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NEW HAMPSHIRE MAGAZINE NAMES LOCAL BUSINESS “BEST OF NH 2017”

Celebration June 14 in Manchester to Benefit Stay Work Play

(Your City -- Date, 2018) ______(business name/person) has been selected by the editors of New Hampshire Magazine as“Best of NH 2018” for ______(category). The winners will be celebrated at the Best of NH Party on Thursday, June 15, at Manchester’s Northeast Delta Dental Stadium from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Proceeds from the event’s ticket sales will benefit Stay Work Play.

The stadium, home to the NH Fisher Cats baseball team, recently underwent a major facelift — making it the perfect summer venue for celebrating the best the state has to offer. Returning for the second year is Stay Work Play, the beneficiary for the 2018 Best of NH Party.New Hampshire Magazine Editor Rick Broussard says the mission of the Best of NH dovetails perfectly with that of Stay Work Play. “It’s all about spreading the word about what a cool and lively state we share, and encouraging appreciation and exploration.” Guests at the partywill stroll the concourse and sample food and drinkfrom more than 50 Best of NH winners from all around the state. The evening ends with a not-to-miss fireworks display presented by Atlas Fireworks. “It’s a perfect finale for an evening that sizzles with great food and fun,” says Broussard.

Plus, there will be prizes! One lucky party-goer will have the chance to win an all-inclusive week’s vacation for four at Squam Lake, provided by RDC Resort.

One ticket buys attendees the complete Best of NH experience. To guarantee tickets, log on to To ensure the best experience, only a limited number of tickets will be available to this grand celebration.

The 2018 Best of NH Party is sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England, Hornitos, Atlas Fireworks, CR Helicopters Inc., AutoFair, Best Damn Sweet Tea, Liberty Utilities, Samuel Adams and New Hampshire Travel and Tourism. Media sponsors are WMUR-TV, 95.7 WZID and 92.5 The River.

New Hampshire Magazine is also excited to announce that Stay Work Play is returning as the 2018 Best of NH Party beneficiary. Stay Work Play works collaboratively across New Hampshire to support ongoing economic, workforce and community development by promoting the state as a favorable place for young workers and recent college graduates to stay, work and play when considering employment and lifestyle opportunities.

New Hampshire Magazine is the state’s premier lifestyle magazine. It is published by McLean Communications, a media company based in Manchester, NH. McLean’s other publications include New Hampshire Business Review, New Hampshire Home, Parenting New Hampshire, Destination NH and BRIDE. McLean, which also specializes in event and custom publishing projects, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yankee Publishing, Inc., publishers of Yankee Magazine and The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

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