PROGRAMS

D’Perks

The Dartmouth College/Dartmouth-Hitchcock employee discount program (DPerks) is managed by the Upper Valley Business Alliance. Market your business to more than 15,000 employees on a monthly basis by offering them a special promotion. For more information, see the “D’Perks” flyer. Would you like to change an existing deal, renew, or become a new participant? Email us.

Meet-Up Upper Valley (MUUV)

MUUV allows you to network your employees and your business/organization into our community. MUUV holds 2-3 events per month for partner companies that gives their employees an opportunity to network and experience the places of the Upper Valley. This is a great employee benefit or recruitment tool for participating companies. Alliance members can also choose to host a MUUV event which give you the chance to promote your business to MUUV participants. Learn more by visiting www.meetupuppervalley.org

Norwich Business Council

The NBC is a group of UVBA members and other businesses based in Norwich Vermont. Their purpose is to encourage networking, collaboration and promotion of Norwich and Norwich businesses. 

Upper Valley Dual Career Network

UVDCN is a group of hiring and human resource professionals with companies throughout the Upper Valley. Learn More.

Upper Valley Young Professionals

Upper Valley MedTech Collaborative 

Learn More

PUBLICATIONS

Upper Valley Community Guide

Information for visiting or relocating to the Upper Valley region. Distributed in NH & VT welcome centers, area lodging facilities and at the UVBA office.

UVBA Weekly Newsletter

Emailed to your inbox every Tuesday morning. Keep up to date on issues, happenings, workshops and UVBA events.

Local Upper Valley E-Newsletter

A weekly community newsletter emailed to subscribers all throughout the Upper Valley. UVBA members have opportunities to advertise in this publication.

EVENTS

Coffee & Connections

Temporarily suspended due to COVID 19. Join us the first Friday of each month from 8:30-9:30 AM for socializing and networking with fellow members and guests. This is a great place to make new business connections.

Networking and Special Events to meet New and Existing Members

Forums, focus groups, joint meetings with neighboring chambers to meet your next customer and get connected. The UVBA is proud of the partnerships we have forged with civic organizations, schools and charities in our events and activities. These liaisons broaden the reach of our members while contributing to the work of our partners.

Leadership Awards/Annual Meeting

Each year, the UVBA celebrates exemplary businesses and individuals who through their leadership and dedication strengthen our communities.

Annual Golf Tournament

Hit the links at the UVBA Annual Golf Tournament. Enjoy a great day of friendly competition with fellow golfers, networking, a fantastic BBQ and terrific prizes.

Annual Upper Valley Health & Wellness Fair

The Upper Valley Health & Wellness Fair is an interactive community health fair that takes place each fall. The fair features health and wellness providers doing free screenings, demonstrations and sampling. The fair is open to the public.

Lebfest

Lebfest is an annual celebration for the Lebanon community taking place the 4th Saturday of September in Colburn Park. Music, food vendors and food trucks, games and community booths. A true community fair for everyone!

Dartmouth College Family Weekends

UVBA has an exclusive invitation to promote our members at the First Year Student Family Weekend, Sophomore Family Weekend and the Student Move In Day (May, July, Sept.).  You are encouraged to get your information in front of these families by offering a special Dartmouth College promotion to entice them to visit your business or try your service.

Employee Fairs

 UVBA has an exclusive invitation to present at the employee fairs of local companies including Dartmouth College, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Hypertherm about the businesses and programs we support with a table full of member coupons, discounts and promotions.

Celebrate the Season

The first Friday in December, Hanover comes alive with sounds of the season. Downtown businesses welcome patrons with refreshments and special holiday deals. Musical groups entertain visitors while a horse drawn wagon carries families around town and "elves" parade the sidewalks singing and handing out candy canes. A visit from Santa completes the festivities. Activities continue through the weekend with Soup Tasting for A Purpose on Saturday.

Upper Valley Restaurant Week

Participating restaurants in the Upper Valley entice diners with ‘try-us’ prices! Restaurants with traditional menus will offer specially created prix fixe menus at great prices, while other restaurants will offer discounts on specialty items. This is your chance to find a new favorite eaterie at reasonable prices.