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The Sugar River Bank is a mutual bank, known for two outstanding qualities-commitment to service and independence. Our mutual charter grants us the flexibility we need to help our communities grow. sugarriverbank.com
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Upper Valley Services provides opportunity and assistance to families and individuals enabling them to safely live, work and maintain relationships within their communities.uvs-vt.org
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New Hampshire Updates
Lebanon City Council will hold a public hearing on the mask ordinance on March 23. Ordinance remains in effect currently.
Vermont Updates
Regional Development Corps Launch Business Recovery Program - Business Applicant Registration Opens March 14th.
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For Vermont businesses with at least $5000 in annual gross revenue, established as of March 15th, 2020 and impacted by COVID-19—This program is first-come, first-served. Find info & application here.
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You Are Invited...
UVBA's Annual Meeting, Thursday, March 17 3:30 PM
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Join us online for a review of our 2021 activities and updates on 2022.
Meeting ID: 854 3858 5059
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Applications are open for the Nonprofit Board Fellows Program |
Upper Valley Nonprofits are invited to apply for a Tuck Nonprofit Board Fellow for the 2022-2023 academic year. You can read more about the program and criteria here.
The application is due by Sunday, March 27. Please be in touch with the Center if you have any questions.
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Housing - Regional Needs Assessment Underway |
New Hampshire’s business community relies on available housing to maintain growth and prosperity. The Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission is launching their Regional Housing Needs Assessment and inviting area employers to weigh in on the issue of housing – both challenges and solutions. This brief survey will provide the region and the state with an accurate picture of regional housing needs and opportunities to move forward. Your voice is important for the future of New Hampshire! For more information, visit http://www.tinyurl.com/housingUVLS or email infor@uvlsrpc.org
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Tourism, Hospitality Pros Invited |
Tourism/hospitality industry professionals are invited to attend this important event being held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 5-7pm at the Red River Theatres, 11 S Main Street, Concord NH.
The event will open at 5 pm with time to network with your peers, enjoy theatre style food, and a cash bar.
Starting at 5:30 pm Lori Harnois, Director of the NH Division of Travel and Tourism Development and Simon Thompson, Lobbyist of Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group will present industry/legislative updates.
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The highlight of the evening will be a moderated roundtable panel discussion about the April 8, 2024 Total Eclipse of the Sun. The Eclipse will happen, and Northern NH will be in full totality and most of NH will be at 95%. This is going to have a major economic impact on the State. This will be a fun and informative event sponsored by our friends at Casella and Red River Theatres.
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UVYP Maple Weekend Meet Up! |
March is Maple Month in New Hampshire and Vermont! 🍁
Come celebrate the season with your fellow Upper Valley Young Professionals at Mac's Maple in Plainfield, NH. Watch sugar makers boil sap to make maple syrup, enjoy doughnuts and Maple Creamees, explore the farm, and try free samples of some fresh maple products!
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Our mission is to bring together 20-40s in the Upper Valley region of VT/NH who are looking to expand their personal or professional networks.
Has Your Company Hired A Young Professional Recently? Refer Them to UVYP! Thanks to our sponsors:
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Do you have an incredible project just waiting to happen — one that would strengthen your business, our community, and the local economy — if only you had the funds to make it happen?
Is your business/organization a “social enterprise” that addresses social and/or environmental issues?
Will your project support community goals, while keeping to a budget of $15,000 or less?
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Community-Based Crowdfunding Program Seeks Project Proposals |
The Local Crowd Upper Valley, a community-based crowdfunding program hosted by Vital Communities, invites emerging and established businesses based in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont to submit project proposals.
While all for-profits, non-profits, and community initiatives are welcome to apply, projects based in Orange and Windsor Counties of VT will receive extra campaign support and resources — beyond what is currently provided to all The Local Crowd Upper Valley campaigns. Applications are due Monday, March 28 at 5 p.m.
For more information, visit https://vitalcommunities.org/rfptlc or contact Jen Risley at jen@vitalcommunities.org or 603-400-9157.
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Helpful Workshops & Programs
March 29 @ Noon | It Starts with the Job Description
April 5 @ Noon | The Employee Handbook and Onboarding
April 12 @ Noon | Sweetening the Deal: Employee Benefits
April 19 @ Noon | It Takes a Village: Professional Development and Mentoring
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Bring Your Business to the Next Level. Make New Connections
UVBA REFERRAL GROUP
Tuesday March 15, 12-1 PM
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Join us to network with other UVBA members, exchange leads and make new connections. We meet at White River Subaru, 429 Sykes Mountain Ave, WRJ at 12 PM every other Tuesday. Guests welcome. Bring your best elevator pitch and business cards. Many thanks to the WR Subaru for hosting!
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Member to Member Offers
Did you know that as a member of UVBA, you can post offers for fellow members? Log into your member account in our website to get started. Here are some recent offers:
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Thank You to Our Community Stakeholder for Their Support |
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Thank you to Our Community Investors & Sustaining Partners |
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Please visit our Community Investors' websites to learn more: |
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Please visit our Sustaining members' websites to learn more: |
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