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UVBA UPDATES
New Hampshire Updates

NH NonProfits Take Note:
The Tax Credit & Community Economic Development Capacity Building Program Overview Webinars will be held on January 12 and January 19, 2022. Topics to be covered include an overview of the programs, eligible applicants, program objectives and guidelines, funding priorities, and key dates. Interested applicants only need to register for one of the program overview webinars as the same content will be covered at each event. Relevant links: Tax Credit Program Guide / Community Economic Development Capacity Building Program Guide.  
  •  January 12 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Tax Credit & Community Economic Development Capacity Building Program Overview Workshop – Register Here
  • January 19 (2:00 – 4:00 PM): Tax Credit & Community Economic Development Capacity Building Program Overview Workshop – Register Here
 

Vermont Updates
Minimum Wage Increase in Effect - as of January 1, the minimum wage was increased to $12.55 per hour, $6.28 per hour for tipped employees, and the maximum tipped credit allowed is now $6.28.


Help HACTC
HACTC is collecting data from local businesses to help guide the work at the Tech Center and enable them to continue receiving Perkins Funding. As part of the Perkins Funding at the HACTC, it is important to get input from local businesses about the needs of the employers in the area. HACTC wants to ensure that students are leaving the Tech Center ready to work for your company/business. Please take a minute to fill out this survey to help prepare students to work for you. Please complete this form by Friday, January 14, 2022. Thank you!
2022 Community Guide & Map Coming Soon! Reserve Your Ad Space
UVBA is reprinting our Community Guide & Member Directory! The Guide lists all UVBA Members and is widely distributed in NH & VT Welcome Centers, Lebanon & Manchester-Boston Regional Airports, area hotels, and available to businesses for your new hires, students, visitors and others. See our 2020 Guide here.

Interested in advertising and getting your name out there? Contact Sue Tibbits, Townsquare Publications, stibbits@tspubs.com or 603-633-8333.
Let's Make Sure the UV Is Represented!
Apply for the Business, Nonprofit and Business Leader of the Year Awards Competition  
For 30 years, Business NH Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives have celebrated the NH Businesses of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year and Business Leader of the Year. Awards are earned by one Business Leader of the Year and nine NH companies/organizations, one in each category.
Applications are due by Jan. 21, 2022. Any business in NH is welcome to apply. Winners will be announced in the May 2022 issue. The winner in the Nonprofit category will receive a $5,000 grant from the NH Charitable Foundation.
Education is now its own industry category. Educational institutions, including those that are nonprofit, should use the Business of the Year application to enter in the Education category.
Helpful Workshops & Programs

Twin State Innovation Monthly Meetup Tuesday, January 11 9a-10a Free on Zoom: Join here https://ccsnh.zoom.us/j/92974607938?from=addon The Twin State Innovation Monthly Meetup is an entrepreneur-focused event connecting entrepreneurs to each other and their community. It’s an opportunity for support, encouragement and feedback over a virtual cup of coffee.



Bring Your Business to the Next Level. Make New Connections
UVBA REFERRAL GROUP
Tuesday Jan 18, 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!
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:
Thank You to Our Community Stakeholder for Their Support
Thank you to Our Community Investors & Sustaining Partners
Please visit our Community Investors' websites to learn more:
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