VBSR Launches ClimateReadyVT, Free Program Supporting Small Business Climate Resilience
Burlington, Vt. (October 3, 2023) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), the statewide, nonprofit business association advancing a just, thriving, and transformative economy that works for all people and the planet, has launched ClimateReadyVT, a new, free program designed to help small businesses in Vermont adapt to our changing climate and build resilience to climate-related business […]
Fuse Recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Business by American League of Bicyclists
Fuse Recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Business by American League of Bicyclists The award-winning youth marketing agency in Vermont joins more than 1,400 businesses across the country contributing to the movement to build a more Bicycle Friendly America. The League of American Bicyclists recognized Fuse in September 2023 with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, earning it […]
Gov. Scott Appoints David Epstein to the VT School Construction Aid Task Force
Governor Scott has appointed David Epstein, AIA, of TruexCullins, to the Vermont School Construction Aid Task Force, a group created by the Vermont Legislature to examine issues relating to Vermont school construction aid. David has been a longtime advocate for Vermont public schools and has worked for many years to reinstate a new Vermont school […]
VBSR Announces 2023 Award Recipients, Sets Ceremony Date, Location
Burlington, Vt. (August 11, 2023) – 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, has announced the 2023 recipients for four awards honoring Vermont leaders in social equity, environmental responsibility, and sustainable economic development. The date and location […]
New England Federal Credit Union and VSECU Commit $250,000 in Grants for Flood Disaster Relief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2023 MEDIA CONTACTS: Simeon Chapin, Head of Social Impact NEFCU/VSECU 802-371-5123 schapin@vsecu.com New England Federal Credit Union and VSECU Commit $250,000 in Grants for Flood Disaster Relief Immediate Relief and Long-Term Support for Individuals, Families and Businesses Ravaged by Floods Montpelier, VT – In a coordinated effort, New England Federal […]
NEFCU and VSECU Partner with the Vermont Community Foundation on Flood Disaster Recovery Loan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2023 MEDIA CONTACTS: Simeon Chapin, Head of Social Impact NEFCU/VSECU 802-371-5123 schapin@vsecu.com Molly Walsh The Vermont Community Foundation 802-388-3355 ext. 264 mwalsh@vermontcf.org NEFCU and VSECU Partner with the Vermont Community Foundation on Flood Disaster Recovery Loan Supporting Vermonters with Interest-Free Member Emergency Loans Montpelier, VT […]
Submit a Breakout Session Proposal for the Farm to Plate 2023 Annual Gathering!
Vermont Farm to Plate is excited to welcome you to be a part of its 2023 Annual Farm to Plate Gathering on November 16-17 at Killington Resort. For this year’s Gathering, we seeking breakout session proposals that reflect this year’s theme, “Transformative Change.” Based on feedback at the 2022 Gathering, there is a shared sense amongst Farm to […]
VBSR Member News Round Up – 8/2/23
Lawson’s Finest Liquids: The Sunshine Fund at Champion Member Lawson’s Finest Liquids allows the brewer to harness the generosity of guest donations with the goal of advancing thriving local communities. In lieu of taproom tips, Sunshine Fund recipients – made up of local nonprofits – benefit from that guest generosity. The application for 2024 recipients of […]
VBSR Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Training Series – Spring 2024
Join VBSR, Tabitha Moore from Intentional Evolution Consulting, and Rachel Siegel from Toward Liberation, LLC, for a four-part training series addressing some of the core competencies of Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI). Participants will deepen their understanding of Unconscious Bias, Microaggressions, Class & Classism, and Power Dynamics, building awareness, knowledge, and skills supporting change […]
VBSR Encourages Vermonters to Nominate the 2023 Awardees for Achievements by Socially Responsible Business Leaders
Burlington, Vt. (July 27, 2023) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), the statewide, nonprofit business association with a commitment to advance a just, thriving and transformative economy that works for all people and the planet, has announced that nominations for the 22nd Annual VBSR Awards are open and will be accepted through Monday, July 31. Criteria […]