# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Financial Pulse: Stories from Vermont’s Business Frontlines
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 am – Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Come join us at Hula for a fun and informative Financial Learning Event presented by EastRise - let's level up our money game together!About this EventJoin us at Hula for a day of financial learning, connection, and storytelling from leaders on the frontlines of Vermont’s business landscape.Presented by EastRise, this in-person event will provide valuable insights from industry experts, and an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals. Whether you’re a business professional or business owner, the sessions will help to guide you to the next step in achieving your financial goals.The event is free and includes complimentary breakfast, lunch, and free parking.Agenda for the daySign up for one session, or stay for the whole day. It's up to you!8:00 am - 9:00 am: Session 1 (Case Study) Rooted in Reality: Tackling Vermont's Business Challenges - Register below9:30 am - 10:30 am: Session 2 (Panel Discussion) Navigating the Financial Forces Shaping Business Today - Register below11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Session 3 (Storytelling) Cord by Cord, Nail by Nail: Community at the Core - Register below12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Networking Lunch12:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Session 4 One-On-One Expert Sessions - Registration will be on the day of the event4:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Session 5 Networking, Cocktails, and Trivia - No registration requiredAgenda?: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMRooted in Reality: Tackling Vermont’s Business ChallengesInfo: In this hands-on session, participants will dive into a case study based on a local small business facing complex financial challenges. Together, we’ll explore a multifaceted scenario that touches on critical issues such as:
Business location and sustainability, accessing capital with limited or no credit, navigating financial products and services and managing cash flow effectively.
Through collaborative problem solving, participants will develop practical, community-driven solutions that reflect the realities of small business ownership in our region. This session is designed to increase awareness of local financial tools, services, and support systems—working alongside attendees to make informed decisions, and support economic resilience in our community.?: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMNavigating the Financial Forces Shaping Business TodayInfo: This panel brings together a diverse group of experts and entrepreneurs who aim to explore the financial forces shaping businesses today, including global economic shifts and local challenges. Attendees will gain access to timely insights on fraud, credit, emerging technologies, and macroeconomic trends. There will be opportunities to ask questions and hear perspectives from both state-level leaders, and business owners living these realities.
Whether you're a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or community advocate, this session offers a rare chance to engage directly with thought leaders and professionals who understand the complexities of today’s financial environment.
Panelists Include:
Mike Pieciak – Vermont State Treasurer
Matt Barewicz – Economist, Vermont Department of Labor
Tinotenda Charles Rutanhira – Executive Director, VTPoC
Sam Reed – Fraud Expert 
Ethan Cunningham - SVP of Strategy and Technology​​
Deanna Jones - Business Entrepreneur 
Facilitated by Rob Miller?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMCord by Cord, Nail by Nail: Community at the CoreInfo: In this session, two storytellers will share how they navigate their business with deep-rooted partnerships and community support.
Eric Axelrod, Founder and Executive Director of Wood4Good, will share the journey of building a Chittenden County wood bank that provides free firewood to Vermonters. With demand often exceeding supply, Wood4Good’s mission is fueled by the generosity and dedication of its community partners.
Rebekah Stephens is Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Rutland. She will share her story of success of becoming the first Executive Director at this organization and the impact that strong partnerships have had on the organizations ability to build homes in Vermont.?: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM1:1 Advice from the EastRise Experts  Host: Financial CounselorsInfo: Sign up on the day of the conference to sit with an EastRise expert to get answers to your questions. Each session will be 15 minutes and be your chance to chat one-on-one with an expert in Financial Counseling, Mortgages, Business Lending, and Investing from EastRise. Bring your questions and get ready to level up to reach the next step in your financial journey.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/burlington/the-financial-pulse-stories-from-vermonts-business-frontlines/100001758448299199
- **Event Categories**: business, storytelling, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Burlington
- **state**: VT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hula
- **lat**: 44.46125869999999
- **long**: -73.22008129999999
- **full address**: Hula, 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Financial Pulse: Stories from Vermont s Business Frontlines being held?
  - **A:** The Financial Pulse: Stories from Vermont s Business Frontlines takes place on Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 am to Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm at Hula, 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Financial Pulse: Stories from Vermont s Business Frontlines?
  - **A:** The Financial Pulse: Stories from Vermont s Business Frontlines is organized by EastRise Credit Union.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Financial Pulse: Stories from Vermont s Business Frontlines is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Burlington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Financial Pulse: Stories from Vermont s Business Frontlines sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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