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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CORONAVIRUS TELE-TOWNHALL - APRIL 9th
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The
North Country Chamber of Commerce
is hosting a conversation with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, State Senator Betty Little, and Assemblyman Billy Jones this Thursday, April 9th from 10:00AM -11:15AM. Our elected officials will be updating us on our current environment and what the Federal and State Governments are doing to address the situation.
In order to properly facilitate this discussion, please click the button below and enter any questions you may have for our elected officials. We will attempt to get through as many of these questions as possible and will
not
be taking questions on the call, as we anticipate many participants. Any unanswered questions will be referred to the appropriate offices for a follow-up.
Date:
April 9, 2020
Time:
10:00AM-11:15AM
How to Access:
- Join Zoom Meeting: HERE (ID: 471 907 785, Password: 745783)
- Dial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 (ID: 471 907 785, Password: 745783)
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HOURS AT BORDER OUT-PORTS
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"The reduced hours at the smaller crossings are understandable in light of the greatly reduced car traffic at these locations," states Garry Douglas, Chamber President. "With the current restrictions, allowing cross border travel only by individuals only for essential purposes, car movements are down 90% or more across the border. Importantly, the main crossing at Champlain remains fully operational and open 24/7, as does Chateaugay. Commuters and other essential travelers using these five ports outside of the reduced hours should instead use Champlain or Chateaugay."
Douglas also notes "that commercial traffic continues uninterrupted in both directions, maintaining important supply chains and shipping. And the truck movements in our corridor continue to be very strong across the border, as we work with our Quebec partners to help address questions by Quebec truckers and to point out that essential services for the drivers remain available. We also continue to work with our area hospitals and with U.S. and Canadian government leaders to support and facilitate the continued daily commutes by hundreds of Canadian nurses and health care personnel who are essential to the North Country health system."
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A LETTER FROM ADIRONDACK HEALTH & TRUDEAU INSTITUTE
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Sylvia Getman,President/CEO of Adirondack Health and Atsuo Kuki, President and Director Trudeau Institute, have provided an informative update and insight about their commitment to this region in this uncertain time.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: COUNTRY MALT GROUP
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He contacted Country Malt Group's Client Clayton Distillery who has been making Hand Sanitizer during this pandemic and ordered 5 gallon buckets of sanitzer for several member businesses including:
Several EMS units throughout the region
Many local individuals
Chris spent well over 12 hours making this happen and we commend him and Country Malt Group for their work to keep our community healthy and answering the needs of others. THANK YOU!
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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,
northcountrychamber.com
will hopefully make things a bit easier for you during this challenging time.
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- WEBINAR TODAY: Helping You and Your Business Survive the COVID-19 Disruption by Leveraging Your Resources Webinar - a panel of local experts will weigh in on what you need to know. Being hosted and sponsored by Northern Insuring, Stafford Owens, Twinstate Technology, Glens Falls National Bank and The Hoffman Eells Group, CPAs.
- 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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