Register today to join us on October 8 and celebrate our three incredible awardees at the beautiful Essex Resort & Spa!
Join our network of values-led businesses and changemakers championing people, planet & prosperity.
Access events and resources intended to support businesses in this moment, including information on DEI, ICE & Immigration, and Tariffs.
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We harness the power of the business community to galvanize change in the Vermont State House toward a just, thriving, and transformative economy for all people and the planet.
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is a statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental impact. For over 30 years VBSR has championed “business as a force for good” through education, networking, advocacy and thought leadership.
We are Vermont’s network of students, entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, small businesses, largest employers, policymakers, advocates, nonprofit organizations and inspired individuals – collectively working toward a just, thriving and transformative economy that works for all people and the planet.
VBSR Champions are corporate social responsibility icons. Brands around the globe look to Vermont industry leaders to learn how to lead successful businesses in a way that is good for their people and good for the planet, and these companies lead the way.
The NEK Together convening is the Northeast Kingdom's premier regional gathering, bringing together municipalities, businesses, nonprofits, institutions, leaders, and community members to strengthen collaboration and determine shared regional priorities.
An evening of environmental short films, community, and inspiration with our friends from Protect Our Winters (POW) at Mainstreet Landing on 9/29 from 6-9pm. Hear from athletes, filmmakers, and local leaders and connect with your outdoor community. Come discover how you can help protect the places and seasons we love at the ballot box and beyond. And great giveaways, Burton raffle, and POW merch!
Learn, connect, and build the foundation for collective action. We are at a crossroads. With accelerating climate change and economic impacts, we are nearing the “tipping point” of colliding with biophysical limits inside human bodies, across ecosystems, and for the entire planet. Join us in nurturing a shared understanding about our current situation and what could come next for Vermont’s interconnected challenges in energy, health, and the economy. Let’s come together to address challenges and explore deep topics that help illuminate a pathway forward. Register today to join the discussion.
Join CGVT and VBSR in partnership with Town Meeting TV for a forum featuring candidates running for Governor in November’s General Election. The public is welcome to attend in person at the Town Meeting TV studio or tune in online. Doors open at 5:15 PM for in-person attendees, and the forum begins promptly at 5:25 PM. Light refreshments will be available. Candidates from all parties were invited to the forum.
What does it look like when businesses use their collective voice to create positive change? Join VBSR members, legislators, advocates, and state leaders for our annual VBSR Advocacy Breakfast, a morning of connection, conversation, and action focused on building a just, thriving, and transformative economy together. This year, we’re continuing the conversation on healthcare and exploring how we can work together toward a more sustainable healthcare system in Vermont. We’ll also look at VBSR’s advocacy work over the past year and the priorities we’re building together for 2027. Our morning begins with networking over breakfast and local coffee at 8:30 AM, followed by programming from 9:00–11:30 AM at Hula Lakeside.
This annual conference brings together quality professionals, industry leaders, educators, and practitioners from the local and extended region to explore emerging trends, proven methodologies, and practical tools that advance quality across all sectors.
Aneta “Nettie” Morse was recently named the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) GEAR UP Student Leader of the Year at the organization's annual "Lighting the Way" conference in Washington, DC, an honor selected from among hundreds of students nationwide.
Sunset Lake Cannabis, a farmer-owned sungrown cannabis operation in South Hero, announced today a $2,500 donation to the Vermont Foodbank, the state's largest hunger-relief organization and only food bank.
Seth Blanchard Honored As Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes
