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New Hampshire Updates

YANKEE MAGAZINE ADVERTISING CO-OP
NH Travel & Tourism is working with Yankee Magazine to offer an affordable way to advertise in their May/June Summer travel issue, with a special digital opportunity as an added bonus. This eight-page New Hampshire advertising section is an excellent opportunity to connect with Yankee’s engaged audience this summer.
Click here for more information and here to download an advertising contract. Space is limited and must be reserved by March 1, 2022. Please contact Kelly Moores at Yankee Publishing, 603-933-0427 or KellyM@YankeePub.com with any questions or to reserve your space today.

Vermont Updates

BIPOC Cultural Events List
In partnership with the Vermont Arts Council, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity, and Brattleboro Museum and Arts Center, VDTM has added a BIPOC cultural events filter to our calendar to showcase events by BIPOC visual artists, performers, authors, lecturers, or any creative actor, as well as content that centers around the BIPOC experience. Submit your events.

The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)
If you are looking to connect with new customers from across New England, apply to become a vendor at the Eastern States Exposition's Big E. The Vermont Building is one of six New England buildings on the Avenue of the States. The 17-day fair and exposition that will take place September 16 - October 2, 2022, in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Booth spaces are offered for both retail and food/beverage products. Submit your application with the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.

UVYP Event: Ice Skating
Sunday, February 20th, 1-3 PM
Lake Morey — 82 Clubhouse Rd, Fairlee, VT 05045 Get Directions
Come ice skating with us on beautiful Lake Morey! The skate trail is the longest in the United States at an estimated 4.3 miles around. New skaters, don't let the distance deter you. The lake has open skating space right at the front so skaters of all levels can join in on the fun! We'll meet at 1pm in front of the resort. Stick around for a post-event hot chocolate. 

Please note: This event is weather-dependent. If the lake is not suitable for skating, we will meet at the same time and place and go snowshoeing on the Lake Morey Resort grounds next to the lake instead.

This is a free event to attend, but if you need to rent skates, snowshoes, or other equipment you can do so from the resort at a cost. Click here to see equipment rental prices and learn more about the lake. 
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!
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 February 16, 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!
Member News

SnowMotion Networking! Feb 25, 12-2:30 PM Grab your snowshoes and business cards!
Helpful Workshops & Programs


Microsoft Office Suite: Go from Everyday User to Super User
A Three-Part Series offered by GRDC in Partnership with RVCC and CEDC.
Word | Wednesday, February 16, 2022 | 3-4.30p
Excel | Wednesday, February 23, 2022 | 3-4.30p
Power Point | Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 3-4.30p
Free on Zoom, but registration required. Get all the details and sign up here.

IRS Workshop for Small Businesses- Feb. 17, 1 PM. “Hearing all Voices Small Business Workshop & Listening Session.” The Workshop will cover a variety of tax concerns for businesses including: income, deductions, employment taxes, recordkeeping and preparation for the 2022 filing season. Register Here.
Bring Your Business to the Next Level. Make New Connections
UVBA REFERRAL GROUP
Tuesday Feb 22, 12-1 PM
Join us to network with other UVBA members, exchange leads and make new connections. We meet at the Carter Community Building, 1 Campbell Street Lebanon at 12 PM every other Tuesday. Guests welcome. Bring your best elevator pitch and business cards. Many thanks to the CCBA for hosting!
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