Pursuing a thriving local business economy, vibrant community organizations, and environmental stewardship.
Business/Organization Members
A.B. Gile, Inc.
Hanover NH
www.abgile.com
Sustaining Member
Sustaining Member
Aiki Creative
Allan's Vending Service
White River Junction VT
www.allansvending.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Allan's vending is a local family run business. We provide full line vending, food service, wholesale and retail coffee to offices, restaurants, and convenience stores. We also provide bottled spring water and filtered water systems.
Billings Farm & Museum
Woodstock VT
www.billingsfarm.org
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Billings Farm & Museum has served the public for over 27 years as an operating dairy farm and a museum of Vermont’s rural past. The farm continues a tradition of agricultural excellence, begun by Frederick Billings in 1871 and continued through the stewardship of his granddaughter Mary French Rockefeller and her husband, conservationist, Laurance Spelman Rockefeller. Open daily, May 1 – Oct 31: 10am-5pm; Nov - Feb: weekends only, 10am-330pm; Christmas & Feb vacation weeks 10am-330pm
Chase Brook Software
Hanover NH
www.chasebrook.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
Chase Brook Software is a software consulting company for custom database applications and web services. We have been providing programming solutions for over 20 years to a wide variety of small businesses.
Chippers
Woodstock VT
www.chippersinc.com
Sustaining and Founding Member
Sustaining and Founding Member
We take care of everything green outside your VT or NH door with Tree & Shrub Preservation, Turf & Soil Care, Land Enhancement and Forestry services. Whether we care for your turf, your fields or forest, or your trees, you’ll enjoy the difference we make on your property, every day
Co-op Food Stores of Hanover, Lebanon, White River Jct.
Hanover & Lebanon NH
www.coopfoodstore.com
Sponsoring and Founding Member
Sponsoring and Founding Member
A founding member of Local First Alliance. The Co-op Food Stores are committed to building a thriving local economy while protecting the environment. Since 1936, this consumer cooperative has been commited to working closely with other local businesses. Visit them in Hanover, Lebanon, and White River Junction. Open to everyone.
Connecticut River Valley Yellow Pages
Lebanon NH
www.crvyp.info
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
We are the area's only locally owned and operated telephone directory. We distribute over 100,000 directories throughout the Connecticut River Valley via US Mail every fall plus our on-line directory at www.crvyp.info
COVER Home Repair
White River Junction VT
www.coverhomerepair.org
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
COVER Home Repair. Repairing Homes and Building Community. COVER volunteers work with Upper Valley, low-income homeowners to repair their homes -- making them dry, warm and safe. The ReCover Store sells appliances, furniture and building materials. You can support COVER by volunteering, by donating goods or by giving financially.
Creative Lighting and Decor
Lebanon NH
www.creativelightingdesigns.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon NH
www.dhmc.org
Sponsoring and Founding Member
Sponsoring and Founding Member
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), a nationally ranked academic medical center, is located in Lebanon, New Hampshire. DHMC is home to Norris Cotton Cancer Center (a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center) and the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD).
Designer Gold
Hanover NH
www.designergoldjewelry.com
Sustaining and Founding Member
Sustaining and Founding Member
We create fine jewelry you will want to wear throughout your whole life.Browse our catalog to see one-of-a-kind pieces and multiple editions that we have created for sale. Look through our portfolios to see the range of our designs. Take a look at our upcoming events.
dpf Design Inc.
White River Junction VT
Energy Emporium
Enfield NH
Enfield NH
erikagavin.carbonmade.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
Everything But Anchovies
Hanover NH
Folk Floors and Zumba Fitness
East Thetford VT
www.folkfloors.com
Sustaining Member
Sustaining Member
Franziska Rutkowski Broker with Lang McLaughry Spera
Woodstock VT
Hanover Agency, Inc.
Health Connections of the Upper Valley, Inc.
