2017 Vermont Tech Jam Program Guide

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Let’s Jam!

Many of the state’s most interesting employers are scouting for talent during the Vermont Tech Jam, but there’s more to the annual event than better job prospects.

The workshops, presentations and panel discussions at the 11th annual Jam tackle some of the biggest tech issues of the day: information security, data science, energy storage, gender diversity, automation, job training and social responsibility.

Out-of-state experts include privacy experts from Facebook, a senior product manager from Tesla’s energy division, and the CTO of a New Hampshire firm that uses atmospheric data to help clients predict the impact of extreme weather events.

Presenters from inside the Green Mountain State hail from some of Vermont’s most prominent companies — GlobalFoundries, Green Mountain Power, Burton Snowbards, AllEarth Renewables and Cox Automotive

(the parent company of Dealer.com) — as well as from smaller firms such as Pwnie Express, GameTheory and the new Burlington Code Academy.

On Friday afternoon, the Vermont Technology Alliance, BTV Ignite and Seven Days announce the winners of the Tech Jam Awards, honoring the state’s top innovator, startup, newcomer and tech ambassador, before adjourning to the Tech Jam After Hours party to celebrate them.

The Jam is a fitting conclusion to the Burlington area’s second Innovation Week.

It’s also a great place to make connections.

Talking with the 60-plus exhibitors on the expo floor could lead to a new job, a new client, a new startup venture. One thing leads to another. Maybe you’ll be out there looking for employees at the 12th annual Tech Jam.

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Green Means Go.

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Exhibitors with name tags sporting green stickers represent companies that are actively recruiting employees. Likewise, attendees can wear green stickers to indicate that they are looking for a job!

Take a GMT bus or get a Lyft.

New Lyft customers get a $5 credit during Tech Jam. To redeem the deal, go to techjamvt.com.

Ride GMT on the Essex Route #2 and show your driver this free ride coupon. The Expo is not a scheduled route stop, so be sure to alert the driver to be let off.

The Champlain Valley Expo is located five minutes after the Fort Ethan Allen stop. Request to get off in front of KFC.

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Expo is located five minutes after the Amtrak stop. Request to get off in front of Gate A.

For full timetables, consult techjamvt.com (logistics page) or ridegmt.com.

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The Voice for Technology in Vermont

THE VOICE FOR VERMONT’S TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS SECTOR & CAREERS We’re a nonprofit business association dedicated to supporting, promoting and growing technology businesses and jobs in Vermont.

Help Us Build Vermont’s Tech Ecosystem

Become a vtTA member at www.vtta.org

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These innovative businesses and organizations are driving the success of the vtTA and Vermont’s technology business sector. We thank them for their leadership and support.

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Your boss says it’s okay to jam.

For our 11th Jam, we’ve created three programming tracks for aspiring and veteran tech pros. Get career tips, business tricks and a whole lot of tech from local and global experts, including reps from Facebook and Tesla. Attend all the sessions, just a few or even jump the tracks — but don’t forget to register!

BUSINESS TRACK

For entrepreneurs, executives and small-business owners

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These sessions cover areas of interest to decision makers at small businesses. Speakers will discuss emerging opportunities — and threats — in cybersecurity, data science, energy storage, automation and the Internet of Things.

• #WhatTheHack?! (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) • Using Data to Weather the Storm • Batteries Required: Tesla Comes to Vermont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

For professionals who want to take it to the next level

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This series starts off with Coffee + Confidence, a session designed specifically for women, who are traditionally underrepresented in high-paying STEM fields. The other two panel discussions focus on education and job training, as well as peer support through the network of local user groups.

• Coffee + Confidence (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) • Career Shift: Local Options for Continuing Education • User Groups (aka Free and Fun Professional Development)

For anyone interested in our state’s unique tech scene

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Panelists discuss ways in which local tech companies are leveraging some of Vermont’s unique assets.

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ravel back in time to the pre-internet age — when a phone was just a phone — by visiting this collection of early home computers from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. The display includes nonoperational versions of the TRS-80 and Commodore PET, as well as functional models of the Apple IIe, Macintosh SE FDHD and IBM PC XT 5160. All of these come courtesy of ReSOURCE, a nonprofit that repairs and resells household items while providing job training programs.

A working model of the Commodore 64, along with joysticks and games, has been generously provided by physics teacher and FIRST robotics mentor Dolan Patrick. Nostalgic Gen Xers might enjoy this opportunity to introduce their kids to the best-selling home computer of all time. In 2018, Retro Games Ltd. will release a C64 mini — a newer, smaller version that will come preprogrammed with 64 classic games and an HDMI cable that will plug directly into a flatscreen TV. Stop by the Vintage Tech Showcase on Friday and Saturday to experience the real thing and to see floppy disks and a back-of-the-TV switch box in action.

WANTED: WOMEN TO HELP WOMEN IN TECH

What’s Next for Cannabiz and Tech in Vermont?

What Does It Mean to Be a Socially Responsible Tech Company?

How Does Outdoor Rec Intersect With Tech?

How Do We Grow FIRST Robotics in Vermont?

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omen in STEM fields are accustomed to being in the minority.

According to the National Center for Women & Information Technology, in 2015 women accounted for nearly 60 percent of bachelor’s degree recipients — but just 18 percent of bachelor’s degrees in computer and information sciences. The disparity is similar in engineering. According to a 2016 article in MIT News, while 20 percent of undergrad engineering degrees go to women, just 13 percent of professional engineers are female.

To help women in tech feel a little less lonely, we’ve created the Vermont Tech Jam’s firstever Feminist Hackerspace. It’ll be open all day on Saturday, October 21, at the back of the expo floor. Women and nonbinary individuals of all ages are welcome to stop by and connect with other women in tech — and maybe work on a few coding projects. Volunteers from Vermont Women in Data Science and Machine Learning and the local chapters of the Society of Women Engineers and Girl Develop It will also be promoting other networking opportunities.

All of these groups are actively seeking members. The Burlington chapter of Girl Develop It is also seeking new leadership. Founder and Tech Jam Ambassador Award finalist Maureen McElaney (above, top) will be stepping down at the end of the year, as will her coleader, Rachael Arnold (above, bottom). The group, established in 2013, has held more than 100 classes and events and boasts more than 1,100 members. “After five years, we want to hand the operational reins to someone else,” McElaney says. And if they don’t find successors, “Girl Develop It Burlington will be shutting its doors at the end of the year.”

Anyone ready to keep them open?

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Meet the Exhibitors

10 A.M.-5 P.M. Tech Jam exhibitors include recruiters from some of Vermont’s fastest-growing and most innovative companies, admissions staff from local colleges, and representatives from training programs and governmental agencies.

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Vintage Tech Showcase 10 A.M.-5 P.M. This collection of early home computers from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s includes a TRS-80 and a Commodore PET, as well as operational models of the Apple IIe, Macintosh SE FDHD, IBM PC XT 5160 and Commodore 64.

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Tech Jam Awards Presentation 4:30-5 P.M. The Vermont Technology Alliance, BTV Ignite and Seven Days present the winners of the Vermont Tech Jam awards.

Tech Jam After Hours 5-7 P.M. Come party IRL with fellow jammers, grab a bite to eat, enjoy a craft brew, try virtual reality experiences and listen to live music at the Tech Jam After Hours party.

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#WhatTheHack?!

Coffee + Confidence

10 A.M.-NOON PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE Security breaches and privacy mishaps can have catastrophic consequences, especially for small businesses. In this two-hour session, organized by the Vermont Attorney General’s Office, experts share tips and resources for implementing privacy and security best practices to protect small businesses. Attorney General T.J. Donovan moderates a discussion about meeting customers’ privacy expectations and securing customer information. Space is limited; register at techjamvt.com. Presenters include:

10-11:30 A.M. PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE This workshop is open to women and nonbinary individuals of all ages. Participants will get tools and takeaways to help them pursue the tech field, interview for that next job, find a career that fits and negotiate salaries. Following a brief panel discussion, moderated by Lindsey Lathrop of Change the Story VT, attendees may choose to join two mini sessions. Space is limited; register at techjamvt.com.

