Ignite Burlington 2015 | Speaker Spotlight – Janice Shade

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Janice Shade | Co-Founder, Milk Money

Presentation: It’s Never too Late to be What You Might Have Been

Janice Shade is an entrepreneur and brand strategist with 20 years experience in strategic planning, marketing, sales and financial analysis.  Her specialty is the consumer packaged goods industry, with particular emphasis on social ventures in the natural products segment.  She gained valuable formal training with companies such as Procter & Gamble, Welch’s, and Seventh Generation before launching her own entrepreneurial ventures in 2006.
She considers herself a “pathological optimist” and sees obstacles as opportunities.  Creating order from chaos in the pursuit of environmental and social improvement is her passion.  Her entrepreneurial ventures include Local First Vermont, TrueBody Products and Milk Money, Vermont’s first “invest local” equity crowdfunding platform.
Janice is an avid skier and hiker, rookie triathlete, youth soccer coach and experimental cook. She lives in Jericho, VT, with her husband and two daughters.
Twitter: @jshade
 
Ignite Burlington 2015 will be held on Thursday October 15 at The Film House at Main Street Landing. 
Schedule for the evening:
5:30pm – 6:30pm – Registration and cocktail hour
6:30pm – 8:30pm – Ignite Presentations
8:30pm – 9:30pm – Reception and Speaker Meet & Greet
All proceeds from the event will go towards the Hergenrother Foundation.
We look forward to seeing you there! 

Ignite Burlington 2015 | Speaker Spotlight – Michael Jager

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Presentation: [Permanent Beta And The Neophyte Club] – A Love Story

For more than twenty-five years, Michael Jager has been creating and collaborating with brands, driven by the idea that design distinction matters most. His groundbreaking work with JDK Design continues with Solidarity of Unbridled Labour, a studio that conceptualizes and realizes ideas that help guide and create culture and positive change within it. Guided by Ezra Pound’s simply but elegantly stated principle, “Make it new,” his collaborative output for a multitude of today’s most recognizable and relevant brands—including Burton Snowboards, Microsoft’s Xbox, Nike, Levi’s, Phish, MTV, Virgin, Lululemon, Yara, Seventh Generation, and Patagonia—is recognized worldwide. Through Solidarity’s own brand-design incubation platform, Michael has helped create unique home, sport, and lifestyle brands, such as Mamava and Maglianero. He is also the cofounder of the Karma Birdhouse, a creative-economy coworking space now home to more than 70 inspiring entrepreneurial entities.

Website: www.solidarityofunbridledlabour.com

Ignite Burlington 2015 will be held on Thursday October 15 at The Film House at Main Street Landing. 
Schedule for the evening:
5:30pm – 6:30pm – Registration and cocktail hour
6:30pm – 8:30pm – Ignite Presentations
8:30pm – 9:30pm – Reception and Speaker Meet & Greet
All proceeds from the event will go towards the Hergenrother Foundation.
We look forward to seeing you there! 

Ignite Burlington 2015 | Speaker Spotlight – James Lockridge

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Presentation: The Elevation of Agitation: Empowering Voices & Remembering Simple Truths

James is the Executive Director of Big Heavy World. He has directed Vermont’s Burlington-based independent, volunteer-staffed music office for 20 years, generating partnerships and channeling enthusiasm that supports Vermont-made music of every kind & stage of development. Through a music archive, record label, community radio station, music shop, events, and more, and in collaboration with community partners, he has brought together the resources that provide Vermont with a music office where it would not have one otherwise. James has championed inclusion and respect for diversity, and built a widely recognized engine of support for regional music based on these values. He has been visionary in recognizing the potential of combining widely different community stakeholder interests into collaborations that satisfy the goals of all involved.

James is a cultural heritage advisory board member of the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (Vermont’s National Heritage Area) and serves on the King Street Neighborhood Revitalization Corp. He also directs the Youth Safety Council of Vermont and coordinates the Distracted Driving Task Force of the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance and its Education/Outreach & Marketing Focus Group.

