Executive Director, Amy Landers with Sweeps Winner Peter Webster.

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1 April 2017 Issue:1 In This Issue Welcome New Members Industry News & Events Peter Webster with lucky number 89 won $10K at the LRTA's Annual Sweeps at the Lakes event last Friday! What a wonderful night! Thanks to our generous sponsors and all who attended. National News Member News Signature Sponsors Did you register for the NH Governor's Conference yet? Well let's get it off your to-do list! Register now for the 2017 Governor's Conference on Tourism, featuring keynote Executive Director, Amy Landers with Sweeps Winner Peter Webster. speaker Mike Fullerton, Director of Public Affairs for Brand USA. Brand USA is the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States' first ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort, with programs focusing on traditional, digital, and social media initiatives. Learn what Brand USA is doing to reach their goal of welcoming 100 million international visitors to the United States in a single year by 2021 and how it will affect your international business. Mike Fullerton, Director of Public Affairs for Brand USA The 2017 NH Governor's Conference on Tourism will be held April 18 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. Please

2 contact or (603) with any questions. Any events or specials on the horizon? Promoting Spring celebrations, Getaways, April Vacation adventures? We want to know so we can promote you! us today! LRTA Staff We are a local Florist located in Laconia offering the best in unique floral designs, custom flower arrangements and flower delivery since We offer superior floral designs for everyday occasions, weddings and special events. We promise to provide the highest level of artistry, creativity and design. Honored and delighted to be named the "Best Florist in Lakes Region"-7 yrs running! 1325 Union Avenue Laconia, New Hampshire Voted WMUR's #1 Ice Cream in NH 5 years running, and now with 2 great locations in Belmont on Rt. 106 & Weirs Beach next to Funspot! We are family run and make over 150 flavors of homemade ice cream, frozen yogurts, and sugar-free options. With a huge selection of cakes, pies, and homemade waffle cones- there is something for everyone. Our homemade ice cream and our exceptional service is the heart of what we do. 894 Rte 106 Belmont, New Hampshire jordansicecreamery@gmail.com 593 Endicott Street N. Laconia, New Hampshire

3 Learn how to "weather the storm" during the Managing the Challenges of Mother Naturesession at the 2017 NH Governor's Conference on Tourism. John Urdi, executive director of Mammoth Lakes Tourism, will share tips on how to reposition products and promotional efforts when seasonal weather patterns are less than ideal. And, Janice Stillman, editor of the Old Farmer's Almanac, will provide an overview of ever-changing weather patterns. From Minneapolis to San Francisco, and from New Mexico to London, New Hampshire's tourism industry will have the opportunity to hear best practices from around the globe. Click here for more information on the exciting line-up of this year's Governor's Conference. At this year's Governor's Conference on Travel and Tourism, experts from Visit San Francisco, Meet Minneapolis, and Christopher Kimball's Milk Street will share best practices on becoming a delicious destination. Visit San Francisco has received a Gold Adrian Award in the category of digital marketing for its culinary campaign, while Minneapolis has been dubbed, "America's Next Great Food City," by Saveur Magazine and hailed as Food & Wine's "Favorite New Food City." The 2017 Governor's Conference on Tourism will be held April 18 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH.

4 Maximizing employee productivity on a sustainable basis can be an elusive goal. But a properly designed incentive compensation plan can play a big part in making it happen. The trick is to not go overboard. Balance what you give and how you give it with what you're hoping to encourage, such as increased accuracy or enhanced production. This article gives some details. FULL ARTICLE Belknap EDC is co-sponsoring with the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce several upcoming workforce development programs geared towards local businesses and students. April 19, am-12pm Non-Profit Summit May 5, am Lakes Region Job Fair May 17, am-3pm Manufacturing Expo May 23, am Healthcare Expo Register TODAY to reserve a table at the LAKES REGION SPRING JOB FAIR Advertising has started. Date, Time & Location: Wednesday May 3 from 11am-3pm at the Belknap Mall More info at The Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the first Manufacturing Expo! May 17th 9am-3pm. Please visit our website for complete registration information. lakesregionchamber.org NOTE: ALL Workshops are presented at the Laconia Chamber of Commerce Building, 383 South Main ST. Laconia, NH From 5:30 to 7:30 PM- UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED*

5 Sign-up on April 19, 2017 Considerations for Structuring Your Business: Sole Proprietor VS "S" Corp Randy Hylek - SCORE Hugh Cutlet - SBA May 17, 2017 Women Owned Business Networking Round-table *Wolfeboro, NH June 15, 2017 Quickbooks for Non-Profits Charlene Smith - SCORE *Wolfeboro, NH September 13, 2017 How to Manage your Small Business Time and Money Marc Abear October 18, 2017 Considerations for Structuring Your Business: Sole Proprietor VS "S" Corp Randy Hylek - SCORE Hugh Cutlet - SBA November 15, 2017 How to Buy or Sell a Business (How to Plan for Succession) Ed Settino - SCORE December 6, 2017 U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Jonathan Grella released the following statement: "However the issue plays out in the legal system, the American travel community believes the Trump administration's visa security efforts should include a clear statement that legitimate international business and leisure travelers remain welcomed and valued by the United States. A statement of welcome for legitimate travelers is by no means inconsistent with measures to assess and bolster security-in fact, without effective security,

6 legitimate travel could not exist. In this manner, the White House could continue to pursue security objectives while avoiding any unintended economic consequences of a travel ban-critical, considering inbound international travel is the No. 3 U.S. export and supports 15.1 million un-outsourceable domestic jobs." Courtesy Italian for "Journey," our "Viaggio" Spa is aptly named. A simple massage becomes a journey for your mind, body and soul. Arrive at a place where the restorative serenity of a European style spa awaits you. A quiet sanctuary where you are pampered, stretched, and de-stressed. With so many healing therapies to choose from, our professionally trained & licensed staff will personalize your experience from the array of massages, facials, body wraps, scrubs, and salon services available. You will leave with a feeling of self-awareness and contentment. Treat yourself at Viaggio Spa and let us treat you well.

7 Prescott Farm Highland Mountain Bike Park Winnipesaukee Playhouse NH Boat Museum Squam Lakes Science Center Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation Squam Lakes Association offers Youth Programs too! Check out any of these LRTA Members! Funspot Kellerhaus Polar Caves Tilton Sports Center Departures daily June 24th through August 27th at 10:30am Rail & Sail excursions o ered from Meredith will be available again this Summer star ng Saturday, June 24th and available daily through Sunday, August 27th plus Saturday & Sunday of Labor Day weekend, September 2nd & 3rd. O en referred to as "The ul mate tour of Lake Winnipesaukee", these all day adventures start and nish in Meredith which has plenty of parking for buses. The 6 hour excursions depart Meredith at 10:30am and include a 2 hour ride aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, a 2 1/2 hour scenic cruise aboard the historic M/S Mount Washington cruise ship plus an opportunity for your guests to visit & shop in the lakeside village of Weirs Beach and they're back in Meredith at

8 4:30pm! At only $44.95 per person, it's the perfect way to see and experience the "Big Lake". Although lunch is not included in the fare, guests have the op on of purchasing one of our Hobo Picnic Lunches aboard the train or they can enjoy lunch aboard the M/S Mount Washington in one of their full service delis it's their choice. Call(603) Monday Friday between 9:00am and 3:00pm we'll be glad to help you plan your event! 2017 Rail & Sail Schedule Train Departure: 10:30am Meredith, NH >> Train Arrival: 12:00pm Weirs Beach, NH Boat Departure: 12:30pm Weirs Beach, NH >> Boat Arrival: 3:15pm Weirs Beach, NH Train Departure: 4:00pm Weirs Beach, NH >> Train Arrival: 4:30pm Meredith, NH Lochmere Country Club Accep ng applica ons for experienced bartenders Thursday, Friday & Saturdays from 2 6 pm. Call ext 6 to speak with Anne Chaille.

9 Come share seeds, get seeds to plant in your garden, attend workshops on seed saving, and ask any questions you may have about starting your own garden. If you don't have seeds to share, please come to learn about seed saving and get some to plant in your garden. What to do at the Seed Swap: *LEARN about seed saving techniques and celebrate the beauty of seeds. *SHARE seeds you've saved from the garden (or seeds you've purchased). *TAKE home seeds to plant. For a detailed schedule, check out our facebook. Learn more: info@indianmuseum.org There's so much to celebrate during 2017's NHCBW! Breweries small and large have crafted over 70 events for the week. On the more traditional side of things, Granite State beer lovers have a plethora of options for tap takeovers, tastings, cask night and beer dinners. Those in search of something more adventurous might enjoy some of these offerings. - Throwback Brewery is offering a malt education seminar with Valley Malt on April 5. - Cask and Vine in Derry is hosting the inaugural DRAFT Film and Beer Festival on April WMUR is hosting several breweries on their Cook's Corner segment during the week. - Historian Glenn Knoblock will tell the story of brewing in New Hampshire at the Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library in Epping. Breweries from each corner of the state are being represented, making #NHCBW2017 the best opportunity to sample the Granite State's deliciously diverse beer community! A full schedule of events can be found at

10 /category/nhcbw/. Join us for our Shop & Sip, A Wine Tasting and Shopping Night Out on Thursday, April 6th from 6-8 PM at the Lakes Region Art Association Art Gallery in suite 132 near Shopper Services. You'll have a chance at winning a $250 Shopping Spree as well as sample wines from Zorvino Vineyards, Newfound Lake Vineyards, LaBelle Winery, Sap House Meadery and Hermit Woods Winery. Enjoy samples from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and the Wine'ing Butcher. The first 150 attendees will receive an exclusive goodie bag and TangerClub Members will receive a free reusable wine tote and Yankee Candle! Gather your friends and join us. Please RSVP by calling Shopper Services at Lakes Region Tourism Association of NH, PO Box 737, Tilton, NH SafeUnsubscribe {recipient's } Forward this Update Profile About our service provider Sent by apetersson@lakesregion.org