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Connecting the North Country to the World

By: Justine Parkinson | August, 2018

There are a number of businesses tucked into the nooks and crannies of the North Country, particularly those serving the transportation industry. Our proximity to Canada and the North Country Chamber of Commerce that works tirelessly as an ambassador for the region are two reasons for the steady growth of transportation companies in the region. read more

Where Ideas Take Form

“If someone can visualize it, we can make it,” said Jean-Benoit Coulombe, Vice-President of Operations, speaking from the busy...

DOORspec: On The Rails of Innovation

For this issue of Strictly Business I met with Stuart Crisp, Vice President and Lead Systems Engineer of DOORspec,...

Vapor Stone Rail Systems

Worldwide Credibility Assembled in Plattsburgh Since 1914, Vapor Stone Rail Systems, which is now a division of the Wabtec...

Building A North Country Dynasty

The definition of the word “dynasty” is “a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent...

A Family Obsession

Tom Vagi’s father, a mechanical engineer, rarely took any of the family’s vehicles to a shop. He did his...

Living a Simple, Healthy Life

If you are looking for a one stop shop for your physical and mental health needs then you should...

Publisher’s View

August 2018

North Country Chamber of Commerce president Garry Douglas is fond of saying, “Where things move is where prosperity occurs.” This Chamber mantra has proven to be true as the number of transportation affiliated companies in the area has seen amazing growth in the past 20 years. From a start...

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