MBA HISTORY/MISSION
In the summer of 2016, a group of local Manchester business owners, residents, and operators met to discuss the current business climate, opportunities, and challenges within the Manchester area business community. In early 2017, the Manchester Business Association (MBA) was officially formed. As a 501 (c)(6) not-for-profit Destination Marketing Organization, its 11-member board established a mission to promote and market the Town of Manchester, Village of Manchester, its member businesses, and the surrounding area. This continues to be the focus of the MBA and is accomplished through the continued development of its website, www.manchestervermont.com; its robust social media channels, monthly e-newsletters, other print and digital advertising, promotions, local events as well as collaboration with local, regional and state organizations.
MISSION
To promote the economic vitality of Manchester, and the surrounding area.
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
The Manchester Business Association is open to all businesses in Manchester and the immediate surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to come together to further promote Manchester and the surrounding area. Don’t miss this opportunity to BE SEEN by over 10,000+ website users annually, 18,200+ Instagram followers, 10,400+ Facebook followers, 9,800 + email subscribers, and 2,700+ visitors to our Manchester Visitor Center. Ready to join? Please reach out to Kait Zwagerman Tyler and Adam Koffman, interim co-Executive Directors at mba@manchestervermont.com
MBA STRUCTURE
- Destination Marketing Organization
- Non-Profit 501(c)6 status
- 12- member board
MBA PARTNERS
- Manchester Designer Outlets
- Green Mountain Media Group
- Town of Manchester
MBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brad Killian, President, North Shire Lodge
Bill Drunsic, VP/Treasurer, Charlie’s Coffee House
Ron Mancini, Secretary, Mother Myrick’s
Lana Hauben, Manchester Designer Outlets
Anthony Maclaurin, Private Resident
Jonathan Ams, HUB International Insurance
Colleen Mullaney, Hampton Inn & Suites
Kait Zwagerman Tyler, MEMS Parent Teacher Organization*
Amelia Wiggins, Southern Vermont Arts Center
Adam Koffman, Vermont.com*
Peter Campbell, The Crooked Ram
Gordon Black, Advisory/non-voting members (Town of Manchester)
*Temporarily stepped off the Board of Directors to serve as Interim Co-Executive Director during the organization’s executive leadership transition
