Vermont Businesses & Educational Institutions Collaborating for Community
October 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and Vermont Law and Graduate School for an evening of connection and learning, as we explore the important role Vermont’s higher education institutions are playing—and their untapped potential—as conveners and changemakers, especially when working alongside businesses to improve local communities.
This discussion will examine how socially responsible businesses and educational institutions are driving transformative local change through public-private partnerships, community governance, and climate resilience.
Panelists include:
- Dan Bromberg, Graduate School Dean, Vermont Law and Graduate School (Moderator)
- Patricia Coates, Director, Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships and Office of Engagement, University of Vermont
- Christophe Courchesne, Associate Dean, Environmental and Experiential Programs; Director, Environmental Law Center; Director, Environmental Advocacy Clinic, Vermont Law and Graduate School
- Phillip Foy, General Counsel, Encore Renewable Energy
- Emiliano Void, Founder and CEO, nuwave Equity Corporation
We’ll dive into the power of local collective action*—led by businesses and educational institutions—to fill critical gaps in government support. Come for the insights—stay for the delicious drinks, networking, and shared learning!
This event is a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, build new relationships, gain fresh inspiration, and have some fun. Open to all who are interested in building a just, thriving, and transformative economy that works for both people and the planet. Please register in advance. If you have questions, contact Leah Romano at lromano@vermontlaw.edu.
*Collective action refers to collaborative efforts where groups share knowledge, resources, and efforts to achieve a common goal.
