7th Annual VTW Summit

June 4, 2025 at 5:00pm
The Ponds at Bolton Valley

2025 Summit Presenters

  • JIN LI CHAN

    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

    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

  • BROOKE HOYT

    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.

  • RACHAEL FLOREANI

    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.

  • ESTHER CHARLESTIN

    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.

  • KATIE CAMERON

    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.

  • CAROLINE CORRENTE

    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.

  • RACHEL DE SIMONE

    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.

  • PATTY TASHIRO

    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.

  • TARA CARIANO

    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.

  • MARIE AMBUSK

    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.