Vermont Technology Alliance

Vermont Tech Jam 2023
2023-10-21 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hula, 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont, 05401
Discover tech careers and businesses at the annual Vermont Tech Jam at Hula on October 21. This annual career and tech expo, presented by Marvell and Hula and organized by Seven Days, showcases some of Vermont’s most innovative companies. The Tech Jam attracts hundreds of job seekers, career changers, tech professionals, college students, enthusiasts, and anyone eager to learn from and connect with Vermont companies. The VTTA is an organizing partner with Seven Days for this annual event.
Find more here.

Renewal Energy Vermont Conference 2023
2023-10-18 08:00 - 2023-10-19 17:00 | Doubletree Hilton, 870 Williston Road, Burlingtion, VT, 05403, United States
The 2023 REV Conference will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, October 18 & 19 in Burlington, VT. Now in its 23rd year, the REV Conference is the place to convene, network, and work towards realizing our fossil fuel free future. Early adopter registration opens Monday, August, 14th.
Last year’s conference was a resounding success with over 500 registrants, 90 speakers, and overwhelmingly positive feedback on the two-day event. This fall’s agenda is shaping up to be just as diverse, relevant, and forward-looking as last year’s.
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From Idea to Investment: Capital Strategies for Vermont Entrepreneurs
2023-10-11 15:30 - 17:30 | Hula, 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont, 05401
Join Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak for a panel discussion featuring the SEC Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation Senior Special Counsel Julie Davis exploring strategies and solutions to access capital for small businesses and startups. The discussion will include fellow panelists Benchmark Space Systems CEO Ryan McDevitt and The Center for Women & Enterprise Vice President of Policy Gwen Pokalo Hart.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network following the panel discussion.
Agenda:

Panel Discussion: 3:30 to 5 PM
Networking Opportunity: 5 to 5:30 PM

Moderator:

Mike Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer

Panelists:

Julie Davis, Special Counsel, SEC
Gwen Pokalo Hart, Vice President of Policy, The Center for Women & Enterprise
Ryan McDevitt, CEO, Benchmark Space Systems
Eli Moulton, Attorney, Moulton Law Group

Register here

Do North Pitch Competition
2023-10-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Kingdom Taproom, 397 Railroad Street, Saint Johnsbury, VT, 05819, United States
Do North Coworking presents the Do North Pitch Competition at the Kingdom Taproom in St. Johnsbury. Support the region’s most promising entrepreneurs as they pitch their businesses and ideas to the public and a panel of judges, and connect with other area individuals supporting entrepreneurs in the Northeast Kingdom. Cheer on your favorite, and vote on the winner of the audience choice award.
Participants will hear from 12 businesses and ideas, with each making a 5-minute pitch, telling you about their business, the problem they are solving, and what they’re offering.
Doors open at 5:30pm and the competition kicks off at 6pm.
Pitchers will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes, including:

Best Pitch, $5,000
Community Impact, $5,000
Audience Choice, $5,000,

Register here

North by Northeast - Navigating Your Small Business
2023-09-30 08:00 - 15:30 | Vermont State University, 124 Admin Drive, Randolph Center, VT, 05061, United States
Welcoming all Vermont Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
Of the nearly 80,000 small businesses in Vermont, 61,921 of those are ONE person businesses: the solo-preneur. And thousands more are two or three people. This day is for YOU.
Map out your day with information and networking that matters to you. Our speakers will deliver information tailored for teams of one to three people.

Funding, Marketing, and Legal Workshops
Networking with small business resources
Lunchtime Table Talks
Inspiring keynote speakers at the beginning and end of the day

