CONWAY — The new executive director of the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, Chris Proulx sees a bright future for tourism in the four-season resort region but believes the valley must solve its housing and workforce issues to be sustainable.
Former manager of the now closed Outside TV station, Proulx has a background in covering local events.
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