With more than 100 years serving learners, Cengage Group is a global edtech company that enables student choice. No matter how, where, when or why someone wants to learn, our portfolio of education businesses supports all students, from middle school through graduate school and skills education, with quality content and technology. Collectively, our three business units – Cengage Academic, Cengage Work and Cengage Select – help millions of students each year in more than 125 countries achieve their education and career goals and lead choice-filled lives.

At National Life, our story is simple: for over 170 years we’ve worked hard to deliver on our promises to millions of people with our vision of providing peace of mind in times of need. It’s our cause, stemming from a deep passion to live our values to do good, be good and make good, every day. Learn more at nationallife.com. National Life Group® is a trade name of *National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA (FINRA.org) SIPC (SIPC.org), is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser. All companies referenced are affiliated. https://www.nationallifegroup.com/PublicSite/Views/ContactUs.aspx?id=8589935570 TC81709(0914)p

Hypertherm Associates is a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software. Its products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used by companies around the world to build ships, airplanes, and railcars; construct steel buildings, fabricate heavy equipment, erect wind turbines, and more. In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs and software trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. Founded in 1968, Hypertherm Associates is a 100 percent Associate-owned company, employing approximately 2,000 Associates, with operations and partner representation worldwide. Learn more at www.HyperthermAssociates.com. Fifty years ago, in a small two car garage, Hypertherm began its journey with simple, powerful ideas about business and an invention that shaped the future of industrial cutting. The same ideals that fueled our inception all those years ago are still what drive us today: a passion for challenging what is achievable with the products we create, the culture we foster, and the experience we deliver to our customers. As we look to the horizon and the next 50 years, we are proud that our people, partners, and innovations will shape the future with solutions that make anything possible for industries around the world. Key elements of the Hypertherm formula include: • Dedicated Associates focused on customer-centered product design and support • Local sales and service • Broad application experience and proven results • Sustainable and ethical business practices benefit our customers and communities

Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army and is the oldest private military college in the United States of America. Norwich is one of our nation's six senior military colleges and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu.

Get to the crux of your legal matters efficiently with lawyers who’ve “been there, done that” for nearly every challenge your business might face. With more than 55 attorneys and legal professionals in five offices in Vermont and New Hampshire, Downs Rachlin Martin brings a can-do attitude along with innovative, pragmatic ideas that will help your business thrive. While we provide customized solutions across a very broad range of legal issues, we have organized our service areas into these major areas; business, captive insurance, energy, environmental and land use, government and public affairs, health care, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, real estate, tax, telecommunications, trusts and estates, and white collar defense. And from our position as the exclusive member firm in Vermont for Lex Mundi – the world’s leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in 100+ countries worldwide – we can customize our services to meet your needs whether your organization is local, regional or national.

Located on a scenic hillside in the central Vermont community of Berlin, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont has been a primary part of Vermont’s health care system for more than 30 years, providing thousands of Vermonters with health benefits and services. Indeed, we are an independent, local, not-for-profit Vermont company, governed and managed locally, and our sole focus is Vermont. An independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, our affiliation with the national system provides our members with the security of seamless, discounted health care services when they travel across the country or abroad, but we exist solely to serve Vermonters. We think this is particularly important in this time of great change. We believe our single-state focus allows our employees to bring highly personalized service to our customers and members. It also enables us to work closely with our state’s communities and health care providers to manage costs and improve the quality of health care, and to adapt our organization to meet Vermont’s changing needs. Our generous benefits package offers health, vision, life and employer-paid dental insurance, as well as 24 days off per year and 8 paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement, new parent leave, a 401k and pension are just some of our other offerings. Our STRIVE Health and Wellness Program offers a $500 incentive after completion of wellness goals each year. The program has evolved in the past 15 years into a holistic one, offering on-site fitness rooms and classes, personal training, Lunch & Learns, nutritional counseling, meditation, Weight Watchers @ Work, working walk stations, free on-site massages, CSA shares and more. We're also present at 200+ community events each year throughout Vermont, from staffing water tables at a 5K to hosting our signature events such as Snow Days and Hike, Bike & Paddle. Check out our website, www.bluecrossvt.org, for more info on all of these initiatives!

