CCS research project selected by American Public Health Association
A research project involving VBSR member Champlain Community Services (CCS) has been selected for presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting in Boston in November. CCS partnered with medical students from the Larner College of Medicine at UVM on a semester-long research study through the Public Health Partnership (PHP) program. The project examined “Understanding communication experiences of patients with […]
Want to help lead local solutions to climate change?
Coping with climate change involves not just state, national, and international leadership but also action in our communities. Although many people want to be part of that action, they aren’t necessarily sure what to do. Turning those desires into tangible action is the goal of the Climate Change Leadership Academy (2CLA), a program that trains […]
Our Moment to Lead: Vermont in the Wake of SCOTUS Decisions
By Roxanne Vought, VBSR Executive Director As seen in Vermont Business Magazine, VTDigger, The Bennington Banner, and Mountain Times For those of us who envision – and strive each day toward – a just, thriving, and transformative economy that works for all people and the planet, the final week of June 2022 was devastating. On […]
Call for Nominations to Recognize Business Innovators in Vermont
Burlington, Vt. (July 5, 2022) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), the statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental impact, is now accepting nominations for three awards that encourage and showcase the growth and impact of socially responsible business activity in Vermont. Awardees […]
Vermont Businesses Help COVID-19 Paid Leave Grant Program Become Law
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) and Main Street Alliance of Vermont (MSA-VT) partnered to advance a grant program whereby employers can be reimbursed for paying an employee’s lost wages in the event of absenteeism due to COVID-19 Montpelier, Vt. (June 13, 2022) – Last week, in a historic victory for Vermont businesses and workers […]
VBSR Launches Speaker Series, Networking Event
People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series kicks off with “Regenerative Agriculture: How can businesses work in collaboration with the land?” panel Burlington, Vt. (June 2, 2022) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) launches its People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series on June 14 with “Regenerative Agriculture: How can businesses work in collaboration with the land?” The series will consist of panels focused […]
Cabot Invites All to “Cheese the Day” With FREE Grilled Cheese June 4
Cabot Creamery Co-operative is celebrating National Cheese Day on June 4th from 11am-3pm by hosting the public at several stops on the Cabot Farm Trail and offering free Grilled Cheese! Visit these Vermont locations and grab your sandwich while supplies last: Cabot Farmers’ Store, Waterbury, VT Enjoy free cheese sampling, shop the fantastic collection of specialty made products including specialty foods […]
“Hope Springs” at Sold Out 32nd Annual VBSR Conference
“Rising Together” attendees explored new approaches to workforce, humanity, and belonging as leaders, innovators in The Purpose Economy 300+ engaged with standing-room-only keynote address, “Hope Springs: On Vision, Justice & Playing the Long Game” [Mascoma Bank, underwriter] Networking reception extended into spring evening on Hula Lakeside’s scenic patio [Vermont Community Foundation, underwriter] The 32nd Annual VBSR […]
Hanover Co-op Earns Top CSR Honors
At the Hanover Co-op Food Stores and Auto Service Centers, corporate social responsibility takes many forms. Based on its long history of community impact, this 86-year-old cooperative recently received the 2022 Cornerstone Award from New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility (NHBSR). NHBSR’s Cornerstone Award recognizes people and organizations that “exemplify the concepts of corporate social […]
Vermont General Assembly Establishes COVID Paid Leave Grant Program
Montpelier, Vt. (May 12, 2022) – The small business community and members of Main Street Alliance and Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility applaud the Vermont General Assembly on the passage of S.11, a workforce and economic development bill that would establish a program to provide wage replacement for workers experiencing loss of work for reasons […]