Email: jim@bigheavyworld.com
Phone: 802.865.1140
Twitter: @bigheavyjim
Facebook: facebook.com/jamesedgarlockridge
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jamesedgarlockridge

Ignite Burlington 2015 will be held on Thursday October 15 at The Film House at Main Street Landing. 
Schedule for the evening:
5:30pm – 6:30pm – Registration and cocktail hour
6:30pm – 8:30pm – Ignite Presentations
8:30pm – 9:30pm – Reception and Speaker Meet & Greet
All proceeds from the event will go towards the Hergenrother Foundation.
We look forward to seeing you there! 

Ignite Burlington 2015 | Speaker Spotlight – Tad Cooke

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Presentation: Finding Why

Tad is a 9th generation Vermonter, 2014 UVM graduate, and co-founder of New Moran, a Vermont non-profit formed to create a cultural landmark on Burlington’s waterfront. 

Email: tad@moranplant.org
Twitter: @moranplant
Instagram: @moranplant

Ignite Burlington 2015 will be held on Thursday October 15 at The Film House at Main Street Landing. 
Schedule for the evening:
5:30pm – 6:30pm – Registration and cocktail hour
6:30pm – 8:30pm – Ignite Presentations
8:30pm – 9:30pm – Reception and Speaker Meet & Greet
All proceeds from the event will go towards the Hergenrother Foundation.
We look forward to seeing you there! 

Ignite Burlington 2015 | Speaker Spotlight – Mamava Founders

Photo credit: Matt Thorsen

Photo credit: Matt Thorsen

Presentation: Igniting a Big Movement from Little Burlington
Mamava, based in Burlington, Vermont was incubated at Solidarity of Unbridled Labour (formerly JDK Design), a world-renowned design studio. Mamava creates design solutions for nursing mothers on the go. We believe that a woman should be able to breastfeed her baby anywhere she wants to, and we also know there is a need, especially in high-traffic public areas, for a private and comfortable place to use a breast pump or nurse. Mamava is mama owned, made in America, and a proud member of the B Corp community.
Twitter: @mamava
Phone: 802.347.2111
 
Ignite Burlington 2015 will be held on Thursday October 15 at The Film House at Main Street Landing. 
Schedule for the evening:
5:30pm – 6:30pm – Registration and cocktail hour
6:30pm – 8:30pm – Ignite Presentations
8:30pm – 9:30pm – Reception and Speaker Meet & Greet
All proceeds from the event will go towards the Hergenrother Foundation.
We look forward to seeing you there! 

Ignite Burlington 2015 | Speaker Spotlight – Governor Jim Douglas

 

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Presentation:  Can Vermont be Saved?

Governor Douglas served the people of Vermont for more than 35 years.  He was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives after graduating from Middlebury College in 1972. He became Assistant Majority Leader in his second term and Majority Leader in his third term at the age of 25. He was Executive Assistant to Governor Richard Snelling in 1979 and 1980.

The former Governor was elected Secretary of State in 1980, a post he would hold for 12 years.  He was elected State Treasurer in 1994, where he served the people of Vermont for eight years. Under his leadership Vermont’s bond rating came to be the best in New England and one of the highest in the nation.

Douglas successfully sought the office of Governor in 2002 and was re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008.  During his tenure, he focused on strengthening the state’s economy, reducing the cost of living in Vermont and protecting the state’s natural environment.  He advanced groundbreaking health reforms that have made Vermont a model among the states in health care.  He worked to strengthen the relationship between Vermont and Quebec and the other Canadian provinces.

While serving as Governor, Douglas was chosen for leadership positions by his colleagues, serving as the president of the Council of State Governments, chairman (twice) of the New England Governors’ Conference and chairman of the Coalition of Northeastern Governors.  He also served as the chairman of the National Governors Association. In February 2010 President Obama appointed him co-chair of the Council of Governors.

Governor Douglas is now an Executive in Residence at Middlebury College.  He serves on the boards of several local companies and on the Governors Advisory Council of the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington. He continues as Town Moderator for Middlebury, a post he has held for a quarter-century. The former governor and his wife, Dorothy, have two sons and two grandsons.

