FAQ
Do I qualify as a young professional?
Probably! The definition is meant to be very inclusive. Many of us are in our twenties and thirties, but we also welcome anyone who is young at heart or wishes to be supportive of young professionals. To us, professional means anyone who is actively contributing to the economic, infrastructural, political, cultural, or social development of Vermont. That means farmers, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, bankers, teachers, students, artists, practitioners, lawyers, journalists, and more.
If you feel that you have a stake in Vermont and want to help make it a better place to live and work, you can count yourself among us.
If you feel that you have a stake in Vermont and want to help make it a better place to live and work, you can count yourself among us.
Do I have to be a member of a young professionals organization to attend?
Nope! We welcome and encourage anyone with an interest in the event to attend.
What can I expect at the summit?
The summit is a jam-packed day filled with opportunities to learn, network, and contribute your ideas.
The Young Professionals Summit of Vermont is focused on collaboration and confronting issues that Vermont’s young workforce face. It is about both personal professional development and how we as professionals can make an impact in our workplaces and communities.
By the end of the day, we hope you will walk away with strategies you can put to work in your personal and professional life, and we hope that collectively we will have laid groundwork for real change in our state.
The Young Professionals Summit of Vermont is focused on collaboration and confronting issues that Vermont’s young workforce face. It is about both personal professional development and how we as professionals can make an impact in our workplaces and communities.
By the end of the day, we hope you will walk away with strategies you can put to work in your personal and professional life, and we hope that collectively we will have laid groundwork for real change in our state.
Where is the summit?
The summit will be held in locations around downtown Rutland. If you’re not familiar with the region, we’re very excited to show it to you. Reach out directly with any specific questions you have about the area.
The main events of the day will take place at the beautiful historic Paramount Theatre. Additionally, breakout sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities will take place at locations within walking distance. Don’t worry, we’ll have guides and maps.
The main events of the day will take place at the beautiful historic Paramount Theatre. Additionally, breakout sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities will take place at locations within walking distance. Don’t worry, we’ll have guides and maps.
Where can I park?
Parking is available in the LAZ parking garage. The entrances are accessible by car off of Wales Street or West Street. We are working on having free parking that day. In case the entrance is not wide open, please take a ticket and we will provide you with a pass to use on your way out. If you are not planning to stay for the Halloween Parade it's advised that you move your car out of the garage no later than 5:45. Otherwise, you will have to wait until the streets are opened back up around 8.
After parking in the garage, you can walk to the far side (south), take the stairs down to the first floor and enter the passageway, walking past Juice Amour. You'll exit onto Center Street and the Paramount Theatre will be directly in front of you.
After parking in the garage, you can walk to the far side (south), take the stairs down to the first floor and enter the passageway, walking past Juice Amour. You'll exit onto Center Street and the Paramount Theatre will be directly in front of you.
WHAT ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION?
What's the food like?
There will be coffee and pastries in the morning catered by the Bakery. Enjoy the lunch of your choosing in Downtown Rutland from 12:30 - 1:30pm. Downtown Rutland is full of great options or head down Center Street to grab a bite at Vermont's largest farmers market.
What else is happening in rutland that day?
We're glad you asked!
All are encouraged to stay after the Summit for Rutland's historic Halloween parade. If you haven't seen this before, it's quite the event with an impressive variety of themed floats and performers. The parade starts at 6:30 pm and goes until about 8 pm. Many of the downtown streets are closed during the course of the day to prepare for this event. We are strongly encouraging everyone to park in the garage.
Roots the Restaurant, the Bakery, and the Bakery Annex are offering 20% off for Summit attendees. If you would like to eat at Roots, we strongly encourage you to make a reservation.
The Gymnasium is celebrating 5 years of ownership! Stop by and take a free class and check out their set up!
Phoenix Books is offering 10% off to Summit attendees.
Make sure to show your badge to get these great offers!
All are encouraged to stay after the Summit for Rutland's historic Halloween parade. If you haven't seen this before, it's quite the event with an impressive variety of themed floats and performers. The parade starts at 6:30 pm and goes until about 8 pm. Many of the downtown streets are closed during the course of the day to prepare for this event. We are strongly encouraging everyone to park in the garage.
Roots the Restaurant, the Bakery, and the Bakery Annex are offering 20% off for Summit attendees. If you would like to eat at Roots, we strongly encourage you to make a reservation.
The Gymnasium is celebrating 5 years of ownership! Stop by and take a free class and check out their set up!
Phoenix Books is offering 10% off to Summit attendees.
Make sure to show your badge to get these great offers!
