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Vermont Updates
A recent non-scientific survey of 175 Vermont businesses showed that business owners were cautiously optimistic about the Vermont and US economy. The top 3 issues facing businesses were the same as those reported in 2021: pandemic-related issues (72%), staffing (65%) and health insurance costs (47%). The survey was conducted by Davis & Hodgdon CPAs and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Read more in the Vermont Business Magazine.
Get Your Vote On
UVBA will once again moderate Candidate's Night for the Lebanon City & SAU Elections. Thursday, March 3 starting at 6:00 PM - this will be a virtual only meeting.
To Access:
Join on your computer or mobile app
Join with a video conferencing device
Video Conference ID: 117 633 556 8
Or call in (audio only)
+1 929-229-5356,,473013752#  United States, New York City
Phone Conference ID: 473 013 752#
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
The Upper Valley Business Alliance will hold our Upper Valley Leadership Awards on Tuesday, May 17 at Dowd's Country Inn in Lyme. We hope you will join us for a "Garden Party Under the Tent" so we may celebrate our extraordinary awardees in a covid-safe manner.  

Please take a moment to submit a nomination of an individual or business/organization that you feel has made a significant contribution to improving life in the Upper Valley. Nominees need not be UVBA members. You may nominate your own company or organization. As this will be our first awards ceremony as UVBA, and as we have all had a difficult two years, we have expanded the number of our awards so that we may celebrate more businesses and organizations. Isn't it time to celebrate some good news?
Help Us Determine The UV's Leaders & Best in Business
Categories are: Innovator of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business Innovator of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Retail/Hospitality Business of the Year, Products/Services Business of the Year, Healthcare/Wellness Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Volunteer of the Year

All nominations must be received by March 1, 2022. The UVBA Board of Directors will narrow the nominations in each category to three and submit the final list for vote by our membership. 

If you are interested in being a sponsor of the awards ceremony, please download the Sponsorship Info Here and contact tracy@uppervalleybusinessalliance.com.

Ready to get your ticket? Click here to register. It's going to be a fun event!
UVYP Connects
Our mission is to bring together young, emerging, & rising professionals and foster connections in the Upper Valley.

Our goal is to be a resource for 20-40s in the Upper Valley region of VT/NH who are looking to expand their personal or professional networks. We create opportunities for young professionals to connect with one another and with their community.

Has Your Company Hired A Young Professional Recently? Refer Them to UVYP!

Helpful Workshops & Programs


Ready to Hire Your First Employee? Check out GRDC's New Series! From Solopreneur to Hiring Your First Employee: A Series on all things H.R.
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
Bring Your Business to the Next Level. Make New Connections
UVBA REFERRAL GROUP
Tuesday March 1, 12-1 PM
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!
Thank You to Our Community Stakeholder for Their Support
Thank you to Our Community Investors & Sustaining Partners
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