North Pomfret VT
healthconnectionsvt.org
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Health Connections of the Upper Valley, Inc. is a non-profit health prevention planning organization that brings people and resources together to achieve higher levels of wellness. Health Connections focuses its prevention initiatives on unmet or undermet health issues,such as obesity prevention, tobacco use prevention and cessation, parenting outreach, etc.
Henderson's Tree Service, LLC
Home Comfort Warehouse
White River Junction VT
www.homecomfortwarehouse.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Home Comfort Warehouse has a large display of stoves, fireplaces and fireplace inserts with over 75 different models on display. We sell and install these products in all fuels- propane, wood and pellet. We have earned the Better Business Bureau rating of A+, their highest. Coming soon is Solar!
Hubert's of West Lebanon, Inc.
Kearsarge Magazine
Grantham NH
www.kearsargemagazine.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Kearsarge Magazine is a quarterly publication that takes a thoughtful look at the people, places and things in the Lake Sunapee/Kearsarge/Concord area of New Hampshire. It has won awards for its high quality editorial and design, all provided by local writers and photographers.
King Arthur Flour
Norwich VT
LaValley Building Supply, Inc.
West Lebanon NH
www.lavalleys.com
Sustaining Member
Sustaining Member
Ledyard National Bank
Hanover NH
www.ledyardbank.com
Sustaining and Founding Member
Sustaining and Founding Member
Ledyard National Bank is the Upper Valley/Lake Sunapee region's leading financial services organization with seven full-service community banking offices and the area's premier investment, tax and wealth management division, Ledyard Financial Advisors.
Ledyard's advisory capabilities and full range of products and services produce customized solutions for individuals and businesses.
Lincoln Corners Associates, LLC
Woodstock VT
Listen Community Services
Lebanon NH
www.listencs.org
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Listen Community Services provides services and support to meet the critical needs of Upper Valley individuals and families. Listen relies on revenues from its four local thrift stores, as well as donor support, to deliver its multiple crisis and family programs.
Longacres' Nursery Center
Lebanon NH
www.longacresnurserycenter.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Longacres' Nursery Center a family owned business since 1975! Your complete year round source for all things horticultural. Stocking a full line of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants as well as all the supplies to plant them right even bulk mulch and soils and an extensive.
Lori's Logos, LLC
Lebanon NH
www.lorislogos.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Lori's Logos provides high quality embroidered and screen-printed apparel to businesses. On site presentations are done with samples to identify what best suits your business needs. Clothing is available from major manufacturers including Columbia Sportswear, Champion, Yupoong, RedKap and many more. Promotional products are also available.
Lou's Restaurant & Bakery
Hanover NH
www.lousrestaurant.net
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Lufkin Graphic Designs
Norwich VT
www.LufkinGraphics.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
Lufkin Graphic Designs enables businesses and consultants to reach their ideal clients -- through distinctive print and web design: marketing, advertising, newsletters, presentations, on-line video, animation and podcasting. Serving the Upper Valley since 1987.
Lyons Consulting
Marinello Associates
Mascoma Savings Bank
Lebanon NH
www.mascomabank.com
Sponsoring and Founding Member
Sponsoring and Founding Member
We are mutually owned, committed to remaining independent and re-investing profits in our community. Our first priority is our customers. We give the security of a long-term relationship and make sure you can pick up the phone and get things done locally with people who make decisions on your behalf.
McAlister Collection
Canaan NH
Miles Smith Farm
Loudon NH
Norwich Bookstore
Norwich VT
www.norwichbookstore.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
Your friendly, community-based bookstore. Along with thoughtfully chosen books for everyone in the family, we offer creative stationary and gift-wrap in addition to an eclectic selection of traditional and unique toys and games. Free gift-wrapping comes with a smile! Please join us in welcoming fascinating authors at our frequent events.
Ooloo Press
Lyme NH
www.mattbrown.biz
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Limited edition color woodblock prints made entirely by hand using the Japanese hanga method. Brushes and a hand-held baren are my printing tools. Water, rice paste, and lightfast pigments are my printing materials.
