Let’s Tech Together: An Introduction to Broad-Based Employee Ownership for Tech and Other Businesses

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 […]

Actuator by BRIC Pitch Event

The Black River Innovation Campus in Springfield hosts a pitch night for members of its Accuator by BRIC program.  Actuator by BRIC is a digital entrepreneurship program that  empowers early-stage tech startup participants to live, learn, and grow – all within the heart of Vermont’s historic Precision Valley. Hear from the founders of the businesses […]

Recording of Introduction to Broad-Based Employee Ownership

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. Here is the replay of the discussion: https://youtu.be/L0-2-YrgQsE

Burlington Code Academy Software Development Demo Day

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. […]

Female Founders Speaker Series: Investors

Hotel Vermont 41 Cherry St., Burlington, Vermont

Season 6 of VCET's Female Founders Speaker Series continues Monday, January 10 with the theme of "Investors." This event features Louisa Schibli, Caroline McBride, and Allison Maino, three women who will share their stories and demystify what it takes to become a successful investor. Enjoy an evening that will inspire and energize. Snacks and a […]

LED Dynamics: How Lighting Affects Our Sleep and Health

Chittenden Bank Room at the Dudley Davis Center, UVM 590 Main Street, Burlington, VT, United States

Light is imperative for vision, but it also sets the human body's clock. Research has identified the mechanism that sets circadian rhythms starting with the signals provided by light to the human eye. Modern electric lighting has been unable to continuously and accurately recreate sunlight despite humans spending as much as 80% of their time […]

Vermont Economic Conference

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is hosting a two-day, free virtual  2022 Economic Conference. January 25 and 26, 2022.  The sessions are an opportunity to learn about the national and state economic trends facing Vermont businesses for 2022, while also hearing how Vermont can become an economic leader by welcoming all, supporting and growing our […]

Branding with Purpose Webinar

Join Scout Digital and the Vermont Technology Alliance for an insightful webinar focused on defining and clearly communicating your brand. The world's greatest brands communicate their value effectively and succinctly with a tight purpose statement that anyone can understand - and so can you. Join creative director and brand strategist Travis Bragg of Scout Digital […]

Future-Focused Economic Development in Rural America

VTTA member the Center on Rural Innovation is hosting a roundtable discussion, moderated by its director of research and knowledge, Mark Rembert, that delves into how technology is changing rural economies and how local leaders are responding. The roundtable will include three community leaders sharing their experiences with future-focused rural economic development in their communities. […]

Unlocking Your Potential with Dr. Julie Gurner

The Vermont Technology Alliance is partnering with York IE to present a free webinar focused on how leaders can achieve peak success. Being a leader is a tough gig. Entrepreneurs, […]

Branding with Purpose Webinar Replay

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 […]

Peak Pitch Vermont 2022

FreshTracks Capital announces the return of Peak Pitch, a start-up business pitch event on the slopes, scheduled for Tuesday March 22. Now in its sixteenth year, Peak Pitch brings aspiring entrepreneurs and investors together for a unique version of the classic "elevator pitch." At Peak Pitch, a shared chairlift ride gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to […]