7th Annual VTW Summit
June 4, 2025 at 5:00pm
The Ponds at Bolton Valley
2025 Summit Presenters
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JIN LI CHAN
Asian Homestyle Cooking
Asian Homestyle Cooking is a local Vermont based company selling direct to consumer frozen artisanal Asian appetizers such as dumplings and steamed buns as well as condiments and sauces in the NEK region. -
JULIA BIRNN FIELDS
Birnn Chocolates of Vermont
Birnn Chocolates is a bulk wholesale chocolate truffle manufacturer based in South Burlington. They employ 30 people and are proud to offer a safe, clean, and fun place to work
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BROOKE HOYT
BRAHVA
BRAHVA is an Online Business Management firm that focuses on the person as a whole vs. the tasks at hand. BRAHVA's goal is to make your business work for you, not the other way around.
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RACHAEL FLOREANI
Burlington Bio
Burlington Bio is redefining the future of food by enhancing—not replacing—traditional agriculture. Our innovative approach partners with farmers to increase efficiency and yield across the food system, reducing waste and environmental impact while maintaining the integrity of local food production.
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ESTHER CHARLESTIN
Conversation Compass
Conversation Compass LLC an equity-centered consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations build inclusive, values-driven cultures through strategic facilitation, leadership development, and systems change. We work with schools, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations to provide workshops, retreats, executive coaching, and policy consulting rooted in justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
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KATIE CAMERON
cry baby clay
cry baby clay was a hybrid personal studio and community clay resource brick and mortar store in Minneapolis, MN. It is currently under transformation while relocating to Vermont.
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CAROLINE CORRENTE
Haymaker Bun Company
Haymaker Bun Company, a bakery, restaurant, & wholesale business with locations in Middlebury and Burlington. They offer warm, fresh-baked brioche buns — sweet, savory and even chocolate-infused. Every morning, they roll out a rotating selection of handmade pastries alongside Brio Coffeeworks espresso and a full breakfast. And if you’re stopping by for lunch, expect a seasonal, locally-sourced menu packed with fresh flavors.
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RACHEL DE SIMONE
Lotus Yoga & Integrative Health
Lotus Yoga & Integrative Health offers nervous system support through CranioSacral Therapy, Pain Coaching, Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy, and Yoga & Qigong Classes in Shelburne, VT and online.
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PATTY TASHIRO
Natural Brain Solutions
Natural Brain Solutions offers revolutionary online courses that empower people to free themselves from chronic pain—whether it’s migraines, IBS, back pain, fibromyalgia, long COVID, or other symptoms. Using a Brain-Mind-Body approach, we address the root cause of pain and support whole-body wellness. Our mission is to help 100,000 people optimize their brains and minimize their pain, so they can live lives filled with joy and reach their full potential.
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TARA CARIANO
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is a blend of various community wellness aspects including a studio, co-working spaces, and various wellness-based services. The Sanctuary Studio is an eclectic wellness space which means we offers variety of classes beyond yoga. All of our offerings support and guide individuals to be present in their minds, bodies, and hearts while honoring each moment with kindness, compassion, and acceptance.
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MARIE AMBUSK
TreesROI
TreesROI innovation combines tree biology, biomechanics, and machine learning (AI/ML) feature engineering data science with the power of non-destructive geophysics Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology! Our “crystal ball” is INSIGHT™, a lightweight GPR Tree-CT System (inspired by X-ray CT medical technology) designed to inspect and assess tree root quality before planting.
Featured Artist
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Emma Cook
2018 VTW presenter Emma Cook will be performing at the Summit, sharing tunes from her upcoming solo album Of the Morning.