2009 Annual Report - Belknap County

The Executive Director continues to work closely with Lakes Region Planning
Commission on the joint efforts of the Lakes Region Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy whether it is meeting with the Economic Development
Administration or furthering projects, specifically the Lakes Region Brownfield’s
project.
Direct marketing efforts on behalf of the Council include advertising with the
Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce in their membership directory and with
Lakes Region Association in their “Where to Guide.” The Council keeps its investors
and incorporators informed through monthly e-newsletter, F.Y.I. and periodic
print newsletter Belknap Matters. Three editions were published in 2009and
all newsletters are available on-line at www.bcedc.org. Lastly, every year we try
to make personal connections with as many investors and incorporators as possible
through an information session on the BCEDC and our current endeavors.
This year’s session, held in June and titled “Hot Topics, Cold Lunch,” provided an
opportunity for those involved to get together and network about important topics
to further economic development in the Lakes Region.
The website, www.bcedc.org focuses on getting information to area businesses
whether they are seeking more details about our services, commercial lending
options, topical published reports, or direct links to registering a business, traffic
counts, commercial property or simply “who is who” in local and state government.
During 2009 the site averaged 600 Unique Visitors per month with over
180,750 hits over the course of the year. Further each visit averages four minutes
in duration and each visitor views on average three pages.
The website, www.liveworkandplaynh.com, which promotes the region as a place
to live and work, have averaged 174 Unique Visitors per month with over 61,250
hits over the course of the year. Further each visit averages two and one half minutes
in duration and each visitor views on average three pages.
Together We Make A Difference
The economic vitality of the region requires the commitment of many, and it is
this support of the BCEDC through 18 years that is responsible for our achievements.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Belknap County Commissioners
and Delegation. The quality of assistance the Council offers to Belknap County
communities, businesses and organizations could not be realized without your
continued support.
Belknap County Commissioners
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