Please use this page to find up-to-date information regarding the Vermont business community. This page includes current Notes of Interest regarding Vermont businesses and business events in Central Vermont and the surrounding communities. This page also includes a sample of VACANT & AVAILABLE Buildings & Projects in Process in the Central Vermont area. Please call CVEDC for details and further information. Toll Free : 1-888-769-2957

DECEMBER

12/4/03 - Performance Measurements for Lean Manufacturing - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - In Burlington - This class presents a series of standard, tried-and-tested performance measurements that are used in lean production cells. While performance measurement must be focused on the individual needs of the business, this class provides a practical set of measurements that are commonly and successfully used by lean manufacturers. The outcome of this class is a set of performance measurements that can be introduced into your production cells. Please contact VMEC at 802-728-1432 for registration. The cost is $150.00 for Vermont Manufacturers.E-mail [email protected]

12/10/03 - Learning to Pull: Techniques of Pull /Kanban - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - In Burlington - Using a case study designed to focus on the value of pull/kanban, this workshop takes the participants beyond the value stream into an understanding of the strategic nature of pull/kanban. The workshop does not just answer technical questions such as how to manage lumpy customer demand, but delves deeper into how to set minimum batches, how to size supermarkets, and what kind of kanban to use. This winning combination of strategy and tactics not only results in significant long-term financial benefits achieved very quickly, but also provides a springboard to the focused application of lean techniques. To Register, contact VMEC at 802-728-1432 or e-mail [email protected]

JANUARY
1/7/04 - 5S System - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM - In Burlington - Workplace information can change quickly and often – production schedules, customer requirements, engineering specifications, operational methods, tooling and fixtures needs, material location, and thousands of other details on which daily life in the enterprise depends. You need a way to rapidly and accurately update and share this information. The key is the visual factory. A visual factory is a comprehensive waste-reduction strategy that roots out confusion. Made up of hundreds of simple, low-cost visual devices, a visual workplace shares vital information to the people who need it most – your employees. For registration, contact VMEC at 802-728-1432. The cost is $150.00 for VT Manufacturers. E-mail [email protected]

1/20/04 - Principles of Lean Manufacturing 101—In Rutland - 8:00AM—4:30 PM. The course is a mix of classroom and live simulation. Participants begin by simulating the manufacture of circuit boards in a chaotic manufacturing firm. The results of the first simulation provide the basis on which lean principles will be applied. Participants revisit the manufacturing environment and employ the lean techniques that are taught in the classroom. Simple financial statements prepared after each simulation show the impact that implementing lean principles has on a company’s bottom line. $150.00 for VT Manufacturers. E-mail [email protected]

FEBRUARY
2/19/03—Vermont Workplace Safety Conference - In Burlington - 9:00 AM—3:40 PM. Managing your safety and workers compensation programs is important for every business. This is an excellent professional development opportunity for HR and Safety Managers. The cost is $50.00 is you register before 2/10/03. Contact Delaney Meetings & Events at [email protected] or fax 802-655-6098.

Date: October 2003, by: Jennifer Surat, CVEDC Administrative Assistant

 

Last month, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation held their 26th Annual Meeting at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. A breakfast buffet was served followed by a welcome from the sponsor, Community National Bank President, Richard White.

 

The topic of this year's meeting was "Why the Vermont Brand Sells" and Governor James Douglas was available to introduce the topic and the four panelist. The panelist were Annie Christopher of Annie's Naturals, Todd Murphy of the Farmer's Diner, George Schenk of American Flatbread, and Harry "Burr" Morse of Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks.

 

Following a discussion regarding the Vermont brand's "mystique" image, awards were given in four categories, President's Award, Community Service Award, Director's Award and the CVEDC Small Business of the Year Award.

The President's Award was given to Fred Bashara in recognition of his many contributions and leadership to Montpelier, Central Vermont and the State of Vermont.

Francis Brooks gratefully accepted the Community Service award for his dedication to the citizens and communities of Central Vermont. The Director's Award was given out to Bond Auto Parts, Inc for building a better Vermont, with a commitment to the Central Vermont region. Their ability to maintain a strong year around workforce was also recognized by the economic development directors.

 

Last but not least, the CVEDC Small Busines of the Year Award was presented to a Central Vermont business that has experienced exceptional growth in either net sales or profits in the past three years, has fewer then 75 employees, and has helped to improve the lives of people living in Central Vermont. CVEDC awarded Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks the 6th annual award. Governor James Douglas was available to hand the plaque to Harry "Burr" Morse, who accepted it on behalf of the Morse Farm.

Business of the meeting resulted in another award being presented to long time Director, Perry Browning of the former SB Electronics (now SBE, Inc.).

New Directors were appointed for a 2 and 3 year term. Beverly Pembroke Hill of the City of Montpelier, Larry Mandell of Woodbury College, and Ed Sawyer of SBE, Inc will fill a three year term on the board. Steven Gurin, Jr. of Community National Bank, and James Francke of BankNorth will fill a two year slot on the board. The executive committee and directors up for a new terms were also reappointed.

 

 

 

Below is a sample of some of the current vacant buildings available for lease or sale in the Central Vermont area. There are other buildings available at all times. Please contact CVEDC, toll free at 1-888-769-2957 for more information on this assortment or other available buildings. The buildings are available as of 11/7/03, when this board was last updated. Please come back to this site! We have recently completed a database of available Central Vermont buildings in conjunction with the Central Vermont Chamber.

Above:Barre Area Development Corporation presents the Barre Incubator building with 37,600 square feet in the Wilson Industrial Park in Barre, VT. It has brand new construction and can be subdivided. Space still available! Buy or Lease. Call CVEDC for more information. 1-888-769-2957

Above: College Town Industrial Plaza has a 18,500 SQ FT building available in Northfield, VT. It offers high ceilings, sprinklers and new roofs. They will renovate to tenants needs. It is located on Route 12 in Northfield, VT. Please contact us for more information.