Panelists include:

• Ryan Kriger, Vermont Attorney General’s Office • Bill Carrigan, Vermont Department of Financial Regulation • Jonathan Rajewski, Senator Leahy Center for Digital Investigation at Champlain College • Sona Makkar and Claire Gartland, Facebook

Using Data to Weather the Storm 12:30-1:30 P.M. Harvey, Irma, Jose, Maria — the 2017 hurricane season has been a very busy time at Weather Analytics. This New Hampshire-based company collects and analyzes the best available weather data to help clients prepare for storm-related challenges and opportunities. In this talk, organized by the Burlington Data Scientists group, chief technology officer Tom Cecere explains how Weather Analytics handles hurricanes, gives an overview of the data science field — who uses data and who uses improved, analyzed, predictive data — and offers tips on how business owners and CEOs can find and hire data scientists to tackle industry-specific problems.

Batteries Required: Tesla Comes to Vermont 2-3 P.M. PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE Two years ago, Green Mountain Power announced an unusual partnership with electric-car maker Tesla. Vermont’s largest utility became the first in the country to help its customers install Tesla’s Powerwall home battery, which stores energy produced on-site, rather than drawing from the grid. In this session, Margaret Hodes, senior product manager of grid services at Tesla Energy, explains how the company’s energy division works and offers behind-the-scenes insights into the future of energy storage technology. Josh Castonguay and Betsy Bloomer of Green Mountain Power share the latest developments in GMP’s Tesla Powerwall program. Space is limited; register at techjamvt.com.

The Next Disruption: Industry 4.0 3:15-4:15 P.M. As automation becomes more sophisticated, companies from fulfillment centers to advanced manufacturers will need to adjust to what is being called the Fourth Industrial Revolution: robotics working with computers, devices and algorithms to achieve higher productivity. This new system — the Internet of Things — has major implications for the workforce. In this session, organized by the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and moderated by IBM fellow John Cohn, experts on cybersecurity, manufacturing, workforce and IoT will discuss the impact of this new industrial paradigm and what implications it holds for Vermont businesses. Panelists include: • • • •

David Yao, director of manufacturing engineering, GlobalFoundries Gabe Koss, software developer and manager, Pwnie Express Bob Zider, director/CEO, Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center Erik Monsen, associate professor, University of Vermont Grossman School of Business

• Sarah Mellinger, marketing manager, Logic Supply • Rachel Kauppila, job developer, Vermont Works for Women • Jessica Nordhaus, consultant for strategy and partnerships, Change the Story VT; cofounder of the Greater Burlington Women’s Forum • Amy Kakalec, senior manager of talent acquisition, Cox Enterprises (parent company of Dealer.com)

Career Shift: Local Options for Continuing Education NOON-1 P.M. Ready to change careers? Want to pick up additional certification?

Representatives from Vermont colleges and training programs offer some local continuing ed options. Discussion moderated by Michelle Brown, of Seven Days Jobs. Panelists include: • Melissa Marcello, executive director, Champlain College Online • Kristen Kilbashian, student adviser, University of Vermont Continuing Education • Justin Head, coordinator of academic services, Community College of Vermont • Benjamin Boas, founder and CEO, Burlington Code Academy

User Groups (aka Free and Fun Professional Development) 1:15-2 P.M. School isn’t the only place to gain knowledge — local user groups offer lots of learning and networking opportunities. The price of admission is cheap — sometimes free. Some groups have sponsors that pay for pizza. A panel of user group organizers explains why these professional development opportunities are so valuable. Discussion moderated by Jennifer Graham of C2. Panelists include: • Rob Hale, principal software engineer, NRG Systems; cofounder, Vermont Code Camp; co-organizer, Vermont .NET user group; BTV Ignite fellow; Tech Jam Ambassador Award finalist • Chris Billiau, web application engineer, FreshAir Sensor; organizer, Upper Valley JS • Scott Driver, IT manager, NorthCountry Federal Credit Union; Champlain Valley VMUG leader • Maureen McElaney, developer advocate, IBM Watson Platform, founder and coleader, Girl Develop It Burlington; Tech Jam Ambassador Award finalist

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10 A.M.-3 P.M. Tech Jam exhibitors include recruiters from some of Vermont’s fastest-growing and most innovative companies, admissions staff from local colleges, and representatives from training programs and governmental agencies.

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Vintage Tech Showcase 10 A.M.-3 P.M. This collection of early home computers from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s includes a TRS-80 and a Commodore PET, as well as operational models of the Apple IIe, Macintosh SE FDHD, IBM PC XT 5160 and Commodore 64.

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What’s Next for Cannabiz and Tech in Vermont?

11-11:45 A.M. As Vermont debates legalizing marijuana, activists, scientists and entrepreneurs are exploring the local opportunities that a regulated cannabis industry could potentially create.

In this conversation, moderated by Seven Days staff writer Ken Picard, panelists discuss what’s legal — and what’s possible. Panelists include: • Monica Donovan, managing partner & publisher, Heady Vermont • Timothy Fair, attorney, Blodgett, Watts & Volk; Vermont Cannabis Solutions • Tripp Murray, director of sales and business development, Champlain Valley Dispensary

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What Does It Mean to Be a Socially Responsible Tech Company?

NOON-12:45 P.M. Russ Elek from Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility moderates this discussion, which touches on a range of issues, from seeking diversity in hiring to buying local and employee benefits to UX design. Panelists include:

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• Shannon Mitchell, chief operating officer, GameTheory • John Miller, director of engineering, AllEarth Renewables (a Tech Jam Innovation Award finalist) • Georgia Pearson, marketing director, Mondo Mediaworks

How Does Outdoor Rec Intersect With Tech in Vermont?

1-1:45 P.M. Outdoor recreation is a big driver of the Vermont economy.

It’s no coincidence that internationally known outdoor sports brands are headquartered in the Green Mountain State.

But these companies need more than access to wilderness to thrive — many of them rely on high-tech manufacturing processes and e-commerce systems to sell their products.

For others, tech products are the deliverables themselves.

In this panel discussion, moderated by Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Michael Schirling, employers talk about the technological aspect of their outdoor rec businesses, explain the benefits and challenges of doing business in Vermont and reveal how to get hired at one of these super-cool companies. Panelists include:

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• John Kitonis, chief technology officer, Inntopia • Justin Worthley, vice president of human resources, Burton Snowboards • Doug Cadmus, IT director of e-commerce, Orvis

How Do We Grow FIRST Robotics?

2-2:45 P.M. The international organization FIRST — For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology — operates several levels of youth robotics competitions. Over the past few years, participation among Vermont students has skyrocketed. There are now more than 60 FIRST robotics teams statewide. In this session, veteran team leaders explain how to start a team, how to access new grants, and how communities and businesses can support this unique and valuable learning experience.

Apply today!

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10 A.M.-3 P.M. Women and nonbinary individuals connect, share resources and tackle coding projects together in a comfortable, informal setting. Volunteer organizers from the Society of Women Engineers, Vermont Women in Data Science and Machine Learning, and Girl Develop It Burlington will provide information about sponsoring or supporting women in tech.

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Who Will Win the Jammies?

Each year, the Vermont Technology Alliance, BTV Ignite and Seven Days recognize outstanding local leaders through the Tech Jam Awards. Each winner receives a handcrafted robot statuette designed by clay artist John Brickels.

