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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL)’s amendment to include a $10,000,000 Department of Defense contract with a Vermont small business, MVP Robotics, in the appropriations bill passed today. MVP Robotics is headquartered in Bradford, VT and employs 23 people across Vermont and New Hampshire. The passage of Rep. Balint’s amendment will bring major growth to an emerging technology company. MVP Robotics dual use technology was developed for sports teams and military training. 

“It is critical our small businesses have growth opportunities to bring jobs to and grow innovation in Vermont,” said Rep. Balint. “And since its founding MVP Robotics has been on the cutting edge of our state’s technology industry. I’m thrilled to have secured this amendment in the larger Department of Defense spending bill to continue to support our state’s culture of innovation and the strength of our small businesses.”  

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