Artistic expression at the Currier Museum
Jordana Pomeroy, director and CEO of the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, talks art, community ties and Granite State creativity with NHBR editors
2018 Business Excellence Awards Hall of Fame Inductee: Rusty McLear
Rusty McLear, president of Mill Falls at the Lake and partner for Granite State Hospitality, is the 2018 Business Excellence Awards Hall of Fame inductee
In a career of over four decades, McLear, president of Mill Falls at the Lake in Meredith, has not only helped transform the town on Lake Winnipesaukee into a world-class resort, he has been at the forefront of bringing about a tourism industry in New Hampshire that is sophisticated, forward-thinking and innovative.
His influence has been seen outside the Lakes Region as well. McLear and his longtime business partner Alex Ray teamed up for a similar project in downtown Claremont, turning two abandoned mill buildings into The Common Man Inn and Restaurant. They also teamed up to build the Hooksett Welcome Centers on I-93 in a unique public-private partnership, with plans to build a similar welcome center in New Hampton.
Without a doubt, McLear’s priorities, determination, dedication and abilities have left an outsized imprint on the state of New Hampshire — and he isn’t done yet.
