NCA news & updates

January 2024

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 will be January 17, via Zoom at this link.


Join the NCA


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


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Member Events


Work-Based Learning Lunch and Learn Webinar

Join St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES to explore the vital roles local businesses have in career development for graduating seniors. January 10, 12pm. Register at this link


Business Resource Connections; BOCES Seaway Tech

See firsthand what training is available for your future workforce at the Norwood BOCES. January 23, 8:30 - noon. Breakfast included. More information at this link.


North Country Chamber Business After Hours at SUNY Plattsburgh Art Museum

January 18, 5:30-7pm. Register here.


North Country Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

January 26, 5:30-10:30pm West Side Ballroom. More information at this link.

NCA Annual Meeting Seeking Sponsors

Thank you to our first Gold Level Sponsor for this event.

Consider sponsoring.

Gold Medal: $1000

Sliver Medal: $500

Bronze Medal: $250


Email Aviva Gold (gold@citec.org) for additional information.


(For those of you following along closely, this meeting will be one week earlier than usual because of the Juneteenth holiday.)

The NCA's Annual Meeting in June will be take place at the Olympic Regional Development Authority facilities in Lake Placid. The meeting will focus on ORDA's economic impact on the region, future plans, and near-term and long-term challenges. Following the meeting will be some additional opportunities that may include tours and/or curling.


Save the Date, and consider sponsoring.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

10:30am to 3:00ish

Lake Placid

Building Matching Funds for Loan Program

If your organization is interested in joining these partners in building this loan match, contact Michelle Capone at mcapone@danc.org.

The North Country Alliance was recently notified that it is receiving a 6th loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its Intermediary Relending Program for $750,000. 


The funds will go a long way in supporting business growth in the North Country. As part of the application, the NCA matched the funding with $50,000 in non-federal funds. To date, the following partners have contributed toward the match contribution: Watertown Savings Bank, Community Bank, Pursuit Lending, and NBT Bank. Thank you to these lending partners! 


The NCA is still seeking partners interested in contributing financially toward the match to ensure the loan can be fully utilized in the North Country. Contact Michelle Capone at mcapone@danc.org to learn more. 

Transportation Sector Event in Plattsburgh

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