Member Events

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April 15, 2025, 8:30am

St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Breakfast Meeting at The Inn at Gran View, Ogdensburg

Learn more and register at this link. 

April 17, 2025, 8:30am

Jefferson Lewis Manufacturers Alliance Breakfast

Zero Dock Street Restaurant

Learn more and register at this link. 

April 17, 2025, 5:30pm

Business After Hours Champlain EMS

A networking event in Champlain. Details and registration at this link. 

Thank you to our platinum sponsor National Grid and Silver sponsor Development Authority of the North Country!

If your organization would like to sponsor the event, email Aviva Gold gold@citec.org for more information. 

The NCA in-person meetings in June and October strengthen the network of professionals working to build a stronger North Country. The committees work to make these events memorable and relevant. They are free of charge to attend for anyone with an interest in the presentation topic or North Country economic development.

Sponsorship makes these gatherings possible while giving your organization valuable visibility. Email Aviva Gold, gold@citec.org, with your pledge or for more information on becoming a sponsor.

The Annual Meeting in June will focus on workforce through the data lens, featuring Konstantin Sikhaou, NY DoL's Labor Market Analyst for the North Country, offering insights on opportunities and challenges based on labor market data.

NCA Annual Meeting

June 18, 2025

10:30am to 1:30pm

Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid

Registration coming soon

The 2024 NCA Annual Report is now available, and even if you follow our work closely, you might find a few surprises inside. Last year, the North Country Alliance made a significant impact, closing on six loans totaling $730,726 in funding while leveraging $7 million in investment. This achievement truly raises the bar for an all-volunteer organization and underscores the vital role NCA plays in supporting economic growth in the North Country.

For a deeper look at our accomplishments and ongoing initiatives, read the full report here.

If you're interested in contributing to this important work, please email Michelle Capone for more information. mcapone@danc.org

Business representatives from across the region are especially encouraged to apply.

The NCA's Loan Review Committee is, in many ways, the driving force behind the organization, playing a vital role in fostering economic growth in the North Country. Tasked with reviewing and recommending actions on applications to the NCA Regional Revolving Loan Fund, the committee ensures that resources are directed where they are most needed.

Under the long-standing leadership of Brian Gladwin of NBT, the committee has struck a careful balance—embracing risks that other lending institutions avoid to support growth in our communities. This unique role makes the NCA an essential economic development agency in the North Country.

According to NCA bylaws, the Loan Review Committee must include at least seven members: three regional bank officers, three representatives from the business community, and the ESD Regional Director or their designee. With several members serving for many years, the committee is now looking toward the future by seeking new members to enhance its diversity and ensure strong succession planning.