The region's economy is diverse with a well-rounded mixture of manufacturing, healthcare, construction, retail trade, and hospitality, all playing major roles and providing a variety of employment opportunities for most levels of experience.

Entrepreneurs choose the Lakes Region to launch their businesses because the area is very supportive of innovation and new ventures.
The J. Jill Group, VUTEk, and Annalee Mobilitee Dolls were new ventures expanded here, and today the J. Jill label, VUTEk super wide printer, and the distinctive Annalee Doll are known worldwide.
Others, such as New Hampshire Ball Bearing, Lewis and Saunders, and Aavid Thermalloy are all highly specialized manufacturers that have made the area their home for years.

• The Lakes Region is 5th out of 479 micropolitan regions for economic strength
• New Hampshire has no broad-based personal income, sales or capital gains tax
• New Hampshire is ranked #1 in the nation for favorable tax climate
• Strong community banking system
• Local, regional and state resources for prospective, new or existing businesses

• Easy physical access to high technology centers and major transportation hubs and highways
• Growth in employment and income in Belknap County exceeds the U.S. average
• Belknap County is one of the best-wired and affordable telecommunication networks of any NH county
• Entrepreneurial activity of Belknap County is above the state average