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NEW HAMPSHIRE: First in the Nation 11 A Tour of New Hampshire T here isn't a book big enough to chronicle the true, inside story of New Hampshire, a state with a dynamic legacy like no other. To the rest of the world we are known as the Granite State, home of the First in the Nation presidential primary – scenic and trail blazing, and New England's industrial hub. Our state motto, "Live Free or Die," connects us to our country's early fight for democracy, a motto that resonates from the broadest reach of its meaning right down to the hearts and minds of those individuals who still settle here, like generations before them, determined to make something out of nothing, against all odds. In that spirit, consider this book an authentic slice of New Hampshire life – our most scenic and sweeping vistas captured by some of our state's most talented photographers, followed by a window into some of the leading industries and institutions that have put New Hampshire on the map. And speaking of maps, this edition of NH Profiles in Excellence includes a locator map outlining the state's seven distinctive regions spanning 10 counties ¬ – e Seacoast, Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee, the Monadnock Region, the Lakes Region, the Merrimack Valley, the White Mountains and the Great North Woods. Few other states can boast a social and geographical landscape with such rich diversity. Here residents enjoy the classic New England experience – small towns, vibrant cities, natural beauty and four seasons. Our state's economic engine is powered by manufacturing, technology, tourism and agriculture, industries that have a long tradition in the Granite State. New Hampshire also offers the unique geographical ability to spend the morning skiing in the "Switzerland of America" and finish the day with a sunset walk on a sandy beach along the Atlantic coast. Our cities and towns regularly earn top ratings in national rankings as the best places to live, raise a family, start a business, and retire. Aer reading this book, you'll understand why. For those who call New Hampshire home, there's an undeniable warmth that transcends even the longest winter's chill. is is the place where neighbors still help neighbors, where grange fairs and harvest festivals are for celebrating life's simplest pleasures, and where community suppers, Independence Day fireworks and Election Day remind us of all that we are thankful for as a community, and all that we stand for, as a state with a unique story to share. D AV I D B R O W N E L L