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| News | | "...Is it enough to observe these things separately, or should we not discover the hidden tie that connects them? In their political associations the Americans, of all conditions, minds, and ages, daily acquire a general taste for association and grow accustomed to the use of it. There they meet together in large numbers, they converse, they listen to one another, and they are mutually stimulated to all sorts of undertakings." Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville NHLRA: Promote, Protect and Educate
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Networking
 Concord, NH 4/23/2008 11:32am-Nearly 50 people attended the Spring Member Mixer, sponsored by Sadler Insurance Agency, and hosted by Acqua Bistro in Peterborough. View the Thank you Flyer
NHLRA Staff, Hospitality Professors, NHLRA members, prospects and board of directors enjoyed wine provided by M.S. Walker, and tasted fabulous food prepared by Chef Joe Welsh and graciously donated by Pamela Parker, owner of Acqua Bistro Restaurant.
Networking and meeting old and new friends is key to the success of the NHLRA Member Mixers; Members and prospects from all over the state are invited and encouraged to RSVP to future mixers and NHLRA events.
Buying Locally
 Concord, NH 4/4/2008 9:32am-A newly launched website is designed with chefs in mind. The New Hampshire Virtual Farmers Market (NHVFM) provides one stop shopping, 24/7, from the office or home. The NH VFM is found at www.nhfarms.com and is coordinated by the NH Farm to Restaurant Connection. Collaborative partners include the NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food, UNH Office of Sustainability Programs, Farm Credit Service and NH Made. Products available will change with the seasons, but a number of items will be available year round.
Networking on the Slopes
 Concord, NH 3/19/2008 9:32am-The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association hosted its annual Spring Ski Event on March 18, 2008 at Loon Mountain. Members from all over the state participated in a great day of skiing and snowboarding, breakfast, lunch, apres ski party, racing, raffles and awards. Over 200 people were in attendance which matches last years attendance.
A team from Panera Bread was the fastest team on the mountain, while Common Man Team 1 was the second with the team from the Sunset Hill House coming in third place. As for the individual results: Click here for Race Results
Eastern Slope Inn and InnSeason Resorts Join Greening Efforts
 Concord, NH 3/13/2008 1:32pm -Green destinations are becoming common in New Hampshire. Environmentally-conscious guests have a range of options to choose from, including green resorts, B & B’s, motels and back-country lodging. The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association’s Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program (NHSLRP) works with all types of lodging properties and restaurants to explore more environmentally sensitive ways of providing services to their guests. The program has experienced steady increases in certification requests over the last year. The program’s popularity is a result of a conscious group of businesses, but most importantly, customers who demand a higher level of environmental awareness among the businesses that they support.
NHSLRP’s newest members are the Eastern Slope Inn in North Conway and the InnSeason Resorts South Mountain in Lincoln. The program asks that applicants commit to environmental actions in five focus areas; energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, hazardous waste reduction and education.
Networking on the Slopes
 Concord, NH 3/11/2008 5:04pm-The editors of New Hampshire Business Review have chosen the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association as a winner in the newspaper’s 2008 BOB Awards, which honor the “Best of Business” in New Hampshire. NHLRA has been recognized at the Best Networking Event on Skis for our Annual Spring Ski Jamboree.
Winners will be honored at a celebration to be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord.
“The BOB Awards truly celebrate all New Hampshire businesses,” said Jeff Feingold, editor of New Hampshire Business Review. “If other business owners have named your business a BOB business, that really says something about the high caliber of the company you’re running.”
Providing Affordable Payroll Processing
 Concord, NH 3/7/2008 3:30pm-NHLRA is pleased to announce a new member benefit for association members. Checkmate Payroll out of Concord, NH is offering NHLRA Members 10% off payroll processing fees.
Checkmate was established in 1994, by Stephen Robinson, CPA, with a mission to provide cost effective, accurate payroll solutions to small and mid-sized employers – who are often overlooked by national competitors.
Checkmate provides a suite of services that rivals those offered by the big national companies; there prices are straightforward and tend to be lower; and Checkmate is a NH based business, staffed by professional payroll specialists who are experts in the hospitality industry.
Affordable Job Posting
 Concord, NH 2/11/2008 2:04pm-The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association and JobsInNH.com have joined together to offer our members a new member benefit for job posting. JobsInNH will be offering NHLRA members a 10% discount on their subscription to JobsInNH.com. Members who are currently JobsInNH.com customers will be given a 10% discount on their renewal with JobsInNH.com. Click to Get More Info from JobsInNH In addition to the discount, JobsInNH will give 5% of the cost of new subscriptions back to NHLRA to support their ongoing programs.
"We believe that this is one of those few situations where a partnership has been agreed upon that truly offers both organizations tremendous value and benefits, said Jason C. Blais, the Field Operations Manager for JobsInTheUS.com, the family of state specific websites that operates JobsInNH.com...
Networking on the Slopes
Concord, NH 1/24/2008 11:32am-Looking for that fun day on the slopes with other hospitality employees and friends?
Join the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association (NHLRA) at it's Spring Ski Jamboree on March 18th at Loon Mountain. The rest of the ski season is sure to be a great one so why not get the hospitality industry together in March when the weather and skiing is great! This will be a great opportunity to participate and meet others in the hospitality industry.
The event will include a day full of skiing & riding, continental breakfast, BBQ lunch, unlimited racing with awards to individuals and teams (plus an award to the property that brings the most people, must be an NHLRA member to win), raffles, apres ski party with entertainment, spirits and beer promotions and more.
Building Relationships
 Concord, NH 1/14/2008 2:19pm-The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association (NHLRA) announced today that MICROS Systems, Inc. will continue with their sponsorship commitment to support the association’s 2008 programs, services, and events.
The contribution will help fund NHLRA’s initiatives aimed at promoting, protecting, and educating restaurants and lodging properties throughout the state, building a stronger Granite State hospitality industry, and safeguarding NH’s quality of life.
“By supporting the NHLRA with this contribution, MICROS Systems is supporting the growth of an industry whose success is vital to the communities, economy...
Building Relationships
 Concord, NH 12/17/2007 9:30am-The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association (NHLRA) announced today that Favorite Foods, Inc. of Somersworth, NH has agreed to support the association's programs, services, and events through 2010.
Favorite Foods, Inc.’s three year sponsorship will help fund a number of NHLRA initiatives, including the Winter Gala, Spring Ski Jamboree, Baseball/Softball fundraisers, Hospitality Exposition 2007, the Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner, and regional Member Mixers.
”We appreciate the continued support of Jeff Barstow and the fine folks at Favorite Foods. Their sponsorship will continue to allow us to promote, protect, and educate restaurateurs and lodging property owners throughout the great state of NH, “said Chuck Rolecek, NHLRA Chairman. “They are real leaders in the area of supporting the association’s mission of strengthening our voice in Concord
Valid at over 120 participating member properties
 Concord, NH 12/3/2007 9:30am - The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association encourage's all our visitors to “Dine at the sign”...the NHLRA sign! The NHLRA Gift Certificate Program makes the perfect gift for friends, families and business colleagues. The NHLRA Gift Certificate Program is one of the most welcomed incentive programs available to NH Corporate businesses and can be used all over NH at over 120 participating lodging and restaurant properties. Gift certificates also make a great holiday gift for anyone on your own list!
Gift Certificates can be purchased in increments of $25, and there is no limit on how many can be ordered. The NHLRA Gift Certificate Program is good year-round for all your events and promotions. There is a small service charge per order. They may be personalized with a message of your choice or left blank. Gift certificates are mailed, allowing 10 to 14 days from receipt of payment. Checks and major credit cards are accepted. NHLRA gift certificates have no expiration date.
Building Relationships within NHLRA
Concord, NH 11/16/2006 9:30am -Nearly 70 people attended the Fall Member Mixer, sponsored by Sadler Insurance Agency, and hosted by the New England Center at the University of New Hampshire.
UNH Staff, Hospitality Professors and Hospitality Students, NHLRA members, prospects and board of directors enjoyed wine and spirits provided by Southern Wine & Spirits of New England, sampled beer provided by NH Distributors and tasted fabulous food prepared by the New England Center Chef.
Networking and meeting old and new friends is key to the success of the NHLRA Member Mixers; both current and prospective members...
Building the Strength of NHLRA
Concord, NH 10/16/2006 9:30pm -The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association (NHLRA) approved the addition of four new members to its volunteer Board of Directors on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, during the 94th Annual Meeting, held this year at Radisson Hotel, Center of NH.
Composed of over 700 member properties throughout the Granite State, the NHLRA is guided by 2007-2008 Chairman Chuck Rolecek of the Premier Companies, Bedford, NH, and a volunteer Board of Directors made up of lodging and restaurant operators and industry suppliers. In addition to the broader duties of running the association, the Board implements policies and strategic plans to ensure that the association serves the best interests of the NH hospitality industry.
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