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Local First Alliance is a coalition of local, independent business owners who are committed to reinvesting in our Upper Valley…
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See Which Local Businesses Are Supporting Your Favorite Causes This Season And Throughout 2016!
The holidays are a time of joy and giving but for our Local First Alliance members, being charitable is a year-round…
Inspiring Positive Community: Village Green Publishing
Guest post by Jen MacMillen, Publisher The main question we must continue to ask ourselves is, “Why are we here…
Members Give Back: Lake Sunapee Bank and Salt hill Pub
Local First Alliance business members are always looking for opportunities to give back to the community. The American Independent Business…
Mud Season in New England
There are two things New Englanders can count on – mud season and taxes. The bright side of mud season…
LFA Service Providers
There are many ways to find members of Local First Alliance. If you need a business or service provider, we…
Update Your Branding, Style and Technology
Now that we’re through the holidays, it’s time to turn to local service providers to help us fulfill some of…
Reinvesting In The Community
Local First Alliance strives to help our community understand how local, independent businesses benefit the Upper Valley economy. We frequently…
Village Green Publishing, Fat Hat and the 19 Days
Local First Alliance is thrilled to help grow “The 19 Days” local holiday shopping and giving event beyond the boundaries…
Ledyard National Bank Sponsors 19 Days
Local First Alliance isn’t just about keeping money in our local economy; it’s also about giving back to the community…
Champion Member Mascoma Savings Bank
Local First Alliance works to support our local independent businesses. I often hear people say, “I shop locally when I…
Winners Named in Competition
Winners have been named in Vital Communities’ first-ever Upper Valley High Communications Competition: Forrest Mattern for Print PSA, Ashley Fogg…