BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vermont Technology Alliance - ECPv6.0.8//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Vermont Technology Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vtta.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vermont Technology Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20240211T220859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T220859Z UID:10000185-1708623000-1708632000@vtta.org SUMMARY:Tech Networking Event DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Technology Alliance and Vermont Tech Meetup are partnering to present a free networking event with an Open Mic at Queen City Brewery. Come join us for an evening of connecting and building community with other Vermonters working in the technology ecosystem. \nQueen City Brewery has graciously provided the space and we will have complimentary Pizza\, thanks to Codingscape.  You can expect a casual opportunity to grab a drink\, have some pizza and chat. \nWe’ll host an “open mic” session\, where attendees are invited to share their current projects\, discuss their businesses\, seek support\, or ask for feedback from the community. \nDate: Thursday\, February 22nd\nLocation: Queen City Brewery\nTime:\n• 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.  Casual networking\n• 6:15 p.m. Open Mic\n• 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Food and more networking \nAnyone involved in tech enabled work is welcome\, from startups to Vermont based companies to remote workers\, and more \n\nThis event is in collaboration with Vermont Tech Meetup.\nSpace is provided by Queen City Brewery\nPizza provided by sponsor and VTTA member Codingscape\n\n\nCodingscape is a modern software consultancy that solves global technology problems while putting people first. Codingscape works with the world’s leading companies transforming their businesses through software. Codingscape is a remote-first company\, but many of our team members are based here in Vermont. \nVTTA events are also made possible through the support of our annual member/sponsors such as Leadership Sponsor Dealer.com. \nRegister at  the Vermont Tech Meetup page here. URL:https://vtta.org/event/tech-networking-event/ LOCATION:Queen City Brewery\, 703B Pine Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Let's Tech Together,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Open-Mic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T193000 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20230810T163348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T163348Z UID:10000170-1692811800-1692819000@vtta.org SUMMARY:VTTA Networking Event and Presentation at Queen City Brewery DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Technology Alliance is hosting a networking event and presentation at Queen City Brewery Event Space on Aug. 23. \nAdmission includes a variety of pizza from Pizza 44 and one drink ticket. \nGuest speaker is Scot Barker\, the Chief Innovation Officer of the City of Burlington. Join us as he talks about his role at the City\, some of the challenges and opportunities the Innovation & Technology department faces\, and how they relate to the State of Vermont as a whole. \nSign up now to hear his insights\, and to meet and connect with those working and interested in Vermont’s tech sector at one of Burlington’s finest breweries. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n• 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.: Networking\, food and drink \n• 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.: Presentation \n• 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Networking\, food and drink \n$15 for VTTA Members \n$ 20 for Non-Members\n(Not a member? Sign up here.) \n\nRegister for the event here URL:https://vtta.org/event/vtta-networking-event-and-presentation-at-queen-city-brewery/ LOCATION:Queen City Brewery\, 703B Pine Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Let's Tech Together,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Queencitybrewery.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20230424T224828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T224828Z UID:10000160-1683223200-1683230400@vtta.org SUMMARY:VTTA Networking Event at Queen City Brewery DESCRIPTION:Plan to join the VTTA networking event on Thursday\, May 4\, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Queen City Brewery in Burlington. We’ll have QCB beer and other drinks\, pizza from Pizza 44\, and plenty of time to connect with friends and new acquaintances. \nKristen Bruso of VTTA member and telecommunications provider VTel\, will give an overview and update on their business. \nWe’ll also open the floor for an informal Open Mic session. Take a few minutes to introduce yourself\, tell us about your business\, latest project\, or ask for feedback. Have a question for the VTTA?  We’ll take those too. \nTickets \n$15 for VTTA Members \n$20 for Non (Not-yet) Members \nAdmission includes a variety of pizza from Pizza 44 and one drink ticket. \nAgenda \n6 – 6:45 p.m.: Networking\, food and drink \n6:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.: VTel overview\, Open Mic \n7:15 p.m. – 8 p.m. Networking\, food and drink \nRegister here URL:https://vtta.org/event/vtta-networking-event-at-queen-city-brewery/ LOCATION:Queen City Brewery\, 703B Pine Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Let's Tech Together,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/May-4-Event-at-QCB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T140000 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20220819T145827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T151118Z UID:10000081-1661432400-1661436000@vtta.org SUMMARY:3D Product Renderings for Ecommerce DESCRIPTION:Scout Digital and the Vermont Technology Alliance present a webinar on using 3D renderings in your marketing efforts. \nJoin Aaron Nevins\, Senior Editor/Animator at Scout Digital\, for a lively discussion on how 3D product renderings improve the user experience and drive higher conversions at checkout. He’ll walk you through a few case studies of clients that are using 3D products to delight their users and improve sales performance. Then he’ll show you how to incorporate this game-changing technology into your marketing and sales ecomm strategy. \nAaron will discuss: \n\nCompare and contrast old school and new school image creation techniques\nHow 3D product renderings change the game for sales\nHow 3D interactive experiences delight and inform users\nHow to get started with 