The Upper Valley Business Alliance serves to support and create resources for workforce, economic development, cultural, and community betterment initiatives in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. We are a regional chamber of commerce representing over 30,000 employees of over 500 local businesses and organizations throughout the Upper Valley as well as a population of 70,000 residents.
Mission
To invigorate the economic health of the areas we serve, while contributing to the well-being of the Upper Valley.
Operating Principals
- The Upper Valley Business Alliance represents businesses and organizations located throughout the Upper Valley. Our mission is to serve as an advocate for our members large and small with local and state government and promote and seize opportunities to better the economic climate in our region.
- Address regional issues by partnering with other organizations and Government agencies at local, regional and state levels.
- Support Environmental Stewardship by nurturing business and community relationships focused on sustainability initiatives, engaging in civic dialogue, and incorporating environmental stewardship as a critical ingredient in the community’s enduring economic health.
- Support and foster a culture of inclusiveness and diversity for all residents of the Upper Valley. We recognize that without diversity, equity and inclusion, we limit our talent, resources, and the business opportunities.
The Upper Valley Business Alliance and UVBA Foundation are equal opportunity employers. We shall not discriminate and will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, Board membership, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or for any other discriminatory reason.
Board of Directors
Board Chair: Scott Young, Mascoma Bank
Vice-Chair: Alison Chisolm, Consultant Squared
Treasurer: Jay Simms, Tyler Simms & St. Saveur
Immediate Past Chair: Jennifer Packard, Molly's Restaurant & Bar
Directors:
Dave Barrette, Main Street Kitchens
Mike Burnham, West Lebanon Feed & Supply
Jeff Chu, Features Capital
Stacey Dameron, Novo Nordisk
Heather Drinan, Dartmouth College
Peter Glenshaw, NH Electric Cooperative
Jeffrey Marks, Ledyard Bank
Tim McNamara, Mayor, City of Lebanon
Ed Morris, Town of Enfield
Shaun Mulholland, City of Lebanon
Kevin Purcell, Purcell Properties
Kerry Rigas, Law Office of Margaret A. Jacobs & Kerry A. Rigas, PLLC
John Scott, Hypertherm
Jennifer Snyder-Fogg, Black House Real Estate
Alex Torpey, Town of Hanover
UVBA Staff
Tracy Hutchins | President
tracy@uppervalleybusinessalliance.com
Elizabeth Duvall | Program & Events
Coordinator
elizabeth@uppervalleybusinessalliance.com
Nicole Follensbee | Member Relations Coordinator
nicole@uppervalleybusinessalliance.com