Ottauquechee Health Foundation
Woodstock VT
Pentagon Property Management, Inc
West Lebanon NH
pentagonpm.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
We are a local property management firm that oversees every aspect of managing individual condo units, residential apts/houses, condominium associations and commercial real estate. We offer a 24 hour emergency service and structure our business to fit individual needs. Please call for more details.
Pentangle Arts Council
Woodstock VT
Plainfield Physical Therapy
Plainfield NH
Plainfield Physical Therapy specializes in individualized and personalized treatment options for all musculoskeletal, orthopedic and neurological conditions. Your wellness is our top priority so we are committed to the most recent and up-to-date treatments available and offer consistent care with the same therapist.
Quechee Country Store
Quechee VT
www.quecheecountrystore.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
A charming old fashion Vermont general store offers everything from delicious homemade fudge and penny candy to housewares, apparel, and popular Minnetonka Mocassins. Choose from a sumptuous selection of traditional and contemporary merchandise, all in a welcoming ambiance of a bygone era. Just the place to find the ultimate gift.
Randolph National Bank
Quechee VT
www.rnbut.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Resource Systems Group
White River Junction VT
RMS Woodworking
Sharon VT
Shackleton Thomas
Bridgewater VT
shackletonthomas.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Shiretown Books
Woodstock VT
www.shiretownbooks.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
We are an independent bookstore located in the picturesque village of Woodstock, Vermont. We maintain a cozy atmosphere in which you can browse to your heart's content or engage in lively banter about your favorite books with other readers.
Spaulding Press, Inc.
Bethel VT
Stateline Sports, LLC
West Lebanon NH
www.statelinesports.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Stebbins Bradley, PA
Hanover NH
www.StebbinsBradley.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
A Law Firm specializing in Estate and Trust Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Business and Corporate Law, School Law, Dispute Resolution. Serving clients since 1946 in New Hampshire and Vermont.
Sustainable Woodstock
Woodstock VT
www.sustainablewoodstock.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
Sustainable Woodstock seeks to inspire, organize and empower community members to integrate environmentally, economically and socially responsible practices in all aspects of their lives to create a sustainable community.
Systems In Sync
East Thetford VT
www.systemsinsync.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Systems In Sync offers consulting services for education, nonprofits, and government applying a systems thinking approach. Services include strategic planning, organization development, board/leadership development, team building, and community and civic engagement. Guiding organizations toward a shared vision since 2002.
Systems Plus Computers Inc.
Lebanon & Hanover NH
www.spci.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
Systems Plus Computers provides computing solutions that enable large enterprises, small-to-medium-size businesses, public sector institutions and families to achieve their goals through optimizing technology resources. We feature best-of-breed products from HP, Apple and Lenovo Thinkpad. Our award winning service department is locally staffed by your friends and neighbors.
Taftsville Country Store
Taftsville VT
www.taftsville.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Historic 1840 country store specializing in Vermont artisanal cheeses and gourmet foods. Mail order catalog and online store. Best known locally for our wine selection, featuring great values from around the world. Imported cigars, beer, beverages and groceries also available. Open 7 days, 8am to 6pm, 5pm in the winter.
TBW Automotive Inc
Lebanon NH
tbwautomotiveinc.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Automotive Repair - Our ASE technicians have the knowledge to service and repair even the most challenging auto problems on all makes and models of vehicles. We use the latest technology to assess the situation. We guarantee all of our work. Serving the Upper Valley since 1987.
The Barefoot Gourmet
East Thetford VT
http://www.barefoot-gourmet.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Thoughtful and innovative catering providing eye-catching, mouthwatering regional cuisine from: South Africa, Italy, France, Thailand, Taiwan, Mexico, India.
The National Center for Open Source and Education
Hanover NH
www.ncose.org
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
The Center promotes the use of Free and Open Source Software in K-12 schools around the country to make sure all students have the best access to educational opportunities, regardless of their financial resources.
