Annual Meeting Sponsors

The VSAA Annual Meeting is brought to you thanks to the support of our sponsors.

Thank you 2025 Annual Meeting Sponsors!

Action Bearing

Action Bearing is a worldwide direct supplier to the ski industry of bearings, bushings, belts, lubricants and industrial aerosols. With over 3 million bearings in stock we can meet close to 100% of all breakdown related emergency deliveries in 8 hours or less to the Vermont ski industry, with most emergency deliveries in under 4 hours. We offer the most extensive inventory of sheave train, bull wheel, pump house, and groomer-specific bearings and related items in the eastern United States. Free freight and volume purchase discounts offered on most orders of bearings, belts and lubricants. Action Bearing also offers testing and analysis of destructive variable frequency drive-induced voltages to the motor shaft of lifts, pumps and compressors. We make written, data based recommendations for shaft grounding devices. Bearing and lubrication training and seminars available to lift and vehicle maintenance staff members upon request.

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Alpine Media

From lift & trail status and events to safety alerts, easily share important information with skiers and riders across the mountain. Alpine Media provides the most comprehensive guest communication and engagement system on the market today through its All Mountain Platform which consists of a custom mobile app, digital signage (of any size), and a simple yet powerful content management system.

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Cabot Creamery

Cabot Creamery is a farmer-owned cooperative and certified B-Corp that’s been making award-winning products with love, pride, and purpose for over a century. The high-quality milk produced by the Cabot farm families throughout New England and New York is crafted into dairy products including, “The World’s Best Cheddar”, other styles of cheese, butter, Greek yogurt, sour cream, dips, and other specialty products.

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Downs Rachlin Martin

Downs Rachlin Martin (DRM) has grown to become Vermont's largest full service corporate law firm. With more than 55 attorneys, we represent regional, national and international entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, technology and energy businesses, and Fortune 100 companies. For more than thirty years, our Vermont Government and Public Affairs (“GAPA”) group has lobbied on behalf of and produced successful outcomes for our clients. Teamwork, both within and across capabilities and offices, is at the heart of DRM’s client service.

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Efficiency Vermont

Efficiency Vermont is helping our state transition to a more affordable and cleaner future. We work with partners throughout Vermont to save customers money, strengthen our state’s economy, and lower carbon emissions.

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Endyne Labs

Endyne, Inc. is an independently owned company that offers a full range of analytical and environmental services with laboratories located in Williston, VT; Lebanon, NH; and Plattsburgh, NY. The company has been in operation since 1987 and has a staff of 30 professionals working in over 13,000 square feet of modern laboratory facilities. Endyne’s capabilities can be broadly categorized as organic analysis, inorganic analysis, microbiological analysis and field services. These analytical capabilities cover a wide variety of sample matrices including drinking water, wastewater, soil, sludge, air, food and a wide array of other materials.

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Green Mountain Power

Green Mountain Power (GMP) serves approximately 270,000 residential and business customers in Vermont with electricity that’s 100% carbon-free and 80% renewable on an annual basis. GMP is partnering with ski areas and all customers to provide solutions that deliver resiliency and affordability while cutting carbon and costs for all. GMP is the first utility in the world to get a B Corp Certification, meeting rigorous social, environmental, accountability, and transparency standards and committing to use businesses as a force for good. GMP was named to Fast Companie’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies in the World list, the sixth time earning that honor. In 2024, 2023, and 2021 the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) honored GMP as a nationwide leader in energy transformation. And, in 2022 GMP was named to TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential companies for its groundbreaking resiliency work to transform the grid for customers.

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Ledvance

Light is all around us. A beautiful and dynamic force, far more than a simple switch. Our mantra POWER THROUGH LIGHT reflects our mission to push the boundaries of what light can achieve, unlocking its potential to empower people in their daily lives. And this is just the beginning. What if we reimagined light as a fundamental force for change? Rethinking from the ground up and top down, we can create intelligent solutions that go beyond illumination, placing truly sustainable energy at everyone's fingertips. Our brand image film shows how we empower people to harness this power of light. With our smart energy solutions, solar technology and advanced lighting systems for a better working and living environment, our customers benefit from real savings on energy costs. Join us in harnessing the power of light.

