2025 VERMONT MANUFACTURING SUMMIT-Day 1

Join the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and industry leaders on November 19–20, 2025, at Hotel Champlain in Burlington for the 2025 Vermont Manufacturing Summit. This premier event unites manufacturers, suppliers, and experts from across Vermont and New England to address today’s top challenges: strengthening supply chains, embracing innovation, and growing the workforce of tomorrow.

 

• Beyond the Building: Creative Strategies for Manufacturing Expansion — Discover how manufacturers are expanding capacity without expanding their footprint through innovative, space-efficient growth strategies. Panelists include Laura Mack of lu•lu, Diane Abruzzini Riggs of Rigorous, and Garrett Hirchak of MSI.

• Tax Strategies for Manufacturers — Learn from Gallagher, Flynn & Company experts about leveraging R&D tax credits to drive innovation and savings.

• The Future of Manufacturing — UVM’s Professor Akshay Mutha explores how circular supply chains and remanufacturing can boost sustainability and competitiveness.

• Plastics Manufacturing & Sustainability — The American Chemistry Council’s Adam Peer shares how innovation is reshaping the industry’s future.

• Coolest Thing Awards Dinner — Celebrate innovation and excellence in Vermont manufacturing.

 

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