Spotlight 802: Laura Sorkin, Co-Owner of Runamok Maple

Spotlight 802 is a monthly speaker series that brings engaging voices from across Vermont to share their insights, experiences, and expertise. Each month features a new speaker exploring a wide variety of topics - ranging from innovation and entrepreneurship to athletics, culture, and community impact. Whether you're looking to be inspired, learn something new, or spark meaningful conversations, Spotlight 802 is your front-row seat to ideas that shape our world.

Each evening consists of free appetizers from 5:30-6:00pm, followed by a speaker and Q&A from 6:00 to 7:00pm in the South Burlington Public Library Auditorium within City Hall (180 Market Street).

Laura Sorkin is the co-owner and co-founder of Runamok Maple in Fairfax, Vermont. Starting as an organic vegetable farmer in 2000, she and her husband shifted to producing maple syrup in 2009 and started their retail line in 2016. Ms. Sorkin has been part of the marketing team for the company since its inception, as well as being the recipe developer for all finished products. Her role has been to show customers the broader uses of maple syrup beyond Sunday breakfast.