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Love to see moments like this. Can't wait to see the interview, Hello Burlington!

*Psssst* It's time to start planning your company holiday party... The holiday season is sneaking up—don't get left out in the cold! Instead of a last-minute scramble for goody bags with generic fillers, let’s make this year shine. Start by securing catering and a venue that everyone will actually enjoy. No more endless chips and salsa. No more cold, boring conference rooms. Then, let us help you find thoughtful gifts that support small business and won't end up forgotten in a junk drawer. Ready to plan a memorable holiday party? Book with us here: https://lnkd.in/eK26JH6Y

Last week, we hosted the Exit Five Conference, Drive, and wow—a time was had. This event quite literally made our team say, "we wish we could do 100 of these a year." It was a breath of fresh air to see down-to-earth industry pros share practical, real-life techniques instead of the usual hypotheticals or dry theories. The speakers brought their A-game, and it wasn’t your standard conference fare. They had us laughing, learning, and fully engaged the whole time. This crowd was on fire. In a group this large, you can feel the energy, and it was electric. For many, it was their first time connecting in person, and the excitement was palpable. We feel incredibly lucky to have witnessed this kind of magic. The best part? The event was such a hit, they've already scheduled 2025. And seriously, if you're a marketing person this would be the conference to go to. Stay tuned for more! Dave Gerhardt- huge shoutout to the Exit Five Team for being easy-breezy and organized, we can't wait to have you all back. Photo Credit: Braedon Fox Media LLC https://lnkd.in/gPUunvt2

They are calling it the best marketing event they’ve been to in years …. Incredible weather in Vermont. A group of 200 B2B marketers who are just genuinely happy to be here and connect with each other. 9 speakers that have all delivered energy and education. And the food has been good too. Maybe we should double down and do this again next year??? But still have another day to go today… so let’s see. Drive day 2 coming up Quick video from our break out sessions

The September See Change Sessions conference is one week away! To see what the not-so-conference-conference has in store for you this time around, check out their website- https://lnkd.in/dnTCrqg To activate Hula’s special pricing, check out the code in the #hula-events slack channel! To register, head to: https://lnkd.in/eBkDtfms

Still time to apply to the Actuator program through Black River Innovation Campus! Applications are due September 10th. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gM8745kF

You could be smiling this big if you applied to vend at the 2024 Huladay Market... Quick reminder that you and your local crafty friends have 10 days to apply to be a vendor for the 2024 Huladay Market! Remember, there is no vendor fee because we want vending to be accessible to everyone! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eSBh4XXk Deadline to apply: September 14th, midnight! Date of event: December 17th, 4-8 PM!

Important announcement! Hula will be closed to the public on Monday September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Members will retain their 24/7 access to the buildings; however, Day Pass, 10 Punch Pass, and Visitor access will not be available. For those of you who are able to enjoy the long weekend, get out there and live your best life! We'll see you back here on Tuesday 9/3.

So, about the tech scene in Vermont... It's alive and thriving and we are grateful to be watching it grow right before our eyes! We thought it would be nice to throw it back to the very first Tech Jam, organized by Seven Days. Tech Jam has been happening for 15 years, where career fair meets tech expo and connects job seekers and tech enthusiasts every year. The event has bounced around in the past, but made sense to settle at Hula where the last 3 years of keynote presentations have touched on the importance of collaborations and Hula community members working together to create new technologies. We're so excited to see this event come to life again! Who's coming to Tech Jam 2024 on October 26th!

Ever wonder why we have a huge scale in the Spot Cafe? Story time! The building that is now Hula used to be the Blodgett Oven factory. There’s a lot of really cool history within the Blodgett story. Gardner S. Blodgett, the founder of Blodgett Ovens was an entrepreneur himself. Starting as a small family operation, the company was officially up and running in 1854. Today, Blodgett is the leading manufacturer of commercial ovens in the world. It’s a success story of huge proportions, and we think it’s pretty serendipitous that modern day entrepreneurs work out of a building that holds a rich history of small business success. Since Hula’s inception, the goal has and always will be to uplift and accelerate small businesses in Vermont. Since opening, we've welcomed thousands of members and office tenants, celebrated businesses outgrowing our space, and watched individuals reach their first big milestones. We get to watch the vision come to life every day in big and small ways, and we're happy to have you along for the ride!