The Workout Studio - Ms Keely
West Lebanon NH
www.theworkoutstudio.com
Sponsoring Member
Sponsoring Member
Ms. Keely is a professional personal trainer and the owner of her own Personal Training Studio. The Workout Studio! She spends much of her time training clients throughout the day, in addition to teaching various small group fitness classes, working on charitable initiatives and is the founder of PowerGals.
Three Tomatoes Trattoria
Lebanon NH
www.threetomatoestrattoria.com
Sustaining and Founding Member
Sustaining and Founding Member
In every Italian village, the local trattoria prepares food featuring fresh and local ingredients. It is the community-gathering place. Through our Sustainable Communities initiative, we support our local economies and environment. In 2010 all our business relationships will be with Vermont and New Hampshire farms, food producers, and distributors.
Town of Hanover
Hanover NH
www.hanovernh.org
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
The Town of Hanover and its Sustainable Hanover Committee are committed to providing leadership, coordination, and resources to enable its residents, businesses and institutions to pursue all aspects of sustainability
Trumbull-Nelson Construction Company
Hanover NH
www.t-n.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
We are General Contractors and Construction Managers serving Residential, Commercial, Institutional and Industrial clients since 1917. Our Home Projects Group serves the building and renovation needs of Residential customers. We offer custom woodwork and cabinetry through our Millwork Shop, offer interior/exterior painting and are the local Butler Buildings dealer.
Upper Valley Food Coop
White River Junction VT
Upper Valley Life
Hanover NH
www.uppervalleylife.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Upper Valley Life is the area's favorite bi-monthly magazine supporting all things local in the Upper Valley. From Haverhill to Claremont, Randolph to Springfield and all towns in between, Upper Valley Life provides thoughtful coverage of the area. Available on newsstands and by subscription at www.uppervalleylife.com.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS)
Quechee VT
Village Green Publishing
Fairlee VT
www.thenorwichtimes.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Vital Communities
White River Junction VT
www.vitalcommunities.org
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Vital Communities engages citizens, organizations and communities in creating solutions to our region's challenges.
Von Bargen's
Hanover NH
vonbargens.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Von Bargen's is a family owned, independent jewelry business that believes in and has built a business on the importance of beauty and art in our lives. Von Bargen's creates their own fine jewelry collection and represents talented jewelry artisans who share their passion for quality and design.
Water Street Herbal
Lebanon NH
www.waterstreetherbal.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Water Street Herbal brings you handmade body care and aromatherapy products "from the Lady’s Heart," to enhance your well being throughout every day. Our simple formulas are made in small batches from the finest ingredients, emphasizing organic herbs and oils for freshness and effectiveness.
West Lebanon Feed & Supply
West Lebanon NH
www.westlebanonsupply.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
We have proudly served the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont with quality home and garden products, animal feeds and supplies since 1926.
Whitney Pension Associates, Inc.
Quechee VT
www.whitneypension.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Whitney Pension Associates, Inc. designs and administers qualified retirement plans. We have no asset relationship, so our services are objective to meet our clients needs.
Our clients range in size from a sole proprietor to corporations with hundreds of employees.
Wild Apple Graphics
Woodstock VT
Wise Guide Tutoring & Mentoring
Woodstock VT
Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce
Woodstock VT
www.woodstockvt.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Proudly supporting local businesses since 1949. The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce is a community of business and professionals committed to supporting and improving the economy and social welfare of the Woodstock Area through marketing and economic growth.
Woodstock Farmers' Market
Woodstock VT
Woodstock Gallery
Woodstock VT
www.woodstockgalleryVT.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
For fifteen years the Woodstock Gallery has featured an eclectic mix of predominantly New England artists. Established and upcoming artists are represented featuring colorful and unique collectible art including paintings, prints, photography and ceramics.
We say Life is fun.....art should be too!
