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
Chamber Wise
An Essential Investment In Our Future
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
Tourism: A Strong Component of Our Economy
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
A New Generation of Connection
“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
Interesting Times
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
PARC: A Milestone in a Successful Journey
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
Business Expo 2018
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
A High Day in Ottawa
The North Country Chamber of Commerce was pleased to join Congresswoman Elise Stefanik in a recent visit to Ottawa, which was both timely and highly worthwhile. As we often note, the North Country’s economic relationship with Canada is the single greatest driving force in the region’s economy, forming the basis of its greatest progress in recent read more
Strong Confidence In Our Area
The North Country Chamber of Commerce recently released the results of its Annual Issue Survey, providing a snapshot of the collective position of the North Country business community on a number of state and federal issues as well as an indication of its business expectations for the current year. Each year, the Chamber gauges the read more
Six Steps: Forward, Backward, Or Marching In Place?
The week of January 22, Canada hosted the sixth round of NAFTA negotiations in Montreal, continuing a process of discussions rotating among the three countries. I had the privilege of participating in some side events in Montreal that week, involving major chambers and business organizations from Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. It was a great read more