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Accelerating sustainable economic development

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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.

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DeltaClimeVT Energy2026 Business Accelerator

Join Vermont’s leading energy innovation accelerator. This program connects startups with investors, mentors, and utilities to scale solutions that cut carbon, advance clean energy, and strengthen our economy. Energy 2026 business accelerator application period closes soon!

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2025 VSJF Impact Report: Celebrating 30 Years of Impact

For three decades, we’ve worked to build an economy that serves people, communities, and the planet. Explore how VSJF continues to lead Vermont toward a future rooted in well-being, innovation, and care.

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Business Sense Training Tools: For Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

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!

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Tools of the Trade: Business Coaching for VT Energy Contractors

Application Review Currently Underway! Build the skills and strategies to grow a thriving energy services business. This 9-month program helps weatherization contractors strengthen operations, expand workforce capacity, and deliver solutions Vermonters need.

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15th Annual Farm to Plate Network Gathering

Was Held November 20-21, 2025
Burke Mountain Resort
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Forest Business Accelerator 2025

Winners Announced – Bullfinch Earth!

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2025 Vermont Forest Industry Summit

Was Held June 19, 2025
at Bolton Valley Resort

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NEFNE Local Food Count 2025 - Get Counted NowAg & FoodPress Releases
January 5, 2026

Calling New England Food Organizations to Get Counted in the 2025 Local Food Count

Regional Data Collection Now Live to Strengthen Local Food Systems Local Food Matters - The 2025 Local Food Count is Live. Get Counted Now! Organizations across New England are invited…
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EnergyPress Releases
November 19, 2025

DeltaClimeVT energy business accelerator launches call for 2026 energy innovators

The DeltaClimeVT energy business accelerator is seeking innovative start-up and seed stage ventures offering products and services that enhance grid resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Companies ready to deploy…
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Forestry
November 18, 2025

Bullfinch Earth Wins Peer-Selected Award in Forest Business Accelerator

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) is proud to announce that Bullfinch Earth has been selected by its peers to receive the $15,000 final award in the 2025 Forest Business…
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Ag & Food
September 29, 2025

New England Food Businesses Invited to Join 2025 Local Food Count

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…
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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.Business CoachingEnergyImpactPress Releases
August 21, 2025

Vermont Energy Professionals Graduate from Tools of the Trade Business Coaching Program

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…
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ForestryStaff Articles
August 11, 2025

Vermont’s Smokey House Center Offers a “Living Laboratory” for Fields, Forests and Climate Change

Smokey House Center encompasses 4,000-acres of forestland and 1,000-acres of working farmland that are part of a "living laboratory" exploring farming and forestry in the context of climate change. Photo…
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