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Platinum Sponsors
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Devine Millimet
Devine Millimet is one of the largest and most dynamic business and litigation law firms in the region, serving individuals, businesses, and nonprofits in the areas of business & commercial litigation, construction litigation, criminal law, ESOPs, and more.
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PC Construction
PC Construction is a 100% employee-owned company providing integrated construction solutions in a diverse range of markets. From a slope-side mountain lodge to complex water and wastewater treatment plants , PC is ranked annually among the top contractors in the country.
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Vermont Community Foundation
The Vermont Community Foundation was established in 1986 as a permanent source of support for the state. It consists of a family of hundreds of funds and foundations created by Vermonters to serve their charitable goals.
Gold Sponsors
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Chroma Technology
Chroma Technology is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer and OEM supplier of precise optical filters.
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Empire Valuation
Empire Valuation Consultants is a 100% employee-owned independent valuation consulting firm.
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Empowered Ventures
EV is a 100% employee-owned holding company that invests for the long term without any intention of selling.
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King Arthur Baking Company
King Athur Baking Company is a 100% employee-owned baking company and a Certified B Corporation.
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Trust Company of Vermont
Trust Company of Vermont is an employee-owned state chartered trust and investment management firm.
ESOPs are an excellent means for sharing a company’s wealth among all of its employees but do not in themselves offer a model for shared decision making. This profile of Hallam-ICS serves as one example of how ESOP companies can create a culture of shared ownership beyond the financial benefit of the ESOP.