SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Members of the Springfield Rotary Club welcomed Josie Michaud, operations manager for VRmont Studios, located at 23-25 Main Street in Springfield, as the featured speaker at a recent weekly meeting, where she shared an inside look at Vermont’s growing media and innovation ecosystem.
Michaud spoke about VRmont Studios, a program of the Black River Innovation Campus in Springfield, which provides professional video, audio, and digital media services, while also serving as a training and workforce development initiative. Through hands-on learning and real-world projects, VRmont Studios helps participants develop technical skills, confidence, and pathways to employment in the creative and digital economy.
During her presentation, Michaud outlined the wide range of projects VRmont Studios undertakes, including video production, livestreaming, podcasts, promotional content, and event coverage for nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations across the region. She emphasized that the studio’s mission extends beyond production work, to focus on mentorship, accessibility, and expanding opportunities for individuals who may face barriers to traditional employment.
Michaud also highlighted the broader role of the Black River Innovation Campus as a community hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and workforce development. By combining professional-grade media production with education and support, VRmont Studios contributes to both individual career growth and the economic vitality of the region. To learn more about VRmont Studios, visit www.vrmontstudios.com/about.
The Springfield Rotary Club meets every Tuesday, at 12 p.m., at the SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center. For more information, visit www.springfieldvtrotary.org.