The 31st annual Vermont Chamber Business & Industry EXPO will take place this Thursday at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center. This is the largest business-to-business trade show in Northern New England, this year featuring a brand new one day public trade show schedule. With an estimated 3,000 business leader attendees and nearly 150 exhibitors, this event will create and strengthen B2B connections for Vermont economic growth.
Governor Peter Shumlin will announce the winner of the 2014 Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year during opening ceremonies in the conference center foyer. The three finalists for the award are: Bond Auto Parts, Champlain Cable Corporation, and S.D. Ireland.
Event Highlights
· U.S. Senator Leahy Business Breakfast: Jim Lampman, Founder and President of Lake Champlain Chocolates, along with son Eric Lampman, Director of Innovation and Quality at Lake Champlain Chocolates give behind the scenes perspectives on the incredible growth story of this distinctive Vermont Business. Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8:00-9:45am.
· Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award: presented by Governor Peter Shumlin. Thursday, May 21, 2015, 10:00-10:30am. This award is co-presented by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Business Magazine.
· Business Luncheon: Next Generation Leaders- Built for Business: This round table luncheon will allow for discussions on recruiting and retaining top young professional talent in Vermont. Conversations are led by VBM Rising Star table facilitators. Thursday, May 21, 2015, 12:00-2:00pm.
WHEN: Thursday May 21, 2015, 9:00am-4:00pm
o Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award presented by Governor Shumlin at 10:00 am in the conference center foyer
WHERE: Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center
870 Williston Road, Burlington, VT 05403