The vtTA is pleased to announce its sponsorship and invites you to attend The 2015 New England Venture Summit presented by youngStartup Ventures. 
Special discount.  Use discount code "VTTAvip" and receive 10% off the current rate.


New England
Venture Summit 
 
December 9, 2015 | Hilton | Boston Dedham
 
Where Innovation Meets Capital

Meet, interact and network with more than 500 VCs, Corporate VCs, angel investors, investment bankers and CEOs of early stage and emerging growth companies at the New England Venture Summit, December 9th, 2015 at the Hilton, Boston Dedham. 

 
Whether you're a startup seeking capital and exposure, or an investor seeking new deals, The New England Venture Summit presented by youngStartup Ventures is one event you won't want to miss.
 
A full-day venture conference, the New England Venture Summit is dedicated to showcasing VCs, Corporate VCs and angel investors committed to funding early stage and emerging companies.
 
This exclusive summit will feature a distinguished line up of more than 40 investors on interactive panels; presentations by more than 50 companies seeking funding, and high-level networking opportunities.

Call for Top Innovators 
 
A select group of 50 Top Innovators from the Technology, Life Sciences, CleanTech and Edtech sectors will be chosen to present their breakthrough investment opportunities to an exclusive audience of venture capitalists, private investors, investment bankers, corporate investors, and strategic partners.
 
The deadline for presenting company applications is November5th, 2015.
 
Apply to Present:
To be considered for one of the Top Innovator slots, click the button below.  
 
Questions about presenting? Email: 
iwant2present@youngstartup.co 
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The VTTA has made an arrangement to receive a special discount of 10% off the existing "early bird" rates.
 
To register now and receive the special discount and to take advantage of the "Early bird" discount rate, use the link below and enter discount code "VTTAvip" by November 5th.
 
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See the partial list of VCs confirmed to speak here.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
“The Lightning Jar” Coworking Space Celebrates its Grand Opening
Project adds to the growing network of coworking spaces supporting entrepreneurship throughout the state
Bennington, Vermont – October 9, 2015 – The Lightning Jar, the newest of a growing number of coworking spaces emerging all over the region, officially opened its doors to members this month, commemorating the occasion with a grand opening celebration on Thursday, October 8.
Located inside VSECU’s Bennington Branch on 194 North Street, the coworking space offers Bennington area entrepreneurs, contractors, freelancers and knowledge workers shared, informal, open workspace and business facilities that allow for collaboration, innovation, and networking.

The project is a unique and innovative collaboration between The Lightning Jar and VSECU, a not for profit banking alternative for all Vermonters offering a full range of affordable financial products and services to its member owners. VSECU partnered with The Lightning Jar to create the coworking space, which will forward their shared principles of member participation, autonomy, independence, education, cooperation, and community sustainability.

“After many months of planning, we’re very excited to be open for our members to access and utilize the space,” said Dimitri Garder, The Lightning Jar’s President and Interim Director.  “We’re excited about the possibilities that this project brings for entrepreneurial activity in our region,” said Garder.

“VSECU is proud to host and partner with The Lightning Jar,” stated Rob Miller, CEO of VSECU.  “Supporting projects such as this, which inspire collaboration and nurture community sustainability, is critical to our mission to improve the lives of all Vermonters,” stated Miller.

The Lightning Jar’s grand opening celebration on Thursday brought together Bennington Town and business leaders, and the larger community to celebrate the site’s official opening. Guests included State Representative Bill Botzow, Bennington Select Board Chair Tom Jacobs and the Town of Bennington’s Economic and Community Development Director Mike Harrington.

"The Lightning Jar provides access to networking connections, meeting rooms, and other facilities which can be difficult to access, or outside of the price range for small businesses like us," said Scott Trafton, President and Co-founder of Pool Shark H2O inc, a member of The Lightning Jar.
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"It's a great opportunity to get away from the isolation of a home office and meet some other local entrepreneurs. It also provides a nice place to meet clients who visit from out of town," added member Dana Rozycki, Principal Consultant of Rozycki Associates.
 
For more information, contact:
Dimitri Garder, President and Interim Director
194 North Street
PO Box 1524
Bennington, VT 05201  USA
Phone: 802.445.1011 x205
dimitri@lightningjarvt.com
www.lightningjarvt.com
 
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Read the op-ed by Rob Miller and Dimitri Garder, published on VT Digger. Miller, of Shelburne, is CEO of VSECU and former commissioner of the Vermont Department of Economic Development. Garder, of Sunderland, is CEO of Global-Z International and the interim director for The Lightning Jar, a co-working space in Bennington.

We packed the house for our Grand Opening celebration on October 8.  Thanks to all our members and supporters for joining us.  Check out the Bennington Banner article covering the event.