Hello Chamber Members and Partners,
Here are the latest updates and resources for businesses and employees during this uncertain time.
Send us any questions or updates you may have, we are here to help provide information, connect the dots and assure those in the North Country that we will get through this together.
Onward and Be Well!
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Course Description
: Join us for a program designed to help you comply with government regulations and safely reopen your business.
Scott McKenna of Catamount Construction
will provide attendees with protocols, tools, and guides you will need to put in place before you welcome customers and employees back to your business or organization.
Attendees will receive:
- Downloadable job site posters
- Sample workplace inspection sheets
- NYS reopening information
- Certificate of Attendance
- Sample written action plans
- A link to the presentation for future reference
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**After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the webinar.
Funding Provided By:
New York State Occupational Safety and Health Hazard Abatement Board through the OSH T+E Fund
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Regional partnership and sharing has never been more important in the North Country and so we have been facilitating a number of regional conversations and taking part in even more. In just the last few days, for example:
- PARTNER CHAMBERS: We conducted a virtual meeting with our Partner Chambers to update them on our services and initiatives related to COVID-19, hear what each of them is doing in their communities and identifying new ways to collaborate. Taking part were the following Partner Chambers: Adirondack-Speculator, Akwesasne, Indian Lake, Inlet, Malone, North Warren, Saranac Lake, Schroon Lake, and Ticonderoga. We and our Partner Chambers group will now be coming together for a sharing session every two weeks.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS: We hosted a similar virtual gathering of our Economic Development Partners, with the following participants in addition to the North Country Chamber, NAmTrans and SCORE:The Development Corp., Clinton County IDA, Essex County IDA, Franklin County IDA, Franklin County LDC, Adirondack Economic Development Corp., Workforce Development Institute, ANCA, CITEC, SUNY Canton SBDC, and the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board.
On the county level in our service area, the North Country Chamber is participating in each county's local committee or task force dealing with reopening. Garry Douglas, President, is on the Clinton County group and also working with Hamilton County; Susan Matton, VP Economic Development, is working with Franklin County; and Kristy Kennedy, VP Operations & Business Development, with Essex.
It is the traditional readiness to partner and share across our North Country region that will serve us well going forward!
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Nourish New York Connecting Food Banks With Upstate Farm Products
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Governor Cuomo reported in his daily briefing yesterday that more than 2,100 farms throughout the state are now participating in the Nourish New York initiative, including AgriMark. This is providing food to nearly 50 food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries, including North Country dairy products. According to the Governor, more than 20,000 households will receive Nourish NY products within the next week.
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Enjoy the Adirondack Coast From Your Couch
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The
Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau
understands that visitors and residents can't visit and enjoy (in person) all our wonderful #ADKCOAST attractions, dining experiences, liquid libations, sugar houses, orchards and shopping centers they have grown accustomed to visiting.
So the team decided to bring the experiences and products to you! Check out our most recent blog about how you can order your favorite #ADKCOAST treats as well as virtually visit your favorite attractions.
To learn more click the link below! And we look forward to welcoming you (virtually) to the Adirondack Coast.
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Yesterday, on #GivingTuesdayNow, SUNY PLATTSBURGH met the $25,000 challenge provided by an alumnus of the Class of 1975. ...and together went over the top!
They raised critical funding for their COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. The emergency resources will directly support students during this unprecedented time.
If you weren’t able to participate in the global day of generosity but would like to show your support,
click here
to make a gift now.
Together, we are #CardinalStrong!
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The home page of the Chamber's website is now your go to resource for all things Coronavirus related. From information to help your business, health insurance, employee guidelines, restaurant offerings and CDC resources, our website will hopefully make things a bit easier for you during this challenging time.
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- Looking for Supplies: If your business is looking for hard to find protective products, we have created a list of businesses offering hand sanitizer, gloves, wipes, masks and other items.
- Now Hiring: Whether you are hiring or looking for work, we have a page dedicated to helping pair potential employees with employers.
- Webinars: Did you miss one of our webinars, you can find them all here.
- How to Help: If you are looking for a way to help the North Country, we have created an ever growing list of needs in our community. And if you are a non-profit, health care organization or a business helping those in need, email us with your needs, contact information and we will be happy to add you to our growing list.
- SCORE: Visit Scores Coronavirus page for webinars and useful articles for small businesses.
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Have Questions? We're here to help!
North Country Chamber of Commerce
518.563.1000
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