Open to anyone interested in the triple-bottom-line approach to business; free for members and $20 for non-members. Hors d'oeuvres provided by our generous host, cash bar. Attendance is limited and will be first come, first served.

Thank you to our host, Lake Champlain Chocolates!

Since 1983, Lake Champlain Chocolates has worked in pursuit of extraordinary chocolate moments™. As a pioneer in the American chocolate movement, the Vermont chocolate company strives to create only the best-tasting chocolates imaginable. In the early days this meant sourcing the highest-quality fresh, local ingredients and never using preservatives or artificial flavors.

Today, the second-generation, family-owned company’s pursuit of the extraordinary continues. As a Certified B Corporation®, the company is committed not only to be the best in the world, but to be the best for the world by supporting cacao growing communities and using 100% fair trade certified chocolate, reducing toxins in the environment by sourcing organic ingredients, whenever possible, and continuing to make extraordinary seasonal and everyday chocolates for all to enjoy.

Lake Champlain Chocolates are available at their three company-owned stores in Vermont, nationwide at specialty stores and grocers, and online at www.lakechamplainchocolates.com.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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Gardener’s Supply is an employee-owned, B-Corp. Our mission is to spread the joys and rewards of gardening because gardening nourishes the body, elevates the spirit, builds community and makes the world a better place. Stop by to see us at Intervale, Williston or Lebanon, NH garden centers or at gardeners.com.

Gordon's Window Decor has been designing, handcrafting, and installing custom window coverings since 1986. As the exclusive artisan of EcoSmart Insulating Window Shades, we are a pioneer in creating high-quality window treatments that truly benefit both the client and the environment. We are passionate about building superior products, supporting local endeavors, and playing an active role in our community.

Gordon’s Window Décor was named Vermont Family Business of the year by the Small Business Administration. Our goal is to provide a personalized experience from beginning to end that can only come with a second generation of passion and expertise.

Let's Grow Kids is a statewide campaign about the need for more high-quality, affordable child care in Vermont to better support our children, families, communities and economy.

More than 70% of Vermont children under age 6 have all of their parents in the labor force, meaning they're likely to need care. Yet nearly half of those infants and toddlers don't have access to any regulated care, and nearly 80% don't have access to high-quality programs.

Their goal at Let’s Grow Kids is to gain public support for increased, sustainable investment that gives each child the chance to reach their full potential.

Place Creative Company is a brand development agency located in Burlington, Vermont. We craft multi-touch, integrated campaigns where every channel has a common goal: Create a deep engagement with the right audience and get them to take action. Our clients include Darn Tough Vermont, Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs and Lake Champlain Chocolates.

Sojourn has been designing and operating bike tours and active vacations in the US and Canada since 2005 with recent expansion into Europe, Asia, and South America extending the opportunity to discover the world up-close and personal. They are dedicated to offering exceptional vacations in regions where they have intimate familiarity. Trips are designed to immerse in the culture and lifestyle of the locales they visit. Accommodations range from historic inns to boutique hotels and 5-star properties with cuisine experiences ranging from Michelin star restaurants to farm to table local restaurants. Tours are supported with world-class leaders offering assistance for guests needing a break, also offering bike support, mechanics, refreshments, snacks, and luggage transfers. It is all about the Good Life by Bike and Beyond TM.

Listener-supported Vermont Public Radio has been serving the people of Vermont and the surrounding region since 1977. As Vermont's only statewide public radio network, VPR is a trusted and independent source for news, music, conversation, NPR programming and much more. More than 223,000 people listen to VPR stations each week, according to audience data collected by Nielsen Audio for Spring 2018. The latest news, live streams, schedules, playlists, and more are at VPR.org and on your smartphone.

Sponsorships are available for this event. Please contact TobyA@vbsr.org for more information.