This event is hosted by the Community Navigator Pilot Program’s (CNPP) partners who have joined together to support the growth of small businesses in Vermont, and to ensure that every small business owner knows about and has access to the services and support available to help you succeed.
This event is made possible by our generous sponsors and the Community Navigator Pilot Program funded (in part) by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Visit: https://www.vtsbdc.org/community-navigator-pilot-program-cnpp/ for more information.
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VTTA Sunset Networking Event on Lake Champlain at ECHO
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Echo Leahy Center on Lake Champlain, 1 College Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Plan to attend the Vermont Technology Alliance’s annual Sunset Networking Event at the Burlington waterfront at the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Join VTTA members, friends and supporters for food, drink, and networking as the sun goes down on Lake Champlain.
We’ll be gathering in the Lakeside Hall and Dealer.com terrace. There will be a variety of food to sample and complimentary bar service for beer, wine, cider, seltzer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Come join us for an evening of food, fun and conversation on the shores of Lake Champlain, and help support the Vermont Technology Alliance. Bring your employees, friends, colleagues, and clients – all are welcome, and it’s sure to be a good time.
Tickets
$45 for VTTA Members
$55 for non/future members
(Not a member? Click here to join now)
Register Here

This event is made possible with the support of our generous sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Once again, our presenting sponsor is FirstLight

FirstLight provides a complete portfolio of fiber-based communications services to enterprise and carrier customers.

Complimentary Bar Sponsor

DominionTech specializes in IT outsourcing, providing Managed Services and Computer Support to businesses in Vermont.

Venue Sponsors

NDI is a global authority in optical and electromagnetic navigation technology for the medical device market.

VEDA contributes to Vermont’s economic vitality by providing a broad array of financing programs to eligible businesses

The VTTA’s events and activities are also supported by our Annual Member/Sponsors who provide us with year-round support.

A.I. in Vermont Panel & Networking
2023-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Queen City Brewery, 703B Pine Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us for an illuminating evening at the Vermont Tech Meetup’s AI-focused event, where the brightest minds in the field will converge to discuss the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence. The panel discussion will delve into the dynamic impact of AI across industries, including healthcare, advertising, and education.
Panelists:
🔹 Meltem Ballan, Ph.D. – Startup Technology Exec, Advisor, and Bennington College Faculty Member
🔹 Eric Mayhew – Co-Founder, CPO/President, Fluency
🔹 Andy Rossmeissl – Founder and CEO, Faraday
Register here.

VTTA Networking Event and Presentation at Queen City Brewery
2023-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Queen City Brewery, 703B Pine Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The Vermont Technology Alliance is hosting a networking event and presentation at Queen City Brewery Event Space on Aug. 23.
Admission includes a variety of pizza from Pizza 44 and one drink ticket.
Guest 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.
Sign 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.

Agenda
• 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.: Networking, food and drink
• 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.: Presentation
• 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Networking, food and drink
$15 for VTTA Members
$ 20 for Non-Members
(Not a member? Sign up here.)

Register for the event here

THINKMD Open Mic: Schools as the First Step in Healthcare
2023-08-02 09:00 - 10:00
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.
The 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.
Register here to attend or to book a speaking slot.

RISE Summit at UVM
2023-06-21 08:30 - 2023-06-22 17:30 | Grand Maple Ballroom, UVM Davis Center, 590 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
UVM presents RISE (Research, Innovation, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship), a new, two-day, summit that brings research, innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship together to spur change for a better tomorrow.
Why RISE?
In a time of seemingly insurmountable social and economic divides, it’s no longer enough to simply talk about the problems and consider the solutions. Now is the time for action. RISE was born from action, from a desire to bridge the divides and solve the most pressing problems that communities at home and around the country are facing – whether it’s clean water, sustainable energy, affordable housing, food production, and more. RISE at UVM will be the seed for groundbreaking innovative and entrepreneurial growth, bringing an unmatched research enterprise to the communities and ventures that need it most.
Join the summit to learn how the university’s research enterprise and faculty expertise can help your small business thrive in a changing environment, from rural Vermont to downtown Burlington.
See the agenda and register for free

LaunchVT Demo Night
2023-06-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Hula, 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont, 05401
This annual pitch competition by highlights the the 2023 LaunchVT cohort and their startup businesses.

