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Vermont Updates

Better Places is a community matching grant program empowering Vermonters to create inclusive and vibrant public places serving Vermont's designated downtowns, village centers, new town centers, or neighborhood development areas. Join the Webinar on Oct 19, 12 PM to learn more about crowdfunding to for community projects.

Take the Survey

AT Needs to Hear From You!

Advance Transit is in the process of updating our five-year plan for improving public transportation in the Upper Valley and they need to hear from you. Click button to take the survey.

They also have two scheduled community listening sessions on Wednesday, November 2:

12-1pm at the Hartford Town Office, 171 Bridge Street, White River Junction, Vermont
3-4pm at the Kilton Public Library (Community Room), 80 Main St, West Lebanon

Bi-Chamber Business After Hours

Wednesday October 12, 5:30-7 PM

Join UVBA and the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce for networking & great food by Maple Street Catering.

Hosted by Mascoma Bank, President Clay Adams will speak on Mascoma Bank's future and their efforts in the community. Great raffles too!

MEMBER NEWS

Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Ledyard Bank in Norwich

October 11, 3-5 PM

Join Ledyard Bank and UVBA for a ribbon cutting & grand re-opening of the Norwich branch. Raffles, give aways and have a tree planted!

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

"The Truth About Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace" – a free webinar on Oct. 11th, 11 a.m. Registration link found here. Hosted by New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility

Managing Americans with Disabilities Act, October 12, 2022, 2:00pm EDT

How do you manage ADA while ensuring your company can continue to run and do business to the best of its ability? 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: Oct 12, 2022 – Dec 14, 2022, Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm

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!

Upcoming Events!

Orchard Outing

Saturday, October 15, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Patch Orchards — 40 Patch Road, Lebanon

Fall Hike

Sunday, October 16, 3:00 — 5:00 pm

Gile Mountain Trail — 2000 Turnpike Rd, Norwich, VT

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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.

Contact: Mike Trombly mtrombly@greateasternradio.com

603-727-8744

Part of the Great Eastern Radio family of stations.

Percy the Penguin

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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