GENUINE, Inc. is a Vermont-based nonprofit organization with the global mission of transforming society through community. We offer online engagement, trainings, and resources to guide our members in the process of uncorking from stuck patterns and living a genuine, impactful and empowered life. Whether you are in transition in your life, pivoting your career, or just plain tired of holding back, this community is for you. Join our community now!

The Presence Point is Pending B Corp Certification

Certified B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. This is a community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good.

Leadership│Communication│Resiliency

ziji, a strategic partnership of three independently women-owned consulting practices, delivers holistic solutions to empower businesses in leadership development, organizational resiliency, and reputation management. ziji serves organizations and business leaders who are committed to developing and enhancing their culture and business growth. ziji helps their clients compete and thrive in today’s high stress, high risk, and highly competitive global environment – not just survive.

Shambhala Art is a process, a product, and an arts education program. Shambhala Art Educators provide programming throughout the world. The teachings of Shambhala Art form much of the foundation of the work The Presence Point offers, and founder Sarah Lipton is a certified Shambhala Art teacher. Learn more here: ShambhalaArt.org

We are an active member of The Main Street Alliance in Vermont. MSA VT's mission is to elevate the voices of small business owners on important public policy issues in Vermont. We are committed to bringing business owners to the table to engage in and develop policies that reflect the interconnected nature of small businesses and the communities they serve.

We have been an active member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility for nearly 6 years. VBSR is a statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to foster a business ethic in Vermont that recognizes the opportunity and responsibility of the business community to set a high standard for protecting the natural, human, and economic environments of our citizens.