Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) has announced the results of its January 12, 2026, annual election of VMEC Advisory Board members.
Re-elected for additional two-year terms to the board are Cristin O’Donnell, Plant Director, King Arthur Baking Company (Norwich); Dave Blittersdorf, President/ CEO/ Founder, AllEarth Renewables, Inc. (Williston); Janette Bombardier, P.E., Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Chroma Technology (Bellows Falls) and Mike Rainville, President/ Owner, Maple Landmark, Inc. (Middlebury). Also, Mike Rainville was re-elected as Chairperson of the VMEC Advisory Board for an additional one-year term.
“We welcome the re-election of this strong slate of VMEC Board members and are grateful for the continuity, experience and perspectives they continue to bring to VMEC and Vermont-based manufacturers of all sizes,” states Patrick Boyle, VMEC Center Director & CEO.
About VMEC: Part of the nationwide MEP National Network and hosted by Vermont State University since 1995, VMEC operates as a not-for-profit with a primary mission, “To Strengthen and Empower Vermont Manufacturers.” A local resource and trusted adviser to manufacturing enterprises of all sizes, the VMEC team brings world-class expertise in consulting, coaching, hands-on implementation support, training and education for leaders and workers. VMEC provides proven systems and solutions focused on strategies, processes, products, technologies and people.
New Apprenticeship Fund Available VMEC and the VT Department of Labor (VT DOL) are pleased to announce their latest Apprenticeship partnership. The American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund, administered by the Arkansas Office of Skills Development on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor, is a new pay-for-performance federal incentive program. It is designed to help employers create, expand, and sustain Registered Apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing. In Vermont, VMEC is assisting manufacturers with their registered apprenticeship programs in collaboration with VT DOL. Complete details on why this fund matters to Vermont-based manufacturers, who can participate, key takeaways for employers and contact information can be found at this link.
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