VBSR Welcomes New Members!

We are proud to welcome an exciting new group of VBSR members. These organization are doing innovative, impactful, purposeful work across the state in industries ranging from education to personal training. Continue reading to learn more.

We are thrilled about our latest Gold Member, Tuck Consulting Group. TCG is a minority-owned, minority/women-led professional services firm, specializing in delivering project and product management as a service (PMaaS). They help small- and medium-sized businesses deliver products and services better. Whether it’s rescuing a project, scaling a product team, or building out a PMO, they have team members that can do it. TCG is a value-driven organization – prioritizing inclusion, honesty, strong relationships, positive social impact, radical transparency, and continuous learning.

All Learners Network is a company dedicated to all students learning mathematics and gaining the benefits from that learning. They provide professional learning for teachers throughout the U.S.

BETA Technologies is an aerospace manufacturer developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for the cargo and logistics industry. The company has also developed a network of specially designed charging infrastructure to support their aircraft.

Calibrate Partners helps companies design and implement “No BS” ESG strategies that are measurable and attainable. Their goal is to align your company’s risks and opportunities with the key concerns of Millennials & Gen Z to translate aspiration into lasting commercial and societal impact — without the greenwashing.

Carlson Consulting, LLC is a small financial services company focused on bookkeeping, payroll and other systems to keep businesses healthy. Their goal is not only to provide these key services, but to build an education and awareness around making smart fiscal business choices.

Center for Women & Enterprise is a non-profit economic empowerment organization whose mission is to strengthen communities and the economy by supporting women to launch and successfully sustain businesses. They offer consultations, workshops and networking opportunities to help people reach their entrepreneurial goals.

Flexible Capital Fund invests in growing Vermont companies that fill a gap, or strengthen the supply chain in sustainable agriculture and food systems, forest products, renewable energy, clean technology, and other natural resource sectors.

Future of Work, LLC is a national recognition project and certification program (Flex-Friendly). They recognize employers who provide their people with flexibility within their workday. This flexibility can be everything from formal policies to manager-employee arrangements. They recognize them wherever they fall on the “Flex Spectrum” and help them shout if from the roof tops.

Global Village Foods provides great tasting meals that fit everyone’s needs. They have re-imagined traditional African favorites as allergy-friendly, vegan and gluten-free meal options. Global Village Cuisine was created to share the warmth and comfort of fresh-made dishes with the ease and convenience of ‘ready-to-eat’ frozen meals.

Genclusive provides gender equity consulting for organizations of all sizes and shapes. Born out of Change The Story VT’s employer offering, the Business Peer Exchange, principals Lindsey Lathrop and Jessica Nordhaus provide interactive trainings, workshops and leadership coaching to help employers cultivate equitable and inclusive workplace cultures.

Joanna Tanger Consulting provides marketing and digital strategy solutions for non-profit organizations, small businesses, and startups. She helps clients develop their solid core messaging, make data-driven decisions, and offers personalized training services.

Little Patakha (puh-Taa-khaa. Language: Hindi. Meaning: Firecracker) was created to spark curiosity in eager young minds by introducing them to diverse worlds, ideas, sounds and people they wouldn’t normally encounter. By helping them see differences as something to love and learn from, instead of something to be wary of.

Melinda Moulton, LLC is backed by fifty years of experience in business, non-profit service, and leadership, and Melinda hopes to share her experience and wisdom. Her consulting services span communications, strategic development, and political

nuwave Equity Corporation brings together various organizations leveraging different skill sets in order to create and develop systemic solutions to battle issues that are systemic in nature. Today, their brands currently span consulting, advertising and marketing, talent and HR solutions as well data and analytics.

OCTO Impact Strategy is a boutique social impact, brand strategy, and custom research firm. With experience across Fortune 500s, mission-driven startups, and leading foundations, OCTO brings deep expertise and a nimble, efficient approach to projects of any size.

The Rich Earth Institute engages in research, education and technological innovation to advance the use of human waste as a resource. They operate the nation’s first and largest community-scale program reclaiming the nutrients from urine as fertilizer, preventing downstream pollution and supporting local farms.

Saint Michael’s College is a Catholic school that is welcoming to all backgrounds, cultures, and identities. It is entirely residential, meaning all students live on campus all four years. Students engage in a liberal arts curriculum inspired by a variety of disciplines. Plus, it is in an ideal location to attend college.

Southern Vermont Arts Center promotes and nurtures the arts by offering quality programming to community members, children, full- and part-time artists in residence, and visitors. The Southern Vermont Arts center has a beautiful 100-acre campus that hosts Yester House, the Wilson Museum, Arkell Pavilion, as well as workshops and summer camps.

The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont connects high school students with world-class mentors through affordable experiences that drive them to think deeper and dream bigger. Students dive into one of their 9 summer Institutes on college campuses.

Vermont’s Original Bag Balm was founded in Vermont in 1899 and originally used to soothe dairy cows’ udders. From their time-tested original balm to moisturizing soap and lotion, Bag Balm products are formulated to soothe and protect dry skin using proven, simple ingredients.

Voice Over Vermont LLC is a boutique recording studio focusing exclusively on the spoken word. Voice Over Vermont provides audiobook recording and production; professional narration services for eLearning courses; and a variety of voices for multimedia applications (radio, television, web videos etc)

VT AthletaFit is a personal training studio located in Poultney, VT. The goal at VT AthletaFit is to prepare clients to incorporate athletic activities into their lifestyle for better health & well-being, and a lot more fun!

Workshop Brand Strategy was founded in 1977 with destination marketing for the 1980 Winter Olympics, Workshop strategically connects consumers to the brands they love through innovative tactics, technology, and storytelling. Workshop’s award-winning portfolio ranges from tourism to educational institutions, financial services, healthcare, and more.