MEREDITH — A Laconia Harley-Davison Merchandise Outlet opened Saturday at Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton.

"The opening of Laconia Harley's Outlet Store at Tanger Outlets represents a milestone for Harley-Davidson," stated Anne Deli, president of Laconia Harley-Davidson. "This is the only Harley-Davidson Outlet in the northeast and the first expansion of Laconia Harley-Davidson stores."

According to Deli, the Tanger location was strategically chosen because of the ability to introduce the Harley-Davidson brand to an entirely new customer base.

"This is tremendous news for the state of New Hampshire," said N.H. Division of Economic Development Interim Director Roy Duddy. "Since assuming ownership of Laconia Harley Davidson, Anne and Steve Deli have been tremendous partners in stimulating economic development and building upon the Granite State's excellent business atmosphere. Being the home of the only Harley-Davidson retail outlet in the northeast is a tremendous coup for New Hampshire and we thank the Delis for their commitment to our state."

The Laconia Harley-Davidson Outlet Store in Tilton is American Road Group's latest business move in New Hampshire. American Road Group, which purchased the Laconia Harley-Davidson and White Mountain Harley-Davidson dealerships in late 2008, now operates 17 Harley-Davidson dealerships and merchandise stores around the country.