How Can Upper Valley Businesses Survive in a Changing Climate? Climate Group Explores This Topic in December 7 Virtual Forum
How Can Upper Valley Businesses Survive in a Changing Climate? Climate Group Explores This Topic in December 7 Virtual Forum November 15, 2022, White River Junction, Vt. – The changing climate is bringing many challenges for businesses, including extreme and more variable weather, water restrictions, supply chain disruptions, and measures by the government […]
BED Announces ARC Industries Pilot to Pioneer Leading-Edge Wind Turbine at Burlington International Airport in Pursuit of Net Zero Energy
The Burlington Electric Department (BED), joined by Mayor Miro Weinberger, ARC Industries Founder and CEO Robert Monteith, and leaders from Burlington International Airport (BTV) and the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, recently announced a partnership with ARC Industries to pioneer ARC’s new, leading-edge wind turbine – The Orb – at BTV in pursuit of Burlington’s goal […]
2022 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference
For over 20 years, the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference has drawn hundreds of Vermonters interested in affordable housing together. After cancelling the conference in 2020, we are excited to again host an in-person event on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022. This is the only conference that brings together housing professionals from across the state to cover […]
DeltaClimeVT climate economy accelerator seeks entrepreneurs for Energy 2023 cohort
The DeltaClimeVT climate economy business accelerator is seeking innovative, early-stage, energy companies addressing the decarbonization of buildings, transportation, heating and industrial processes through electrification, biofuels or other renewables. Entrepreneurs 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 months of intensive […]
The Vermont Changemakers Table Launches New Cohort; Opens Applications
Under the Age of 35 and Seeking to Drive Positive Change in Vermont Communities? The Vermont Changemakers Table Wants to Hear From You by November 4! The Vermont Changemakers Table is a cohort of young Vermonters seeking to drive positive change in Vermont and its communities through relationship building and collective action. The program is […]
Brimstone Consulting Group Announces New ESG Practice
Brimstone has announced its new ESG Practice, adding on to the many ways the consulting firm partners with extraordinary leaders to move from strategy to execution and uncover the pivot points for true business growth and transformation. For more than 40 years, Brimstone has worked with leaders and organizations to align leadership goals with business capabilities […]
21st Annual VBSR Awards Ceremony: Recap, Thanks, Photos, and More
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, celebrated their 21st Annual VBSR Awards Ceremony last night, Tuesday, October 4, at Basin Harbor, Vergennes. It was wonderful to see our community engaged in honoring our awardees, deepening […]
Cx Associates’ Eric Hauser Promoted to Chief Finance and People Officer
Eric’s nearly 13.5 year tenure at Cx Associates demonstrates his unwavering commitment to our success. This commitment is no small part of the reason why Cx Associates continues to be sustainable and thrive not only from a financial health perspective, but also from a staff culture and well-being perspective. Eric’s thoughtful stewardship of our triple […]
Businesses Putting Their Waste to Work: Recap, Thanks, Photos, and More
More than 80 members of the VBSR community joined together on Wednesday, September 21 at The Alchemist in Stowe for “Businesses Putting Their Waste to Work,” part of the VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series. See below for photos of the evening. Thanks to all who made the journey. It was wonderful to see the VBSR community […]