Socially Responsible Business Advocacy 101
The voice of socially responsible businesses in public debates is now more important than ever. But how does a company effectively advocate at the local, state, or federal level? Our panel of experts will reveal the varying roles that businesses can play in shaping legislative debates and how to build strong relationships with your elected […]
Investing in a Clean Water Economy
Vermont’s reputation as a green state is threatened with continuing news of dangerous lake algae blooms, sewer overflows into our rivers, and toxic run-off from poorly planned development and agriculture. Cleaning up our vital lakes and rivers is not a burden – this is an opportunity for Vermont to invest in a clean water economy […]
The Third Plumber: Hiring Independent Contractors and Creating a Portable Benefit Economy
Misclassification is a major problem in our economy – it hurts workers, businesses that are following the rules, and the sustainability of state programs. At the same time, new business models are challenging the traditional employment system as more Vermonters work as independent contractors. How can Vermont balance the need for a fair and equitable […]
Work Without Poverty: Fighting Income Inequality with Good Jobs
The growing gap between the rich and the poor has disastrous consequences for our economy and communities. Can Vermont be a leader in encouraging the creation and development of jobs that have strong benefits and pay a living wage? What role does a higher minimum wage and enhanced family policies play in rebuilding the middle […]
The End of the Employer Health Care System and the Business Case for Health Care Reform
Employee health insurance is a major expense for businesses – and the costs continue to rise each year. The employer-based health care system is clearly not sustainable, but what will replace it? And what role will businesses play in supporting that new system? VBSR has advocated for health care reform for 25 years – and […]
[Free Webinar] Four Hacks for Engaging & Collaborative Meetings
Meetings can be tricky for all teams, but when done well they facilitate better teams that are on the same page about their work and strategies! Despite how important they may be, how many people actually love meetings?! When you have a organization full of inspiring leaders, tools that hack your meetings into flows and […]
UVM Professional Certificate in Leadership and Management
Certificate UVM’s Leadership and Management Professional Certificate consists of eight individual leadership seminars that focus on developing leadership capabilities and skills in the context of today’s business and management challenges. The seminars are taught by industry experts and held in Burlington. Seminars Professionals interested in focusing on a specific area of leadership and management may […]
The Principles of the Ensemble
Global Round Table Leadership will be hosting a FREE webinar on June 27th! “This was a very lovely gathering of minds.” “We were all part of creating the experience inside a solid container.” -Session One Participant We will dive right into a core set of principles in the Shared Leadership Framework: The Principles of the […]
VBSR’s 27th Annual Spring Conference
REGISTER TODAY! “Business is changing. Fast. New ideas, new markets, and new ways to think about capitalism are eviscerating existing norms. Intractable problems are being transformed into newfound opportunities. From Benin to Burlington social entrepreneurs are seizing this moment. They are recalibrating business as a fulcrum for social change and economic growth – for all. […]
Learn Up! A National & Local Healthcare Policy Update
REGISTER TODAY! “Business is changing. Fast. New ideas, new markets, and new ways to think about capitalism are eviscerating existing norms. Intractable problems are being transformed into newfound opportunities. From Benin to Burlington social entrepreneurs are seizing this moment. They are recalibrating business as a fulcrum for social change and economic growth – for all. […]
