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Woodworkers Symposium and Trade Show
May 21-22, 2010
St. Johnsbury Academy
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Class Registration is Still Open - click on the banner on the left to get a registration form
The Vermont Woodnet Organization hosts the most important conference and trade show for the woodworking industry in Vermont. You can’t afford to miss this show. The Woodworkers Symposium & Trade Show is a vital part of the networking, sales and marketing strategy of successful and up and coming woodworkers.
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FREE DOOR PRIZE drawing each hour.
Must be present to win.
Maple Syrup
Plus More!!!
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Click here for a printable Event Schedule.
Friday, May 21, 2010
4:00pm - 5:30pm - Registration - St. J Academy - Morse Ctr
4:00pm - 5:30pm - Reception - Black Box TheaterFriday Night Keynote Speaker - Governor James Douglas
Free Admission. Pre-registration is required.6:30-8:00 Panel Discussion - Taking Your Business Outside the Region - Black Box Theater. Free Admission. Pre-registration is required.
A panel of Vermont artisans and business people bring the story of their business growth to you with time for questions and answers.
Panel members are:
Matt Burak-Classic Designs www.tablelegs.com
Susan Dorn-Spring Above Marketing www.springabove.com
Andrew Meyer-Vermont Natural Coatings- www.vermontnaturalcoatings.com
Mary Beth Quinn- Balance Growth- business consultant mbq@balancedgrowthvt.com
Dave Redmond-Classic Designs -general manager and CEO
Gail Wheel Bourne-Sock Manufacturer www.wheelhousedesigns.com5:30pm - 7:00pm - Classes - Streeter Hall Classrooms
6:00pm - 7:30pm - Tradeshow, demonstrations, Product Gallery & Saless - Alumni Gymnasium 1
Saturday, May 22, 2010
7:30am - 1:00pm - Registration - Alumni Gymnasium Lobby
8:00am - 8:30am - Keynote Speaker - Creative Ways to Compete and Survive in the Global Marketplace - Alumni Gymnasium
Free Admission. Pre-registration is required.Speaker - Jon Freeman, President, Northern Community Investment Corporation
8:30am - 4:00pm - Classes - Streeter Hall Classrooms
8:30am - 4:00pm - Tradeshow, demonstrations, Product Gallery & Sales - Alumni Gymnasium 1Click here for a printable Event Schedule.
Symposium Floor Plan - click for image
Exhibitors (click for more info)
Trade show, Product Gallery and Sales are all free and open to the general public.Shop Bot
Wood-Mizer
Spooner Specialties
Classic Design
and more!
Demonstrators (click for more info)
Demonstrations are all free and open to the general public.Portable Saw Mill
Power Wood Turning
Puzzle Making
Basket Making
Jewelry Making
Computer Controlled Routing
Chainsaw Carving
and more!
Classes (click for more info)
Click here for a printable Event Schedule.
Fees are $10 per class. This fee includes a complimentary box lunch at the trade show on Saturday. Limited scholarships are avaiable; please apply at the time of registration. The deadline for class registration and payment is May 1, 2010.
Site Map (click for the map)
The St. Johnbury Academy map
Peer Product Gallery and Sales - Onsite space and sales support for Vermont WoodNet members to display or sell pieces during symposium hours
Photography booth - Bring pieces and have web and publication quality digital photos taken
* please make arrangements at registration to ensure facilities can accommodate your needs
Bookstore
Lodging partnerships have been arranged with:Comfort Inn and Suites 802-748-1500
Fairbanks Inn 802-748-5666
Holiday Motel 802-748-8192
Estabrook House B&B 802-751-8261
Old Homestead B&B 802-633-4016
USDA Rural Development - Co-Sponsor
St. Johnsbury Academy - Co-Sponsor
Supported by the farm families who own Cabot
Vermont Handcrafters
Green Mountain Wood Carvers
Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association
NEK Artisan's Guild
Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers
Fletcher Farms School
NEK Travel & TourismWoodchuck Turners of Northern Vermont
Northern Vermont Development Association
Small Business Development Corporation
Yestermorrow Design/Build School
