PR for Start-Ups: Public Relations Strategies for Start-up Success

Join us for a half day session designed to level-up your PR game. Participants walk away with:

A start on a PR strategy
A list of newsworthy stories they have to share
Initial key messaging / story pitches
Thought leadership ideas

Plus, the content includes a media panel of Vermont business journalists - answering questions about what stories about start-ups they like to report on, what information they need from PR pros or businesses to craft a compelling story, and how their outlet can help to support the needs of local startups. To include:

Tim McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine
Elissa Borden, WCAX-TV “Made in Vermont”
Kate Niemczyk, formerly of ABC, CBS, and NBC News
Carrie Shapiro, freelance journalist

Free to attend for Hula members (or discounted rate) and ticket fee for community members, discounted ticket fee for college students or young professionals.

Timing & Location Details:

October 16, 2025 at Hula, Burlington, VT from 8:30am-12pm