Demo Night showcases these promising new businesses and their founders after they have completed LaunchVT’s intensive, 12-week accelerator program.
Join Vermont’s startup community and meet the business leaders of tomorrow during this interactive evening. Each cohort team will present their pitch to judges and the audience to win one of our cash prizes.
Registered audience members will have the chance to vote for their favorite startup.
Attendees will enjoy the show with refreshments at Burlington’s Hula co-working space.
Register here

Southwest VT Manufacturing Workforce Development Summit
2023-06-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Southwest Tech, 321 Park Street, Bennington
This session will introduce manufacturing directors, supply chain managers, operations and plant managers, HR directors and others to the resources available at the Southwest Tech center in Bennington.
By day, Southwest Tech offers its students in the Manufacturing Technology program access to milling machines, lathes, grinders, CNC machines and welders; in the evening, the shop sits idle. The session will discuss how manufacturers can access the center’s equipment for workforce training and skills such as GD&T, blueprint reading, and inspection/ measurement.
Participants will also learn how to access Vermont workforce grants through the VT Training Program and hear from a manufacturer about their successful apprenticeship program. .
For complete information, agenda and to register, visit SWVT June 15 Summit.

Coffee with a Tech Leader: Porter Haney of Codingscape
2023-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Uncommon Coffee, 19 Essex Way, Essex, VT, 05452, United States
The VTTA presents Coffee with a Tech Leader, with Porter Haney, CEO of Codingscape, June 2, 10 – 11 a.m at Uncommon Coffee in Essex.
Codingscape is a US-based software development, design, and strategy consultancy that partners with high-growth companies and established enterprises to accelerate their technology roadmaps by building world class software.
Codingscape partners with companies such as Twilio and Zappos to build reliable, high-quality software on-time and on-budget.
Porter will discuss how they started, an overview of the company and the work they do, their remote work structure (which includes a small team in Vermont), and answer any questions about their growing business..
Plan to grab a coffee and join us for this free discussion.
Register here

Generator's JumpStart Expo Night
2023-05-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Generator, 40 Sears Lane, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join Generator May 24 from 5-8 p.m. to connect with innovation and entrepreneurship in VT.
JumpStart Expo Night is your chance to connect with nine new Vermont startups, fresh out of Generator’s 12-week entrepreneurial program.
Expo Night allows you to hear the pitch and plan for each product-based business straight from the founders themselves – with plenty of time for questions and collaboration.
JumpStart is 12-week personalized group coaching experience, hosted by Generator, that leads budding small business owners from prototype to fully launched, fully functional product-based businesses.

6th Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit
2023-05-23 08:30 - 17:00
The Sixth Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit will be held May 23, 2023 at The Hermitage Club in Wilmington, Vermont. This annual event is a time for community, municipal, and business leaders across Southern Vermont to come together to think big, learn something new, ask questions, and connect.
The 2023 Summit’s theme is “Forging Our Future.” With the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the rear view mirror, we now face a time where there is unprecedented amounts of funding available for our rural communities to carry out vital projects. At the same time, rising costs, tight local workforce, and a state-wide housing crisis are stressing the capacity of businesses, towns, and community projects.
Register here

Reckless Ideas: This Changes Everything - A Discussion on AI
2023-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Generator, 40 Sears Lane, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
As part of its Reckless Ideas series, Generator presents “This Changes Everything,” a discussion about artificial intelligence (AI).
Reckless Ideas is a free and open-to-the-public lecture series. The event features a moderated discussion with the following panelists:
• Josh Bongard — Creator of AI designed organisms that advance biology from “life as it is” to “life as it could be.” Professor and Director of UVM’s Morphology, Evolution, and Cognition Lab.
• Kathryn Cramer —AI researcher, futurist, and former science-fiction editor who investigates what these machines can and can not do — at least not yet. Graduate student in UVM’s Complex Systems group.
• Randall Harp – Ethicist who grapples with what it means to be a person in a world of AI-advanced machines. Associate Professor of Philosophy, UVM.
Register here

Open House Event at the University of Sherbrooke Innovation Zone
2023-05-11 10:00 - 19:00 | Espace quantique 1, 1950 rue Roy Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, QC J1K 2X8, Canada
The University of Sherbrooke, just north of the Vermont boarder in Quebec, Canada welcomes Vermont businesses to see and learn about working with their advanced technology facilities and resources at an open House on Thursday, May 11. Come and talk with research teams, explore the immense potential of Sherbrooke’s technological infrastructure, and develop business links.
In a single day, visit and this cutting-edge technological environment, which has been designated an “innovation zone” by the Quebec government, and how the Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) can help you meet your business challenges:
Participants will have a chance to see three tech facilities:
Institut quantique (IQ)
A research institute that focuses on quantum science and technologies, bringing together experts in quantum materials, quantum information, and quantum engineering to conduct fundamental research and develop the quantum technologies of the future.
MiQro Innovation Collaboration Center (C2MI)
C2MI focuses on the development and commercialization of components essential to digital technologies: microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) manufacturing, advanced semiconductor assembly, compound semiconductors and electronic systems, and printable electronics.

Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT)
At 3IT, world-renowned researchers, university and graduate students, technicians and interdisciplinary support staff combine their expertise to create high-impact technological solutions in the areas of Solar Energy, Mechanics, Microtechnologies, Nanotechnolgies and Robotics.

Browse the latest labs at UdeS
Learn about new research infrastructure projects
Join the celebrations of the 15 years of 3IT
Come and discuss partnership opportunities and increase your innovation potential.

Registration: two options are available:
Option 1
Visit of Sherbrooke (from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
10:00 am: Welcome at Espace quantique 1

Parking on site for the whole day

12 p.m.: Lunch at the DistriQ offices, Sherbrooke’s innovation zone

Networking sessions

1:45 p.m.: Visit the UdeS Quantum Institute (IQ)
3:00 p.m.: Visit the UdeS Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT)

Presentation of the MiQro Innovation Collaboration Center (C2MI)

Participation in the cocktail reception ” 15 years of partnership innovation at 3IT “ (from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.)

Cocktail reception and networking

Option 2
Participation in the cocktail reception “ 15 years of innovation partnerships at 3IT ” (from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.)

Cocktail reception and networking

*Three shuttle options to return to the parking lot (5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.)
Register Here
For any questions:
Business Partnership Group of the UdeS
Hubert Pelletier, Partnership Advisor
hubert.pelletier@usherbrooke.ca

VTTA Networking Event at Queen City Brewery
2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Queen City Brewery, 703B Pine Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
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.
Kristen Bruso of VTTA member and telecommunications provider VTel, will give an overview and update on their business.
We’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.
Tickets
$15 for VTTA Members
$20 for Non (Not-yet) Members
Admission includes a variety of pizza from Pizza 44 and one drink ticket.
Agenda
6 – 6:45 p.m.: Networking, food and drink
6:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.: VTel overview, Open Mic
7:15 p.m. – 8 p.m. Networking, food and drink
Register here

Friends of ClimateTech Happy Hour
2023-04-27 17:00 - 19:00
The Friends of ClimateTech Happy Hour will be held Apr. 27th from 5-7pm at EnergyHub’s Vermont office. Attend to learn more about the growing climate-tech scene in greater Burlington and swap ideas about clean energy, green technology or how
Who should attend? Anyone who wants to learn more about the climate-tech scene in Burlington or just chat about climate & energy stuff. No need for experience in energy or climate to join!
Details:

Burlington Friends of Climate Tech Happy Hour
EnergyHub offices @ 128 Lakeside Ave, Suite 104 Burlington VT 05401 (former Social Sentinel space)
FREE light food and drinks!

Co-sponsored by EnergyHub and the IoT Conduit
Register here.

Invention 2 Venture (I2V) Conference
2023-04-20 13:00 - 16:30 | UVM Alumni House Silver Pavillion, 61 Summit Street, Burlington, 05401, United States
The 18th annual Invention2Venture Conference will be held at the UVM Alumni House. The annual conference brings together academic researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across Vermont.
The annual Invention 2 Venture (I2V) Conference, presented by UVM Innovations, pulls together dynamic experts, academic researchers, students, entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Vermont and New England to talk about how to protect, develop and finance your ideas. They share resources, what’s worked for them… and what can work for you.
Please register for the I2V conference here: https://na.eventscloud.com/i2v2023

Coffee with a Tech Leader – Dr. Narine Hall, CEO of InSpace
2023-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Hula, 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont, 05401
Join us for our first “Coffee with a Tech Leader” event with Dr. Narine Hall, CEO of InSpace, 11 a.m.at Hula.
Grab a coffee and join us in the Sunset Room to hear Narine discuss this innovative, education-focused virtual meeting platform.
Dr. Narine Hall

