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Luke M. Vaillancourt is an American business executive[1] and the President[2] of Vaillancourt Folk Art, a Christmas studio based in Sutton, Massachusetts.
Education
editVaillancourt is a graduate of Worcester Academy and Rochester Institute of Technology.[3] His published works include "Marketing4Digital: A Guide to Print Markets (Advertising)" (PIA/GATFPress, 2007) and "Interactivity in Advertising: The Key to Furthering Advertising Effectiveness" (Rochester Institute of Technology, 2006).
Career
editAfter his education, Vaillancourt returned to Central Massachusetts[4] working in advertising and marketing. He founded Mass Foodies[5] and worked in digital marketing[6][7] before joining Vaillancourt Folk Art in 2007 and was recognized as a 40 Under Forty honoree in 2012[8]He became the company's President in 2020.
Community Involvement
editVaillancourt has served on the Board of Trustees at Worcester Academy[9] and Worcester Historical Museum, and the Board of Directors at Millbury Federal Credit Union[10] and Discover Central Massachusetts. He is also involved with the Worcester Art Museum[11][12][13] and has participated in forums by the Worcester Business Journal, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, and at Congressional Roundtables.[14][15][16][17]
Personal Life
editVaillancourt lives in Sutton, Massachusetts[18] and is a regular resource for the region's culinary[19] and wine scene[20] through his involvement as a partner with Mass Food & Wine.[21][22]
References
edit- ^ Fitzgerald, J. (2020, August 21). Who To Meet: Luke M. Vaillancourt. Boston Business Journal, 10-11.
- ^ Busch, M. (2020, September 16). Vaillancourt Folk Art names new president. Retrieved September 23, 2020, from https://www.wbjournal.com/article/vaillancourt-folk-art-names-new-president
- ^ Lindsley, K. (2010, December 6). Grad applies high-tech training to family business. University News. https://www.rit.edu/news/grad-applies-high-tech-training-family-business?id=47993
- ^ Koczwara, K. (2011, October 21). Staying close to home. Published in Millbury Sutton Chronicle. http://www.millburysutton.com/articles/staying-close-to-home/
- ^ Lee, R. (2008). Hot Shots: Gen Y, flying high. The Buzz, 3–5.
- ^ Foskett, S. H. (2010, May 18). Networking tool connects businesses and customers. Telegram & Gazette. https://telegram.com/article/20100518/NEWS/5180347/1002/BUSINESS
- ^ Stolz, H. (2009, September 16). Luke M Vaillancourt. Wake Up Worcester. broadcast, Worcester, MA; Charter TV3. Retrieved 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iG6YMwLI-Q.
- ^ Saia, Rick. "Meet Our 2012 40 Under Forty Honorees." Worcester Business Journal. (2012): n. page. Print. <https://www.wbjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120903/PRINTEDITION/308309977/1002>.
- ^ Gershon, L. (2010, June 23). New Trustees Elected. Worcester Business Journal. https://www.wbjournal.com/news46705.html
- ^ McKeon, M. (Ed.). (2023, July 6). Roberts-Morandi, Vaillancourt, Kent appointed to MCU Board of Directors. The Grafton News. https://www.thegraftonnews.com/roberts-morandi-vaillancourt-kent-appointed-to-mcu-board-of-directors/
- ^ Allegrezza, C. (2015, February 1). Featured WAM Member. Access Magazine, 33-33.
- ^ Staff. (2017, August 29). Worcester Art Museum lends support to Worcester Wine Festival. Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved September 5, 2017, from http://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20170829/worcester-art-museum-lends-support-to-worcester-wine-festival
- ^ Murtishi, A. (2017, August 29). 2017 Worcester Wine Festival: Worcester Art Museum to auction off wines at Union Station for grand tasting kickoff. Retrieved September 5, 2017, from http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2017/08/worcester_art_museum_will_auct.html
- ^ Staff Writer. (2017, April 29). News and notes from McGovern. Retrieved May 05, 2017, from https://worcester.ma/2017/04/inbox-april-30-news-from-jim-mcgovern-holy-cross-venture-forum-auburn-rotary-anna-maria-and-city-of-worcester
- ^ Staff Writer. (2017, May 03). Sutton biz owner joins national small business discussion. Retrieved May 05, 2017, from http://www.wbjournal.com/article/20170503/NEWS01/170509983
- ^ Sorrentino, J. (Producer). (2017, April 28). Small Businesses [Television broadcast]. In Worcester News Tonight. Worcester, MA: CharterTV 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhbG1pdH5QI
- ^ FUCCI, R. (Ed.). (2017, May 18). Congressman, Sutton business owner join Congressional roundtable. Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, p. 20. Retrieved May 22, 2017, from http://www.millburysutton.com/articles/congressman-sutton-business-owner-join-congressional-roundtable/
- ^ Ross, W. (2016, October). A Home Made for Christmas. Early American Life, 47 (Christmas), Cover, 14-23.
- ^ Anas, B. (2023). Dishing On Region's Culinary Scene. Livability: Worcester Massachusetts, 2, 34.
- ^ Woods, S. (2017, Winter). Off the beaten path: Obscure reds. Worcester Living, 79-82. http://worcesterliving.ma.newsmemory.com
- ^ Luttrell, A. (2019, November 19). Mass Foodies, Worcester Wine Festival to merge under new "Mass Food & Wine" brand this January. MassLive. Retrieved from https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2019/11/mass-foodies-worcester-wine-festival-to-merge-under-new-mass-food-wine-brand-this-january.html
- ^ CharterTV3. (2019, November 21). Worcester News Tonight 10pm News – November 20th, 201. Worcester News Tonight. Worcester, MA.
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