3D\n\nSign up here. URL:https://vtta.org/event/3d-product-renderings-for-ecommerce/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Let's Tech Together,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/3D-Webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T193000 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20220721T223616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T153626Z UID:10000079-1659461400-1659468600@vtta.org SUMMARY:VTTA Let’s Tech Together Networking Event and Presentation at Queen City Brewery DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Technology Alliance is hosting a networking event and presentation at Queen City Brewery Event Space on Aug. 2. \nJoin us to hear a presentation on marketing strategies for growing businesses\, while also enjoying pizza and beer and networking with others who make up Vermont’s Tech ecosystem. \nAdmission includes a variety of pizza from Pizza 44 and one drink ticket. \nGuest speaker is Adam Coughlin\, Chief Marketing Officer from York IE\, a strategic growth and investment firm based in Manchester\, NH. He’ll discuss how companies can define their messaging and business strategy to stand out from the noise\, and marketing techniques that allow smaller companies to seem larger than they are. \nSign up now to hear his insights\, and to meet and connect with those working and interested in Vermont’s tech sector at one of Burlington’s finest breweries. \nAgenda \n\n5:30 – 6:15 p.m.: Networking\, food and drink\n6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.: Presentation\n6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Networking\, food and drink\n\n$10 for VTTA Members \n$15 for Non-Members  (Not a member? Sign up here.) \n  \nRegister Here URL:https://vtta.org/event/vtta-lets-tech-together-networking-event-and-presentation-at-queen-city-brewery/ LOCATION:Queen City Brewery\, 703B Pine Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Let's Tech Together,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/QCB2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20220517T153927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T153927Z UID:10000138-1653573600-1653577200@vtta.org SUMMARY:The Power of Alignment: Unify Your Sales & Marketing Goals to Improve Conversions DESCRIPTION:Join Scout Digital and the Vermont Technology Alliance for an insightful presentation on why and how to build alignment between sales and marketing to improve conversions \n87% of sales and marketing leaders say collaboration between sales and marketing enables critical business growth (LinkedIn 2020). Each department has operated with its own goals and priorities that make it challenging to be a united front. But what if they were completely aligned? What would that mean for your Digital Marketing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)? Hint: Higher conversions\, happier teams\, and less friction. \nJoin sales and marketing experts Emily (Piper) McMahon and Travis Bragg for a lively discussion on what’s needed to make this happen. \nIn 60 minutes\, they’ll explore three topics that you can introduce to your sales and marketing teams today: \n\nStart thinking value\, not leads.\nAlign sales and marketing around customer value.\nMap your customer journey from sales to marketing.\n\nThis webinar is part of VTTA’s “Let’s Tech Together” series and will be informative for all businesses\, tech and non-tech alike. \nRegister here URL:https://vtta.org/event/the-power-of-alignment-unify-your-sales-marketing-goals-to-improve-conversions/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Education,Let's Tech Together,Presentation,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Marketing-Webinar-Key-Art-2-w_-sponsor.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T153000 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20220419T161446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T161446Z UID:10000132-1650463200-1650468600@vtta.org SUMMARY:Marketing 101: How Founders Can Nail the Basics DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Technology Alliance is partnering with York IE to offer a free webinar session focused on marketing tactics for founders of early-stage startup businesses. \nEarly-stage startup founders have to wear several hats. They’re tasked with not only building their business\, but getting their name out there as quickly as possible. \nBut without marketing know-how\, many founders are left scrambling to post a few times a month to their LinkedIn in the hopes that someone notices. Or worse\, marketing falls to the bottom of the list\, left for Friday at five. \nChristina Logsdon\, Head of Marketing at Shoobx\, and Kate Campbell\, Vice President of Advisory Services at York IE\, will dive into Marketing 101 for founders. In this session\, they’ll provide the building blocks for a strong founder-led marketing plan\, including messaging\, testing\, getting the word out\, and the tools for success. \nChristina and Kate have built programs from the ground up\, making marketing a part of an early startup’s daily workflow. \nCan’t attend? Sign up to receive a link to watch the recording following the session. \nRegister here URL:https://vtta.org/event/marketing-101-how-founders-can-nail-the-basics/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Education,Let's Tech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/marketing-strategies-3105875_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T223300 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T223300 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20220222T223316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T223439Z UID:10000125-1645569180-1645569180@vtta.org SUMMARY:Branding with Purpose Webinar Replay DESCRIPTION:Scout Digital and the Vermont Technology Alliance presented a webinar on January 27\, 2022 focused on defining and clearly communicating your brand. You can find the replay of the webinar here: \nBranding with Purpose Webinar Replay \nAbout the Webinar: \nThe world’s greatest brands communicate their value effectively and succinctly with a tight purpose statement that anyone can understand. \nTravis Bragg\, creative director and brand strategist at Scout Digital discusses the four easy steps to distill your brand value into a short statement that you can display across every touchpoint of your business. \nThis webinar was part of VTTA’s “Let’s Tech Together” series and is informative for all businesses\, tech and non-tech alike URL:https://vtta.org/event/branding-with-purpose-webinar-replay/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Let's