VMEC - Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center

Name: VMEC - Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center
Address: 124 Admin Drive , Suite 126, Randolph Center, VT, 05061, US
Telephone: +18027281432

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Our mission is to strengthen and empower Vermont Manufacturers

08/11/2026

VMEC announced the results of its July 14, 2026 Advisory Board election:

Tayt Brooks, the newly appointed Secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), assumes the State of Vermont's ex-officio role, recently vacated by Lindsay Kurrle, the former Secretary of the ACCD who took on a new role as President and CEO of Vermont Gas Systems.

And newly elected to the board for one two-year term is Alex Demoly, Vice President of the Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation (GBIC).

VMEC welcomes Tayt and Alex and looks forward to their service on the board, as well as their shared commitment to Vermont manufacturers as well as wishing Lindsay the best in her new role and giving her dedicated service and supporting the manufacturing industry in the state.

To read the complete announcement, visit VMEC Board Member Election press release: https://vmec.org/press-releases/vmec-news-release-vmec-board-member-election/

08/06/2026

Operational Excellence is a cultural mindset of continuous improvement that makes your business more agile, competitive, and profitable. It’s a journey of eliminating activities that don’t add value, and empowering team members to make changes that bring success.

Embracing an atmosphere of continuous improvement means striking the right balance between strategy, people, and processes. VMEC will guide your journey and promote a culture where employees at all levels are empowered. With the right tools in place, your business will become more flexible, efficient, and competitive.

Our goal is to serve as an extension of your team to implement manufacturing best practices to solve operational issues and transform your business. We can show you how to integrate continuous improvement into your manufacturing process, empowering both managers and employees to recommend and implement changes that achieve greater efficiency.
https://vmec.org/services/operational-excellence/

Contact Phil Chadderdon, VMEC Professional Manufacturing & Business Growth Advisor, to get started today! [email protected]

08/03/2026

Build the skills needed for advanced manufacturing with the CNC Boot Camp!

📅 August 17–21, 2026
📍 The Manufacturing Collaborative, Randolph Center
⏰ 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
💲 $900 per person

This intensive, hands-on 40-hour training combines classroom instruction and lab experience, covering safety, technical math, blueprint reading, metrology, machining and an introduction to CNC. Participants will also have the opportunity to earn the Certified Manufacturing Associate certification.

Questions? Please contact:

Dave Newton, The Manufacturing Collaborative Interim Director, [email protected]

Carla Wuthrich, VMEC Director of Field Operations/ Business Advisor, [email protected]

To Register, please send a message to [email protected].

More details here: https://vmec.org/events-posttype/cnc-boot-camp/?edate=1786924800

07/29/2026

Vermont Business Magazine recently announced our Center Director & CEO, Patrick Boyle, as a VBM 91 Influencer.

"This recognition is for the VMEC team and the impact they deliver for small and medium-sized manufacturers," states Boyle.

This honor highlights dedication, innovation, and impactfulness in each recipient's respective field and within the community, those they inspire and lead each day.

The name 91 Influencers was inspired by the date that Vermont became the 14th state, March 4, 1791. This provided VBM the perfect inspiration to use "91" as a significant number, close to 100 but unique to the Green Mtn. State. They believe this number of honorees is fitting considering we are a state with just over 645,000 residents but with so many influential people in Vermont.

Congratulations to Patrick and all well deserved recipients who can be viewed at VBM 2026 91 Influencers!

Read the article here: https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/july/08/vermontbiz-recognizes-91-influencers-2026

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07/24/2026

Automation, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies can be confusing and intimidating to manufacturers, but they don’t have to be! We understand how technology and automation are helping to address capacity and workforce shortage challenges to give manufacturers a competitive edge and are ready to partner with you for a customized approach. With a 30+ year history dedicated to helping manufacturers, we offer solutions that best fit your specific needs.

