VBSR Member News Roundup – 1/18/2023
These member news highlights were first featured in the 1/18/23 newsletter. Vermont Arts Council: The Vermont Arts Council has announced $3,692,500 in awards to 49 creative sector organizations and businesses in its first round of funding through the Creative Futures Grant Program. Supported by $9 million from Vermont’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act, […]
Vermont Arts Council Distributes $3.6M in Creative Sector Support, Announces Next Round
MONTPELIER, VT— The Vermont Arts Council announces $3,692,500 in awards to 49 creative sector organizations and businesses in its first round of funding through the Creative Futures program. Round two opens for applications on Jan. 5. Supported by $9 million from Vermont’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act, the program aims to provide relief […]
VBSR Member News Roundup – 1/4/23
Champion Member VEIC’s CEO, Rebecca Foster, in a video address introducing the organization’s 2021-2022 Impact Report. (video still courtesy of VEIC) These member news highlights were first featured in the 1/4/23 VBSR Newsletter. VEIC: For 35 years, Champion Member VEIC has sought to make energy work harder – and smarter – for people and planet alike. They […]
Get Outside and Have Fun During Blue Cross Snow Days
Get Outside and Have Fun During Blue Cross Snow Days Berlin, Vermont — Banish the winter blues this year by participating in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont’s Snow Days event, taking place at ten locations around Vermont from January 28 to February 12. Blue Cross, Vermont’s only local, non-profit health plan, holds its […]
Working Fields Expands Unique Staffing Model to Massachusetts
Trailblazing Staffing Agency ‘Working Fields’ Expands to Massachusetts Mission-driven staffing agency Working Fields is expanding operations to Massachusetts, the organization announced this week. The company acquired Greenfield-based alternative staffing agency Harmon Personnel Services (Harmon) from Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV) on December 25, 2022. The acquisition will go into full effect in January 2023. “Our […]
VBSR 2023 Programming Overview
[Bookmark this page and check back for updates; first published 01-03-23] In 2022 we embraced a COVID-integrated approach to VBSR programming with a mix of virtual-only, hybrid, and fully in-person education, professional development, networking and annual gatherings. With your flexibility, this model served our membership and extended community well and we look forward to expanding […]
VBSR Member News Round Up – 12/14/22
These member news highlights were first featured in the 12/14/22 VBSR Newsletter. Casella Waste Systems: Last week, Casella Waste Systems introduced its Mack LR Electric model, the first electric refuse vehicle in the State of Vermont. The truck is the first in its fleet and has been equipped with an automated side-loader with a split body for […]
What is your commitment to digital inclusion?
If you’re wondering what digital inclusion is, people with disabilities are frequently blocked from websites, apps and content that are not designed and built to be accessible. These are rights protected by both the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Digital accessibility is a civil right that most businesses fail […]
Datta, Hamilton, and Sibilia appointed to Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Board
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) announces the appointment of Aditi Datta of Winooski, Jean Hamilton of Plainfield and Laura Sibilia of Dover to the VSJF Board of Directors. VSJF is a nonprofit organization focused on sustainable economic development in the agriculture and food system, forest product, waste management, renewable energy and environmental technology sectors. […]
What Antiracism Looks Like at a Digital Marketing Agency
One of the greatest pleasures of owning your own business is deciding what impact your venture will make, and what mark you will leave. I started out pouring time and energy into the daily operations of building a digital marketing agency: serving clients, building relationships and learning to be a topnotch boss. But as my […]
