NCA news & updates

September 2022

NCA Board Meetings

The North Country Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly on the third Wednesday at 11:00am. All members are welcome to join.

Board meeting minutes and agendas are posted on the NCA website. The next board meeting is: September 21 at 11:00am at this link.

Join the NCA: Please consider joining the NCA. For membership questions, contact Matt Siver at msiver@danc.org.

Member Events

List your events in this space: If you have an event that seems relevant and useful to NCA members, send your listings to info@northcountryalliance.org

Member Events

September 14, 2022, 12:00pm

Time Management A webinar presented by the SLC Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn series. More information and registration here.

September 15, 2022 9:00am

Human Resources Legislative Update with Frank Kerbein. At the MHAB in Plattsburgh. More information and registration here.

Begins September 16, 2022

Lewis County Leadership Academy A learning community that puts professionals in a position to influence Lewis County. More information at this link.

September 21, 2022, 3:00pm

Job Fair at the Westside Ballroom. more information about how to participate at this link.

Renewable Energy is the Fall Forum Topic

Consider sponsoring this event. Sponsors are recognized on all event materials, including invitations and at the event, and make it possible for us to offer these events at no charge. National Grid has already pledged $1,000. Additional sponsors are needed to reach our $3,000 goal to cover the expenses anticipated for the event.

For more information or to pledge your support, please contact Communications Committee Chair Joe Russo at Joseph.Russo@nationalgrid.com or 315-256-6438.

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

10:00am to 1:30pm

Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid.

Renewable Energy in NYS: Understanding the Evolving Landscape and How it Affects North Country Communities will be the discussion topic at this year's Fall Forum. We will have TWO panels at this event. Before lunch, experts from NYSERDA, NY Independent System Operator (NYISO), NYPA, and National Grid will discuss New York's Clean Energy Future: Clean Path NY. After lunch, a panel with representatives from Essex County, Natural Lewis, ANCA, and others will discuss community initiatives.

Beyond being an ideal time for current members to network, the Fall Forum in October and the Annual Meeting in June provide us with a chance to introduce the NCA – our advocacy initiatives and our loan fund – to additional business leaders and lending partners. Please invite anyone you feel would contribute to, or benefit from, the discussion.

Official invitations will go out soon, but you can register now at this link.

NCA Loan in Action

GJR Family Enterprises, dba Griffin’s Bayside Grill, closed on financing from the North Country Alliance in March of 2021 to acquire and renovate a restaurant, formerly known as Chez Paris, at 24 Church Street in Alexandria Bay.

The acquisition and renovation of the restaurant included rebranding, expansion of the kitchen space, outside dining space, and parking facilities. Griffin’s Bayside Grill now

provides brunch and lunch options Thursday through Sunday in downtown Alex Bay.

Renewable Energy is the Fall Forum Topic

NCA Loan in Action

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