Category Archives: Business

VBSR Community Bulletin: September 2021

VBSR Community Bulletin Opportunities and news for a just, thriving, and transformative economy for all people and the planet This monthly, member-only communication features opportunities and member news from throughout VBSR’s statewide community, including: Member News, Upcoming Member Events, Member Job Listings, Member DiscountsTo ensure your content is included in this monthly communication, be sure to: Post jobs, news and events to our website, Offer a member-to-member discount in your member profile.Questions? […]

Continue reading →

Investing in Vermont’s Future, #MakeWorkWorkForUs, Fall Workshops & Events, and more!

VBSR Fall Workshops and Webinars AnnouncedWe are delighted to share a full calendar of virtual learning opportunities this fall, including a wide variety of leading edge topics: Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, Becoming a B Corp, Inclusive Workplace Practices, Post-COVID Consumer Trends, Financial Literacy, ESG Investing, and more!  All workshops and webinars are open to both […]

Continue reading →

1% for the Planet seeking paid fall interns

We are currently looking for (paid!) Fall interns and I was thinking the positions might be a great fit for students who are also Eco-Reps, or any students you know interested in the intersection of sustainability and communications. We’re looking to hire a Communications Intern and a Graphic Design Intern to work on the Brand & […]

Continue reading →

VBSR’s Upcoming 31st Annual Conference: Businesses for a Better World – May 20

I wanted to reach out to you to make sure you had heard about VBSR’s upcoming virtual conference: VBSR’s 31st Annual ConferenceBusinesses for a Better World Join us virtually on Thursday, May 20th7:30 am – 4:00 pm Learn more and register at: www.vbsrconference.org The conference will center around three key themes: Anti-Racism, Business Resiliency, and The Climate […]

Continue reading →

See Change Sessions by Hula – March 24-25

Check out this exciting, virtual summit Hula is producing around the intersection of entrepreneurship, climate action, and winter mountain sports – See Change Sessions. The Hula team has lined up some incredible industry leaders to present, including Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia, Kate Williams of 1% For the Planet, Danny Davis, and reps from B Lab, Bank Of The West, Beta […]

Continue reading →

Sustainability Internship Opportunity Spring & Summer

My name is Ingrid and I am a Cornell student and Campus Ambassador for Voiz, a sustainability start-up. We are currently looking for inquisitive, smart, and caring students from Champlain College interested in helping Voiz implement sustainability in the equation of everyday consumerism through our internship program. Please refer students from your community to the voizreviews.com website […]

Continue reading →

Vital Communities series on local investing

“Put Your Money Where Your Life Is”: Reclaiming Our Local Economy Event series focuses on local investment as a tool for rebuilding our region’s economy “When the pandemic recedes, we all will be called upon to take extraordinary steps to revive the local businesses that serve as the foundation of our communities. One critically important […]

Continue reading →

Sustainability Internships at Casella

Casella’s sustainability interns support the company’s efforts to tangibly improve its environmental and social impacts. The company actively strives to create a mutually rewarding and fruitful internship experience, wherein students gain valuable skills, contacts, and experiences and Casella gains useful deliverables with clear business value. Networking and learning. All interns complete a broad set of […]

Continue reading →

Vermont Green Building Network Board Opportunity for Student

Getting Involved with Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) Are you interested in helping an organization that is committed to advancing the environmental, economic, community, and health benefits of green design, construction and building operation practices? We’re pleased to announce that we are expanding the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) Board of Directors. The ideal candidate is committed […]

Continue reading →

Towards Aware and No-Harm Investing with Marco Vangelisti – December 10th

Slow Money Vermont, a Task Force of the Farm to Plate Network, presents “Towards Aware and No-Harm Investing with Marco Vangelisti” on December 10th from 4pm-7pm.  In this online workshop, Marco Vangelisti will help you gain an understanding of the importance of moving towards aware and no-harm investing, and the options and tools available to do […]

Continue reading →