The Vermont Chamber’s EXPO is kicking off today at the Sheraton in Burlington and will continue Thursday. It features a new format this year, with an exhibitor-only day Wednesday with more than 400 business-to-business meetings happening today from 10-4. The Chamber deployed a new technology to allow the 150 exhibitors to request and accept pre-planned meetings with prospective customers.
Thursday is the traditional opening ceremonies for EXPO where we will be unveiling the Deane C Davis Outstanding Business of the Year at 10 am. at the Sheraton. Governor Shumlin will be on hand for that ceremony and will also cut the ribbon to open the show. New this year:
· The Dealer.com Digital Marketing Hub designed to help businesses take their online marketing to the next level.
· The TD Bank Innovation Institute features three sold out seminars on growing business featuring 14th Star Brewing, UVM and Vermont Hitech
· This year the Senator Leahy breakfast features the Vermont growth story of the father/son duo of Jim & Eric Lampman of Lake Champlain Chocolates and Blue Bandana Chocolates.
· The Next Generation lunch forum will feature 15 young professionals selected from Vermont Business Magazine's Rising Stars list. There will be a panel and breakout sessions to discuss how to attract and retain young professionals.