Dr Narine Hall, Founder and CEO of InSpace, is a data-driven entrepreneur and professor at Champlain College, dedicated to harnessing the power of data and technology to serve the greater good. Her career has evolved at the intersection where the tech industry meets academia. A veteran of Wolfram Research, IBM Watson, a recipient of a Google Faculty Award and NSF grants, Narine believes deeply in the democratization of technology and AI and beautiful user experiences.
Sign up Here

Female Founders Speakers Series: Vermont's New Manufacturers
2023-03-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Hotel Vermont, 41 Cherry St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401
Season 7 of the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) Female Founders Speaker Series wraps up Monday, March 27 at 5:30pm at Hotel Vermont with Clothing, Cannabis, and Complex Robotics: Vermont’s New Manufacturers.
The event features Diane Abruzzini, co-founder of Rigorous, Jane Sandelman, co-founder of Cannatrol, and Carey Strobeck, founder of Fourbital Factory and 4T2D. Enjoy an evening that will inspire and energize. Snacks and a cash bar are provided. While the Series features female-identifying founders, all are welcome.
5:30 – Networking & Intros
5:45 – Panel Discussion
6:30 – Audience Q&A
7 – Wrap up!
Get tickets here.

X-Ray CT Scanning and Analysis Technology for Designers and Manufacturers
2023-03-28 13:30 - 17:00 | Generator, 40 Sears Lane, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) is hosting an event at Generator to introduce X-Ray CT Scanning and analysis technology to designers and manufacturers. The technology is available to industry through the Vermont Manufacturing Collaborative (VT-MC) and Advanced Manufacturing Center.
Come and learn about the Nikon 225 kV CT Scanner and VolumeGraphics analysis software. Experience how it can help you with product design, quality assurance, design qualification, root cause analysis and more. The CT technology coupled with VolumeGraphics software can provide non-destructive 3D imaging and analysis on material properties such as porosity, wall thickness, particle distribution and tolerances. It can also look inside parts to inspect weld joints, identify cracks, voids or foreign material. It can even calculate measurements and perform reverse engineering by creating CAD files.
Agenda
1:30 – 2:00 pm – Registration, light refreshments and informal networking
2:00 – 4:00 pm – Welcome, Introductions, Presentation, Q&A, Adjourn
4:00 – 5:00 pm – Network and Generator Makerspace tour (optional)

Courtesy: Burton Snowboards

Who should attend this event? Business owners, managers, CTO’s, design engineers, quality engineers and employees from any industry that wish to understand the benefits of seeing the inside of your products.
Register here

Peak Pitch Vermont 2023 @ Sugarbush
2023-03-14 08:00 - 14:00 | Sugarbush Resort, 840 Sugarbush Access Road, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Hosted by FreshTracks Capital, Peak Pitch Vermont, now in its 17th year, is a skiing, networking and fundraising event held at Sugarbush Mountain. Entrepreneurs are paired on a chairlift with an investor or advisor, and provided the chance to deliver their elevator pitch on the way up the mountain during a fun and active day out on the mountain.
Find more information and register here.

VTTA Public Policy Discussion and Networking Event
2023-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Black Flannel Brewery and Distillery, Essex Experience, 21 Essex Way # 201, Essex Junction, VT, 05452, United States
A new Vermont legislative session is under way at the statehouse with a number of important issues on the agenda, including housing, childcare, broadband, economic development and more. The Vermont Technology Alliance is holding an informal networking event that offers an opportunity to gain insight into what’s on legislators’ agenda and how it may impact the tech sector.
Join us Feb. 13 at Black Flannel Brewery and Distillery for drinks, light fare, and an informative public policy discussion, sponsored by Codingscape.
We’ll discuss issues that the VTTA is following, and Dylan Zwicky of Leonine Public Affairs will provide an overview of the current session. Also, we’ll hear from guest speaker Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale, chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs.
It’s a good opportunity to network with others in the tech community and learn a little about issues and legislation that could impact the tech sector and all Vermonters.
Agenda:
6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: networking
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: presentations and discussion
7: 30 – 8 p.m.: networking
Tickets
$15 for VTTA members
$20 for non-members (not a member? Join here.)
Includes one drink ticket and food
Register Here
Special thanks to our sponsor Codingscape

Codingscape is a U.S.-based software development, design, and strategy consultancy that partners with high-growth companies and established enterprises to accelerate their technology roadmaps by building world class software.
Codingscape partners with companies such as Twilio and Zappos to build reliable, high-quality software on-time and on-budget.
See current openings on the VTTA Career Center here.