Tech Together,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Branding-with-Purpose-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220221T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220221T160000 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20220209T232753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T232753Z UID:10000124-1645453800-1645459200@vtta.org SUMMARY:Unlocking Your Potential with Dr. Julie Gurner DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Technology Alliance is partnering with York IE to present a free webinar focused on how leaders can achieve peak success. \nBeing a leader is a tough gig. Entrepreneurs\, CEOs\, coaches and investors all struggle with the constant pressures of success. But what if there was an easier way? \nJoin us on Feb. 21 for a fireside chat with executive performance coach Dr. Julie Gurner\, founder of Gurner Consulting\, to discuss how leaders can unlock their true potential. During the conversation with Adam Coughlin\, CMO of York IE\, Dr. Gurner will share her unique approach to helping high performers thrive and reach even bigger heights. \nAs a real-life Wendy Rhoades of Showtime show “Billions\,” Dr. Gurner has worked with some of the nation’s top executives\, with an average client net worth of more than $20 million. \nDon’t miss this opportunity. Register now for an engaging chat with the leading performance coach for entrepreneurs! \nSign up here \nAbout Dr. Julie Gurner \nJulie is a Doctor of Psychology and nationally recognized executive performance coach for individual and corporate clients\, primarily in finance and technology. She is trusted by top leaders and their teams to help them achieve top performance in fast-paced\, high-pressure\, extremely competitive environments. She has been compared to Wendy Rhoades of “Billions” in The Wall Street Journal (2019)\, and Named a “Game Changer” by IBM. \nAbout York IE \nYork IE is a vertically integrated strategic growth and investment firm helping reshape the way companies are built\, scaled and monetized. Through Fuel\, its SaaS platform\, plus hands-on advisory services and selective early-stage B2B SaaS investments\, York IE supports ambitious entrepreneurs\, operators and investors on their quest to scale companies and disrupt markets. URL:https://vtta.org/event/unlocking-your-potential-with-dr-julie-gurner/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Let's Tech Together,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/achieve-1822503_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20220112T014340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T014452Z UID:10000122-1643292000-1643295600@vtta.org SUMMARY:Branding with Purpose Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join Scout Digital and the Vermont Technology Alliance for an insightful webinar focused on defining and clearly communicating your brand. \nThe world’s greatest brands communicate their value effectively and succinctly with a tight purpose statement that anyone can understand – and so can you. \nJoin creative director and brand strategist Travis Bragg of Scout Digital as he walks you through 4 easy steps to distill your brand value into a short statement that you can display across every touchpoint of your business. Earn better leads\, improve retention\, and optimize the visibility of your brand online with an awesome purpose statement. \nThis webinar is part of VTTA’s “Let’s Tech Together” series and will be informative for all businesses\, tech and non-tech alike. \nRegister Here URL:https://vtta.org/event/branding-with-purpose-webinar/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Let's Tech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Branding-Campaign-VTTA-Co-branded_primary-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T163429 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T163429 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20211208T163429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T163429Z UID:10000117-1638981269-1638981269@vtta.org SUMMARY:Recording of Introduction to Broad-Based Employee Ownership DESCRIPTION:The VTTA hosted a “Let’s Tech Together” webinar Dec. 2\, 2021\,  providing an introduction to broad-based employee business ownership with Matt Cropp of the Employee Ownership Center and Nick Floersch of VTTA member Stone Environmental ownership. \nHere is the replay of the discussion: URL:https://vtta.org/event/recording-of-introduction-to-broad-based-employee-ownership/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Let's Tech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sold-keys-5238834_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T115752 CREATED:20211119T173102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T165941Z UID:10000115-1638446400-1638450000@vtta.org SUMMARY:Let's Tech Together: An Introduction to Broad-Based Employee Ownership for Tech and Other Businesses DESCRIPTION:In this brief VTTA “Let’s Tech Together” talk\, Matthew Cropp\, Executive Director of the Vermont Employee Ownership Center\, will cover the basics of broad-based employee ownership from Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) to worker cooperatives and more. It will also include Nick Floersch of VTTA member Stone Environmental sharing about his company’s experience with employee ownership. If you or someone you know is curious about the world of employee ownership\, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more! \nThis free virtual event will feature an introduction and overview of what common employee ownership structures are\, how they work\, and how a business owner can exit their business to employee ownership. The session will include ample time for questions and discussion. \n\n\nThe Vermont Employee Ownership Center is a statewide non-profit that works to promote and foster broad-based employee ownership of Vermont companies. It provides educational resources\, support to companies pursuing a conversion to employee ownership\, and brings the state’s employee-owned companies together for professional development and networking through its annual conference\, peer groups\, and other activities. \nRegister for the session here. URL:https://vtta.org/event/lets-tech-together-an-introduction-to-broad-based-employee-ownership-for-tech-and-other-businesses/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Let's Tech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sold-keys-5238834_1280.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR