Our next one-day workshop will be in Brattleboro, VT on Thursday, October 22nd from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
ClimateReadyVT guides you through creating a custom Climate Resilience Action Plan for your business leveraging leading-edge tools and resources and expert guidance. Plans include an assessment of the climate-related hazards for your business and their potential impact; action steps to mitigate these hazards; a budget, timeline, and resources to support and finance your plan; a communications strategy; insurance and legal considerations; and how to support your team.
Questions? Contact Molly Rand, Education & Events Manager.
Eligibility:
Any business or nonprofit organization located in Vermont is eligible to participate in this FREE program, as well as anyone who advises or provides technical assistance to businesses. Up to 2 employees from your organization can participate!
Date:
Thursday, October 22nd from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, this workshop will be a one-day, in-person intensive offering an accelerated version of the program. Experience the same high-quality programming in a more convenient, one-day format designed for impact.
This one-day workshop will take place in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Why Does My Business Need To Be ClimateReady?
Our changing climate is having increasing impacts on Vermont’s businesses and our economy. Warming temperatures, more precipitation, and the frequency of extreme weather events are impacting businesses across the state and across industries.[1] Whether you’re a bricks and mortar general store or a virtual marketing team, on a dirt road or downtown, climate-related business disruptions are likely impacting your staffing, customers, operations, and supply chains, making climate adaptation and preparedness essential to business viability.
While our changing climate is affecting all businesses, small businesses are particularly vulnerable. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 75% of small businesses without a continuity plan will fail within 3 years of a natural disaster. The best strategy for minimizing these disruptions is to “have a plan and be prepared,” yet most small businesses do not have a plan for adapting their business to our changing climate and preparing for climate-related business disruptions.
Participants Can Expect To:
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Conduct a custom Climate Risk Assessment for your business
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Identify hazard mitigation strategies specific to your business
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Understand which local, state, and federal resources are available to support your business
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Learn how legal, financial, and insurance services can assist you, including low/no-cost options
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Gain guidance for supporting your people/communicating with your audiences during disruption
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Develop measurements and accountability to ensure progress on your Action Plan
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Build confidence in managing your business through climate-related disruptions
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Gain data and analysis to understand the importance of climate resilience to your business
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Review case studies, role play, and disaster preparedness exercises
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Receive guidance on emotional resilience, mental health, and wellness related to climate anxiety
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Receive coaching on communications with your investors, advisory board, vendors, staff, and customer
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Engage in 1:1 consultation with program facilitators and technical advisors
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Receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program
Participant Commitment:
Each participant in the ClimateReady VT Program is expected to commit to the following:
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Participate in the full one-day workshop (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) in-person (must attend the full day to receive a certificate of completion).
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Engage fully in full group discussions and activities.
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Complete approximately 2 hours of “pre-work” prior to the workshop.
How to Register:
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Review program dates, eligibility, and participant commitment above.
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Our registration form is estimated to take most people 15 minutes. Registration information will be used to help the facilitators best support your participation.
Questions? Contact Molly Rand, Education & Events Manager