policy Manager for Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR). VBSR is a statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental […]
Businesses for Climate Action Call for Bold, Paradigm-Shifting Legislation at the Vermont State House
Burlington, Vt. (February 7, 2024) – Leadership from Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG), Seventh Generation, SunCommon, and more called for bold climate action this legislative session at the State House in Montpelier. On February 1, as part of a Businesses for Climate Action Lobby Day, over 60 of Vermont’s […]
Vermont’s Congressional Representative Balint visits Farm Surplus Management Effort in Northern Vermont
Vermont’s Congressional Representative Balint visits Farm Surplus Management Effort in Northern Vermont Photo Caption: Congresswoman Becca Balint lends a hand, dicing carrots with Salvation Farms’ Clearinghouse Director Tony Risitano. On Wednesday, January 24th, Salvation Farms was joined by Vermont’s Congresswoman Becca Balint for an informational meeting. The organization’s Executive Director, Theresa Snow, Clearinghouse Director, Tony Risitano […]
VBSR Member News Round Up – 1/31/24
Governor’s Institutes of Vermont: The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (GIV) is now accepting applications for the 2024 offerings of its residential summer programs. This year, GIV will be offering eight different summer Institutes including Arts, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science & Technology, Global Issues & Youth Action, Health & Medicine, Mathematical Sciences, and Technology & Design. Each […]
VBSR Member News Round Up – 1/17/24
UVM: Gold Member University of Vermont (UVM) always has opportunities for Vermont businesses to engage with talented undergraduates and graduate students. Don’t miss these upcoming ways to connect with UVM students and avail yourself of campus assets related to hiring. UVM Annual Spring Job & Internship Fair: UVM invites recruiters from regional and national organizations […]