Event Schedule
All events are free.
Monday, October 12, 2020
All Day
Bike Tech Build-Off – Build Week Kickoff
Hosted by Spark at WonderArts & The Foundry Makerspace
Makers & creatives! Gather your team to imagine, design, and build a functional prototype that could improve bike or trail safety and convenience. The build-off will culminate in a presentation on Saturday, October 17.
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Future of Forestry Hackathon – Kickoff & Introductions
Hosted by Do North Coworking & Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Registered teams will be introduced to the problem statement and key resources, to kickoff the week-long hackathon to spontaneously develop solutions to a specific problem in the forestry sector, with a chance to win fun prizes!
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap, Virtual Office Hours
Hosted by the Vermont Small Business Development Center
Are you a business owner wondering how to plan for the future during these uncertain times? The VtSBDC COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap is designed to be a strategic framework to help you navigate your options. Sign up for a one-on-one office hours session via Zoom to work through questions specific to your business.
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Starting A Food Business 101
Hosted by the Center for an Agriculture Economy & the Center for Women and Enterprise – Vermont
This hour-long event on Zoom and Facebook Live will cover the basics of what it takes to start a food-based business. Learn about the aspects of running a specialty food business, how the Vermont Food Venture Center can support you, and other resources available, including in-depth business planning classes through the Center for Women & Enterprise.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
A Day in the Life of a Young Entrepreneur in Vermont
Hosted by Vermont Small Business Development Center
Sarah Kearns of VtSBDC will lead a lively discussion panel with several young business owners via Zoom. She will also talk about the resources available to help in this area. Bring your questions and be ready to hear some good stories.
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Locals Helping Locals: NEK Professional Services for Entrepreneurs
Hosted by Northeastern Vermont Development Association
Current and aspiring business owners: In this Zoom panel discussion you'll learn when, why, and how to leverage the expertise of local professional service providers from a variety of sectors as your business grows, plus grant programs available to get this important work funded.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Panel Discussion: Championing Female Business Owners
Hosted by Sunshine Silver Lining & The Work Commons
Join Sunny Naughton on Zoom or Facebook Live for an engaging and inspiring conversation with three female entrepreneurs from the Northeast Kingdom. Learn about how their work has changed in response to the pandemic, and how they're moving their businesses towards engaging with customers digitally.
Friday, October 16, 2020
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Future of Forestry Hackathon – Demo & Award Celebration
Hosted by Do North Coworking & Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Tune in to Facebook Live to watch final presentations from hackathon teams and see the winning solution!
Saturday, October 17, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bike Tech Build-Off – Final Presentations
Hosted by Spark at WonderArts & The Foundry Makerspace