About

Vision and Mission

Vision:
To strengthen and grow our manufacturing base for competitive advantage here at home and abroad.

Mission:
To showcase the manufacturing sector as a significant driver of our economy both as an employer and producer of goods, create a niche network that connects industry peers and facilitate both sourcing and procurement opportunities for innovative, stronger, and nimble supply chains in Vermont, throughout New England, and with our trading partner Canada.

Key industrial sectors include:
Aerospace and aviation
Automotive
Electronics
Defense
Industrial
Naval and Marine
Medical and Medical Devices
Product Manufacturing
Space
Textiles
Transportation
The Manufacturing Summit offers exhibitors and participants:
A niche network with industry peers for new business and vendor partnerships.
Pre-scheduled business-to-business (B2B) Matchmaking Meetings  for exhibitors with fellow exhibitors and participating primes for new potential sourcing and procurement opportunities.
New resources, programs and seminars on financing, government contracting and workforce innovation to grow business.
Opportunities to market their company brand as a quality employer in manufacturing and beyond.
Connections and strengthened relationships with existing and new customers and suppliers.
Access to workforce, educational and training programs for workforce development and recruitment.

SUPPLY CHAIN B2B MEETINGS

A key benefit for exhibitors & sponsors
Online & pre-scheduled
Know before you go
Engage buyers, suppliers & partners
Meet with participating OEMs and Primes (exhibitors only)

Top Five Reasons to Attend:

Network with 120 exhibitors from New England and lower Québec
Meet buyers, suppliers and partners
Connect with industry peers and employers
Find Your Future Workforce with Vermont Technical College
Attend supply chain workshops and gain industry insights

Who Should Attend?

Supply chain professionals, including procurement and sourcing (buyers & suppliers)
Line of business decision makers
Engineering
Research & Development (R&D)
Business development and sales professionals in advanced manufacturing
Professionals seeking new career opportunities in advanced manufacturing

Source : Event Website