UV Business Climate Survey, Grants for Export

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UVBA UPDATES

UVBA Business Climate Survey

Has the Upper Valley business climate changed? How is YOUR business doing?

UVBA would like to know. Please take this quick (5 minute) survey to help us assess the state of business in the UV. Answers are anonymous (unless you would like to provide your name). Thank you for helping us!

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NH Updates

Interested in Exporting Your Goods Out of the US? Grants up to $6,500 are available to New Hampshire small businesses for export-related activities through NH-STEP (State Trade Expansion Program).

Applications are due by Friday, October 21, 2022, but we will still be accepting applications after that date and make decisions as funds are available.

Apply Here. STEP FAA Application | Granite State District Council (nhexportassistance.com)

Did You Know? UVBA provides Certificates of Origin and Free Trade for exporters. It can be done online - call or email us to find out more.

Forum: Rising Energy Costs & What Businesses Can Do

Why are electricity rates rising in New Hampshire? Rates for both residential and businesses have increased substantially. What can a business do to mitigate this sudden increase in operating costs?

Join the Upper Valley Business Alliance on Monday, November 28 for a forum with expert panelists Don Kreis, Consumer Advocate, NH Office of the Consumer Advocate and Andrew Hatch from Resilient Buildings Group.

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Pre-Order Holiday Wish Books for Your Employees

Give your employees a holiday gift that saves them $$$ (up to $700 in savings!) and helps local businesses too. This year's UVBA coupon book features deals from restaurants, retailers and services all throughout the UV. Special discounted pricing for bulk corporate orders. Books will be available Nov. 21.

MEMBER NEWS

Advance Transit’s Executive Director to Retire after 35 Years of Leadership

Special Needs Support Center is hosting a Ribbon Cutting and Open House event on Thursday, Oct 20th at 4 PM. You are invited to join us as we share our new space and several exciting programs and projects including our Arts & Voices Mural Project. The vision behind the Arts & Voices Mural is to recognize individual everyday experiences. Contributing artists to the project are of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and disabilities. The event will be held at our office, 129 S. Main Street, White River Junction, VT.

Company Holiday Party?

LOH is presenting Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Tuesdays, Dec 20.

Planning a holiday party for your team? Call 603.448.0400 to inquire about group discounts. It's a swinging good time!

Helpful Workshops

Managing Performance Issues, Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM EDT, This is an online event. In this training we will discuss easy ways to communicate with employees and how to manage through positive goals, and honest real talk! Presented by Merrimack Valley SCORE.

Now accepting 2022-2023 applications for RISE: Core’s 10-week business program, powered by CO.STARTERS. RISE: Core offers a variety of FREE business support programs through The Space On Main. Have a business idea that you’ve always wanted to try? We’ll provide everything you need to figure out how to turn your idea into a reality. RISE: Core is offered both in-person (Bradford, VT) and remote via Zoom. Apply online here for one of the following cohorts:

Cohort 6: Jan 8, 2023 – Mar 12, 2023, Sundays 9:00 am - 12 pm

Has your company hired or relocated a young professional? Refer them to the UVYP to make connections, new friends and have fun.

Learn to Be An Insider!

UVYP launched a new resource to help young professionals find things to do and ways to get involved with the Upper Valley community. Check out the Insider's Guide to the Upper Valley!

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Member to Member Offers

NEW for UVBA Members! Join the Penguin Club and receive a BOGO and Live appearance!

Book *3 months, min $500 commercial package per month on The Penguin and receive 40 :30 or :60 commercials to air Mon-Fri 6a-7p and receive a *matching schedule airing Mon-Sun 6a-7p. Plus, receive a one- hour appearance at

your business or event with “Percy” The Penguin with T shirts and prizes. Offer good through October 31, 2022.

Want the perfect station pairing? Enjoy a matching program with WGXL 923, or River 939.

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603-727-8744

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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:

Commercial Pricing From Batteries Plus Bulbs for You & Staff

$70 off Graphic Design Services with Fern Designs

Customized Appreciation Gifts from Strong Rabbit Designs

Jennifer Alice Creative is Offering UVBA Members $400 off New Website

Staples Connect Program for Chambers

Have newly relocated employees who want to meet people, experience fun activities throughout the Upper Valley and feel more at home (i.e. worker retention)?

Upcoming:

Halloween Fun! Day Trip to Salem, MA Sunday, October 23rd

9am-9pm $70.00 pp

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