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Congratulations to Local First Alliance member Great Eastern Radio for receiving several top awards at the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters…

When I visited Farm-Way last week to chat with owner Carol Metayer, the small office where all the “business” happens…

Member Spotlight- Jake’s Market & Deli and Jake’s Coffee Company As you travel around the Upper Valley it is likely…

The holidays are a time of joy and giving, but for our Local First Alliance members being charitable is a year-round…

Village Green Publishing (VGP) owner Jennifer MacMillen is an Upper Valley native with a passion for connecting people with the best…

It’s autumn in the Upper Valley once again, and Local First Alliance members King Arthur Flour and the Co-op Food…

When Lyme native Morton Bailey started his business, Lyme Green Heat—a new member of Local First Alliance this year—he was just…

Local First Alliance is growing! We are thrilled to welcome The Skinny Pancake to the Upper Valley and to Local First…

Local First Alliance was thrilled to hold its 3rd Annual Upper Valley High School Communications Competition with the Hartford Area…

Local businesses are the lifeblood of our Upper Valley economy. It’s not just that 45 cents on the dollar stays…

Spring is here (sort of)! And with spring come April showers…and then there is flooding. Not to worry, Local First Alliance…

Upper Valley businesses choose to be members of Local First Alliance because they want to strengthen our region’s economy. They…