Email: jdouglas@middlebury.edu

Reserve your Ignite tickets here.
Ignite Burlington info:  www.hergenrotherfoundation.org/events  

Ignite Burlington 2015 Speaker Announcement!

COLCHESTER, VERMONT (September 9, 2015) – Adam Hergenrother and Hergenrother Foundation are hosting the 4th Annual Ignite Burlington on Thursday October 15, 2015 at The Film House at Main Street Landing.

Ignite is an exciting, unconventional event, designed to inspire, educate, and entertain the greater Burlington community.  Ignite events are held in over 100 cities worldwide and are similar to TED’s ”Ideas Worth Spreading.” Ignite events bring people together in an inspiring, mastermind-like forum, where speakers share their passion projects and inspirational success stories for compelling five minutes, respecting Ignite’s acclaimed mantra, ”Enlighten Us, But Make It Quick.”  Click here for more information: www.hergenrotherfoundation.org/events.

Registration and networking from 5:30pm-6:30pm.  Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available.  Presentations begin promptly at 6:30pm.

Tickets are extremely limited and are on sale now for $15.00.  For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

We are excited to announce the following speakers will present at Ignite Burlington 2015:

Hergenrother Foundation’s mission is to empower today’s youth to become tomorrow’s confident and dynamic leaders by providing the necessary resources, programs, and events for youth to learn, grow, thrive, and develop into outstanding members of their communities. By supporting Hergenrother Foundation, you are investing in the future of your community.  Our youth leadership programs and camps will teach youth to dream big, act with purpose and passion, and serve others first. Hergenrother Foundation is also dedicated to bringing educational and inspirational events to the Greater Burlington area, to heighten awareness for the power that every person, regardless of age, can live a life without limits. For more information, visit www.hergenrotherfoundation.org.

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Fall’s MUST Attend Event – 4th Annual Ignite Burlington Hosted by Hergenrother Foundation Features Vermontrepreneurs

Fall’s MUST Attend Event – 4th Annual Ignite Burlington Hosted by Hergenrother Foundation Features Vermontrepreneurs 

Tickets Now on Sale

COLCHESTER, VERMONT (July 27, 2015) – Adam Hergenrother and Hergenrother Foundation are hosting the 4th Annual Ignite Burlington on Thursday October 15, 2015 at The Film House at Main Street Landing.

Ignite is an exciting, unconventional event, designed to inspire, educate, and entertain the greater Burlington community.  Ignite events are held in over 100 cities worldwide and are similar to TED’s ”Ideas Worth Spreading.” Ignite events bring people together in an inspiring, mastermind-like forum, where speakers share their passion projects and inspirational success stories for compelling five minutes, respecting Ignite’s acclaimed mantra, ”Enlighten Us, But Make It Quick.”  Click here for more information: www.hergenrotherfoundation.org/events.

Registration and networking from 5:30pm-6:30pm.  Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available.  Presentations begin promptly at 6:30pm.

Tickets are extremely limited and are on sale now for a limited time for only $15.00.  For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://goo.gl/jNWYZZ

We will announce the full speaker line-up (featuring local entrepreneurs, and business and non-profit leaders) in early September!

Our Ignite Burlington Speaker Alumni are:

