The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund is a nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the sustainable development of Vermont’s economy.
We nurture the economic prosperity, ecological health, and social connectivity of people, businesses, organizations and communities in Vermont for the benefit and well-being of all who live here by providing business assistance, supply chain coordination, network development, and strategic planning in agriculture and food systems, forest products, waste management, renewable energy, and environmental technology sectors.
Regional campaign invites retailers, grocers, institutions, distributors, food hubs, and restaurants to help strengthen local food systems by tracking local food purchasing and sales. Food and beverage establishments and organizations across New England are invited to participate in the upcoming 2025 Local Food Count, a......
September 29, 2025
Lead Photo Caption: Graduates of the inaugural Tools of the Trade program, from left: Bill Chidsey, Eric Solsaa, Hannah Bush, Sarah Gilbert, Thomas Halpin, David Bailey, and Joe Maheux. Photo by Kelly Nottermann. The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF), in collaboration with Efficiency Vermont and......
August 21, 2025
Can local wood help solve affordable housing? How will Vermont’s sugar maples adapt to climate change? Could cultivating crops like ginseng and ramps in the forest improve economic resilience for farmers? These are among the questions being investigated at Smokey House Center, a 5,000-acre “living......
August 11, 2025
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF), in collaboration with Efficiency Vermont and its Efficiency Excellence Network, is excited to announce that applications are now open for the next cohort of Tools of the Trade – Business Coaching for Energy Pros. This nine-month, in-person business training......
July 29, 2025
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) is proud to announce the selection of eight innovative companies to participate in the 2025 Forest Business Accelerator. Hosted by VSJF in partnership with Vermont State University and supported by funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission, the program......
July 23, 2025
An early adopter among Vermont builders, the company is advocating for mass timber. By Christine McGowan, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Evan Taubes, owner of Scratch Builders in Williston, Vt., is among a few builders working to advance the mass timber industry in Vermont. “If no......
July 21, 2025
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Business Sense is a no-fluff source of information that gets right to the heart of what small business owners need: essential tools and informational resources to help your business grow!
2024 was a year that reaffirmed the importance of our work and its reach! We hope our commitment to Vermont’s small businesses shines through and inspires you to
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The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) and Larklea are offering Regional Food Systems Infrastructure applicants and grantees support and technical services including application support, infrastructure capital and financial planning technical assistance, and ongoing business coaching services.
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Are you interested in funding one of our programs or services? We are seeking funders to achieve our sustainable economic goals as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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Are you interested in becoming a client to grow your business, industry sector, or replicate one of our approaches? We offer a suite of services for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.
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Are you interested in partnering with us to build a thriving economic, social, and ecological future for Vermont? We invite collaboration from diverse stakeholders in all areas of our work.
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