VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series Launches Tuesday June 14
King Arthur Baking Company's flagship campus in Norwich. (Photo courtesy of King Arthur)
Next Tuesday, June 14th, VBSR will launch the inaugural VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series with "Regenerative Agriculture: How can businesses work in collaboration with the land?" at King Arthur Baking Company. This free-for-members gathering combines the very best of what makes VBSR programming so special: timely topics, visionary speakers, and in this case, a beautiful setting at King Arthur Baking's flagship campus, live music, and...free pizza!
"Regenerative Agriculture: How can businesses work in collaboration with the land?" will feature some of the state's foremost experts for this leading-edge discussion, including how to incorporate practices that can, among many other benefits, reverse climate change:
- Heather Darby, moderator: Extension Professor, Agronomy Specialist at University of Vermont Extension
- Will Allen, panelist: Farm Co-Founder, Board Member at Cedar Circle Farm
- Julie Davenson, panelist: President of the Board of Directors at NOFA-NH; Producer Network Coordinator at Southshire Meats; Farmer Network Director at the Regenerative Food Network
- Will Raap, panelist: Chairman and Founder of Gardener’s Supply Company; Founder of Intervale Center; Owner of Earthkeep Farmcommon
- Mollie Wills, panelist: Grassroots Organizing Director at Rural Vermont
VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series
Regenerative Agriculture, How can businesses work in collaboration with the land?
When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: King Arthur Baking Company, 135 U.S. 5, Norwich, VT, 05055
We encourage folks to register ahead of time, but you will also have the opportunity to register at the door.
More Information & Registration
Special thanks to our host, King Arthur Baking Company, and our event sponsors, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets and Vanguard Renewables:
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Breaking Ground and Groundbreaking:
VBSR Members Innovate Into Summer
OnLogic's global headquarters in South Burlington will focus on sustainability, energy efficiency and community connectivity. (Rendering courtesy of OnLogic )
As summer begins, VBSR members are not slowing down. From breaking ground to groundbreaking, they're making a positive difference with solar arrays, geothermal systems, workforce innovations, housing initiatives, trans youth solidarity, and more.
OnLogic: With shovels in hand, Gold Member OnLogic broke ground on their new global headquarters in South Burlington last week. The development will feature a 640 kw Roof-mounted solar array, a CO2-saving geothermal mechanical system, 24 electric vehicle charging stations, and leading-edge energy efficiency features. Learn more here.
United Way of Northwest Vermont’s Working Bridges Initiative: Through the illustrative story of "Lucy," learn how this program supports employees and their employers in a holistic, relationship-based way, helping workers access a wide variety of community resources to overcome life challenges impacting their ability to work. Read more here.
Localvore and Mamava: The Tech Tribune has released its 2022 Best Tech Startups in Burlington list and two members made the top 5 - Localvore (#4) and Gold Member Mamava (#5). Find the full list here and read why these innovators were honored (not just this year, but previous years as well).
Upper Valley Loan Fund: VBSR members and changemakers have banded together in the Upper Valley for a creative collaboration that helps tackle Vermont's critical housing shortage. Champion Member King Arthur Baking, Gold Member Mascoma Bank, and members Evernorth, Hanover Co-op Food Stores, and Vital Communities (along with other area businesses) are innovating how capital is used as employers across the state struggle to bring on new talent. Learn more about this groundbreaking partnership here.
Ben & Jerry's: In the wake of a recent spate of hateful, anti-trans legislation in states across the nation, Ben & Jerry's has launched a billboard campaign to stand in solidarity with trans youth and their families who have been targeted by the latest wave of attempted new laws. Learn more about their LGBTQ+ work here – in Vermont and beyond, during Pride Month and year round.
Common Good Vermont is pleased to announce the Vermont launch of the
2022 Survey on Nonprofit Wages & Benefits in Northern New England
Complete the survey by 6/8 and receive the $125 report for free!
2022 Legislative Recap & Town Hall
with Senate Pro Tem Becca Balint
Join VBSR and Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint to hear more about the key victories and pitfalls of the 2022 legislative session. From tackling the climate crisis and promoting environmental justice to revitalizing our workforce and downtowns, hear firsthand accounts about the critical role businesses have played in galvanizing change this year.
VBSR Legislative Recap & Town Hall
A conversation with Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint
When: June 22, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual
FREE and open to the public
More Information & Registration
Want to catch up ahead of this free Town Hall? Be sure to read the first two of five deep-dive recaps on VBSR legislative priorities during the 2022 session:
Visit FoodWaste.com to recycle your food and beverage waste into renewable energy at the Goodrich Farm in Salisbury.
Take the VBSR Conference Survey...and Win!
The "Innovators in Sustainability" workshop at the 32nd Annual VBSR Conference. (Photo by Stephen Mease Photography)
For those of you who attended the 32nd Annual VBSR Conference on May 11th – we thank you! Next step: Please take our VBSR Conference Survey to inform our 2023 conference. It only takes 5 minutes to complete and is extremely helpful to us!
BONUS: Everyone who has taken the survey by June 24th will be entered into our drawing to win a $50 Skinny Pancake gift card. What are you waiting for? You just might win those hot cakes.
Still haven't reviewed our event recap? Do that here.
Join us for a free virtual townhall: Giving Circles in Vermont – What Are They and How Can You Get Involved? with special guests Leslie Halperin and Laura Latka, Co-founders of The Giving Project..”
Interested in sponsoring VBSR's bi-monthly newsletter? Contact VBSR Membership & Development Manager, Toby Aronson at [email protected].
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