Chamber Wise

The North Country Chamber of Commerce recently conducted its Annual Issue Survey, providing a snapshot of the business community’s opinions on a number of federal and state issues as well as our annual Business Confidence Index. The index is a combination of those in the business community who expect their business activity to be up read more

As we note so often, there is no greater driving force in the North Country economy and no greater source of our best economic opportunities for the future than the U.S.-Canada economic partnership. For the first time in a generation, a serious cloud came over this crucial dynamic in the past year as the negotiations read more

Our partners at CVES (Champlain Valley Educational Services), our BOCES for Clinton and most of Essex Counties and the home of CV-TEC, has developed a much needed capital project plan requiring approval in December. On Tuesday, December 11th, residents will be asked to vote on the capital plan, allowing it to move forward in 2019. read more

As a full-service chamber serving a multi-faceted regional economy, we are often seen involved in economic development projects, the airport, Quebec relations and the border, small business services, and government affairs advocacy. Not always as visible locally, however, are our constant and active marketing efforts on behalf of tourism conducted by the Adirondack Coast Visitors read more

“Where things move is where prosperity occurs.” That’s our eco CONNECTION – nomic development mantra and most fundamental belief at the Chamber. And it is why we have been so engaged over the last 20 years in such projects and initiatives as border facilities, rail enhancements, broadband access and, of course, the continuing development of Plattsburgh read more

An old Chinese curse says, “May you live in interesting times.” These are interesting times indeed as the North Country, which has emerged as one of America’s true success stories in cross-border economic integration and foreign direct investment, finds itself on the front line of a trade war that would have seemed unimaginable not so read more

In October 1995 the flag officially came down at Plattsburgh Air Force Base, beginning an uncertain journey into the future with a focus on transforming a 3,500-acre city within a city into a positive new role in the North Country economy. On May 17th, the PARC Board, in concert with the seven chief elected officials read more

The 30th annual edition of the largest business-to-business event in the North Country is coming up quickly! This year’s Business Expo will take place on Thursday, June 7th at the SUNY Plattsburgh Field House and, once again, it will be the business event of the year in our region and everyone should take full advantage. read more