  • Mary Powell, President & CEO of Green Mountain Power
  • Ryan Esbjerg, Founder of Flex Your Face
  • Danielle Livellara, Money & Business Coach at Livellara International LLC
  • Mike Smith, Private & Public Sector Consultant
  • Colin Ryan, Motivational Speaker & Comedian at ColinRyanSpeaks.com
  • Patrick Standen, President & Founder of Northeast Disabled Athletic Association
  • Taraleigh Weathers, The Music Scene’s Life Coach
  • Kris Gruen, Owner of Kris Gruen Music & Director of WGDR Goddard College Community Radio
  • Ann Zucardy, CEO of AZ Communications
  • Tom Murphy, Co-Founder & Presenter of Sweethearts & Heroes
  • David Hill, Realtor & Owner of Hill Team Associates at Keller Williams Realty
  • Aaron Fastman, Owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK in Vermont
  • Ela Wojtowicz, Yoga Teacher & Disability Activist
  • Kevin Pearce, Former Professional Snowboard & Founder of Love Your Brain
  • Nathalie Kelley, Writer & Inspirational Speaker
  • Hannah Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Vermont America 2013, Recovery Advocate & Inspirational Speaker
  • Janet Smith, Transcendental Meditation Teacher
  • Will Raap, Founder of Gardener’s Supply
  • Rusty DeWees, Entertainer
  • Melinda Moulton, CEO/Redeveloper/Co-Founder of Main Street Landing
  • Alex Camelio, Co-Founder & President at Barcode Publicity
  • Monique Citro, Communication Specialist/Medical Sustainability Guru at University of Vermont Medical Center & Professional Cellist
  • Bobby Bailey, Athlete & Director of Sport at 1K2GO Sports & Campaign Coordinator at Dealer.com
  • Kimberly DuBrul, Associate Power Coach at Your Year of Transformation
  • Myra Flynn, Singer/Songwriter
  • Rob Conboy, CEO at BETTER
  • Jessica Bridge, Co-Owner of Element Real Estate
  • Rick Cochran, President & CEO of Mobile Medical International Corporation
  • Meredith Breiland, Marketing Associate at Concept2
  • Arshad Hasan, Executive Director of Progress Now
  • David Parker, Former VP of Strategy Develoment at Dealer.com, Current VP of International Market Development at Dealtertrack Technologies

Hergenrother Foundation’s mission is to empower today’s youth to become tomorrow’s confident and dynamic leaders by providing the necessary resources, programs, and events for youth to learn, grow, thrive, and develop into outstanding members of their communities. By supporting Hergenrother Foundation, you are investing in the future of your community.  Our youth leadership programs and camps will teach youth to dream big, act with purpose and passion, and serve others first. Hergenrother Foundation is also dedicated to bringing educational and inspirational events to the Greater Burlington area, to heighten awareness for the power that every person, regardless of age, can live a life without limits. For more information, visit www.hergenrotherfoundation.org.

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Ignite Burlington 2014 Speaker Videos Just Released!

If you missed Ignite Burlington 2014, you can now catch up on all the speaker action! Check out the videos below and let us know what you think!

Mary Powell, CEO of Green Mountain Power | Engaged Leadership 

 Mike Smith | How Navy SEAL Training Turned My Life Around

Patrick Standen, Professor at St. Michael’s College and President & Founder of Northeast Disabled Athletic Association | Learning from Adversity: The Opportunity of Challenge

 Ryan Esbjerg, Founder of Flex Your Face | What Makes You Flex Your Face?

Colin Ryan, Motivational Speaker & Stand-Up Comedian at ColinRyanSpeaks.com | A Stand Up Life

 Danielle Livellara, Money & Business Coach at Livellara International LLC | Money is Love

Taraleigh Weathers, The Music Scene’s Life Coach | How to Rock Your Life After Loss

 

We are now interviewing speakers for Ignite Burlington 2015!

If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know as an Ignite Burlington speaker, please email hallie@adamhergenrother.com

Early bird tickets will be available starting March 1st for $15.

Questions?  Need more information? Or want to volunteer?  Email info@hergenrotherfoundation.org.

Ignite Burlington 2014 – Emcee Spotlight | John Jones

Emcee Spotlight - John JonesIgnite Burlington 2014 Emcee – John Jones (Johnny Utah)
Radio Personality and Founder of DJ For Your Day

Johnny Utah has been a staple radio personality in Burlington Vermont since 2002.  A Maine native, Utah moved to Burlington to attend Champlain College in 2001 where he graduated with a degree in Public Relations and Media Communications in 2004.  His passion for the Burlington community and his role as a local personality shines through not just on his radio show on 99.9 The Buzz, but also in his company, DJ For Your Day which is focused on strengthening communities through music.

You can learn more about John and his business by visiting DJForYourDay.com

Email:  john@djforyourday.com
Phone:  802.233.2386
Website:  www.djforyourday.com

Reserve your Ignite tickets here.
Ignite Burlington info:  www.hergenrotherfoundation.org/events