Details: Tech@Newport Entrepreneur Networking

Join FreshTracks Capital, North Country Angels, VCET, the Vermont Technology Council, entrepreneurs, inventors, investors, and others for Tech @ Newport on July 28 at the East Side Restaurant in Newport, Vermont from 5 - 7 p.m.

Tech @ Newport  is a “no speeches” style networking event modeled after the very effective Emerging Growth Company networking events recently started in Burlington. “One of the most exciting ways that we can help create more jobs is by connecting entrepreneurs with the right private and public resources to help plan, fund, staff and grow their businesses,” said Andrew Stickney, Vice President of the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET).

Organizers for this inaugural Tech @ series include the Newport City Renaissance Corporation, Fresh Tracks Capital, LP, the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, North Country Angels, and the Vermont Technology Council, among others.  Following the kick-off in Newport, the next Tech @ series event is being planned for Brattleboro in September.

“Our area has a number of entrepreneurs, inventors, executives, and investors who are interested in job creation, starting companies and mentoring emerging firms in support of a brighter future,” said Patricia Sears, Executive Director, Newport City Renaissance Corporation. “For some entrepreneurs and investors this gathering may be too important and fun to miss. So let’s get better connected and see what may result.”

About the Event Organizers

The Newport City Renaissance Corporation (NCRC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization serving as a catalyst for transforming Newport’s community and economic development.  www.discovernewportvt.com

FreshTracks Capital, LP manages $25 million in venture capital that is invested with a core focus on Vermont.  FreshTracks pursues investing opportunities in high-growth, private companies from Shelburne, VT.  www.freshtrackscap.com

Since 1992, Vermont Technology Council acts as the principal catalyst for advancing science and technology based economic development among Vermont’s Universities and Colleges, business sectors, workforce and state government. www.vttechcouncil.org

North Country Angels brings together over 40 successful and experienced entrepreneurs who are active in making early-stage and seed investments in firms located in the northeastern United States.  http://www.northcountryangels.com

The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) is a non-profit technology firm incubation program and early stage venture capital provider serving all of Vermont. Visit www.VermontTechnologies.com