After a public nomination round, the judges narrow the field to five finalists in each category. Online voting ends at midnight on Wednesday, October 18. We’ll announce the winners at the Vermont Tech Jam on Friday, October 20. The awards presentation takes place at 4:30 p.m. in Upstairs Room A at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction.

Thanks to our distinguished judges: • • • •

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John Burton, president, NPI Technology Management Nick Donowitz, chief operating officer, THINKMD Alex Meyer, vice president, Renaissance Information Systems Jennifer Graham, marketing communications manager, C2 Nick Grimley, economic development director, Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development

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THE INNOVATION AWARD Presented by BTV Ignite, the Innovation Award recognizes any product or service that demonstrates exciting thinking and market momentum. The purpose of this award is to inspire and reward excellence and shine a spotlight on Vermont as a home to innovation.

Benchmark Space Systems Formerly known as GreenScale Technologies, this team, in partnership with the University of Vermont, has developed technology for the rapidly growing cube satellite market that will increase access to space for students and scientists.

Benchmark is set to launch into space on multiple vehicles in 2018. Find more information at benchmark-space.com.

Dealer Policy DealerPolicy has disrupted the insurance industry by creating an online platform that enables prospective car buyers to receive multiple competitive insurance quotes at the dealership in fewer than two minutes, helping customers save an average of $720 per year. Find more information at dealerpolicy.com.

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2016 Left to right: Representatives from THINKMD (Innovation and Startup), Sara Simon of Vermont Public Radio (Newcomer), Hunter Hedenberg, Sam Roach-Gerber and David Bradbury of Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (Ambassador)

Protean Imagine a platform that combines the best of Facebook, LinkedIn and Snapchat but all built around education and creating portable, personalized learning plans for K-12 students. That’s Protean. Find more information at protean.me.

MindStream Step Ahead Innovations’ MindStream is a Wi-Fi-enabled aquarium monitor that replaces manual tests with automated tracking and balancing of 10 vital water parameters — and it’s a technology with potential for other watermonitoring applications. Find more information at mindstreamh2o.com.

Rob Hale An active participant in Vermont’s tech scene, Rob is instrumental in the annual Vermont Code Camp and supports a range of tech activities, including Innovation Week, HackVT and the Vermont .NET user group. He is also a BTV Ignite executive fellow. Find more information at linkedin. com/in/rob-hale-vt.

David Feinauer As assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Norwich University, David leads the school’s innovation and entrepreneurship efforts. He also had the vision to bring FIRST Lego League to Vermont, establishing an annual statelevel competition for Vermont youth. Find more information at thenorwichrecord.com.

Maureen McElaney Maureen founded Girl Develop It Burlington in 2013. Since then, she’s organized the UX Burlington conferences, served as an advisor for LaunchVT and a BTV Ignite executive fellow, and is administrator for the BTV Dev Slack community. Find more information at linkedin.com/ in/maureenmcelaney.

Kip Steele As an executive fellow for BTV Ignite, Kip is plugged into the Burlington tech scene. He organizes events, shares VR technology in the community, and works with UVM students on internships and tech and entrepreneurship projects. Find more information at linkedin.com/in/ kipsteele.

Abbie Tykocki A marketing and PR maven for Burlington Telecom, Abbie’s community outreach includes serving in executive fellow and Innovation Week-organizer roles for BTV Ignite. She is an advocate for net neutrality protection and has helped organize a partnership with ReSOURCE to subsidize computers for low-income families. Find more information at burlingtontelecom.com.

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GameTheory bridges the gap between game methodology and the business community by bringing games outside of the entertainment space and into other industries to drive change and meet goals, using the power of fun and engagement.

Find more information at gametheoryco.com.

This award recognizes a business, organization or individual who is a leader in the support, promotion and growth of Vermont’s tech economy and ecosystem. The purpose of this award is to celebrate and motivate collaboration, shining a bright light on good actors across Vermont’s technology sector.

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Champlain College was ranked a “Most Innovative School” for the third year running by U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” 2018.

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THE STARTUP AWARD This prize recognizes a tech-based business or individual business entrepreneur that started up in Vermont during the past 24 months and demonstrates exceptional creativity, ambition, organization and market potential. Its purpose is to recognize and celebrate Vermont’s homegrown entrepreneurial spirit.

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Artur Adib started AllYouCanTech this summer to connect tech employers and job seekers in Vermont and to highlight the state’s tech economy. Its guest bloggers and articles showcase Vermont’s tech scene. Find more information at vt.allyoucantech.com.

Majorwise This online platform connects students with the gig economy, simplifying the job search process and helping them gain the knowledge and experience to succeed in their fields. Find more information at getmajorwise.com.

Packetized Energy A spin-off from University of Vermont research and development, this startup is developing products to balance electric power supply and demand with water heaters and other devices to better manage costs and integrate renewable energy in the power grid. Find more information at packetizedenergy.com.

Felix Wai created this online site to connect people who want to volunteer with nonprofit organizations that need their support. A number of local orgs are using it. Find more information at spreadwildfire.com.

Jake Blend Since joining Generator two years ago, prototype shop leader Jake Blend has earned a reputation as a creative artist/tinkerer. He’s been named Maker of the Year at the Champlain Mini Maker Faire and has earned recognition from the event’s Adopt a Maker program and the Road Pitch challenge. Find more information on Seven Days’ Live Culture blog, in an article entitled, “Jake Blend’s Spirograph Is One for the Record Books.”

Graphic designer, webmaster and social media strategist for Burlington Telecom, Sean has redesigned BT’s website, led monthly social media sessions for City of Burlington staff and donated design time to nonprofits, including BTV Ignite. Find more information at burlingtontelecom.com.

This e-portfolio tool that enables students and teachers to capture and track learning happening anywhere, anytime, is being piloted in more than 2,000 schools. Find more information at protean.me.

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Given to an energetic and exciting new entrant into Vermont’s technology scene over the last 24 months, this award demonstrates Vermont’s pull as a technology hub and recognizes new talent that calls Vermont home.

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MajorWise This startup created by two University of Vermont student entrepreneurs — and winner of the LaunchVT competition — has been on a growth path since its launch in 2016. It finds short-term jobs and internships for college students, and it’s expanding into high schools. Find more information at getmajorwise.com.

PREVIOUS TECH JAM AWARD WINNERS (top to bottom):

• Champlain College Emergent Media Center (Ambassador) and MicroStrain, now LORD Sensing-MicroStrain (Innovation) • Pwnie Express (Innovation) and FreshTracks Capital (Ambassador) • Found Line (Ambassador) and Greensea (Innovation)

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• Logic Supply (Innovation) and Generator (Ambassador)

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EXHIBITORS AEROSPACE ●Liquid Measurement Systems 28 Georgia, liquidmeasurement.com Liquid Measurement Systems is one of Vermont’s fastest-growing aerospace companies. Its team specializes in the design, development, manufacture and testing of fuel management systems for the commercial and military markets. LMS is a high-tech, requirements- and results-driven company that has been recognized for five straight years as one of the best places to work in Vermont, from 2012 through 2016. Stop by the LMS booth at the Tech Jam to see a multi-tank display indicator, a fuel probe and a signal conditioner.

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● Pwnie Express 2 Burlington, pwnieexpress.com Pwnie Express provides the industry’s only solution for continuous detection, identification and classification of wireless, wired and Bluetooth devices putting organizations at risk. The Pwnie Express software-as-a-service platform, Pulse, provides complete device coverage, including employee-owned (BYOx), rogue and company-owned devices across the entire enterprise, including remote sites.

● Regional Training Institute for VTANG Cyber Incident Response Team 29 Colchester, vtguard.com At Vermont’s Regional Training Institute, national guard members and active-duty military personnel from around the country take classes in digital forensics and related legal issues and participate in tactical training.

