Often times we hear that companies have trouble recruiting or keeping employees. Yet, we know that there are some companies in Vermont who have less trouble with this than others! What are they doing that we can all be learning from? What are best practices your peers are looking into or engaging with? Who can you connect with that will help you on your journey in business?

Please save the date and plan to join us for a half-day conference at the Killington Grand Hotel on November 7. We're thrilled to announce that our Keynote Speaker will be Rob Miller, CEO of VSECU. During the day, we'll engage in roundtable conversations, hold a Q&A with Rob, and hear a variety of 10-minute inspirational talks from Vermont companies who have experience with the challenge of navigating culture and attitudes to create irresistible companies. Registration opens at the end of September.

Call for Sponsors

Please email Russ Elek to secure your spot today.

Keynote Speaker Underwriter – $1,000 (Quantity 1) – Includes:

• opportunity to participate in introducing keynoter
• special mention as a keynote address sponsor from podium, on continuous run powerpoint, etc.
• complimentary exhibit table (see below for exhibit table details)
• 2 free passes to event
• logo on printed mailer
• short company description and logo with link to sponsor’s site on VBSR website
• logo on displays at event
• mentioned separately in press releases and promotional publications

 

Reception Underwriter – $750 – (Quantity 1) – Includes:

• opportunity to thank attendees for attending during closing reception
• complimentary exhibit table (see below for exhibit table details)
• 1 free passes to conference
• listed in printed mailer
• short company description and logo with link to sponsor’s site on VBSR website
• logo on displays at event
• mentioned in press releases and promotional publications

Underwriter – $600 (VBSR Gold Members may upgrade to Underwriter Sponsor Level for $500) – Includes:

• 1 free pass to conference
• logo on printed mailer
• complimentary display table (see below for table details)
• short company description, logo with link to sponsor’s site on VBSR website
• logo on displays at event, on flyer in participant packet
• mentioned in press releases and promotional publications

Sponsor – $200 – Includes:

• name with link to sponsor’s website on VBSR website
• name in brochure, on displays at event, in press releases, on flyer in participant packet

Exhibit Tables

We expect to have a very limited number of exhibit tables available for purchase at this event.  Tables will be $250 and will include one pass to the event. Pass cannot be split, any additional employees must purchase additional tickets. Contact Russ to get on a wait list.

Agenda

12:30 Registration and Networking

1:00 Intro into the Issue and Keynote Presentation

2:15 Facilitated Round-table Discussions

2:45 Q&A with Rob Miller

3:15 VBSRTalks, Short, inspirational presentations from Vermont leaders who have gone through purposeful culture building or change as a way to engage, recruit, and retain employees. Featuring:

• Ted Castle, Rhino Foods
• Carrie Simmons, New Ground Creative
• Luke Stafford, Mondo Mediaworks

4:00 Networking Reception

Thank You to Our Underwriters

Vermont Rural Ventures

Vermont Rural Ventures invests in growing businesses and nonprofits to create jobs and support the economic and social well-being of Vermonters and their communities. www.vermontruralventures.com