We take a complete assessment of your people, process and operation and help you assess where to apply tools that will best strengthen your business. Read more on how VMEC can support you: https://vmec.org/services/advanced-manufacturing-automation/

Contact VMEC today to see how we can help! https://vmec.org/contact/

07/22/2026

Summer is still in full swing, but fall is right around the corner and MFG Day 2026 is Friday, October 2!

Launched annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, MFG Day helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders.

It’s not too early to begin your company’s event planning; the beauty of MFG Day is you can plan it any day in October, hold one event or several, open your doors to the public or host a private/ invite only event, etc. There are so many possibilities and the cost can be minimal to you. Free webinars are available through The Manufacturing institute to help you plan, host and find events: https://mfgday.com/resources/mfgday-webinars/

We will post VMEC-sponsored events here once they’re confirmed: https://vmec.org/events-posttype/2026-mfg-day-month-october-2-and-all-month-long/?edate=1790812800

07/16/2026

Reminder to register for Critical Thinking and Risk Management in a Cyber-Converged World

🗓️July 29, 2026
📍VTSU Williston Campus
⏱️8:00am - 12:00pm
Free!

This National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) training course is developed and delivered by Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) and enables leaders to define and determine business risk related to cybersecurity in a multifaceted environment.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
✅Recognize methods for formalized decision making processes
✅Utilize a common language taxonomy for risk management
✅Describe methods for calculating and measuring risk

Target audiences are manufacturing communities, business and operational leaders, as well as government staff.

Register: https://nuari.org/ncpc_mgt-328_willistonvt_07292026

Should you encounter any issues with registration or have questions, please send a message to [email protected].

NUARI, as a member of the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC), is a FEMA training provider. For further information about the FEMA SID number, please see https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID/

07/14/2026

Join us for a complimentary webinar walking you through the SBA Resources that are available to Vermont Manufacturers!

SBA Resources for Manufacturers
Thursday, July 23
Virtual and free!
12:00-1:00 PM

Presented by the SBA (Small Business Administration) Vermont District Office, this hour-long session is designed to help you understand the various SBA programs and services available to help you start, expand, grow, and recover your business.

Register now: https://vmec.org/events-posttype/sba-resources-for-manufacturers/?edate=1784764800

This will include an introduction to the Made in America Initiative: SBA Programs and Resources for U.S. Manufacturers

✔️The SBA Resource Partner Network: Business Training, & One-on-One Counseling
✔️SBA cosponsored Supplier Matchmaking Platforms: IndustryNet, Thomasnet, CONNEX, IQS Directory
✔️Access to Capital: SBA-Backed Loan & Surety Bond Programs
✔️Selling to the Federal Government: Contracting Fundamentals, Small Business set-asides & SBA Certification Programs
✔️International Trade/Exporting Assistance – STEP Exporting Grants
✔️Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Assistance Loans – Disaster Loans and Mitigations Incentives
Presenters: Daniel Kelly, SBA Vermont District Office Lender Relations Specialist and Tara Bartlik, SBA Vermont District Office Outreach and Marketing Specialist

07/09/2026

Join us next week for our Noontime Knowledge Webinar: Apprenticeship Starter Resources for Manufacturers

📅Tuesday, July 14
🕕12 Noon - 1:00 pm
📍Virtual & Free

Register: https://vmec.org/events-posttype/noontime-knowledge-apprenticeship-starter-resources-for-manufacturers/?edate=1783987200

This is a focused one-hour “Noontime Knowledge” webinar to reimagine your training or apprenticeship program. You will receive the essentials needed to design and launch a successful Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program. Learn how to leverage an approach that develops individuals and the organization simultaneously.

Contact VMEC’s Director of Field Operations/ Business Growth Advisor Carla Wuthrich for further information. This session will be recorded.
https://vmec.org/team/carla-c-wuthrich/

07/03/2026

Happy 4th of July from VMEC! Wishing you a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!

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124 Admin Drive , Suite 126
Randolph Center, VT
05061

Telephone

+18027281432

Website

http://www.vmec.org/

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