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Leitner-Poma of America

Leitner-Poma of America offers a complete line of cable transport systems, including surface lifts, chairlifts, gondolas, MiniMetro ® urban transport, trams, inclined elevators, industrial trams and more. Our experience and flexibility allow us to design, engineer, manufacture and maintain transportation systems which are precisely adapted to the changing needs of our customers; including electrical and mechanical upgrades, technical support, gearbox inspections and repairs, and installation for systems throughout North America.

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Northstar Fireworks

Northstar Fireworks, a Vermont-based display company, is dedicated to providing members of the Vermont Ski Areas Association with spectacular aerial displays that highlight their events, as well as the beautiful mountains in Vermont. Committed to highlighting the best of what Vermont has to offer, our safety-conscious aerial artists will work with you to design a custom display for your event and budget. Fireworks are always a spectacular addition to any event!

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PC Construction

PC Construction is a 100% employee-owned company providing integrated construction solutions in a diverse range of markets. The company offers construction management, design-build and general contracting services for projects of all sizes, whether a single office fit-up or a water supply program valued at over $300 million. From a slope-side mountain lodge in the northeast to complex water and wastewater treatment plants in the southeast, PC is ranked annually as one of the top contractors in the country.

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PRINOTH

PRINOTH designs and manufactures snow groomers of the highest quality for alpine, cross country and snowmobile trail maintenance. PRINOTH develops sustainable technology that delivers perfect results in challenging conditions. PRINOTH snow groomers stand for innovative technologies and appealing design and are known the world over. PRINOTH takes a resource-friendly approach to designing and building its snow groomers to meet the demand for maximum efficiency in snow grooming. The combination of cutting-edge technology and extensive expertise in grooming is the recipe for success for cost-effective and high-quality snow grooming.

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Ryan, Smith & Carbine

Ryan Smith & Carbine, Ltd. is pleased to be a sponsor of the Ski Vermont Annual Meeting. For over 40 years RS&C attorneys have provided our ski areas with a wide variety of professional legal services, including: defense of personal injury lawsuits; training; proactive planning and defense of workers’ compensation claims; contracts; advice on employment and human resources matters; risk management planning and assistance; administrative and land use permitting, litigation and appeals; real estate and corporate legal advice. We are proud of our long relationship with the Vermont Ski Areas Association and look forward to an enduring successful relationship.

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Safehold Special Risk

Safehold Special Risk is a program administrator specializing in custom coverage options for a wide range of businesses and diverse industries. Our team places coverage with Admitted and Non-Admitted carriers who are A- Rated, or higher, according to A.M. Best. Safehold’s model leverages decades of industry expertise in very specific business segments, experienced program underwriters, top-notch client service associates, and cost-effective insurance solutions. By pairing products and services in this manner, we can offer more insurance solutions to manage a variety of client needs.

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SNOWRIGHT

At SNOWRIGHT, it is our mission to provide our clients with the tools that will allow them to reach the highest level of precision in their snow management, making it possible to reduce costs, use less water and fuel while providing better conditions and longer seasons. Our objective is to allow our clients to have greater security and increased profits, enabling them to keep this great sport affordable and alive for generations to come. SNOWRIGHT has been helping our clients achieve their long term goals for 10 years, see how we can help you.

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VHB

As ski resort owners, operators, and architects work to create world-class, four-season destinations, VHB is a valued partner—assisting them in getting high-profile projects designed, permitted, and built. Our dedicated Mountain Resort Team includes planners, designers, engineers, and environmental scientists who are committed to enriching the guest experience. With a deep understanding of nationwide trends balanced with local context, we help our clients celebrate the best of a destination’s locale—designing distinctive and memorable destinations that stand the test of time.

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