North Country HealthCare is a federally-qualified community health center that provides high-quality, comprehensive medical services in 11 communities throughout northern Arizona. We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our patients and thus, the communities we serve. North Country HealthCare offers a variety of services such as family medicine; pediatrics; obstetrics and gynecology; dental care; behavioral health services; telemedicine; health screenings; and more. We are committed to creating healthier communities by building, training and strengthening the health workforce. Come grow with us! North Country HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is located in Vermont’s historic Northeast Kingdom. We are a community, not for profit, acute care, critical access hospital. We provide primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care and 24 hour, physician staffed emergency services.

Weidmann is known as the global leader in electrical insulation for transformer manufacturers and transformer users. Our core competence is the development and production of customized cellulose based insulations systems for power and distribution transformers. We also offer expertise and products for high-temperature applications like locomotive and wind turbine transformers. Weidmann has a complete range of products and services for both transformer manufacturers and transformer owner/operators. We provide oil testing and a complete range of diagnostic services including our InsuLogix brand of on-line monitoring systems. Our Research & Development has always been a key driver for our leading position of Board, Component and Paper manufacturing. The depth and breadth of our know-how concerning material properties, application needs, processing methods and failure analysis allows us to develop best-fit Weidmann solutions for enhanced transformer performance and reduced total cost of ownership. Check out our wide range of Technology Services. Outside of the electrical industry our Paper manufacturing competence has been widely used to develop innovative solutions for different industries, ranging from packaging to textile and paper converting. Take a look at Industrial Papers. "Made by Weidmann"​ means Top Quality - there is no compromise on that. Weidmann goes beyond international standards IEC, ANSI, ASTM, GOST. We ensure superior quality control along the entire supply chain. www.weidmann-electrical.com

Chartered in 1828, the Vermont Mutual Insurance Company is one of the 10 oldest mutual property/casualty insurers in the United States. They have operated continuously since that time in Montpelier, VT. Along with the wholly owned subsidiary, Northern Security Insurance Company, Inc. and the affiliated Granite Mutual Insurance Company, the Vermont Mutual Insurance Group provides coverage throughout New England and New York. Through more than 400 independent agencies, the Group insures more than 300,000 policyholders with a direct written premium of approximately $465,000,000. The Vermont Mutual Insurance Company is rated “A+” by A. M. Best and has been named to the Ward’s Top 50 performing property/casualty companies in the United States for the past nine consecutive years.

New England Wire Technologies is a privately held, employee stock ownership company with a rich history dating back to 1898 - we are the original U.S. Litz Wire manufacturer. Our Lisbon, NH facilities consist of over 385,000 square feet of manufacturing, quality/testing, tooling/machine fabrication and office space. We are an ISO9001:2015 registered company with more than 400 employees operating three shifts, five days a week. Whether working with customer supplied specification or designing to a unique requirement, New England Wire Technologies’ design teams develop innovative, one-of-a-kind wire and cable solutions. On-site manufacturing processes include wire drawing, plating, braid, cabling, insulating, and extrusion services. And, since all of our proprietary equipment and tooling is designed and built in-house, we have complete control while also offering quick modifications when needed. Through true vertical integration of manufacturing processes our customers'​ design-to-market curve is the shortest in the industry. Call our technical sales staff at 603-838-6624 or visit us online at www.newenglandwire.com.

Gifford, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is a network of community health centers throughout central Vermont and the Upper Valley. Our locations include six primary care clinics, a Critical Access Hospital with a renowned Birthing Center, specialty clinics, and adult living communities. Gifford offers the perfect combination of family-centered care and advanced technology. It’s the medical center’s goal to offer each patient a medical home, where patients are comfortable receiving care and building long-lasting relationships with their caregivers. As a community hospital, our mission is to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to providing and assuring access to affordable and high-quality health care. Gifford will promote the health and well-being of everyone in our service area.