The RTI is the only Army schoolhouse in the country that prepares students to respond to cyber incidents as a team.

Essex Junction, essexhubvt.com The Essex Hub for Women & Business is a co-working community in the heart of Essex Junction — an amazing resident community of women and friends dedicated to creatively and collaboratively growing their businesses.

A limited number of resident memberships are currently available for those who wish to join.

The Essex Hub’s Tech Jam booth is sponsored

by Chroma Technology Corp.

HinesburgHUB 50 Hinesburg, hinesburghub.wixsite.com/ hinesburghub Remote work has the potential to transform small communities, bringing new career opportunities to places that need them most.

HinesburgHUB aims to create collaborative, supportive, easily accessible and affordable community gathering spots that fuse coworking and remote working. HinesburgHUB seeks to build a network of these “HUBs” throughout Vermont and New England, starting in Hinesburg. Find out more at the HinesburgHUB Tech Jam booth, generously provided by Chroma Technology Corp.

●NuHarbor Security 65 Essex Junction, nuharborsecurity.com As a leading information security consulting and advisory firm, NuHarbor provides solutions for clients’ information security challenges, from assessment to implementation. Its team includes nationally recognized chief information security officers, security leaders and risk managers. While this industry is ever changing, NuHarbor’s innovation and thought leadership challenges traditional methodologies and promotes a new understanding of sustainable information security.

Catamount Innovation Fund 34 Burlington, catamount-fund.squarespace.com Catamount Innovation Fund is a studentrun educational program that enables the University of Vermont’s most innovative startups to create economic and social value by providing student entrepreneurs with mentorship, financial support, work space, and other resources to build their business venture.

Its mission is twofold: (1) to foster cross-disciplinary entrepreneurship on UVM’s campus by helping students launch successful ventures, and (2) to provide an extracurricular learning environment. Find out more at the Catamount Innovation Fund Tech Jam booth, generously provided by FairPoint Communications.

★Champlain College 24 Burlington, champlain.edu Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, not-for-profit private college in Burlington, Vt., with additional campuses in Montréal, Québec, and Dublin, Ireland. Champlain’s career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for their professional life from their first semester. Champlain College has been named a “Most Innovative School” in the North for the third year in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” 2018 publication. Champlain’s Senator Leahy Center for Digital Investigation (LCDI) is a world-class laboratory focused on establishing and assisting with public- and private-sector initiatives surrounding cybercrime, digital forensics and information assurance. As a leader in the digital forensic higher education arena, Champlain College offers undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to learn by participating in professional-level lab work.

12 locations statewide and online, ccv.edu The Community College of Vermont is the state’s second-largest college, serving 7,000 students each semester. CCV’s 12 locations and extensive online learning options ensure that students don’t have to travel far from their communities to access degree and certificate programs, workforce education and secondary education initiatives, continuing education opportunities, and academic and veteran support services. CCV offers a quality education at the lowest cost of any college in Vermont.

Degree and certificate program offerings of special interest include computer systems management, design and media studies, STEM studies, and website design. CCV also provides career-related training in a variety of areas and offers prior learning assessment for students to get credit for what they already know. As an open-admissions college, CCV has a simple, free admissions process that begins with an online application. Classes start in September, January and May, and students can register several months beforehand.

Girl Develop It, Burlington 13 Burlington, girldevelopit.com/chapters/ burlington Girl Develop It is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide affordable and judgment-free opportunities for women over 18 interested in learning web and software development.

Through in-person classes and community support, GDI helps women of diverse backgrounds achieve their technology goals and build confidence in their careers and their everyday lives. Find out more at the GDI Tech Jam booth, generously provided by FairPoint Communications.

●Norwich University 31 Northfield, norwich.edu Norwich University is committed to educating students in the tradition of university founder Capt. Alden Partridge. By providing students with the means, motivation, confidence and empathy to engage in the problems of today, Norwich educates disciplined and innovative thinkers inspired to create the industries, systems, processes, machines and structures that solve the challenges of tomorrow. The College of Professional Schools covers a unique breadth of technical fields, including computer science, cybersecurity, nursing, architecture and construction, along with civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.

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University of Vermont Continuing and Distance Education 33 Burlington, learn.uvm.edu The University of Vermont is continually empowering nontraditional students to meet the challenges of the future through Continuing and Distance Education. With more than 40 programs and over 400 courses to choose from, UVM Continuing and Distance Education has helped thousands of part-time students, whether they’re preparing for an undergraduate or advanced degree, looking for a career change or seeking individual development in an ever-changing world.

Vermont Technical College 20 Randolph and Williston, vtc.edu Vermont Tech is an integral and unique institution within the state of Vermont and the Vermont State Colleges, offering careerfocused, technical education in specialized areas of study related to agriculture, applied sciences, business, engineering, health sciences and sustainability. The college offers bachelor’s and associate’s degrees, a master’s degree, certificates, and continuing education.

Vermont Tech prepares students for immediate success and productivity in the workforce, for continuing formal education, and for lifelong learning.

ENGINEERING ● asicNorth 43 Williston, asicnorth.com asicNorth provides comprehensive VLSI design services to the semiconductor industry and offers a wide range of innovative and wellmanaged solutions, technical and efficient skill sets, and flexible engagement models.

● NRG Systems 55 Hinesburg, nrgsystems.com NRG Systems designs and manufactures smart technologies for a more sustainable planet.

Thirty-five years ago, NRG revolutionized the way wind resource assessment was done.

Today, this heritage of innovation continues.

The company serves multiple stages of wind and solar energy project development and provide tools for atmospheric remote sensing applications. Its products are found in more than 150 countries. NRG’s goal is to manage a well-run, profitable company where employees feel good about coming to work every day. NRG’s passionate workforce comprises diverse talents and skills and seeks continuous improvement. NRG has been recognized with awards including the Wall Street Journal’s Winning Workplaces, Best Places to Work in Vermont and the Vermont governor’s office.

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NorthCountry is the community credit union for northern Vermont and relies heavily on technology to offer the highest level of convenience at the best possible value.

Looking for a career with a savvy Vermont company that offers room to grow? Gallup ranks NorthCountry in the top four percent of businesses worldwide for employee engagement. NorthCountry promotes heavily from within.

Vergennes, ushio.com Ushio America is a worldwide leader in illumination and health care products. Ushio’s Vergennes, Vt., location specializes in lighting products for the medical, scientific research and industrial inspection markets.

The innovators at Ushio design laser/LED/ video fiber-optic medical devices and work with a variety of customers to further advancements in the surgical robotics field.

For 30 years at this location, Ushio has been designing specialized products for a variety of customers and applications, while offering Ushio-branded illumination solutions to a growing marketplace.

University of Vermont Alternative Energy Racing Organization 35 Burlington, uvmaero.org The Alternative Energy Racing Organization is a team of students at the University of Vermont that designs and builds electric open-wheel race cars to compete at Formula Hybrid, an international collegiate competition. AERO members apply skills learned in and out of the classroom to build race cars that are as fast as they are efficient, all while making professional connections and strengthening their résumés.

Find out more at the UVM AERO Tech Jam booth, generously provided by FairPoint Communications.

FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY ●DealerPolicy 68 Colchester, dealerpolicy.com

NextCapital 37 Burlington, nextcapital.com NextCapital is a growing financial software company headquartered in downtown Chicago with an office in the Karma Bird House in Burlington. NextCapital is disrupting the financial-advice market by building the best and most affordable financial planning tools in the world. NextCapital provides highly personalized digital advice at a fraction of traditional costs. Clients can manage their portfolio using NextCapital anytime, anywhere and on any device.

Vermont startups and entrepreneurs pitch their respective businesses to five judges in a ‘Shark Tank’ style event with a $1,000 cash prize for the winning idea.

GOVERNMENT/ NONPROFIT ★The Agency of Commerce and Community Development

FREE TO ATTEND AND FREE TO APPLY! Deadline: Friday, November 3 at 5 p.m.

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Montpelier, accd.vermont.gov/ economic-development The Agency of Commerce and Community Development works with businesses of all sizes — with site location and expansion, financing, technical assistance and workforce training initiatives — to ensure they have the support they need to grow and succeed in Vermont.

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● Vermont Army National Guard 40 Colchester, vtguard.com The Vermont Army National Guard offers paid training in more than 100 careers with many different types of tech fields — plus college and medical benefits — right here in Vermont.

Vermont Center for Geographic Information 23 Montpelier, vcgi.vermont.gov The Vermont Center for Geographic Information manages the geospatial open data portal for the State of Vermont and provides information and services to those wishing to learn more about this powerful digital mapping technology. VCGI also works with partners who use geospatial technology for analysis and to create more mapping information. The University of Vermont’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Team will be demonstrating drones outside the Jam on Friday, weather permitting. Drones can quickly acquire high-resolution imagery for disaster response, engineering practices and many other purposes. Vermont’s state archaeologist will also join VCGI to demonstrate how cutting-edge technology helps us explore the distant past.

Find 100+ new job postings weekly from trusted, local employers in Seven Days newspaper and online.

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Think of DealerPolicy as the Kayak or Orbitz for insurance. The company has developed an innovative comparative rating platform enabling car-buying customers the ability to compare and purchase home and auto insurance at the point of sale in auto dealerships. DealerPolicy is a finalist for this year's Tech Jam Innovation Award.

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VERMONT HAS A THRIVING TECH INDUSTRY full of innovative businesses that succeed here because we foster originality and bring out the best in people. Positions are open at every level with lots of room for advancement. If you are looking for a tech job, recruiting employees or starting or growing a tech company, we can help.

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lVermont Department of Human Resources 26 Montpelier, careers.vermont.gov Working for the State of Vermont is an opportunity to help protect, preserve and enhance the exceptional quality of life available in the Green Mountain State. State employees make a direct contribution to the betterment of Vermont’s people, places and traditions. The State of Vermont offers a wide variety of career paths, with tremendous opportunities for growth in the areas of science, technology and engineering. The total compensation package is excellent, offering pay and benefits designed to meet employees’ health and financial needs, improve their quality of life, and support balance in their home and work lives. Nowhere in Vermont are there so many opportunities available with one employer. The State of Vermont is an equal opportunity employer.

H Vermont Department of Labor 25 Montpelier, labor.vermont.gov The Vermont Department of Labor connects job seekers, workers and businesses with the tools and the resources they need grow careers, companies and Vermont’s economy. The Department’s Workforce Development Division offers a full range of workforce-related services through a network of 12 regional Career Resource Centers, including one federally recognized One-Stop American Jobs Center location in Burlington. The Department’s staff have the resources and tools to assist with job matching, registered apprenticeships, a database of education and training resources, statewide and national job listings, labor market and career information and federal funding to help with skills training for new and incumbent workers.

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l AllEarth Renewables 66 AllEarth Renewables, headquartered in Williston, Vt., manufactures the AllEarth solar tracker, a dual-axis tracking system that follows the sun throughout the day, producing up to 45 percent more energy than rooftop solar. AllEarth Renewables has manufactured and installed over 5,000 solar tracker systems. The ground-mounted, pre-engineered solar trackers are designed for residential and commercial-scale installations and are available through local and regional solar dealers. The company is a three-time “Best Places to Work” in Vermont award winner and is currently looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer and a Director of Marketing and Sales. Visit the AllEarth Renewables website for more information.

l Draker 42 Burlington, drakerenergy.com Draker, a BlueNRGY company, is a global leader in solar power plant performance monitoring. Draker provides hardware (meters and sensors) and software as a service to solar photovoltaic plant owners and operators across the U.S. and in Canada, Japan and Australia. Draker’s platform monitors more than 2,000 sites with more than 2 gigawatt capacity. Draker employs engineers, software developers and people with a wide range of technical troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills.

ReSOURCE @ VINTAGE TECH DISPLAY Burlington, resourcevt.org ReSOURCE’s mission is to meet community and individual needs through education and job skills training, environmental stewardship, and economic opportunities. The 25-year-old nonprofit operates household and building materials stores in Burlington, Barre and Hyde Park. Learn more about its job training programs and e-waste recycling initiative by visiting the Vintage Tech Showcase, featuring home computers from the 1970’s, ’80s and ’90s.

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The Vermont Technology Alliance is a nonprofit business association with a mission to support, promote and grow technology businesses and technology jobs in Vermont. It is the only statewide business organization focused solely on Vermont’s technology business sector and careers.

The vtTA’s members range from individual entrepreneurs to large companies, including those that work with and support tech businesses. The vtTA advocates on behalf of its members, collaborates with institutional partners, promotes the state’s tech sector, and connects the tech community through its website, newsletter and social media.

South Burlington, solarcity.com SolarCity is America’s No. 1 full-service solar provider. SolarCity makes clean energy available to homeowners, businesses, schools, nonprofits and government organizations at a lower cost than they pay for energy generated by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas.

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Secure networks for energy controls.

The Power of Partnership www.resolutepartners.com kmattes@resolutepartners.com In Vermont, call Keith at 802-735-1843.

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Green Mountain Access, a subsidiary of Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom, a Vermont based telecommunications solutions provider, is seeking a qualified individual to join our staff in Hinesburg, VT:

INTERNET SUPPORT ASSOCIATE Responsibilities include providing high-quality moderately complex technical support to Green Mountain Access customers, supporting all broadband transactions, which include service orders, general service, and technical support questions via telephone, live chat, mail, and office contacts. Also responsible for reconciling concerns regarding customer accounts and/or documentation of broadband service related troubles, as well as the sale of appropriate products and services. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a minimum of three years of “help desk” and technical support experience, possessing a solid understanding of concepts, practices, and procedures associated with information technology technical support. Additionally, advanced internet skills and knowledge regarding e-mail, web hosting, broadband and wireless connectivity required along with advanced knowledge of a variety of broadband platforms including fiber-tothe-premise, ADSL, and VDSL. Sophisticated knowledge of both hardware and software applications is desirable, including knowledge of a variety of mobile, wireless, and streaming devices and their corresponding operating systems (i.e. iPhones, Android devices, iPads, tablets, Roku, Chromecast, sling devices, etc.). Additionally, strong interpersonal skills necessary to maintain productive relationships with customers in resolving service questions and marketing new services is also required. EOE. Please submit letter of interest, resume, and application to the address below.

No telephone calls please. Job applications can be found on our website: www.wcvt.com under “Company.”

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Job Opportunities at the GlobalFoundries Booth At GLOBALFOUNDRIES, we make things that matter — from the products that enable the way we live today, to the technologies that drive what’s possible for tomorrow.

Come join our team of experts, innovators and passionate problem solvers.

Collaborate with the industry’s leading talent, build your expertise and help to make the things that move the world forward.

Manufacturing Operators

High School Diploma/GED and no experience needed

New college Graduates or Experienced professionals can apply for these positions: Equipment Technicians 2 yr AS EE/ME with or without experience

Join the ReNEWable Power Generation We seek employees who are committed to a cleaner, more sustainable planet.

We have a strong environmental mission, an innovative product, and a brand that is poised for nationwide success. And we are hiring!

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Experience in creating effective marketing copy, presentations, collateral, and campaigns.

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering.

Solid programming competency of embedded microcontrollers in C or C++.

Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.

Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.

Comfortable with “breaking the rules” by being innovative and thinking outside the box. www.allearthrenewables.com For details and application process instructions.

To apply: www.globalfoundries.com/about-us/careers

Be sure to drop by our booth!

allearthrenewables.com 802.872.9600 GlobalFoundries is an EOE/AA Employer.

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●Vermont Energy Investment Corporation 8 Burlington, veic.org Vermont Energy Investment Corporation is a leading nonprofit dedicated to addressing the climate change imperative through innovative approaches, tools and systems. Its driving mission is to lower the environmental, economic and societal costs of energy for all people. VEIC provides consultative services and administers comprehensive energy-efficiency utilities, such as Efficiency Vermont, Efficiency Smart and the DC Sustainable Energy Utility. Its customers are utilities, government agencies, foundations and residents, as well as business, industrial and commercial projects. Its work will result in the reduction of 20 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year by 2027.

VEIC is located in the Innovation Center in Burlington’s South End.

Burlington, uvmhealth.org The University of Vermont Medical Center is an academic medical center affiliated with the Larner College of Medicine at UVM and the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences. It serves as both a regional referral center (providing advanced care to approximately 1 million people in Vermont and northern New York) and a community hospital (for approximately 160,000 residents in Chittenden and Grand Isle counties).

The organization generates approximately $900 million in annual revenue. UVMMC is part of a six-hospital network, and through this network and collaborative relationships throughout Vermont and northern New York, UVMMC is able to provide the highest quality care, informed by academic research, to patients throughout the region.

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IT SOLUTIONS HARDWARE AND CONSUMER GOODS ★ ●LORD SensingMicroStrain 36 Williston, microstrain.com

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Colchester, competitive.com C2 is a Vermont-based digital solutions company specializing in digital commerce, cloud infrastructure and managed services.

With a focus on building strategic value, C2’s industry-leading technology solutions are custom designed to help position clients to compete in an increasingly fast-paced and highly connected world. For nearly 25 years, C2 has worked with brand-name businesses, as well as educational and governmental institutions, to deliver awardwinning solutions while earning premier status partnerships with world-class technology vendors such as Microsoft, Dell EMC, Sitecore and VMware. C2’s growing local team is nationally recognized.

● Galen Healthcare Solutions 5 Burlington, galenhealthcare.com Galen Healthcare Solutions is an awardwinning, No. 1 in KLAS, health care IT technical and professional services and solutions company providing highly skilled, cross-platform expertise. Galen strives to provide leadership, implementation, optimization and technical services to health care organizations and provider groups. The company’s expertise includes but isn’t limited to EHR deployment, data migration, application development and project management. Galen has partnered with more than 300 specialty practices, hospitals and integrated delivery networks to provide extraordinary patient care and business solutions. Galen has been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work since 2013.

Join an Industry Leader and Become an Employee-Owner!

CAD Cut, a Web Industries company located in Middlesex, VT; enables innovation of global aerospace companies by developing and commercializing precision formatting processes for advanced composite materials. Manufacturing Technicians are a critical part of delivering integrated material management, precision formatting and supply chain solutions.

Manufacturing Technicians Full-Time, All Shifts These are direct-hire positions.

Key responsibilities include the operation of computerized knife cutting systems, inventory control, and part drawing interpretation, part measurement, and quality system documentation.

Minimum requirements include: • High school diploma or equivalent • Working knowledge of basic math • Strong mechanical aptitude to change out tooling on cutting machines • Ability to read and interpret drawings • Computer competency for accessing files and software programs • Excellent interpersonal skills suitable for teamwork oriented environment As an Employee-Owner, you will be eligible for incredible benefits, including: • Company-paid stock ownership plan • Educational assistance plan that pays, in advance, all tuition, fees and book for undergraduate studies (tuition paid at Vermont state college equivalence} • Comprehensive medical, dental. vision and prescription coverage with low deductibles and low out-of-pocket and employee premiums • Competitive salary and 401(k) and profit sharing plan • Career progression planning and opportunities for advancement Please email your resume, indicating shift preference, to nchase@cadcut.com or fax it to 260-435-4364.

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MicroStrain Sensing Systems make tiny sensors and systems that are used in a wide range of applications, including advanced manufacturing, off-highway vehicles, commercial and military manned and unmanned vehicles, civil structures, and down-hole tools. Its sensors have won numerous awards, and the employees pride themselves on being both innovative and responsive to customers’ unique requirements.

Based in Williston, Vt., MicroStrain Sensing Systems was founded in 1987. There is a broader line of micro-displacement sensors that could withstand extreme temperatures, hundreds of millions of cycles and complete submersion in saline. MicroStrain was one of the first sensor companies to add wireless capability so that low-power, miniature digital sensors could communicate easily with personal computers and send data to the internet.

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★●Logic Supply 46 South Burlington, logicsupply.com

NuHarbor Security is your trusted security advisor.

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A leading Industrial PC company, Logic Supply designs highly configurable computers engineered for reliability. Its systems operate in the harshest environments and power innovation in the evolving Internet of Things. Fueled by a unique direct-to-customer business model that combines vertical integration, modular product design and a powerful online platform, Logic Supply offers computers “designed to last, built to order and delivered in days.” Founded in 2003, the company has served more than 60,000 customers. Logic Supply has offices in North America, Europe and Taiwan. See why today’s technology companies depend on Logic Supply at the website above and on Twitter @LogicSupply.

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NPI Technology Management has provided tech services to businesses in the Northeast for nearly 30 years. Services offered include network monitoring and management, help desk, backup and recovery, and hardware installation. NPI’s strong emphasis on customer service, root cause analysis and security have earned the company a very loyal clientele.

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OpenTempo’s cloud-based integrated workforce management solution provides health care organizations across the nation access to their real-time call, shift and daily case schedule information, all from any browser or mobile device. OpenTempo features built-in time-tracking, attendance and payroll management systems, the ability to rapidly review requests, and staff rooms and cases according to certification and supervision requirements. In short, OpenTempo helps health systems increase operational efficiency, optimize workforce expense, and enhance clinician engagement and satisfaction. OpenTempo is growing very quickly in response to market demand.

Stop by the OpenTempo booth to find out about careers at OpenTempo and to learn more about its product and cutting-edge architecture.

MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION SOLUTIONS ● CSL Software Solutions 21 Burlington, csl-us.com CSL specializes in coaching, QA and process-improvement solutions for the pharmaceutical/biotech, animal health and financial services industries. All CSL solutions are hosted and browser-based for office and mobile instant access. Many of the biggest names in pharma and banking are using CSL’s solutions to help grow their businesses and assist with their customer acquisition and retention goals. CSL takes businesses to a new level of performance.

★● Data Innovations 57 South Burlington, datainnovations.com Founded in 1989, with offices in the United States, Belgium, Brazil and Hong Kong, Data Innovations is the only open lab middleware company with a global scope.

Labs are continually challenged to decrease turnaround time while handling higher volume and maintaining high data quality despite labor shortages and tightening budgets. The company’s products and services include comprehensive and proactive support, a variety of training options, and on-site consulting.

★● Green Mountain Power 10 Colchester, greenmountainpower.com Green Mountain Power is delivering the latest energy innovations to meet the needs of customers through integrated energy services that help people use less energy and save money, while GMP continues to generate clean, cost-effective and reliable power. GMP has opened its state-of-the-art Inspire Space to energy entrepreneurs to work together on innovations that will help achieve a more sustainable future for customers. GMP is committed to doing good and is the first utility in the world to get a B Corp certification, meeting rigorous social, environmental, accountability and transparency standards. Learn more about GMP’s Tesla Powerwall home battery program during the Tech Jam presentation “Batteries Required: Tesla Comes to Vermont” — Friday at 2 p.m.

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MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ●CAD Cut 49 Middlesex, cadcut.com CAD Cut, Inc. enables innovation at global aerospace companies by developing and commercializing precision formatting processes for advanced composite materials. This employee-owned company is the formatter of choice for the largest aerospace programs in the world. Cad Cut’s parent company, Web Industries, combines deep expertise in developing new composite formatting technologies with the proven ability to support commercial-scale programs through use of aerospace grade systems and integrated supply chain solutions to drive value and mitigate risk.

●Creative MicroSystems 11 Waitsfield, creativemicro.com Inventing the impossible: Creative MicroSystems Corporation routinely does jobs that couldn’t be accomplished elsewhere or were deemed “impossible.”

CMC provides serious technical capability for a company of its size. Cofounders (and Massachusetts Institute of Technology grads) Bill and Julie Parker lead a diverse team that focuses on challenges from the idea stage through proof of concept, prototyping and pilot production. Deep expertise across a wide range of skills and expertise allows a multidisciplinary approach finding solutions that often result in unique, technologically significant solutions and IP, while also providing state-of-the-art fabrication and implementation to clients and partners.

●GlobalFoundries 51 Essex Junction, globalfoundries.com GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development and fabrication services to technology companies around the world. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.

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Step Ahead Innovations 22 South Burlington, mindstreamh2o.com

“We needed a way to bridge out research in the lab with a commercial product. A Phase (0) award gave us time and resources ti develop a competitive Phase 1 proposal.”

The MindStream family of products provides a fully automated solution for aquarists to perpetually monitor and balance up to 10 vital water parameters — the key to keeping fish and corals healthy. The leading-edge technology of MindStream products provides the most accurate, convenient and reliable way to maintain balance in aquarium water. MindStream is a 2017 Tech Jam Innovation Award finalist.

Dr. Ryan McDavitt, P.I. GreenScale Technologies Phase (0) Project Micro-Scale Thruster for Small Satellites

MEDIA ★ Vermont Business Magazine 16 South Burlington, vermontbiz.com Vermont Business Magazine is Vermont’s only source for statewide business information. Since 1972, VBM has published the latest and most accurate information and economic data available. VBM focuses monthly on subjects such as Vermont’s largest companies ranked by sales, Vermont’s largest employers, technology, construction, health, and travel and tourism news, to name a few. A subscription to VBM includes the annual Business Directory, the Book of Lists and access to data online.

VBM also publishes free daily and weekly e-newsletters on newsmakers, health and environmental news.

RECRUITMENT SERVICES ● ETS Staffing & Recruiting 54 Burlington, etsjobs.com This premier staffing and recruiting firm has been serving the Champlain Valley for 35 years. ETS is a group of people dedicated to finding, promoting and facilitating opportunity for the region each and every day.

Visit the ETS website for more info and to meet the team.

★Seven Days Jobs 67 Burlington, jobs.sevendaysvt.com Vermont job seekers know to turn to independent newsweekly Seven Days to find current, local and vetted employment opportunities. HR professionals can manage job postings and track applicants throughout the hiring process through the online job board. All jobs posted online are included in the weekly employment section of Seven Days. More than 80,000 readers across the state — some of whom may not know they’re looking for a job — pick up the print newspaper. And every job posted supports Seven Days’ award-winning journalism.

Three Funding Opportunities for Vermont Small Business Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase (0) Vermont small business awards for research and development projects, which will lead to applications to federal SBIR/STTR programs.

• Maximum amount of each grant is $15,000 • One award will be made in areas of interest to NASA (contingent upon availability of FY19 funds) Applications Open • Full submission details may be found October 16, 2017 at uvm.edu/epscor/redir/sbir • Application Deadline: February 7, 2018

NEW: Faculty–Small Business Partnerships

Vermont small business in partnership with college and university faculty, for collaborative projects aligned with the current Vermont EPSCoR RII Track-1 award, Basic Resilience to Extreme Events in the Lake Champlain Basin (BREE).

• Maximum amount of each award is $10,000 • Full submission details may be found at uvm.edu/epscor/ redir/pilot • Application Deadline: February 21, 2018

NEW: Vermont EPSCoR SBIR/STTR Travel Awards • Funds to attend National SBIR/STTR Conferences • Annual national and regional meeting dates are announced in fall and spring • Please check our website for details

●Revision 27 Essex Junction, revisionmilitary.com Revision develops and delivers purposebuilt protective soldier equipment for military use worldwide. The company, which began with eyewear, has expanded to face, head and torso protection as well as energy storage and power management products, and continues to develop innovative

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This Burlington-area startup sells the Eccentric Bicylinder — an “active” chair developed by University of Vermont trauma surgeon Dr. Turner Ostler, who hopes to change how everyone in the world sits.

Bodies were meant to move, even while sitting, but conventional chairs restrict the spine’s freedom. Dr. Ostler’s chairs encourage a healthier sitting posture. QOR360 has been in business for a year — selling more than 500 chairs — and is starting to scale.

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Green Mountain Transit is developing the NextGen Transit Plan to improve service throughout our system.

The NextGen Transit Plan will evaluate all GMT routes and identify opportunities to better coordinate transit service in northwest Vermont.

Get involved...

— Join the conversation on our real-time blog — Attend a community meeting Help shape the future of your public transit system.

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●Talon RPO 63 South Burlington, talonrpo.com Talon RPO is a highly skilled on-demand recruitment process outsourcing provider headquartered in South Burlington, with additional offices in Massachusetts and Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded on January 1, 2016, Talon has successfully served clients in a wide variety of industries throughout the United States. Its professional in-house recruiters serve as an extension of a client’s team, ramp up quickly and carry no more than four searches at a time to provide the highest possible standard of professional care. Over 95 percent of Talon’s clients choose the on-demand RPO service offering which has two pricing tiers, depending on the position’s target compensation range. Companies can expect to save 50 to 85 percent versus traditional contingent and retained placement agency fees using this approach.

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Westaff has been creating solutions for job seekers and businesses and serving the staffing industry since 1948. The company matches talent with opportunity and works with both job seekers and businesses with recruiting needs.

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We are hiring a wide variety of skill sets:

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The high school varsity engineers of the Essex Robotics Team build robots that play games competitively with other robots.

The team is part of FIRST, an organization dedicated to getting young people excited about using technology to solve problems.

This is the Essex team’s 11th season. Many past members have received scholarships and earned internships through their participation in the team. Stop by the Essex Robotics table — sponsored by Chroma Technology Corp. — to see a competition robot and to learn about this year’s FIRST Tech Challenge. To find out more about FIRST in Vermont, attend “How Do We Grow FIRST Robotics in Vermont?” at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the upstairs presentation space.

●Greensea 14 Richmond, greenseainc.com Greensea is a leader in intelligent marine robotic systems that increase operator productivity through the integration of navigation, control and user-interface products using their patent-pending OPENSEA operating platform. Using the Greensea system, the marine industry now has a distributed,

networked framework for complex robotic environments that streamlines workflow and increases productivity. Since opening in Richmond, Vt., in 2006, the company has successfully installed Greensea systems on more than 700 manned, unmanned, surface, and subsea vehicles. Greensea offers commercially available products as well as customized applications for original equipment manufacturers such as Teledyne Marine, VideoRay, STIDD, NAMJet and more. To learn more, visit the website, find Greensea on Facebook or call 802-434-6080.

SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL PRODUCTS ● Burlington Bytes 18 Burlington, burlingtonbytes.com Burlington Bytes is a full-service web development and digital marketing firm. Its 20-person team is comprised of the most technically talented and fun-to-work-with people in Vermont. Burlington Bytes is eyeing a move into products for 2018, so a creative and thoughtful personality is a must for any potential team member. Ideal colleagues have strong opinions but play well in a group. While all company departments plan to expand in 2018, Burlington Bytes is currently adding to its digital marketing team (online advertising, search engine optimization and social media) as well as its development team (entry-level support and senior web developer).

● Casenet 7 Burlington, casenetllc.com Located in Bedford, Mass., and Burlington, Vt., Casenet develops a software that is utilized throughout the U.S. and in Spain.

In the care management space of health care IT, Casenet’s parent company, Centene, is also a customer! Casenet is constantly updating and enhancing TruCare, the company’s proprietary product, which serves 10,000-plus end users. To serve this growing customer base, Casenet is expanding its software development workforce — departments with openings include engineering, QA, implementation and sales.

★● Cox Automotive 71 Burlington, coxautoinc.com Cox Automotive Inc. is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale and ecommerce solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. Committed to open choice and dedicated to strong partnerships, the Cox Automotive family includes Autotrader, Dealer.com, Dealertrack, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, NextGear Capital, vAuto, Xtime and a host of other brands.

The global company has 33,000 team members in more than 200 locations.

●Global-Z International 69 Bennington, globalz.com Founded in 1989, Global-Z is a database technology company providing clients with customized sales and marketing database solutions. Today, it’s the market leader in worldwide customer domain data verification and correction for analytics and single customer view. Global-Z’s pioneering technology, linguistic and cultural expertise, and superior customer service offer clients a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Global-Z is known as a friendly and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. The company takes good care of its employees, all of whom enjoy a comprehensive benefit package that includes health insurance, generous paid time off, 401(k) with a company match and many other excellent benefits.

●Inntopia 44 Stowe and Burlington, corp.inntopia.com Inntopia provides reservation technology and services for the travel and hospitality industries. Its clients include ski resorts, destination marketing organizations, vacation resorts, golf courses, attraction parks and tour operators, as well as lodging, activity, event and transportation suppliers. As an employer, Inntopia values creativity, collaboration and passion within a fast-paced and fun work environment.

It offers competitive compensation and benefits packages and was named one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work in 2016. Learn more about Inntopia during “How Does Outdoor Rec Intersect With Tech in Vermont?,” a panel discussion in the upstairs presentation space at noon on Saturday that features CTO John Kitonis, along with speakers from Orvis and Burton Snowboards.

●Social Sentinel 45 Burlington, socialsentinel.com Social Sentinel is a software-as-a-service company whose service alerts campus officials to threats shared publicly on social media. Every aspect of the Social Sentinel service has been built by safety and security experts. Its team of trusted advisers helps clients develop intelligent and efficient security initiatives — with social in mind.

●Systems & Software 3 Williston, ssivt.com

Colchester, public.vtinfo.com VIP is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Using the latest technologies, VIP provides an innovative suite of solutions to distributors, bottlers, suppliers and brand owners in the beverage industry. At the heart of VIP’s innovation is the company culture, which embraces a collaborative problem-solving approach and puts a premium on employees’ health and wellness. For more than 40 years, VIP has built long-lasting relationships with many of the largest and most successful companies in the beverage industry — its motto: “Our customers are our friends.” VIP employees value these relationships and constantly strive to help customers reach their goals in an ever-changing industry. At VIP, hard work is recognized and a healthy work/life balance is encouraged. VIP’s famous midday basketball and street hockey games, on-site fitness center, cycling club, softball team, and on-site child care center are just a few examples of the activities and perks that bring VIP employees together.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE ● Burlington Telecom 6 Burlington, burlingtontelecom.com Burlington Telecom is Burlington’s only 100 percent fiber-optic network, providing internet, television and telephone services for both residential and commercial needs for an unmatchable customer experience. BT provides one gigabit (1,000 Mbps) of the fastest, most reliable service available and delivers symmetrical broadband for downloads and uploads. Local customer service reps are available 24-7. BT strives to deliver state-of-the-art technology to all and be an innovator in next-generation technologies.

At Galen, great work isn’t an accident. Because we combine razor sharp knowledge with the best talent in the business, we are able to build a foundation for great relationships and exceptional results. You’ll have the opportunity to do interesting work, develop your skills and work with people who will support you no matter what. If you’re interested in working for an award-winning, #1 in KLAS, healthcare IT technical & professional services and solutions company, please visit our website galenhealthcare.com/careers. We are currently hiring in our Burlington, Boston & Chicago offices!

At Galen, great work isn’t an accident. Because we combine razor sharp knowledge with the best talent in the business, we are able to build a foundation for great relationships and exceptional results. You’ll have the opportunity to do interesting work, develop your skills and work with people who will support you no matter what. If you’re interested in working for an award-winning, #1 in KLAS, healthcare IT technical & professional services and solutions company, please visit our website:

galenhealthcare.com/careers.

We are currently hiring in our Burlington, Boston & Chicago offices!

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Burlington, resolutepartners.com Resolute Partners, a leader in advanced wired and wireless network solutions for commercial and government agencies, acquired Summit Technologies, a Vermont-based company that enables and empowers wireless mobility. Resolute Partners engineers, installs, operates and maintains a complete range of internet access and wireless communications solutions for health care, government and commercial enterprises around the world, including hospitals, warehouses, hospitality, educational facilities, military bases and office parks. The networks support guest Wi-Fi, rural broadband access and energy management systems.

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Draker Solutions combine intuitive software, robust hardware, and exceptional field-based services to design and implement PV solutions.

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Under new leadership in 2017, Systems & Software has reinvented itself as an organization. S&S is a high-tech firm that creates business solutions for the utility industry and consistently strives to grow its business offerings and staff. Its approach to “work” encompasses the agile and swarm methodologies. S&S believes in working on the right things — not just working hard — and exceeding goals and desired results. If you consider yourself customer-focused, accountable and innovative, and want to work in a team-based, positive and supportive environment that promotes Friday breakfasts, lunchtime workouts, daily guitar jam sessions, giving back to not only the community but to the country, and work/ life flexibility, S&S is the organization for you.

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The Agency of Commerce and Community Development .............25 AllEarth Renewables .....66 asicNorth .......................43 Burlington Bytes............18 Burlington Telecom .......06 C2 ......................................... 12 CAD Cut .........................49 Casenet ..........................07 Catamount Innovation Fund ............................34 Champlain College .......24 Comcast Business ........61 Community College of Vermont ......................53 Cox Automotive .............71 Creative MicroSystems 11 CSL Software Solutions 21 Data Innovations ............57 DealerPolicy ..................68 Draker ............................42 Essex Hub for Women & Business .................50 Essex Robotics Team ......15 ETS Staffing & Recruiting...................54 Galen Healthcare Solutions ....................05 Girl Develop It, Burlington ....................................13 Global Z International ...69 GlobalFoundries............51

Green Mountain Power .10 Greensea........................14 HinesburgHUB ...............50 Inntopia ..........................44 Liquid Measurement Systems ......................28 Logic Supply ..................46 LORD SensingMicroStrain .................36 NextCapital ....................37 NorthCountry Federal Credit Union...............01 Norwich University.........31 NPI Technology Management ..............38 NRG Systems..................55 NuHarbor Security .........65 OpenTempo ...................64 Pwnie Express ................02 QOR360 .........................04 Regional Training Institute for the VTANG Cyber Incident Response Team .........29 Resolute Partners ..........62 ReSOURCE(Vintage Tech) Revision ..........................27 Seven Days Jobs ...........67 Social Sentinel ...............45 SolarCity/Tesla ..............09 Step Ahead Innovations .................22 Systems & Software.......03

Talon RPO .......................63 Ushio America ................56 UVM Alternative Energy Racing Orgnization (AERO) ........................35 UVM Continuing and Distance Education ...33 UVM Medical Center.....32 The Valley CW ................39 Vermont Army National Guard..........................40 Vermont Business Magazine ....................16 Vermont Center for Geographic Information ....................................23

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