Lake Champlain Chamber names Noragh Devlin as director of LaunchVT

Devlin to lead efforts to support Vermont's entrepreneurial ecosystem and drive economic growth

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Lake Champlain Chamber (LCC) has appointed Noragh Devlin as the new director of LaunchVT, a program focused on providing strategic support, education, and coaching to high-growth startups throughout Vermont. Devlin, an experienced early-stage ecosystem developer, will lead LaunchVT's work to equip Vermont entrepreneurs with the tools and mentorship necessary to solve complex problems and create meaningful economic opportunities.

Why it matters

LaunchVT is a key initiative of the Lake Champlain Chamber, which aims to build a robust and diversified economy in Vermont by supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. Devlin's appointment underscores the Chamber's commitment to fostering the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem and driving economic growth.

The details

In her new role, Devlin will leverage community partnerships and LaunchVT's flagship acceleration program to support Vermont startups. She has experience across the startup landscape, having worked in startups, with investors, and within accelerators. Most recently, she served as chief of staff at climate tech startup Beacon Climate Innovations in Boston, where she focused on growth strategy and fundraising. Devlin also developed and delivered impact-focused finance programming for Village Capital and provided capital strategy and investment readiness coaching for Vermont-based entrepreneurs.

  • LaunchVT's 2026 accelerator program applications opened on February 17, 2026.

The players

Noragh Devlin

The new director of LaunchVT, an experienced early-stage ecosystem developer with a background in startups, investing, and accelerator programs.

Lake Champlain Chamber (LCC)

A business organization that aims to build a robust and diversified economy in Vermont by supporting entrepreneurship and innovation.

Beacon Climate Innovations

A climate tech startup based at Greentown Labs in Boston where Devlin previously served as chief of staff.

Village Capital

An organization where Devlin developed and delivered impact-focused finance programming.

Capital Innovation Lab

An organization where Devlin provided capital strategy and investment readiness coaching for Vermont-based entrepreneurs.

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What they’re saying

“I am constantly impressed with the drive, grit, and camaraderie I have seen in Vermont-based entrepreneurs and the ecosystem that surrounds them. I am so pleased to have the opportunity to dive even deeper into Vermont's special entrepreneurial ecosystem as the director of LaunchVT.”

— Noragh Devlin, Director of LaunchVT (Vermont Business Magazine)

“Our goal at the Chamber has always been to build a robust, diversified economy, and LaunchVT is at the heart of that effort. Noragh brings the energy and expertise needed to support our next generation of founders. I am confident that under her direction, LaunchVT will continue to empower Vermonters to turn innovative ideas into thriving businesses that create jobs and opportunity for our entire state.”

— Cathy Davis, President & CEO, Lake Champlain Chamber (Vermont Business Magazine)

What’s next

Applications for LaunchVT's 2026 accelerator program opened on February 17, 2026. Interested entrepreneurs can learn more and apply at launchvt.com.

The takeaway

Noragh Devlin's appointment as the director of LaunchVT underscores the Lake Champlain Chamber's commitment to fostering Vermont's entrepreneurial ecosystem and driving economic growth. With Devlin's expertise and leadership, LaunchVT is poised to continue empowering Vermont startups and creating meaningful economic opportunities throughout the state.