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January 17, 2010
WELCOME to our newest member
Snowy Owl Inn & Resort - Waterville Valley
 Set in the heart of Waterville Valley and the White Mountain National Forest, Snowy Owl Inn combines comfort, and relaxation with boundless opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation year-round. Perfect for weddings, retreats or conferences. Basic rooms w/ two beds or choose from units capable of sleeping up to seven guests. Restaurant is open and bus tours welcome.
41 Village Road, PO Box 407
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
1-800-766-9969 603-236-8383
www.snowyowlinn.com
snowy@snowyowlinn.com
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Greetings!
NEW Winter Marketing Promotion with Comcast!
 Lakes Region Association and Comcast are coordinating a winter
promotion for the region and your business. The cooperative program
will allow multiple businesses to buy into this online marketing in the
Boston area. On Comcast Home Page you will receive: * 350,000
impressions * 6 week promotion
Comcast.net is the consumer portal for Comcast's more than 15 million
high speed internet subscribers. The site serves as the gateway through
which subscribers can log into their e-mail accounts, read the latest
news, view streaming video on The Fan, access member services, search
the internet and much more. Read More
NEW The Lakes Region Association and Staples
have partnered to offer our members a 30% savings on ALL copy and print
services:
*Black & White copies*Color Copies
*Finishing Services
*Binding
*Blueprints
*Signs and Banners
*Oversized color prints
*Mounting
Call the Lakes Region Association for a
Customer Agreement Form. The form needs to be completed and send back to
the Lakes Region Association. You will receive a new ID number to
instantly get 30% off at Staples Copy & Print Centers nationwide.
The Lakes Region Association will back able
to get reward dollars to use towards supplies to assist with the organization's
operations.
Lakes Region Association at Holiday & Travel Show in Manchester England
 Kim Sperry of the Lakes Region Association is currently in Manchester England exhibiting with Discover New England on behalf of our members. The show will run from January 15-17, 2010. The Holiday & Travel Show in Manchester has been running for the
past 17 years and is the largest and most established consumer event of
its kind in the UK attracting more than 101,000* independent, discerning, affluent
and passionate travelers across both the Manchester and Glasgow Shows. Exhibitors range from tour operators and travel agents to airlines, tourist information organizations and places of interest giving Kim opportunity to sit down with travel agents and tour operators to promote the Lakes Region of New Hampshire as a group destination. More on the Holiday Show.
Small Business Day at the State House
January 27, 2010, 7:30am-11:30am
Holiday Inn - 172 N Main St, Concord NH
An
opportunity for small business owners and managers to meet New
Hampshire's top policy-makers, learn more about legislative issues that
could affect your bottom line, and receive valuable information about
tools to help your company grow and prosper. This event is presented in
partnership with the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center
and sponsored by Public Service of New Hampshire, The NH Division of
Economic Development, and media sponsor NH Business Review. The cost to
attend is $15 per person. The Lakes Region Association is a participating partner for this event. Click for More Information and Agenda.
 Reserve your space
in The Lakes Region of New Hampshire's most important tourism publications Largest Distribution - backed up by our National and International marketing campaign.
300,000 Where to! Guides
600,000 Map & Guides
The first round of proofs for the Where to Guide and Map & Guide are going out. Please review and return at your earliest convenience. If you have not confirmed your ad placement or would like to increase your exposure contact Kim or Annette at 603-286-8008.
T-Bones & Cactus Jack's present The Lakes Region Association's
Annual $10K Sweepstakes Fundraiser - Catch the Big One
Friday, March 19, 2010
 Help us to raise the money needed continue to give you the best quality
and most exposure for your hard-earned money. The staff has been busy
with preparations for our annual $10,000 Sweepstakes Event - "Catch the
Big One". T-Bones and Cactus Jack's have generously sponsored this
event once again. The event will be held at Church Landing in Meredith and food will be provided by the Common Man Family of Restaurants.
We appreciate your support of our fundraisers. Not only are they a
really good time with the LRAs affinity for lots-of-bang-for-your-buck
but the money raised supports our annual scholarship funds and helps
pay for our extensive marketing campaigns on your behalf. Call Kim or
Amy at LRA to get involved at 286-8008. RAFFLE ITEMS STILL NEEDED.
Please contact Kim or Amy if you are able to donate items! Tickets are available online at www.LakesRegion.org. 
Website UpgradeWe will be upgrading our website's framework / server over the next week or so. We hope to make the transition smooth but just in case -- please be patient. Direct your questions/concerns to Kelly at kbryer@lakesregion.org. Send your Hot Deals, Winter and Spring Packages & EventsWe are working on the following email promotions: February HOT DEALS (must reflect a 30% discount off the total package price); Winter travel packages & Events; Spring Travel Packages & Events; What's New. Keep in mind that the Winter and Spring promotions will also have a component for travel writers and also for group tour operators. Please send us any additional information that is relevant! Log in and post your information on www.lakesregion.org. Email Kelly with any questions at kbryer@lakesregion.orgNew Email Promotion for Valentines DayUnique ways to get engaged or married in the Lakes & Mountains. Send us your ideas! kbryer@lakesregion.org
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Division of Travel & Tourism News
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Important Deadlines
Canadian Sales Mission and Toronto Golf Show
Deadline Monday, February 8, 2010
The NH Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) is organizing a sales mission to Ontario to meet directly with tour operators, travel agents, and members of the media and will schedule this mission in conjunction with a very popular consumer show: the 21st Annual Toronto Golf and Travel Show. This event will take place from March 3 - 7, 2010. There are several ways to participate:
- Register to attend for $1,250.00 + travel expenses
- Brochure distribution at the golf show and mission for $150.00 + shipping costs to Canada
- Submit golf and stay package information for a flyer that will be distributed at the golf show for FREE!
Note: Space is very limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Discover New England Summit Early Bird Registration
Deadline Sunday, January 31, 2010
Discover New England's (DNE) 15th Annual Tourism Summit and International Marketplace will take place April 19-21 in Newport, Rhode Island. This is a successful event where you can meet directly with leading international tour operators who specifically want to build New England tour programs. Early bird exhibitor registration costs $795 (includes exhibitor table and one person registration) or $450 per person. After January 31, the costs rise to $550 per person and $895 to exhibit.
Host Sites Needed for Plymouth State Practicum and Internships
As
a requirement of Plymouth State University's Tourism Management and
Policy undergraduate degree program, students are responsible for
engaging in a one credit Practicum. This will necessitate visiting four
tourism/hospitality related agencies, organizations or businesses. More..
LAST CHANCE
Spring Events Guide Submissions Requested
It's
time once again to submit your tourism events for a free listing in
our Spring Events Guide. We're specifically looking for events taking
place between March 1, 2010 and May 31, 2010. The deadline to submit
events for the Spring Events Guide is January 15, 2009. Events must be posted to the visitnh.gov calendar of events by this date in order to be included in our guide.
To submit events, log in the Industry Members section of visitnh.gov and click on "Add an Event." Please email stacy.bell@dred.state.nh.us if you need assistance logging in.
Discover New England
15th Tourism Summit
Discover
New England (DNE), the official regional marketing entity for the six
New England states, has started registration for its 15th Annual
Tourism Summit and International Marketplace to be held April 19-21,
2010, in Newport, Rhode Island.
The
DNE Summit is the leading event where New England tourism-related
businesses are able to meet and negotiate contracts with the companies
who bring thousands of international travelers to New England.
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Contact Us
61 Laconia Road
Tilton, New Hampshire 03276
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NH Department of Labor News
www.labor.state.nh.us
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Mileage Reimbursement
Rate Decrease
Mileage reimbursement payable under RSA
281-A:23 - Medical, Hospital and Remedial Care has been decreased from
$0.55 to $0.50 for all miles incurred on or after January 1, 2010. See Mileage Rates.
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NHDOL FAQs
(603) 271-3176 or 800-272-4353 Find Answers to Below at NHDOL website www.labor.state.nh.us· What is the minimum wage? · When
must overtime be paid? · Is there a law concerning
a lunch period?
· Can an employee be fired without
being given a reason or a notice?
· What does
an employee do to claim unpaid wages?
· What is
the main difference between paying on salary vs. by the hour?
· What is the minimum number of hours per day an employee must be
paid when reporting to work?
· When are wages
due upon separation from employment?
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Space Camp Scholarships Available
Scholarship applications for New Hampshire students who are interested in attending Space Camp in Huntsville, AL are now available. The deadline for submitting an application is March 31, 2010. More..
Lakes Region Company Taking on New Promotional Projects2010 Scenes of Gilford, a monthly wall calendar featuring 13 great photographic images from the community (shot by town residents) premiered Thanksgiving Day weekend and received a very positive response from the community and its sponsor, The Friends of the Gilford Library. It is available at the library for $20. More..
Ski the BackCountry at the East's Newest Mountain (Again) - MittersillSkiers and snowboarders have been dreaming about it for years: having the true backcountry skiing experience on an eastern mountain. A place where the powder is ungroomed, partially overgrown trails snake through glades, and snowsports enthusiasts can discover the unvarnished truth about just how good they really are. More.. Great Waters Music Festival
Doo-Wop Concert Interest SurveyWe thought we'd offer you a DOO-WOP CONCERT as
part of our 2010 program - but thought we'd check in first with our
patrons to gauge the level of interest, and survey which Doo-Wop groups
you'd come to see. Please take a few minutes to answer a very short
list of very simple questions - so we get it right for you! Thank you
so much and we look forward to seeing you this summer "under the tent"! Take the Survey.
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Established
in 1936, the Lakes Region Association's mission is to promote the Lakes
Region of New Hampshire as a year-round destination in state, out of
state and internationally to bring more visitors to the area and
economically benefit our member's businesses. The Association is a
non-profit organization focusing solely on Tourism Marketing &
Promotion. To assist our region's guests and member businesses to
connect, the association develops and distributes nearly 1 million
publications including 300,000 Where to! Lakes Region of New Hampshire,
a comprehensive guide to the area, and 600,000 Lakes Region Map and Guides.
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May Winni Derby Cancelled
Read full article in Citizen
For the first time in 28 years, there will be no salmon fishing tournament on Lake Winnipesaukee.
After
seeing the quantity and quality of the fish decrease at the tournament
over the last two years, and getting a first-hand look at one of the
New Hampshire Fish and Game's netting sites this fall, Executive
Director Rick Davis and committee members have decided to pull the plug
on the annual Winni Derby this year. The 29th salmon fishing derby, a
rite of spring for many in New England, was slated to be held on May
14-16.
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Checkmate Payroll
Articles in Jan ENews
Important
Tax Figures for 2010; Vote Now for NH Business Review's Best of
Business Awards; Main Street Concord Volunteer Appreciation &
Recruitment Celebration; Guard Against Age-Bias Suits when Downsizing; Tax Implication when COBRA Strikes; Superior Performance: Look into Feelings; Checklist to Cut Turnover
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Industry Events
Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Wednesday, January 20
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - 348 Court St., Laconia, NH 03246
State Park System Advisory Council Meeting
Friday, January 22
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, 37 Pleasant Street, Concord
Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon
Wednesday, January 27
Church Landing, Meredith - 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH
BIA Forum to probe LLC tax change.
January 27, 7:30am-11:30am at the Holiday Inn in Concord as part of 5th Annual Small Business Day. A panel made up of opinion leaders, legislators and tax policy experts
is expected to cover such topics as the original of the tax change, who
it covers, how much revenue it is expected to raise, its effect on the
state's business climate and the prospects of its repeal. More..
PSNH Releases 2009 New Hampshire Economic Review
If the touch-in-cheek motto "Live, Freeze and
Die" rings too true to some New Hampshire residents, the latest edition
of Public Service of New Hampshire's New Hampshire Economic Review
offers many reasons to develop warm feelings about the Granite State. More..
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lakesregion.org/groups
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Visit our Regional Information Pages for Itinerary Samples; Hiking Suggestions (snowshoe and snowmobile ideas); Scenic Drives; Virtual Tours; Web Cams; Lakes Region Video (submit yours today); Covered bridges; Photo Galleries; Historic Tours ...
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