Vermont Business Magazine - Events Feed

Kids VT announces camp & school fair

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:55:40 -0600

Start: 02/04/2012 - 10:00am

End: 02/14/2012 - 2:00pm

The 15th Annual Kids VT Camp & School Fair is happening on Saturday, February 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hilton in Burlington. Admission is free. This year’s fair is presented by Timberlane Dental Group and TD Bank.

Is your child ready for an adventure day camp? Are you thinking of switching to a private school? At the Kids VT Camp & School Fair, parents can communicate directly with representatives from more than 50 camps and schools from all over Vermont and beyond.

Vermont Tech hosting Women in Engineering Technology Day

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:54:53 -0600

Start: 02/08/2012 - 9:00am

End: 02/08/2012 - 2:00pm

Vermont Technical College is holding a Women in Engineering Technology Day one week from today on

Better Buildings by Design (Feb 9)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:45:12 -0600

Start: 02/08/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 02/09/2012 - 12:59pm

BETTER BUILDINGS BY DESIGN:

Celebrate Vermont Entrepreneurship Week

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:19:59 -0600

Start: 02/09/2012 - 8:00am

End: 02/09/2012 - 1:00pm

Join Vermont entrepreneurs, students, business technical assistance providers and policymakers in celebrating Vermont’s entrepreneurial spirit on Thursday, February 9,2012 at the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier, VT.

Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:35:49 -0600

Start: 02/09/2012 - 8:00am

End: 02/09/2012 - 8:00am

More than 100 nonprofit leaders from across the state will convene at the Vermont State House on Thursday, February 9th for the third annual Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day.

Nonprofit leaders will be in Montpelier to testify at legislative committees on the work and positive impact of Vermont's nonprofits and to demonstrate their role as a positive economic force in the state of Vermont. There will also be a brief annual report on the work of Common Good Vermont and a 2:30 p.m. meeting with Governor Peter Shumlin on challenges facing Vermont's nonprofits sector.

Okemo Mountain Winter Carnival (February 9-12, Okemo)

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:05:31 -0600

Start: 02/09/2012 - 11:02am

End: 02/09/2012 - 11:02am

Love will be in the air, on the streets and all over Okemo Mountain when Winter Carnival comes to town next month. This year’s February 9-12 festival raises funds for the July 4 fireworks and builds upon last year’s “Lovin’ Ludlow” theme with several new attractions. Look for a Scavenger Hunt involving local merchants and a poetry walk of elementary school literature about “Why I love Ludlow.”

Doctor Ovleto Ciccarelli colorectal health talk (February 9, Randolph)

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:27:53 -0600

Start: 02/09/2012 - 5:30pm

End: 02/09/2012 - 5:30pm

Gifford Medical Center general surgeon Doctor Ovleto Ciccarelli is working to bring colon and rectal health issues to forefront in a February 9 talk titled “Everyone’s Got One: A Discussion on the Colon and How to Keep it Healthy.”

Ciccarelli will lead the 5:30-7:30 pm talk in the Randolph hospital’s Conference Center, sharing the important role of the colon and common colorectal health issues.

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) winter conference, February 10-12

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:18:06 -0600

Start: 02/10/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 02/12/2012 - 12:59pm

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) Winter Conference has long been a key educational and inspirational gathering for Vermont’s farmers. The 30th annual conference, taking place February 10-12, 2012 at the University of Vermont in Burlington will be no exception – with extra emphasis on the inspiration.

New Healthier Living Workshop series begins on Valentine’s Day

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:20:47 -0600

Start: 02/14/2012 - 10:00am

End: 02/14/2012 - 10:00am

New Healthier Living Workshop
series begins on Valentine’s Day

RANDOLPH - This Valentine’s Day give yourself the gift of good health by joining a free Healthier Living Workshop series.

Dean's Leadership Speaker Series Presents: Jeffrey Hollender

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:59:00 -0600

Start: 02/15/2012 - 11:45am

End: 02/15/2012 - 11:45am

Risk Management Essentials Dinner Meeting (February 15, South Burlington)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:08:31 -0600

Start: 02/15/2012 - 5:30pm

End: 02/15/2012 - 5:30pm

What: Project Management Institute Champlain Valley (PMI-CV) host a dinner meeting with a topic of “Risk Management Essentials”. Speaker: Renee Robyor.

