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Available Now: tickets, sponsorships, exhibitor tables
Join the VBSR community on May 14th at Hotel Champlain!
Discounted Early Bird tickets are available for VBSR members through March 18th.
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact our Membership Manager, Jeremy at jeremyg@vbsr.org.
Join The Movement!
Join our network of values-led businesses and changemakers championing people, planet & prosperity.
Navigating Federal Policy Now
Access events and resources intended to support businesses in this moment, including information on DEI, ICE & Immigration, and Tariffs.
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VSBR's Advocacy
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.
Why VBSR?
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.
Champion Members
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.
Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
Chittenden
BETA Technologies
Chittenden
Cabot Hosiery Mills
Washington
Casella Waste Systems Inc
Bennington
Champlain Investment Partners
Chittenden
Chroma Technology
Windham
Concept2
Lamoille
Dinse
Chittenden
EastRise Credit Union
Chittenden
Encore Renewable Energy
Chittenden
Green Mountain Power (GMP)
Chittenden
Hula
Chittenden
Killington Resort
Rutland
King Arthur Baking Company
Windsor
Lawson's Finest Liquids
Washington
Mamava
Chittenden
National Life Group
Washington
New Chapter
Windham
Norwich Solar
Windsor
Paul Frank + Collins Attorneys
Chittenden
Rhino Foods
Chittenden
Seventh Generation
Chittenden
SunCommon
Washington
The Alchemist
Lamoille
Union Mutual
Washington
VEIC
Chittenden
Vermont Creamery
Washington
VBSR is one of the only places to get a comprehensive education on both the theory and practice of being a values-led business.
— Liz Schlegel, Champion Member The Alchemist
VBSR’s proven track record at the statehouse helps put our values into impactful, values-led public policy.
— Sascha Mayer, Champion Member Mamava
I encourage those interested in expanding personal awareness, belief systems and business expertise to take advantage of VBSR’s programming.
— Karen Lawson, Lawson’s Finest Liquids
We know how critical the business voice is – and how much influence is has. And particularly in Vermont it's become commonplace for companies to have a strong sustainability programs. Advocacy like VBSR’s is the next horizon for that.
— Kate Ogden, Seventh Generation
VBSR Events
Join VBSR and BETA Technologies as we bring together the businesses, innovators, and community members shaping a more sustainable future right here in Vermont! We’ll connect with friends and colleagues, learn from one another, and enjoy food and drinks in BETA’s inspiring new assembly facility.
Williston neighbors—you’re invited to go behind the scenes of a different kind of doctor's office.
Sports betting has become an increasingly popular form of recreation and a new way to engage with favorite sporting events. But participation requires money, and when spending grows beyond what feels manageable, it can start to strain both your budget and well‑being.
Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to target individuals these days. Whether it’s panhandling concerns or AI-driven schemes, we should all be aware of ways to stay safe.
Event Description: In a world filled with constant change, unexpected challenges, and the occasional bump in the road, many of us share a common goal: feeling secure and grounded.
VBSR News
Participant registration for spring 2026 is now open! Check out gotrvt.org/locations to see team's schedules and where coaches are still needed!
The Flexible Capital Fund, L3C, a women-led Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) providing patient and flexible growth capital to innovative mission aligned companies in New England’s food, forest products and clean technology sectors, announces that Casey Johnson has joined the organization as fund manager.
Open Approach, a premier managed IT and security provider, proudly announces it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Level 2