Woodstock Home & Hardware
Woodstock VT
The area's premier retailer of Benjamin Moore paints, Hunter Douglas window fashions, home decor, plus everything you'd expect in a complete hardware store: lawn and garden, plumbing, electric, hand tools, hardware, premium pet foods and animal feed. We cut keys and glass, and repair screens and windows. Open every day.
Yankee Bookshop
Woodstock VT
www.yankeebookshop.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
Vermont's oldest continuously operated independent bookshop. Established in 1935, we've been serving customers for over seventy years. Located in the center of picturesque Woodstock, we are the quintessential village book store. You will find us under the yellow and white striped awning on the sunny side of the street!
Yellow Brick Road Consulting
South Strafford VT
www.yellowbrickroadconsulting.com
Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Strengthen nonprofit board effectiveness and leadership, strategic planning, and philanthropy and fund raising, donor stewardship programs.
Yummy Yammy
Norwich VT
www.yummyyammy.com
Supporting and Founding Member
Supporting and Founding Member
Making the yummy deliciousness of sweet potatoes easier to enjoy for breakfast, lunch & dinner, even in our busy lives. I make four delicious, ready-to-eat products right now:Zingy Peanut Sauce, Lemon Ginger Dip, and Mild/Medium Tex-Mex Dip. Find them at Hanover/Lebanon Coops, Upper Valley Food Coop, and Dan and Whit's.
Individual Members
Akankha Perkins, Woodstock VT
Alison Clarkson, Woodstock VT
Anne Macksoud, Woodstock VT
Barbara Abraham, Woodstock VT
Brent Battis, Hanover NH
Carey Schwaber, West Lebanon NH
Chris and Sally Miller, Woodstock VT
Christine Gosselin, Hanover NH
Clay & Liz Adams, Norwich VT
Deb Hawthorn, White River Junction VT
Debra L. Diegoli and Ingrid Anderson, Springfield VT
Don and Veronica Delay, Woodstock VT
Don Ransom, Quechee VT
Douglas Lovell, Hanover NH
Ed Durgin, Woodstock VT
Elizabeth Bond, Woodstock VT
Fred Pond, Tunbridge VT
Hal De Bona, Woodstock VT
Irene Hanslin, Grantham NH
Janet R. Chioffi, Woodstock VT
Jennifer Keller and Donald Kreis, Norwich VT
Jill Davies and Nigel Hollis, Plymouth VT
Joanie Taylor, Hanover NH
Joanna Whitcomb, Hanover NH
John and Patsy Mathews, Woodstock VT
Karen Wolk, Canaan NH
Kathy and Terry Martin, Orford NH
Kenyon Karl, Wentworth NH
Kevin Peterson and Rebecca Lovejoy, Lyme NH
Laura Dintino, Alex and Amelia Good, Meriden NH
Laurel Mackin, Thetford Center VT
Lisa Cashdan and Peter Stein, Norwich VT
Lynn and Nancy Peterson, Bridgewater VT
Margaret and Robert Drye, Plainfield NH
Marie Kirn, Hartland VT
Mary Ann and Len Cadwallader, Hanover NH
Mary Blanton, Barnard VT
Mary Jeanne Taylor, Bethel VT
Mary MacVey and Fred Hunt, Woodstock VT
Mary Oldenburg and Phil Wilkerson, Bridgewater Corners VT
Nancy Fielder, Reading VT
Oliver Goodenough, Woodstock VT
Peter Rousmaniere, Woodstock VT
Prudence Schuler, Woodstock VT
Richard Schramm, Taftsville VT
Sandra Anderson and Reeve Williams, Norwich VT
Sharon Blake and Camilla, Hartland VT
Sue Tavela, Norwich VT
Susan Almy, Lebanon NH
Susan Inui-Kelley, Quechee VT
Ward Goodenough, Woodstock VT
William Goodenough, Woodstock VT
William Young, Hanover NH
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