When: Wednesday, February 15 2012

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm

Where: Doubletree Hotel, 1117 Williston Rd., South Burlington, VT

Admission: Members: $ 25.00 Non-Members: $ 35.00

Registration deadline: Monday, February 13, 2012

Contact for info: 802-735-5359

http://www.pmicv.org

e-Vermont hosts "Vermont Communities in a Digital Age" workshop

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:53:53 -0600

Start: 02/16/2012 - 8:00am

End: 02/16/2012 - 12:59pm

The e-Vermont Community Broadband Project is working across Vermont to help communities solve local issues with 21st century tools. On February 16 e-Vermont will host Vermont Communities in a Digital Age to highlight some of the projects taking place and bring leaders and learners together to share what they have discovered so far. Topics include mobilizing community resources during emergencies, a hands-on lab about digital tools for business, a showcase of how technology is expanding the classroom for 4-6th graders, and a preview of how town meetings can reach a wider audience.

Young global leaders will visit St. Johnsbury Academy through Colwell Speaker Series

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:51:11 -0600

Start: 02/16/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/16/2012 - 7:00pm

Six young adults recognized as emerging global leaders in their areas of expertise will visit St. Johnsbury Academy Thursday and Friday, February 16-17.

Management Development Seminar (February 17, Burlington)

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:34:48 -0600

Start: 02/17/2012 - 10:31am

End: 02/17/2012 - 10:31am

The Center for Leadership & Innovation is pleased to announce the Spring 2012 Professional Business Certificate in Leadership and Management. This professional certificate from The University of Vermont is designed to develop strategic leadership and management skills and is ideal if you are a mid-level supervisor, manager, executive, human resource professional, or leader in a small to medium company. This is also a very beneficial certification if you are a career-track individual who desires a supervisory, management, or leadership position.

Harris Hill Ski Jumping competition

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:47:57 -0600

Start: 02/18/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 02/19/2012 - 12:59pm

This year’s Harris Hill Ski Jumping competition gets under way at 11 a.m. both days, Saturday, February 18 and Sunday February 19. This event is sure to please individuals and families alike as they witness the breathtaking sport of ski jumping also known as the Original Extreme Sport. In addition to jumping, the weekend includes opening ceremonies, food vendors, music, a bonfire, beer tent and appearances by Jumper the Cow, the official mascot of Harris Hill Ski Jump.

LEDC workshop on employee performance reviews (February 23, Hyde Park)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:16:46 -0600

Start: 02/23/2012 - 9:00am

End: 02/23/2012 - 9:00am

The Lamoille Economic Development Corporation is sponsoring an informational workshop called how to do easy and effective performance reviews. Surveys of managers show that 78 percent report that they don’t like and even hate conducting employee performance reviews. Yet employee surveys indicate one of the top reasons employees leave their jobs is because they do not get adequate feedback and coaching.

VAAA Event: Protective Gear, Equipment and Systems

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:09:49 -0600

Start: 02/23/2012 - 2:00pm

End: 02/23/2012 - 6:00pm

Register and Attend VAAA Event: Protective Gear, Equipment and Systems: Procurement and Supply Chain Opportunities in Aerospace, Defense and Medical. Network with NU Career Services, Hire Engineers & Get the Norwich Advantage! Norwich University, Northfield, VT, 2/23

Broadway artists host benefit for Weston Playhouse (February 28, Manhattan)

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:33:49 -0600

Start: 02/28/2012 - 7:30pm

End: 02/28/2012 - 7:30pm

Broadway headliners Alexander Gemignani (Les Miz, Sweeney Todd) and Sherie Rene Scott (Aida, The Little Mermaid) and award-winning composers Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Seussical) and Polly Pen (Bed and Sofa, Goblin Market) are among the artists to appear in “Celebrating the American Musical,” a 90-minute concert benefitting Vermont’s esteemed Weston Playhouse Theatre Company at New World Stages on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30pm.