Who We Are

Systemic problems require systemic solutions, and those complex solutions require a wide range of diverse expertise. Our world class roster of experts allows organizations access to diverse discipline that play a part in effective, value driven change. Meet the award winning team making waves

VBSR Young Changemaker Award 2022

The VBSR Young Changemaker Award recognizes an individual under age 40 who has led the formation of a socially responsible enterprise that has been in operation three or more years. Nominees must be under age 40 during the nomination period, and an owner or employee of a VBSR member in good standing. The award seeks to recognize both entrepreneurs and those that have led change within companies/organizations.
 
The awardee will be selected based on their demonstrated ability to
1) use the power of business to advance innovative solutions to society’s challenges and 2) maximize productivity while ensuring sustainability for the good of the planet, their employees, their community and economic growth in Vermont.
 
Find out more about the VBSR or the Young Changemaker Award.

SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year

The annual awards recognize the achievements of SBA-assisted small businesses and the contributions they have made to their communities and Vermont’s economy.

What we do is just a part of who we are

We use nuwave as a vehicle for social impact and encourage others to do the same. This is just a few ways that we continue to try to make waves:

Accelerate Auto

Accelerate Auto is the first Black centered non-profit to span all major parts of the Canadian Automotive Industry. It brings together representation from manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, dealerships, media, aftermarket, and other pillars of the industry, with the objective of using lived experience as a vehicle for change.
The focus of the non profit is to increase representation for Black folks across the industry, as well as increasing the number of Black folks in leadership and ownership positions.
To find out more about the work of Accelerate Auto, you can check out their website at www.accelerateauto.ca

https://canadianautodealer.ca/2021/02/black-is-the-new-black/

The Black Experience

The Black Experience is a free holistic celebration of Vermont’s Black lived experience focused on culture, community, and education. It is the flagship event for Black History Month for the state of Vermont and aims to provide the community world class education and performance at no cost, while promoting and uplifting local Black communities.

Featured speakers and educators have been the iconic Angela Davis, world renown expert on systemic racism and implicit bias, published author Dr. Robert Livingston, as well as global expert on systemic racism and published author Dr. Tricia Rose.

Featured artists and performers have included grammy nominated group Sweet Honey in the Rock, world renown dance troupe Philadanco, and one of the most lyrically gifted, social and politically insightful rappers Talib Kweli…

https://www.blackexperiencevt.com/

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