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 Welcome to the Spring 2008 Newsletter
issue of the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce Newsletter.
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Chamber Information
New members:
Welcome to the following who have joined the chamber in recent months! Spotlights on the new and existing members will start again in the next edition.
OMG Boutique, New London
Sunapee Outfitters, Newbury
Tall Pines Realty, Bradford
 Member Focus
Have you visited Artisan’s Workshop’s new store in the Kidder Building, New London that MESA vacated? Check out the new display and expanded inventory ! And speaking of creativity, go shop at Pins and Needles and Tattered Pages in Pete’s Shed in Sunapee Harbor and while you’re there, check out Deck Dock’s recent consolidation at their barn near the intersection of Edgemont Road and Route 103B. The Point is to THINK LOCAL for all your shopping needs…and dining…and entertaining your guests.
Black Fly Open (BFO)Golf Tournament at the Country Club of New Hampshire
-- The BFO is Thursday, May 15 and there is still time to sign up as a sponsor, to create or join a team,
to offer gift certificates or prizes for the raffle or to volunteer on the day of the event.
--Sponsorships range from $150 to $1000. Teams are $100 per player. Prizes for the top 3 teams and for Closest to Pin and Longest Drive. Sponsors already include Lake Sunapee Bank, Mascoma Savings Bank, TDS, Coldwell Banker, NL Hospital and special prizes from MJ Hayward and Lambert Jeep ! Add your name !
--Get more information or sign-up sheets from Francetta Raymond at 865-6021; fraymond@lakesunbank.com or Rob Bryant at 526-6575; chamberinfo@nhvt.net
--This is the primary fundraiser for the Chamber. Please consider the name recognition in pre and post-event advertising. Any level of support is appreciated.
Craftsmen's Fair Mailing
--The Marketing Committee will be asking soon for your participation in a 2008 4-color Craftsmen's Fair Mailer. This 75th Anniversary week-long event will be August 4-12.
-- All !0,000 mailers will be sent to out-of-state addresses provided by the League of NH Craftsmen
-- We are seeking a minimum of 20 ads at $75., a reduction from last year's $100. ad charge
-- The ad solicitation will be sent via email around May 1 with copy/photos due 5/14 and payment to the Chamber due 5/21. The mailing is planned for 6/23. Samples from previous years' mailings are available by contacting the Chamber.
-- The mailer will proceed if the minimum number of ad requests and all payments are received by the stated deadlines.
--We have applied and been approved for $2500 + in matching funds from the State Department of Travel and Tourism's Joint Promotional Program (JPP) for the mailer if we achieve the minimums..
--This mailer differs from that prepared by the League primarily for use at travel shows, group travel and corporate events. Some of you participated in that mailer directly with the League at a $100 ad cost earlier this calendar year. The Chamber thanks those of you who also supported the League's flyer.
Upcoming Business After Hours/Before Hours-save the date
--Thursday, April 24: Workforce Development offered by Communities United for Substance Abuse Development in collaboration with the Newport Chamber of Commerce; Newport Recreation Center 5-7 pm
--Thursday, May 1: Eastman Golf Links and Grantham Chamber of Commerce; Golf begins at 3 pm; social hour 5:30 - 7:30 pm; Center at Eastman, Exit 13; raffles, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar; rsvp by 4/24 to 863-4240, x 15
-- Thursday, May 29: Foxstand, Route 114 (New London Road), Springfield; more details to follow
-- Thursday, June 5: Dead River Company,374 Main Street, New London, 4-6 pm; more details to follow
-- Wednesday, June 18: The Fells, 456 Route 103A, Newbury; more details to follow
Sponsorship Opportunities
--Black Fly Open (Golf) May 15, 2008; $150 - $1000 for (Vanguard, Carts, BBQ, Putting Green, Hole, Flags, Closest to the pin; longest drive, green or tee, raffle prizes)
--Chowder Challenge (Community Event); September 21, 2008; $100- $1000 for (Children's activities or/entertainment, music, tents; transportation; publications/printing, advertising)
--Annual Meeting/Business After/Before hours: periodic; $10-$250 for (raffle prizes; refreshments, hosting)
--Christmas in Our Towns (Community Event-week long-generally 1st week of December); Open Inns Tour (Regional event)-generally 2nd weekend; Reindeer Run (Regional event); $25-$1000 for (retail offers, printing, advertising, children's activities; refreshments
Membership Renewals
-- Invoices will be use exclusively this year and will be mailed July 1, 2008 for the membership year of 2008-09 with a due date of 8/31. Membership year is 9/1-8/31. Average membership renewal dues are $200; Payment arrangements possible
-- All payments or payment arrangements must be made by the 8/31 date in order to continue to be listed on the Chamber's website or in any updated versions of the Map & Guide and Information Guide.
