Thursday December 7, 2023

Business After Hours NEXT WEEK at Valcour Inn and Boathouse

Step into the festive spirit at our December Business After Hours, courtesy of Valcour Inn and Boathouse!

Prepare for an evening packed with delicious bites, fantastic networking opportunities, and loads of fun!

Remember to grab your trusty business cards for exciting giveaways and don your most outrageously festive Ugly Sweater for added cheer!

Key Details:

🗓️ Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023

🕠 Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

📍 Location: Valcour Inn, 3714 Route 9, Peru, NY 12972

💸 Cost: $5 per person

Make sure to secure your spot by pre-registering!

Stefanik Announces Launch of Initiative to Bring Physicians to Rural and Underserved Areas of Upstate New York and the North Country

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that following her advocacy the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) launched its J-1 Visa Program in collaboration with New York, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont to make quality healthcare accessible to rural America by easing the visa requirements for nondomestic physicians who trained in the U.S. if they agree to practice in underserved areas. NBRC will recommend the U.S. Department of Homeland Security waive what is known as the “two-year home-country physical presence requirement” for eligible physicians seeking to work at healthcare institutions and practices within the NBRC territory. This will help alleviate the physician workforce shortage disproportionately affecting rural America.

“Following my advocacy, the Northern Border Regional Commission will launch its J-1 Visa Program to help provide rural and underserved areas across Upstate New York and the North Country with accessible, quality, and affordable healthcare helping to alleviate the physician shortage I have been working tirelessly to address,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. “Last week, I heard directly from a NY-21 constituent in Copenhagen about how the physician shortage in her area was affecting her family’s access to healthcare, during my Medicare Telephone Town Hall. These physicians will provide critical medical services in rural areas of our states currently suffering from physician staffing shortages.”

NYSERDA'S ON-THE-JOB Training Program

Join the Plattsburgh North Country Chamber of Commerce, Adirondack North Country Association, and the North Country Clean Energy Hub for an informational webinar at 9am on Tuesday December 19th, as we introduce the NYSERDA On-the-Job Training Program!

During this engaging session, our presenters will unveil the valuable benefits of participating in the NYSERDA On-the-Job Training Program. We will explore the various financial advantages this program offers energy efficiency and green technology employers, including subsidies and specialized training resources.

DATE: Tuesday, December 19th

TIME: 9:00AM-10:00AM

LOCATION: Virtual

Learn how the program can benefit your business and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to our knowledgeable team.

Please contact Aaron Fregeau with any questions via phone, 518.563.1000, or email.

SCORE WEBINARS:

Business Basics: Understanding Investments & Time Commitments

Ready to start your business or simply take it to the next level? Running a business takes more than what meets the eye.

DATE: Wednesday, December 13th

TIME: 1:00pm

This webinar will shed light on the important financial aspects to be aware of as well as the necessary time commitments in order to run a successful business. During this session, we’ll discuss:

Effective strategies for managing your time
Critical investments required to kickstart and maintain your business
Steps on the decision-making process related to both time and investments

SBA Offers Rural Disaster Assistance in Clinton County, New York

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to businesses and residents in Clinton County in New York, affected by flooding that occurred July 9 and 10, 2023, announced SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA acted under the Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act to declare a disaster in response to a request received from Gov. Kathy Hochul.

“SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help New York businesses and residents impacted by severe storms and flooding,” said Administrator Guzman. “We’re committed to providing federal disaster loans swiftly and efficiently, with a customer-centric approach to help businesses and communities recover and rebuild.”

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United Way's Regional Community Compassion Challenge

This United Way campaign addresses urgent needs in their community, with a focus on children impacted by homelessness, aiding ALICE families, and enhancing mental health support. Recently, they assisted three families living in tents and are now working towards long-term solutions for these families. There are numerous stories like this recently, indicating a greater need than ever before.

The support received could significantly impact United Way's efforts. They've attached details about the Regional Community Compassion Challenge and invite anyone with questions or seeking more information to reach out.

Your commitment to community causes is deeply appreciated, and they hope you'll consider joining them in making a positive impact.

SPONSHORSHIP PACKET

SAVE THE DATE for these Chamber Events

December 14 |Business After Hours: Valcour Inn and Boathouse

**UGLY SWEATER THEMED**

January 18 | Business After Hours: SUNY Plattsburgh Art Museum

January 26 | Annual Dinner

February 15| Business After Hours: LayerEight and Best Western Plus

March 15|St. Patrick's Day Breakfast

March 21| Business After Hours: The Strand Theatre

Today's Dose is generously supported by: