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January 29, 2010
WELCOME to our newest members
Monkey Trunks High Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park -
Chocorua
 Monkey Trunks adrenalin fuelled high ropes and zipline courses offer
fun and thrills for ages 3 to 100! New for this year - the Drop Zone, a
50' freefall! Open weekends May 22, then daily June 27, 2010.
1832 Chocorua Mtn Highway, Chocorua, NH 03817
603-367-4427
www.monkeytrunks.com
info@monkeytrunks.com
 Hibernate Sleep Shop -
Meredith
Don't just go to sleep, hibernate! Mattresses , memory foam pillows and
mattress toppers, Hickory /Log beds and furniture, Futon Gallery,
platform beds, bunk beds.
20 NH Rt 25, Meredith, NH 03253
603-279-8791
www.newhampshireinteriors.com
jcolpitts@metrocast.net
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Greetings!
Space Still Available for 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
 Boston Globe Magazine Marketing Opportunity
We
have expanded our Travel Magazines this year as they have been very
popular with our readers. There is a promotional rate for all the
editions, and some exceptional rates for being in more than one of the
edtions.
Thanks, Al Couch, Boston Globe , Travel Advertising Portsmouth, NH 603.433.5603 a_couch@globe.com
2010 Specially Themed Issues:
Spring Travel: Pub Date: March 28 | Deadline: Feb 26
Summer Travel: Pub Date: May 16 | Deadline: April 16
Fall Travel: Pub Date: Sept 12 | Deadline: Aug 13
Big savings! Read More...
Yankee Magazine's 2010 NHDTTD Summer Co-op
Yankee and New
Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism's special NH State Co-op program
running in Yankee Magazine's May/June summer travel guide issue. This
long-standing partnership has provided NH businesses valuable
exposure to millions of travel-minded readers across the region every
year.
This subsidized advertising programincludes:
· Inclusion in a nine-page NH co-op section within the magazine's
NH travel section
· Bi-weekly list of leads from our Yankee Clicks & Connections reader service
program
Contact Kelly Moores at kellym@yankeepub.com or 800-736-1100 x356
to book your space.
Click here www.yankeemagazine.com/service/co_op/pdf_files/cooppromo_program_p4.pdf
to see a sample of last year's co-op ad.
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.
Send your Hot Deals, Winter and Spring Packages, Feb Vacation & Events
We
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.org
 New Email Promotion for Valentines Day ASAP
Unique ways to get engaged or married in the Lakes & Mountains. Send us your ideas! We also need your valentines travel packages, special menus & events. kbryer@lakesregion.org
 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.
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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..
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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NH ToDo Magazine
Submit Top Picks
The next Top Picks for the March issue:
March Arts & Entertainment
May Events
More..
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Industry Events
Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Lunch Series
Thurs., Feb 18, noon-1pm
Pease Public Library, Plymouth NH
New Year's Resolution: Grow Your Business 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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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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US Census Bureau
Hiring Nationwide
The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring nationwide for the 2010
Census. These temporary, part-time jobs offer good pay, flexible
evening and weekend hours up to 40 hours a week, and the chance to
work near home. Workers are needed in almost every community. Call
1-866-861-2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov to learn more. That
number again is 1-866-861-2010.Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train offers Stationside Dining Jan-MarchNew for Winter 2010: Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train Stationside Fine Dining January through March Friday, Saturday & Holidays Join us for Apres between 3:30pm - 6 pm or Dinner at 6:30pm and 8:00pm (Seating by reservation preferred) 5 courses for $45 includes tax Snowmobilers Welcome! We are located on corridor 11.
Vickie Routhier Promoted to Assistant Vice PresidentAt Profile Bank's 102nd Annual Meeting, Ken Wilman, President of Profile Bank, announced that Vickie Routhier has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Marketing. More..Wildcat Mountain Goes 100% Green Wax For Its Tune & Rental ShopWildcat mountain's rental & tune shop has begun to use a universal wax offered by New England based Green Wax exclusively for its fleet of rental skis & snowboards and general universal wax needs for all tuning services. More..Snowmobile Trails Still in Good Shape in Northern NHThe NH Bureau of Trails announces that despite the heavy rains and warmer temperatures yesterday the snowmobile trails in northern NH are still in good shape. Snow totals have decreased and riders should expect conditions in some areas similar to spring riding but the trails did hold up well through the rains. More..
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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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Contact Us
61 Laconia Road
Tilton, New Hampshire 03276
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Workforce Wellness to host HRA, HSA & Employee Wellness Seminar
Workforce Wellness, a Scott Lawson Company, is pleased to announce that
it will be hosting a complimentary seminar entitled: HRA, HSA, &
Employee Wellness Seminar: Understanding Employee Health Options at The
Scott Lawson Companies' headquarters in Concord, New Hampshire on
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 9:00am. More..
Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Names Scott Stephens as Executive Director
The Plymouth Chamber of Commerce President Tammy Niles announced that Scott Stephens has been named the Executive Director. More..
SBA Lending in NH Increases Sharply in first quarter of fiscal 2010
Recently
released SBA statistics for New Hampshire show a 71% increase in the
number of SBA loans approved in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010
(10/1/2009 - 12/31/2009) when compared with the same period a year ago.
More impressive perhaps is a 93% increase, for the same period, in the
total dollar amount made available to fund the needs of small business
owners. More..
WHAT'S AT STAKE?
On Saturday, February 13th, 2010, hundreds of citizens in 11 locations across New Hampshire will have an opportunity to participate in small-group, facilitated day-long community-based conversations to address the question: What's At Stake? Community Conversations to Weigh the Benefits and Risks of Expanded Legal Gambling in NH. Register or find more information at whatsatstake.unh.edu or call toll free: 877-338-5322. More..
ARRA 504 FEE RELIEF EXTENSION
On December 23, 2009, SBA announced additional funding is available for 504 loans under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This funding will extend fee relief to both the 504 processing fee and the bank fee. Fee relief is expected to be available through February. There is hope that other funding under the "Jobs Bill" will soon be available to further extend ARRA fee relief to 504 and 7A small business borrowers through September. More..
SHOP AND BUY NH
The State of New Hampshire has joined forces with WTPL 107.7 on a new initiative to highlight the effects of local spending on the economy. To listen, tune to 107.7 on Monday between 7 and 10 a.m. or visit www.wtplfm.com.
More..
FREE TAX PREPARATION AND ELECTRONIC FILING
The Lakes Region Financial Stability Partnership is teaming up with the IRS to bring free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers in the Laconia area. More..
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: NEW HAMPSHIRE WORKING
Governor John Lynch has announced a new plan, New Hampshire Working, that will train workers and help them keep their current job or find new ones. Companies going through a slow period can register with the state and, instead of laying workers off, will reduce hours. The state will make up most of the difference through unemployment benefits in hopes of avoiding future job losses. More..
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lakesregion.org/media
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lakesregion.org/groups
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Visit our events calendar to see all the happenings around the area and print a copy to have on hand for guests.
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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