Vermont Student Entrepreneurship Day
2023-02-09 09:00 - 12:00
Registration is open to join more than 275 Vermont educators, government officials, business advisors, business leaders, and students on Feb. 9, 2023 for the free 14th annual and third virtual Vermont Student Entrepreneurship Day. In the spirit of bringing forward-thinking Vermonters together to celebrate successful communication in the workforce, the theme of this year’s event is, “Vermont Entrepreneurs – Tell Your Story.”
Vermont students in grades 9 through 12 will hear from a panel of young, enterprising Vermont entrepreneurs. They will learn about communication from keynote and TedX speaker Tessa Rawson, founder of Resonance She will present a workshop about “Telling Your Story” to help students learn how to better articulate and share their knowledge, experience, and passions to open new opportunities for them now and in the future.
The event is organized by the Vermont Small Business Development Center. To register, visit https://www.vtsbdc.org/ved.
To learn more about this event and upcoming student entrepreneur events, visit https://www.vtsbdc.org/specialty-services/youth-entrepreneurship/.

Vermont Economic Conference
2023-01-30 08:00 - 14:00 | UVM Dudley H Davis Center, 590 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05405, United States
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce presents the 2023 Vermont Economic Conference Jan. 30. The conference is designed to provide an essential economic foundation for the year ahead with speakers and seminars dedicated to providing an in-depth look at national, global, and state perspectives on the economy as well as the latest economic indicators for business growth.
Keynote speakers are Gus Faucher, Senior Vice President, and Chief Economist, PNC Financial Services Group and Eva McKend, National Politics Reporter, CNN.
Find more information and register here.

Female Founders Speakers Series: Motherhood
2023-01-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Hotel Vermont, 41 Cherry St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401
Season 7 of VCET’s Female Founders Speaker Series continues Monday, January 23 with the topic of motherhood. The event features Alyssa Blask Campbell, founder and CEO of Seed & Sew, Carina Hamel co-founder of Bivo, and Mieko Ozeki owner of Radiance Studios and co-founder of Vermont Womenpreneurs. Enjoy an evening that will inspire and energize. Snacks and a cash bar are provided. While the Series features female-identifying founders, all are welcome.
5:30 – Networking & Intros
5:45 – Panel Discussion
6:30 – Audience Q&A
7 – Wrap up!
Find more and register here.

VTTA Holiday Year-End Tech Community Event at Switchback Brewing
2022-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Switchback Brewing Co., 160 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The Vermont Technology Alliance is hosting a year-end Holiday networking event at Switchback Brewing in Burlington, sponsored by Stark Tech and Vertiv.
It’s an opportunity to celebrate the holidays and to meet, connect and relax with others who make up and support Vermont’s tech ecosystem.
All registrants receive a coupon for a Switchback beer or other drink options, and a choice of Switchback’s Bar Options:

McKenzie Hot Dogs
McKenzie Beer Brats
City Market Vegan Chili
Chili Dogs

All are welcome for this fun and casual gathering.
Take a break to network and celebrate the season.
Tickets are only $5
Register Here

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Stark Tech

Stark Tech specializes in Intelligent Building Solutions and is a leader in facility optimization, aligning technology with real-world experience across a diverse portfolio of capabilities. Visit Starktech.com.

Vertiv
Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Visit Vertiv.com.

UVM Computer Science Fair
2022-12-09 13:10 - 16:20 | Grand Maple Ballroom, UVM Davis Center, 590 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The CS Fair is a UVM event where Computer Science students (majors, minors or just taking a class) may submit and showcase their computer projects. The purpose of the CS Fair is to give students a chance to present their work to their peers and professionals in an open and exciting environment. A panel of judges critique the student work where the prize amounts are up to $300 with many opportunities to win. This year the CS Fair will take place in the Davis Center in the Grand Maple Ballroom.
Judges and sponsors are sought and visitors are welcome.
Find more information about the event here.
