Vermont Business Magazine At the 3rd Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit in May, Emerging Leaders of Southern Vermont will be recognized. The purpose of the Emerging Leaders nomination is to highlight and honor Young Professionals in their roles as leaders and change makers in the Southern Vermont economy. Nominees will be notified and asked to supply the selection committee with more detailed information about themselves. Honorees will be chosen by the Southern Vermont Young Professionals and the Shires Young Professionals selection committee who co-sponsor the Emerging Leaders Event.
During last year’s second annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit, 24 emerging leaders of Southern Vermont were recognized in a ceremony with guest speakers Vermont Department of Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle and Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Schirling. This year we will carry on this new tradition of highlighting young professionals in Bennington County and the Windham Region so they can be recognized both regionally, and supported at a state level: The young professionals nominated and recognized at this event will also be nominated for the VBM Vermont Rising Star award by the two Young Professional groups hosting this recognition. Last year 4 Emerging Leaders became Vermont Business Magazine Rising Stars.
Please use the brief online form and share widely. You may submit multiple nominations. Nominations are due March 15th.
Helpful tips for nominations:
● Previously recognized Emerging Leaders will not be honored again.
● Nominee must be between 20 something and 40 something
● Nominee must work in Vermont
● You may submit as many nominations as you'd like
Thank you for your help and support! You can find the link to the nomination form at www.SoVermontSummit.com
2018 Emerging Leaders Class
About the Southern Vermont Economic Summit
The Southern Vermont Economy Summit is a daylong learning and networking event for municipal, community and business leaders that focuses on the long term development of Southern Vermont’s economy. This year’s theme is Investing in Southern Vermont’s Future – strategies for planning, focus, and developing the economy. The day will highlight entrepreneurial projects and strategies that are currently being employed in Southern Vermont with an eye toward learning and collaborating on future planning focus’ and development support efforts.
The Summit is a joint effort of Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC), Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategy (SeVEDS), Bennington County Industrial Corporation (BCIC) and the Bennington Regional Economic Development Group (RED Group).
About Southern Vermont Young Professionals
The Southern Vermont Young Professionals is a workforce initiative of Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) and Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC). Our mission is to attract, retain and support Young Professionals in Southern Vermont by providing engaging opportunities and networking through social and educational events, and volunteer opportunities. The YP initiative is increasingly important to Southern Vermont’s businesses and communities as a strategic approach to growing the region’s workforce and increasing the number of younger households. For more information please visit: brattleborodevelopment.com/southern-vermont-young-professionals/
About Shires Young Professionals
The mission the Shires Young Professional group is to help young professionals and families create deep roots in our community that encourage them to stay and build a prosperous life in the Shires of Vermont. The SYP looks to engage, emerge, and empower young professionals throughout the region. Our young professional’s events, programs and gatherings are open to all people, but we do focus on the 21 to 40-year old age range. More information at www.ShiresYP.com