Education & Conferences

Aug
23

Virtual Townhall: Investing in Vermont’s Communities

Guest: Will Belongia, Executive Director at the Vermont Community Loan Fund Join us and discover how the Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) facilitates impact investing in Vermont, for Vermonters. Michael L. Thompson, CAP®, AIF®, AEP® of Copper Leaf Financial is pleased to welcome Will Belongia, Executive Director of the VCLF for Copper Leaf’s next townhall […]

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Aug
23

VBSR Virtual Workshop Series: Inclusive Workplace Practices: A Focus on Economic Stability

Join us for a two-part virtual workshop series exploring inclusive workplace practices, from recruitment to retention, presented in partnership by VBSR and the United Way of Northwest Vermont. This workshop series is a great fit for mid-size employers, HR professionals, and supervisors/managers.   Join us for one virtual workshop or both:   Part 1: Open […]

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Aug
23

VBSR Webinar: Financial Literacy In The Workplace

  REGISTER HERE   Explore strategies for promoting and enhancing financial wellness within your organization. This webinar will provide insight into the importance of boosting financial literacy amongst your employees; thereby lessening stress and increasing productivity. Takeaways will also result in strategies to increase benefits participation, and heighten overall financial awareness and wellness. This webinar is […]

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Aug
23

VBSR Webinar: Do Good vs. Feel Good: The Truth about ESG Investing

  REGISTER HERE   Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) investing. What does ESG mean? What is the difference between impact funds versus ESG screened funds? How do you know your dollars are making a positive change on the world? We’ll hear from Lenore Reiner, […]

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Aug
23

VBSR Virtual Workshop Series: From B to Z: A Deep Dive on B Corp Certification

Join VBSR, B Corp Consultant Rebecca Coffey, and representatives from Vermont B Corps, for a 2-part virtual workshop series, From B to Z: A Deep Dive on B Corp Certification. B Corps represent the highest level of social and environmental impact in business today. The B Corp Certification process and the B Impact Assessment provides […]

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VBSR Virtual Workshop Series: From B to Z: A Deep Dive on B Corp Certification

Join VBSR and B Corp Consultant Rebecca Coffey for a 2-part virtual workshop series, From B to Z: A Deep Dive on B Corp Certification. B Corps represent the highest level of social and environmental impact in business today. The B Corp Certification process and the B Impact Assessment provides businesses with a framework and […]

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Aug
05

VBSR Webinar: Marketing of Vermont/Locally Made Goods: An Origin Story

REGISTER HERE Learn about or refresh your knowledge of the Vermont Origin Rule and it’s application to product marketing claims about Vermont, including “Made in Vermont” or with Vermont ingredients, as well as the Local Food Rule passed in 2020 with compliance required January 1, 2021. Join VBSR, Dunkiel Saunders, and Vermont Family Farms as […]

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Aug
05

The Lenses We Look Through: Unconscious Bias at Work

What do we mean when we talk about unconscious bias? How are these biases formed? Through non-judgmental discussion and activities, we explore what factors influence how we perceive others as well as how others perceive us. We call these the “lenses we look through” and awareness of them can help us see unspoken (and often […]

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Aug
05

Preventing Compassion Fatigue

Do you care for others or are you in a profession where you look out for the needs and benefits of others before your own? Do you feel emotionally and physically exhausted, irritable, depressed with low frustration tolerance? Have you been experiencing less enjoyment at work and a diminished sense of accomplishment by the work […]

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Aug
05

Preventing & Responding to Sexual Harassment at Work

Employees have a right to a safe workplace that is free from all harm, including sexual harassment. The State of Vermont requires that all employees participate in sexual harassment training within 12 months of being hired. At a minimum, employers have a legal duty to create and maintain workplaces that are free from sexual harassment. Preventing […]

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