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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T100000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181324 CREATED:20230721T203019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T203349Z UID:10000169-1690966800-1690970400@vtta.org SUMMARY:THINKMD Open Mic: Schools as the First Step in Healthcare DESCRIPTION:Think MD will host A Global Health Virtual Open Mic on August 2\, giving speakers from around the globe an opportunity to share their insights on the intersection of school and health. The Open Mic welcomes all from the global health and education communities\, and beyond\, and is intended to create a knowledge-sharing platform on the challenges and opportunities of schools as the first step in healthcare. \nThe Open Mic format is short\, sharp\, and to-the-point with allocated speaker times and a section for audience Q&A. The 60-minute virtual session\, is free of text-heavy slides and long-winded presentations. \nRegister here to attend or to book a speaking slot. URL:https://vtta.org/event/thinkmd-open-mic-schools-as-the-first-step-in-healthcare/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/july-august-thinkmd-open-mic-1280x853-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181324 CREATED:20221121T213329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T222032Z UID:10000150-1669896000-1671109200@vtta.org SUMMARY:Virtual Workforce Support Sessions for Employers  DESCRIPTION:Employers interested in recruitment\, training\, and retention resources have a new opportunity to connect with experts in a series of lunchtime learning sessions. Workforce Development Specialists from the Department of Economic Development\, Department of Labor\, and Vermont State Colleges (Vermont State University and Community College of Vermont) will cover: \n\nWho to contact for workforce programs and services\,\nHow to upskill incumbent workers or train new hires\,\nWhere to find labor market information like wage rates and projections\,\nWhat funding may be available to help pay for training.\n\nMeetings will be held virtually on Thursdays from Noon to 1PM on December 1\, December 8\, and December 15. Please register to attend or contact Vermont Training Program director John Young for more information. URL:https://vtta.org/event/virtual-workforce-support-sessions-for-employers/ CATEGORIES:Education,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/client-3691435_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181324 CREATED:20220919T214451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T214451Z UID:10000144-1663761600-1663765200@vtta.org SUMMARY:Transitioning from Employee to Founder: Starting a Business as Your Second Act DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Technology Alliance is partnering with York IE for an online presentation on learning how to start your business as a second career act. \n45 years old. That’s the average age of a startup founder. \nInstead of the young\, college dropout that many may picture\, entrepreneurs are more likely to be seasoned workers who start businesses after a successful career working for others. \nThese founders are equipped with the business acumen needed for success\, who can apply their institutional knowledge to their new ventures. \nJoin York IE and Stage2Startups on Sept. 21 to hear directly from founders who have started a business as their second act. During the conversation\, Adam Greene\, CEO and founder of Klaatch\, and Emelie Smith Calbick\, co-founder of Stage2Startups\, will share how they transitioned from operator to entrepreneur\, their tips for success and pitfalls to avoid. Adam Coughlin\, CMO and co-founder of York IE\, will also share his insights on advising startups across industries. \nAre you ready to make the leap to entrepreneurship? Or looking for inspiration? Then this webinar is for you. \nCan’t attend? Every registrant will receive a link to the recording after the event. \nRegister here. URL:https://vtta.org/event/transitioning-from-employee-to-founder-starting-a-business-as-your-second-act/ CATEGORIES:Presentation,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Whats-Next.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181325 CREATED:20220914T173648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T173648Z UID:10000084-1663232400-1663250400@vtta.org SUMMARY:THINKMD Hosts a Global Virtual Open Mic With Health IT Leaders DESCRIPTION:The digital transformation of health systems is an exciting prospect for patients\, health providers\, health entities\, and governments. Yet\, the pathway to implementation is often far from clear for decision-makers charged with rolling it out in their health systems. \nMultiple health IT leaders from around the globe will each spend five minutes sharing their insights on and experiences with digital health adoption — what worked and what didn’t\, and what is needed for a more seamless transition. \nFacilitated by Burlington-based VTTA member THINKMD\, this event is a forum for all voices on important and challenging global health technology topics. \nFind more information and register to attend here. URL:https://vtta.org/event/thinkmd-hosts-a-global-virtual-open-mic-with-health-it-leaders/ CATEGORIES:Presentation,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ThinkMD-event-Sept.-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181325 CREATED:20220830T184010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T184010Z UID:10000083-1662642000-1662645600@vtta.org SUMMARY:Medical Insurance Level Funding Webinar DESCRIPTION:The state of Vermont and the Green Mountain Care Board are proposing significant hospital budget increases for the 2023 fiscal year (19%). Vermont state medical exchange carriers BCBSVT and MVP have requested insurance premium increases of 14-17% for 2023 as a result of these budget increases. \nVTTA member Cross Benefit Solutions will present a webinar on Level-Funded Health Care Plans that can reduce costs and save your business money on your medical plan without reducing benefits.  Level funding is a health plan design option that provides the security of a fully insured plan\, while offering the potential cost savings and flexibility of a self-insured plan. \nAs a partner of the Vermont Technology Alliance\, Cross Benefits has helped numerous members save significant dollars on their employee benefit offerings. Groups of 5 or more employees can save between 10-30% on current medical premiums! \nAttend this webinar to find out more about this benefit approach for your business. \nMicrosoft Teams meeting\nJoin on your computer or mobile app\nClick here to join the meeting\nMeeting ID: 226 336 435 439\nPasscode: y2qyRF Download Teams | Join on the web\n\nOr call in (audio only)\n+1 945-468-5504\,\,652454912# United States\, Dallas\nPhone Conference ID: 652 454 912# Find a local number URL:https://vtta.org/event/medical-insurance-level-funding-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Education,Presentation,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/healthcare-cost.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T180000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181325 CREATED:20220823T152028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T152028Z UID:10000082-1661443200-1661450400@vtta.org SUMMARY:Burlington Code Academy Software Development Demo Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Burlington Code Academy for its Software Dev Demo Day. \nBCA’s Bootcamp cohort is wrapping up their 12-weeks as software development students\, and are now full-stack developers ready to start new careers in the tech industry. During Demo Day the students will showcase the culmination of their hard work by showing  their capstone projects. Teams will be presenting live via Zoom. \nThis event is open to the public\, but the BCA strongly encourages local employers to attend\, as Demo Day as a recruiting opportunity for companies interested in meeting ambitious developers. \nRegister here URL:https://vtta.org/event/burlington-code-academy-software-development-demo-day-4/ CATEGORIES:Education,Presentation,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/code-2558224_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181325 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/ 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:20220526T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181325 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/ 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:20220428T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T180000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181325 CREATED:20220421T170235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T170235Z UID:10000134-1651161600-1651168800@vtta.org SUMMARY:Burlington Code Academy Software Development Demo Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Burlington Code Academy for its Software Dev Demo Day. BCA’s Bootcamp cohort is wrapping up their 12-weeks as software development students\, and are now full-stack developers ready to start new careers in the tech industry. During Demo Day the students will showcase the culmination of their hard work by demoing their capstone projects. Teams will be presenting live via Zoom. \nThis event is open to the public\, but the BCA strongly encourages local employers to attend\, as Demo Day as a recruiting opportunity for companies interested in meeting ambitious developers. \nRegister here. URL:https://vtta.org/event/burlington-code-academy-software-development-demo-day-3/ CATEGORIES:Presentation,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/coding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T223300 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T223300 DTSTAMP:20240328T181325 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/ 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:20240328T181325 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/ CATEGORIES:Let's Tech Together,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/achieve-1822503_1280.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR