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Small business awards for research and development projects, which will lead to applications to federal SBIR/STTR programs.
Driving Green Technologies since 1919.
Full SBIR Phase (0) RFA can be found by scanning this QR code: Award Amount: Up to $15,000
Period of Support: June 1, 2027 - May 31, 2028 Due Date: February 12, 2027 by 5:00PM EST
Eligibility: Businesses registered and operating in Vermont are eligible to submit applications to this grant program. The goal of the Vermont EPSCoR Phase (0) grant program is to support business or industry projects that have a strong potential for success in federal SBIR/STTR competitions. Specifically, the program is intended to support preliminary proof-of-concept feasibility studies in preparation for federal SBIR/STTR applications. This grant program is jointly funded by NSF and NASA with one award expected in an area of interest to NASA. Informational Webinar: The Vermont EPSCoR Office will hold an informational webinar on December 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. The purpose of the webinar is to review program requirements, recommend application strategies for success and address questions. Advance registration is not required.
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For more information and event updates, scan this QR code: Funding provided by NSF OIA 2242829 The EPSCoR funding has allowed SpikeSense to assemble an early proof-of-concept and initially explore the capabilities and potential performance of our hyperspectral imaging approach, something we would not have been able to do without it. The early assembly and testing of the proof-of-concept provides clarity and highlights the key areas that need significant R&D in order to move ahead to a full prototype and then product. This clarity is strengthening our proposals to government agencies and other funding sources as we move forward. — Dr. Eric Gallo, SpikeSense Labs owner
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hen applying for or posting a job these days, you never know if you’re interacting with an AI agent or a real person. Worse: Sometimes those AI entities aren’t who they appear to be. Scam jobs and scam applicants confuse employers and job seekers alike. One way to avoid this scenario? Meet in person and make a connection at the Vermont Tech Jam. This annual career and technology expo is the only time you’ll get to see local employers, entrepreneurs, a résumé coach and STEMprepped students all under one roof. At the Tech Jam, you can: • Talk with 40-plus exhibitors, many of whom are hiring. • Meet representatives from companies making tangible products — think BETA Technologies, Hazelett and Rigorous — at the 11 a.m. presentation. FILE PHOTOS: SAM SIMON
• Check out demonstrations from Vermont’s studentpowered FIRST robotics teams and learn about Burlington-based Hack Club, run by and for teens from across the country. • Consider going back to school: Representatives from the University of Vermont, Community College of Vermont, Champlain College, Norwich University and Vermont State University will be on hand to explain your options. • See a 1 p.m. presentation and interview with Hany Farid, a Dartmouth professor recently featured in the New York Times, who explains how advances in AI are making it difficult to spot deepfakes.
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hen it first started, the Vermont Tech Jam changed locations every year — from Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center to the Champlain Mill to Memorial Auditorium. It wasn’t until 2021 that the Jam landed at the perfect home: the Hula coworking campus and innovation hub in Burlington. The 14-acre lakefront property, once owned by Blodgett Ovens, consists of several buildings, including the Burlington Surf Club. The crown jewel, Building 50, was once home to the factory floor. Today this two-story space is suffused with natural light, accentuated with an abundance of greenery, and powered by renewable energy, including geothermal heating and cooling. Tenants such as Accessible Web, Glavel Want a guided tour? and OhMD have offices there, while Hula is offering three remote workers share desks, counters, 20-minute sessions, sofas, conference rooms, a kitchen and with information about soundproof privacy pods — as well as coworking memberships, breathtaking views of Lake Champlain. at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 Hula is also home to an in-house venture and 2:30 p.m. To join one, fund investing in Vermont-based meet at the fountain. companies. Tying it all together is an easygoing surfer vibe. For the sixth year, Tech Jam exhibitors will set up in “the channel” in Building 50. FIRST robotics teams will be in “Isthmus.” Presentations will take place in “Reef.”
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urlington-based Seven Days newspaper has been organizing the Tech Jam since its inception, in 2008. The Jam serves as a promotion for Seven Days Jobs — Vermont’s largest locally owned jobs board — where companies connect with potential employees.
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LEARN ABOUT FIRST Young people ages 6 to 16 get motivated to pursue STEM careers through participation in FIRST robotics programs. Their secret sauce is a little friendly competition. Members of Vermont’s FIRST teams are taking over the Isthmus conference room. Teams are looking for students interested in participating, as well as potential coaches, mentors and sponsors who can help train the next generation of Vermont’s technical workforce.
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Career coach Sue Schlom of the Targeted Resume offers drop-in resume reviews and job-seeking tips in the Sandbar conference room near Brio Coffeeworks, all day long. Stop by and make an appointment for a free 15-minute session.
GET A NEW PROFILE PIC If you need a better or more current headshot to refresh your online presence, visit Montpelier-based Storyworkz at the Jam. Storyworkz provides the backdrop, lighting equipment and expert coaching to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera — all you need to bring is your smile! Save your spot in advance for $15; walk-ins on Tech Jam day pay $25 and will be first come, first served.
GRAB A BITE Preppi’s on-site café offers food and drinks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drinks are also available for purchase at the Brio bar near the main entrance. Feel free to bring a N O SIM water bottle to cut down M SA E: on single-use containers. FIL
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ave you heard about BETA Technologies, Hazelett and Rigorous? Representatives from each introduce their companies, the products they design and what they’re looking for in potential employees. These local employers aim to fill a variety of openings — from supply chain development specialists to casting experts to robotics engineers. They’re all eager to meet people who share their vision. PANEL PARTICIPANTS: • Matt Riley, head of people and human resources at BETA Technologies • Colin Riggs, CEO and cofounder of Rigorous • Kalyn Bixler, director of manufacturing at Hazelett
CAREER+TECH EXPO: 10 A.M.-3 P.M. MANUFACTURING PANEL: 11 A.M. DEEPFAKES TALK: 1 P.M. GET FREE TICKETS: TECHJAMVT.COM.
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I-generated images, video and audio clips that masquerade as real are easier to make than ever before, and they’re becoming more and more convincing. These “deepfakes” are duping people, especially on social media. Even digital forensics professionals have a hard time distinguishing what’s real from what’s not. Case in point: Hany Farid. In June, the New York Times published a profile of the computer science professor declaring that “The World’s Leading Deepfake Expert No
Longer Trusts His Own Eyes.” Farid recently left his teaching position at the University of California in Berkeley, bought a farm in Vermont and rejoined the faculty of Dartmouth College, where he taught from 1999 to 2019. Farid is also a cofounder of GetReal Security, where he’s the chief science officer. The firm specializes in authentication and verification of digital media. One of the posts on the GetReal website warns recruiters to be wary of virtual interviews, because candidates can now
conceal their identity. Called “Anatomy of an AI Imposter: Inside a Hiring Scam,” it details how a man interviewing for a remote-work job almost fooled an employer. The interviewer, who had a background in Asian languages, realized the supposedly Polish candidate had a Korean accent. When called out on it, the candidate quickly ended the call. In fact, according to Farid, this is a common occurrence. A few weeks ago he appeared in a 10-minute segment on “CBS News Sunday Morning” titled “Detecting Deepfakes, In
a World Where Even Reality Is Suspect.” He discussed these hiring scams, in which American employers accidentally hire tech workers from North Korea. Farid told reporter Ted Koppel, “Just about every single Fortune 500 company has hired one or more of these, whether they know it or not.” At the Tech Jam, Farid will do a short presentation about the state of deepfakes and our ability to detect and combat them, followed by an interview with Seven Days staff writer Hannah Bassett. He’ll also take questions from the audience.
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These companies and organizations will be exhibiting during the Tech Jam, either in their offices at Hula or at booths set up in Hula’s Building 50. Most of them are looking for employees! ● Accessible Web Booth 4, Burlington, accessibleweb.com
Accessible Web’s software and services empower organizations to make the internet accessible for everyone. One in four Americans has one or more disabilities, as do approximately one in six people worldwide. Accessibility is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. Using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and worldwide accessibility laws as guiding principles, Accessible Web creates tools that make your website accessible to everyone. Stop by the Accessible Web booth to learn how to utilize these tools, avoid lawsuits and discover a growing market in the digital space.
● Aprexis Booth 40, Montpelier, aprexis.com
Aprexis is a pharmacy care management company that provides software and services to health plans (Medicare, Medicaid and commercial) for improved health outcomes and cost savings through optimized medication therapies. This booth has been donated by the Vermont Tech Council.
● ARC Business Solutions Booth 23, Rutland, arcbus.com
ARC Business Solutions is a technology consulting firm celebrating 30 years of helping organizations solve complex business challenges through digital solutions, data, cloud services, cybersecurity and managed IT services. With a new office in Rutland, ARC is excited to grow its presence in Vermont, build local partnerships, and connect with talented students and professionals. A people-first culture, continuous learning and meaningful client work make ARC a place where careers can grow alongside technology.
● Aviatron Booth 22, Essex, aviatron.com
Aviatron is dedicated to providing quality aircraft component overhauls and repair services to the regional jet and commercial aircraft operators of the world. It’s an FAA- and EASA-certified repair station that has been servicing the aviation industry for more than 25 years. The company specializes in overhauls and repairs of components such
as air cycle machines, electrical power systems, hydraulic pumps and various engine starters.
● ★ BETA Technologies Booth 9, Burlington, beta.team
This Vermont-based electric aerospace company is working to make aviation safer, more reliable and more cost-effective. BETA Technologies designs and manufactures all-electric aircraft and charging infrastructure and develops programs to train the next generation of pilots and maintainers. BETA is certifying and producing two all-electric, net-zero aircraft: ALIA CTOL, a conventional takeoff and landing airplane, and ALIA VTOL, a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, along with its in-house electric motor. In addition to its aircraft, BETA is deploying a nationwide charging network, helping connect communities while advancing the transition to clean, sustainable aviation.
● Burlington Telecom Booth 35, Burlington, burlingtontelecom.com
A locally operated fiber internet provider, Burlington Telecom serves residential and business customers across the greater Burlington area. Built on a 100 percent fiber network, Burlington Telecom delivers fast, symmetrical internet backed by local customer support and transparent pricing. In addition to residential internet, Burlington Telecom provides business connectivity, managed Wi-Fi, voice solutions, and scalable technology services that help local organizations stay connected and grow.
Center for Technology, Essex Booth 7, Essex, ewsd.org/o/cte
The Center for Technology, Essex (CTE) is a regional technical high school with an enrollment of more than 350 students from a variety of districts, towns and sending schools, including homeschool and adult students. CTE offers 15 technical programs for juniors/seniors and four pretechnical programs for sophomores. With a diverse community of learners, CTE believes that the dynamic integration of rigorous academic and technical instruction will prepare students
for success in a wide array of careers and postsecondary endeavors. CTE actively strives to provide an equitable and safe learning environment to foster the personal, academic and technical growth of its students.
● Champlain Cable Booth 20, Colchester, champcable.com
Champlain Cable designs and manufactures high-performance wire and cable for the world’s most extreme environments. With a 70-year history, Champlain Cable excels at developing customized products, utilizing crosslinked irradiation technology to meet power, signal and data transmission needs — no matter how demanding the challenge — while exceeding standards for quality, durability and safety.
★ Champlain College Booth 16, Burlington, champlain.edu
Level up at Champlain College. Champlain offers innovative, flexible, project-based learning to help you launch your career, advance in your field or take a new direction. Find your way through high school pathways, on-campus programs, and online associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Build practical skills through hands-on problem-solving, and explore programs in cybersecurity, computer science, data analytics and AI, digital forensics, game programming, UX, information technology, and more. Get ready for work, ready for life and ready to make a difference.
● Community College of Vermont Booth 34, locations statewide, ccv.edu
Vermont’s second-largest college, serving nearly 10,000 students each year, Community College of Vermont offers the lowest tuition in the state, plus generous scholarship and funding opportunities for an affordable education. Students can access any of the school’s physical locations across the state or online learning options to pursue certificate and degree programs in high-demand fields. CCV is here to help you gain the skills you need to join the workforce sooner with programs in IT, web development, data analytics and AI, and more.
● Creare Booth 37, Hanover, N.H., creare.com
An engineering research and development firm founded in 1961, Creare works with industrial and government clients in the medical, aerospace/defense, energy, process and manufacturing industries. The company provides services ranging from applied research to prototype design, fabrication and testing. Core areas of expertise include fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, electronics and software development, sensors and control systems, and CFD/FEA analysis.
● Creative Micro Booth 38, Waitsfield, creativemicro.com
Creative Micro is pioneering a revolution in augmented reality and holographic display technology for rugged applications. As a recognized leader in this niche, the company has enhanced outdoor visual augmentation systems. Leveraging its proprietary Imageguide technology, Creative Micro has created a range of daylight-readable displays that do not require sunshades and offer an exceptionally wide field of view, thus redefining the paradigms of outdoor AR systems. Creative Micro is looking for talented candidates who would enjoy an opportunity to shape the future of AR technology in a Mad River Valley setting that offers a high quality of life.
★ ● Data Innovations Booth 15, Colchester, datainnovations.com
For more than 35 years, Data Innovations has delivered software that powers laboratory operations for health care organizations around the world. Today, more than 4,700 health care organizations in 80-plus countries rely on the company’s solutions to support millions of diagnostic tests each day. As an AI-forward company, DI is leveraging AI-enabled tools and modern engineering practices to drive productivity, accelerate innovation and improve software delivery. Its teams work across cloud technologies, data integration, automation and health care software to solve complex challenges in a regulated environment. Interested in AI, software engineering, cloud computing, data or health care technology? Connect with DI at Tech Jam. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Hack Club Booth 12, Burlington, hackclub.com
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Generator Makerspace Booth 41, Burlington, generatorvt.com
Founded in 2014,Generator is a makerspace — a combination of an artist studio, a classroom and a business incubator at the intersection of art, science and technology. It provides tools, expertise, education and opportunity. The goal? To enable all members of the community to create, collaborate and make their ideas a reality. Generator offers community makerspace access through membership, classes, events, programs and more! This booth has been donated by Hula.
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and advanced health monitoring. Its flagship platform, Foresight MX, is a nextgeneration Health and Usage Monitoring System that combines machine condition monitoring, flight data monitoring, engine diagnostics, and rotor track and balance in a single cloud-connected solution. By leveraging smart sensors and predictive algorithms, GPMS helps operators identify potential issues before they become critical, improving safety, reducing downtime and lowering maintenance costs. Serving commercial, public safety and government rotorcraft operators worldwide, GPMS empowers customers to move from reactive maintenance to a smarter, data-driven approach.
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● Green Mountain Power
GlobalFoundries’ facility in Essex Junction was among the first major semiconductor manufacturing sites in the U.S. Today, roughly 1,800 employees work at the site. Built on GF’s differentiated technologies, GF-made chips are used in smartphones, automobiles and communications infrastructure applications around the world. The facility is a DMEA-accredited Trusted Foundry and manufactures secure chips in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense for use in some of the nation’s sensitive aerospace and defense systems. GF employs enthusiastic, outof-the-box thinkers who are excited to build on a legacy of innovation and help shape what’s essential.
Green Mountain Power partners with customers to deliver resiliency and affordability through the latest technologies while cutting carbon and costs for all. GMP is the first utility in the world to get a B Corp certification, meeting rigorous social, environmental, accountability and transparency standards and committing to use business as a force for good. GMP was named to Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies in the World list, the sixth time earning that honor. In 2024, 2023 and 2021 the Smart Electric Power Alliance honored GMP as a nationwide leader in energy transformation.
GoCaboodle Booth 33, St. Albans, gocaboodle.com
The algorithm was never built for your kid. GoCaboodle.com is. It’s a free, parent-controlled platform that strips out the autoplay, the engagement traps and the AI guessing what your child watches next. No algorithms. No commercial junk. Just real parents and educators curating safe YouTube playlists you approve, and kids watching only what you choose. It was built by a small team in Vermont who got tired of handing kids to a recommendation engine. Stop by, take back the internet for your kids, and set up your first GoCabooble playlist in two minutes.
● GPMS International Booth 27, Waterbury, gpms-vt.com
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● Green Mountain Semiconductor Booth 2, Burlington, greenmountainsemi.com
Design-services firm Green Mountain Semiconductor specializes in cuttingedge semiconductor solutions. With a relentless commitment to innovation and a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology, GMS has established itself as a trusted partner for companies seeking top-tier semiconductor design and development expertise. The company concentrates on custom analog, digital and mixed signal design. With deep roots in memory design (DRAM, SRAM, Emerging NVM) and by extension in compute-in-memory architectures, GMS is a one-stop shop for implementing complex functionalities and algorithms into proven silicon.
Hack Club is the largest nonprofit for teenage makers, serving 156,000 teenagers in all 50 states and 183 countries from its headquarters here in Vermont! Every year tens of thousands of teenagers learn to make awesome technical projects (and receive millions in funding), form lifelong friendships with other teen makers, and go on epic adventures such as traveling to hackathons in San Francisco, Tokyo and more. Any teen ages 13 to 18 is eligible to join. All programs are completely free and fully funded, and sign-ups are open at Tech Jam or at the website above.
● Hayward Tyler Booth 29, Colchester, haywardtyler.com
An engineering-focused company, Hayward Tyler manufactures, assembles and tests custom-designed motors and pumps. It’s committed to meeting the needs of the current fleet of North American nuclear power plants and the next generation of nuclear technologies, as well as other baseload powergeneration technologies. Its engineering team is growing rapidly. The advanced nuclear group is focused on new design of first-of-their-kind pumps and motors to provide solutions for prototype fusion, molten salt and other types of new nuclear power reactors. The traditional engineering group is focused on supporting the needs for current power-generation technologies, including service, aftermarket parts and units, and new design of pumps and motors to both improve the efficiency of and extend the life of currently operating nuclear plants.
● ★ Hazelett Booth 1, Colchester, hazelett.com
This Vermont-based company is a global leader in continuous metal casting technology. Hazelett designs, manufactures and assembles advanced casting machines used to produce materials for automotive components, aluminum foil, batteries and copper wiring. Its equipment is recognized worldwide for its durability, productivity and energy efficiency. With expertise spanning mechanical, electrical, thermal and automation systems, Hazelett combines innovative engineering with in-house manufacturing while supporting the professional development and long-term growth of its employees.
● Husky Technologies Booth 28, Milton, husky.co
Husky Technologies is an industryleading provider of injection molding systems, hot runners, mold controllers and proactive monitoring services, specializing in solutions for PET preform
and bottle production, food packaging applications, consumer goods and medical device manufacturing. Husky helps customers improve productivity, quality and sustainability through innovative technology. Husky’s state-of-the-art Milton manufacturing facility is one of the world’s leading producers of hot runner systems and one of the largest machine shops in New England. It employs skilled machinists, technicians, engineers and manufacturing professionals who support customers around the globe.
★ ● Marvell Booth 26, Burlington, marvell.com
Marvell develops and delivers semiconductor solutions that move, store, process and secure the world’s data. As a leader in essential data infrastructure semiconductor technology trusted by the top data center operators and OEMs, Marvell silicon powers innovation in cloud and AI, carrier infrastructure, and enterprise networking markets. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, including more than 200 in Vermont, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn and lead.
● Myti Booth 32, Hinesburg, myti.com
When people shop online, their money leaves town. Myti keeps online spending close to where it’s spent, starting with a beta launch in Vermont. Myti.com is online shopping from independent local stores and makers, all in one place. ProxiMyti keeps delivery dollars local by hand-delivering orders across Chittenden County within three days, with a next-day option. Myti Local Finder, a browser extension that works anywhere in the United States, helps people find local sources for the things they’re searching for online. Local shops get online sales. Shoppers get convenience. The money stays home.
● NDI Booth 25, Shelburne, ndigital.com
For nearly 40 years, NDI has partnered with the world’s foremost equipment manufacturers in markets including but not limited to medical devices, simulation and medical research. NDI’s technologies have helped its partners pioneer computer-assisted surgery and computer-assisted therapy — they’re the foundation of 90 percent of the market’s most progressive surgical navigation systems. NDI is driven by the belief that advanced spatial measurement solutions can help its customers in their aim to improve medical procedures and patient lives. To that end, NDI innovates and manufactures the Polaris optical measurement systems, as well as Aurora and 3D Guidance electromagnetic tracking systems. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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e love the Vermont Tech Jam because the connections we make there can truly stand the test of time. Several years ago, a casual conversation at our booth introduced us to Allison Lawrence. That initial chat about technology turned into a long-term career. Today, Allison is a vital member of the IT team at OnLogic, helping keep our systems and global operations running smoothly. Events like the Tech Jam make it possible to discover incredible local talent right here in Vermont.
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● OVR Technology
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates students in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians; it offers traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in baccalaureate and graduate degrees. Founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army, Norwich is the oldest private military college in the U.S., one of six senior military colleges and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Norwich’s leading programs sp an technical fields including cybersecurity, computer science, nursing, architecture, engineering and construction. The Senator Patrick Leahy School of Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing is one of the top-rated cybersecurity programs in the country.
Office 750, Burlington, ovrtechnology.com
● OnLogic Booth 24, South Burlington, onlogic.com
A Vermont-based global leader in industrial computing, OnLogic designs and manufactures highly configurable, ultrareliable computers for the world’s toughest environments. From powering autonomous vehicles and advanced robotics to automating factories and smart cities, a wide range of industries use OnLogic computers to make their innovative projects possible. Everything OnLogic does is driven by its core values of being open, fair, innovative and independent. Stop by the booth to learn more and explore opportunities to grow your career with a company that’s helping to solve today’s biggest technology challenges, right here in Vermont.
● Oru Booth 3, Hinesburg, getoru.com
Oru won LaunchVT in 2026 and builds ambient sensors for the home. Its first product, the Oru woodstove monitor, pairs a sensor on the stovepipe with a small walnut lamp that tells you how the fire is burning: Amber means it’s burning well; yellow means reload; red means go check. The second product is an air-quality monitor that reads the room the same way — one glance instead of a dashboard. The third is a
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mold detector that finds a problem in the air before it makes you sick.
OVR’s team members are the architects of the scent-tech market. OVR’s mission is to advance human-centered technology by integrating scent into digital experiences, creating more emotional and memorable interactions. They aren’t the first to try it, but they’re the first ones to get it right. Over 100 years of attempts to integrate scent into visual content has led to the personal scent device: Omara. Stop by the OVR office to try it out.
PCC Pediatric EHR Solutions Booth 36, Winooski, pcc.com
This privately held, independent software solutions firm has more than 40 years of industry experience working exclusively to meet the needs of independent pediatricians. Since 1983, PCC has built tools, provided consulting and offered support to pediatric practices seeking to improve the health of their patients and improve their bottom lines. As a benefit corporation, PCC aligns its business practices with its values, putting the needs of clients, employees and community first. PCC knows the value of having control over its future; its commitment to helping pediatricians stay independent is the driving force behind everything PCC does.
● Prime Engineering Booth 31, Burlington, prime-engineer.com
Prime Engineering provides mechanical and structural engineering services to advanced nuclear developers, taking groundbreaking ideas through to commercialization of carbon-free, baseload power. With decades of experience in the nuclear industry, Prime understands the regulatory landscape and design criteria required to be successful within the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory framework. This knowledge is essential to take conceptual nuclear physics to test loops, test reactors and full-scale demonstration projects with nuclear safety culture leading the way. Prime helps advanced nuclear companies achieve a baseload carbon-free energy future for all of us. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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● ★ Simmonds Precision Products Booth 6, Vergennes, simmondsprecision.com
A Vermont-based aerospace technology company, Simmonds Precision Products has nearly a century of experience designing and manufacturing systems that help aircraft operate safely and reliably. Headquartered in Vergennes, Simmonds develops advanced sensing, monitoring and precision control technologies used on more than 300 commercial and military aircraft platforms worldwide. Its work includes fuel measurement and management, proximity sensing, aircraft health monitoring, and precision control systems. Simmonds combines deep engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and a long tradition of innovation to solve some of aerospace’s most demanding technical challenges.
★ The Targeted Resume Sandbar, Williston, thetargetedresume.com
The Targeted Resume offers career coaching and resume writing for entry-level through experienced professionals. Services include job search strategy, networking, LinkedIn, targeted resumes, interview practice and negotiation. Career coach Sue Schlom is an expert in the technology and processes that organizations use to recruit, screen, interview and hire candidates. Sign up for a free discovery call at the website above or by visiting the Targeted Resume at Tech Jam.
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UVM Advance Booth 19, Burlington, learn.uvm.edu/advance
Your next step matters. UVM Advance gives you the freedom to explore, upskill, get started or restart — one course at a time. Whether you’re considering grad school, testing a new career path, building a pathway to an
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advanced degree or looking to gain a competitive edge at work, you can build what’s next for you through flexible, credit courses designed for where you are right now. A student success coach is ready to help you navigate which courses are available and keep you on track with applications and deadlines — so you can build your next skill, career or degree.
★ UVM Office of the Vice President for Research Booth 17, Burlington, uvm.edu/ovpr
A top 100, R1 public research university in the United States, the University of Vermont is home to more than 1,200 full-time faculty scholars. From biomedical research to philosophy, from data science to musical composition, UVM faculty members engage daily in the pursuit of meaningful and impactful research, scholarship and creative work. The Office of the Vice President for Research leads that research enterprise — fostering creativity, discovery, innovation and impact to benefit all facets of society, locally and globally.
● VELCO (Vermont Electric Power Company) Booth 21, Rutland/Montpelier, velco.com
VELCO is Vermont’s statewide electric transmission provider. The company was formed in 1956, when local utilities joined together to create the nation’s first “transmission only” company. VELCO is owned by 17 local electric utilities and a public benefits corporation, the Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity. It’s a for-profit company with a cooperative revenue structure that benefits every grid-connected customer in the state. VELCO’s system now includes 740 miles of transmission lines; 55 substations, switching stations and terminal facilities; 13,000 acres of rights-of-way; and a 1,500-mile fiberoptic network that monitors and controls the electric system and serves as a key link for Vermonters’ high-speed data internet access. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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Engineer the future with Simmonds Precision Join a team that thrives on innovation, precision, and cutting-edge technology. We are looking for driven problem-solvers to join our growing team. At Simmonds Precision, you’ll work on complex, high-impact projects that shape the future of aerospace and advanced technology. Whether you're an experienced engineer, a quality assurance expert, or a rising tech professional, we have a place for your expertise right here in Vergennes.
Explore our current openings Scan the QR code to view our active job postings, and swing by the Simmonds Precision booth today to meet our team.
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● Vermont Air National Guard Booth 8, South Burlington, 158fw.ang.af.mil
In 2019, the Vermont Air National Guard made history as the country’s first Guard unit assigned an F-35 fighter mission — and keeping these advanced aircraft mission-ready takes a high-caliber team. From avionics and aircraft mechanics to logistics and cyber systems, the Guard offers rewarding full- and part-time careers in South Burlington. Join the 158th Fighter Wing and serve your home state of Vermont while defending our nation.
● ★ Vermont State University Booths 11 and 13, locations statewide, vermontstate.edu
Vermont State University prepares all students for meaningful work and responsible citizenship by fostering their intellectual, personal and creative growth in an accessible, caring and inclusive community. As a regional public university, Vermont State’s technological, professional and liberal arts programs engage with partners throughout Vermont and beyond to provide students with rich real-world learning while meeting the needs of communities and the state.
★ ● VTel Booth 14, Springfield, vermontel.com
We shape what’s essential What makes our world smarter, faster, safer and more connected? What lets you feel secure, whether you’re at home or on the move? Essential chips do. From the innovations that enable the technologies people and entire industries run on, to the employees who each play a role in shaping what’s essential, we partner with our customers to bring innovations to life that enable how we live, work and connect.
VTel delivers Vermont’s fastest internet, with multigig fiber reaching homes and businesses across the state. Leading educational institutions, hospitals and enterprise corporations rely on VTel’s secure, high-capacity connections to power their work every day. With fiber symmetrical 10 gig+ speeds and a statewide 4G/5G LTE network, VTel combines innovation with local expertise to keep Vermont at the forefront of connectivity. From classrooms to boardrooms, VTel sets the standard for speed, reliability, value and service in Vermont.
● Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom (WCVT) Booth 30, Waitsfield, wcvt.com
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This fourth-generation, family-owned telecommunications provider serves the Mad River and central Champlain Valley regions of Vermont.
Founded in 1904, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is dedicated to delivering fiber-optic high-speed internet, phone and advanced Wi-Fi solutions for homes and businesses. The company continues to expand its fiber-optic network to better serve its communities and is also the operating partner for three Vermont Communications Union Districts, helping to bring fiber connectivity to rural areas across the state.
● Wildlife Imaging Systems Booth 39, Hinesburg, wildlifeimagingsystems.com
Wildlife Imaging Systems develops advanced computer vision and machine learning software for the wildlife professional community. Its team is committed to providing solutions that enable wildlife biologists and ecologists to focus on their work, not technology, so they can further the conservation of wildlife globally. From field-ready video capture hardware to advanced processing algorithms, Wildlife Imaging Systems creates technology that allows clients to efficiently and effectively collect and analyze the data they need. Its first focus is to eliminate any conflict between renewable energy deployment and wildlife, smoothing the path to a world powered by renewables.
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