Information Guide
--2008-09 update is currently at the printer and are expected to be available by mid-May. All chamber members are listed as part of membership and some also advertised through Beyond Design. Advertisers are highlighted as well. 15,000 copies are being printed.
--The Chamber applied for and was approved for $2,200 of state JPP funds toward the distribution of this publication.
--Distribution at 5 Welcome Centers in NH, 2 in VT and at corporate and hotel locations throughout MA, CT at, tour groups and travel shows referred by the state, and sent out to any individual or group inquiring as to vacation or relocation, generally after visiting Chamber web site.
--Visitors will be able to obtain one as well at the seasonal Sunapee and Newbury Information booths as they open Memorial Day weekend well as in NL throughout the year at the temporary offices at Angeli Real Estate and eventually at a replacement information booth. Call Rob at 526-6575 if you would like a supply.
Map & Guide
-- The most recent version became available in early January.
-- 30,000 were printed with more than 12,500 distributed already to visitor centers an designated other locations. Any member may also request a supply. Call Rob at 526-6575
-- Any updated version solicitation for next year will be mailed with membership information on July 1 with payment also due by 8/31. Map & Guide delivery date will be 11/1.
--Planned ad goal will be minimum of 36 participants at $200, a reduction from the $250 of previous years.
Volunteer opportunities:
-- Black Fly Open; Thursday, May 15; Country Club of NH, N. Sutton; 4-6 individuals any time 9am to 1 pm; call Francetta at 865-6021 or Rob at 526-6575
-- Chamber sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive probably scheduled for Monday, June 9; 4-6 individuals; hour long shifts, beginning at noon; more information to follow; Call Rob at 526-6575
--Chamber office: any time, ½ hour to 2 hours during summer, location depends on timing of booth re-construction; call Rob at 526-6575
--Chamber Committees: Membership, Marketing & web site; Governance; Events (overall or specific event), Budget, Information Booth, Thank you's; Call Rob at 526-6575
--Craftsmen's Fair: August 4-12, 1-3 hour shifts, 8-10 individuals; Mount Sunapee; call Rob at 526-6575
--Chowder Fest: Sunday, September 21st; more information to follow
--Christmas in our Towns (early December) 6-10 volunteers; call Rob at 526-6575
--Chocolate Challenge (usually early March); 6-8 volunteers; call Rob at 526-6575.
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Top Photos courtesy of Paul Howe Photography State and Tourism Related Information
Department of Resources and Economic Development
DIVISION OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
172 Pembroke Road · P.O. Box 1856 ·
Concord, N.H. 03302
web: www.visitnh.gov ·
e-mail: travel@dred.state.nh.us
Phone: 603-271-2665 · Fax: 603-271-6870
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
new “Work Where you play” SITE on visitnh.gov!
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Free Employment Links for New Hampshire Businesses and a Searchable Database for Visitors
CONCORD, N.H., April 11th, 2008 – You love vacationing in New Hampshire…have you ever thought about working here? That’s exactly the question the new “Work Where You Play” employment site on VisitNH.gov asks of its visitors.
The Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD), in partnership with the Division of Economic Development, has just launched this new section of the website to reach out to a previously untapped market of job seekers- the millions of individuals who visit New Hampshire each year. “By targeting an audience that is already interested in New Hampshire as a vacation destination, we hope to bring more qualified workers into the state,” said Alice DeSouza, Director of Travel and Tourism. “VisitNH.gov receives around 2 million unique visits each year, and now “Work Where You Play” will give all of those visitors the opportunity to turn their favorite vacation destination into their very own backyard.”
New Hampshire Division of Economic Development Director Michael Vlacich said that quality of life issues are very often an important factor in determining where emerging business leaders decide to relocate. By forging a stronger link between tourism and economic development marketing, he believes that the state will be more successful in converting visitors into New Hampshire workers and future business owners.
“New Hampshire offers the best of all possible worlds, an exemplary quality of life as well as a progressive and innovative business atmosphere,” he said. “By making job search information readily available to potential visitors, we’re opening the door for workforce development and business growth. This is a great new way to not only encourage visitors, but to build our labor force in a creative way.”
Today’s announcement was made as part of the Governor’s Job Cabinet meeting. The Jobs Cabinet is a highly collaborative effort that includes the Commissioners of many state agencies and counts among its priorities the development of a workforce that can meet the challenges and opportunities of today’s and tomorrow’s industries.
All New Hampshire businesses with job opportunities can list their company on the “Work Where You Play” site free of charge. By logging into the site, businesses will be able to post their name, location, and the types of jobs they have available, as well as a link to their own website. Job seekers will have the ability to search listings by tourism region or job sector. For more information, to register a business, or to access the job search site, please visit www.visitnh.gov.
Technical questions about the “Work Where You Play” program should be directed to Stacy Bell, Communications Specialist at 271-2665 x110.
ABOUT THE DIVISION OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
The Division of Travel and Tourism Development, as part of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development, works with the state’s seven travel regions to increase visitation, travel and visitor expenditures in order to expand business activity and employment throughout the state. The division is responsible for domestic and international advertising and public relations, literature publication and distribution, www.visitnh.gov administration, grant administration and research to monitor and measure the impact of travel and tourism to the state. For more information about New Hampshire tourism, call 603-271-2665 or visit www.visitnh.gov.
For more information contact:
Mr. Tai Freligh
Communications Manager
NH Division of Travel and Tourism Development
(603) 271-2665 x108
tai.freligh@dred.state.nh.us
 IRS Stakeholder Liaison presents:
National Phone Forum
"Calling All First Time Schedule C Filers"
Date: May 21, 2008
Location: The convenience of your office
Cost: FREE
Be our guest:
•Tax professionals
•Small business organizations
•Government agencies
•Industry associations
•Small business owners
Learn what you need to know as a new small business owner:
-Classifying workers as employees or independent contractors as determined by law, not the choice of the worker or business owner;
-Depositing federal withholding employment taxes, called trust fund taxes, according to the appropriate schedule;
-Making quarterly estimated-tax payments to cover your own income tax and social security self-employment tax liability;
-Keeping good records to protect your personal and financial investment and to make tax filing easier;
-Considering a tax professional to help you with Schedule C;
-Filing and paying your taxes electronically; and
-Avoiding abusive tax avoidance schemes such as the
IRS’s 2008 “Dirty Dozen."
Earn Continuing Professional Education credit:
•Enrolled agents receive one CPE credit for a minimum 50-minute participation
•Other tax professionals may receive credit if they qualify per their organization
•Register individually for the forum and use your assigned PIN to attend the event
•You must call in on a separate line so we can verify attendance
•If you qualify, a certificate of completion will be e-mailed to you after the forum
A question and answer period will follow the presentation; however, due to the public nature of the call, we will not be able to answer specific client issues.
Sign up now! Here’s how:
•Select the time that works best for you:
Access Code
825428 10:00 am (EDT) 9:00 am (CDT) 8:00 am (MDT) 7:00 am (PDT)
340870 1:00 pm (EDT) 12:00 pm (CDT) 11:00 am (MDT) 10:00 am (PDT)
294751 4:00 pm (EDT) 3:00 pm (CDT) 2:00 pm (MDT) 1:00 pm (PDT)
•Register at: https://www.attevent.com.
•You will be assigned a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that must be used to join the conference.
•If you have never registered with AT&T for a prior phone forum, you will need to click on “create a profile” first.
Register by May 18, 2008. We will e-mail materials for the class on May 19, 2008.
If you do not receive this e-mail by noon on May 20, e-mail us at: nationalphoneforum@irs.gov to request the presentation materials.
Reservations are limited so register early.
Dial in on May 21:
Toll free: 1-866-216-6835
Toll: 1-913-227-1220
* Dial in 3-5 minutes early
* Enter your access code, then the pound (#) sign
* Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN), then the pound (#) sign
* Your line will be placed on hold until the conference begins
Questions? E-mail us at: nationalphoneforum@irs.gov
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 Don't Forget!The Chamber provides Information Booth Coordination
between Newbury, Sunapee & New London
The seasonally-manned booths provide a FREE venue
for members to leave brochures and business cards
for public acquisition. The New London Information Booth will be hosted at a local business for the winter. Please stay tuned for updated information!
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Ad Rates Chamber members may advertise in the
chamber newsletter.
Business Card ad (31/2" w X 2" h) $35.00
Quarter Page ad (31/2" w X 41/4" h) $60.00
 Online ads can link to the person's website if they have one, Please provide your website address.Advertising ads run for a month in the main monthly newsletter then run online in the
newsletter archives.
Ads will have underneath (this is a paid ad).Ads need to be print and digital ready and submitted by Email or on Disk in JPEG format in at least 300 DPI.
Deadline for submitting ads for the chamber newsletter is the 22nd of every month.EMAIL US! or please bring your ad on CD to the Chamber Booth and give to Executive Director Rob Bryant
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Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 532, New London, NH 03257
877-526-6575 • 603-526-6575
Website: http://www.lakesunapeenh.org ~ e-mail: chamberinfo@nhvt.net
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