
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: Claire Geno, AVA Gallery
Vice-Chair: Ed Morris, Town of Enfield
Treasurer: John Scott, Hypertherm Associates
Secretary: Tim McNamara, City of Lebanon
Jason Achmoody, Bar Harbor Bank
Jeff Acker, HP Roofing, LLC
Emmanuel Ajavon, Tuck at Dartmouth
Dave Anderson, Dartmouth Campus Planning
Kerry Artman, CCBA
Jeff Chu, Features Capital
Samantha Davidson-Green, JAM
Jenn Eastman, Mascoma Bank
Jeff Fogg, Foggs Lumber & Hardware
Claire Geno, AVA Gallery
Rob Houseman, Town of Hanover
Andrew Hosmer, City of Lebanon
Jeff Marks, Ledyard Bank
Tim McNamara, City of Lebanon
Brian Moore, White River Toyota
Ed Morris, Town of Enfield
Brian Moses, Britton Lumbar
Sandy Reavill, Will Brook Realty
John Scott, Hypertherm
Jackie Sussman, Novo Nordisk
Brooks Teel, AM Peisch
UVBA Staff

Morgan Brophy | President & CEO
morgan@uppervalleybusinessalliance.com

Nicole Follensbee | Membership Director
nicole@uppervalleybusinessalliance.com

Gordon Boddington | Marketing & Administration Manager
Gordon@uppervalleybusinessalliance.com
