Monday June 1, 2020
Hello Chamber Members and Partners,

We are happy to say that with Phase 2 beginning your Chamber of Commerce was able to open it's doors.

Our staff is back in the office busy at work to continue to provide services and information to our member's and community.

We will continue to provide you and your employees with up to date daily information as it unfolds from NYS,a s we have 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.

From Your North Country Chamber of Commerce Team!!

Garry, Jody, Sue, Kristy, Lisa, Susan, Joel, Alyssa, Ashlie, Stacey, Becky and Lynn
CAMPGROUNDS: COVID-19 Training & Navigating a New Business Environment
June 3 - 10am

This program will provide, information on the required safety plan, training and best practices specific to campgrounds.

Upon completion of the course participants will receive:
  • An Approved COVID-19 Response Plan
  • Training PowerPoint to Use for Future Instructions
  • Access to Training Documents
  • Tracking Forms
  • Ongoing Support as New Protocols are created via Catamount Consulting
  • Certificate of Attendance

Presenters:
OFFICES/ADMINISTRATION: COVID-19 Training & Navigating a New Business Environment
June 3 - 3pm

This program will provide, information on the required safety plan, training and best practices specific to campgrounds.

Upon completion of the course participants will receive:
  • An Approved COVID-19 Response Plan
  • Training PowerPoint to Use for Future Instructions
  • Access to Training Documents
  • Tracking Forms
  • Ongoing Support as New Protocols are created via Catamount Consulting
  • Certificate of Attendance

Presenters:
VIDEO-TOWN HALL featuring Khawar Nasim, Acting Consul General of Canada of NY
June 4 - 10am

The  North Country Chamber of Commerce  is hosting a conversation with the Acting Consul General of the Canadian Consulate General in New York.
Hear an update on U.S.-Canadian relations and our U.S.-Canadian economic partnership, Canada's response to COVID-19 and cross border cooperation, the status of our shared border and a shared path to economic recovery.
Lunch & Learn: Returning to Work & Showing Up As The Inspirational Leader You Are
June 4 - NOON

Bringing employees back to work will present certain challenges we've never faced before. It also presents certain opportunities to rebuild our workforce and make it stronger than ever.

Join us for information and discussion on leading employees back to work. We've discussed the legal implications in other sessions. Now we'll dive deeper into the personal aspect of re-entry.

Join guest speaker, Gabrielle Theresa, Holistic Life, Career, and Leadership Coach, for Information & Conversation. 

This discussion is geared toward managers who are responsible for bringing employees back to work, managing their concerns, assisting with new procedures, and building effective teams.

Topics to be Covered:
  • How to Inspire and Lead From The Front
  • Shifting Your Mindset and Team Strategy
  • Communication Best Practices

Attendance is limited to 30 people, so register today!
Assemblyman Jones Co-sponsors and Passes Bill to Provide Additional Relief for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Statement from Assemblyman Jones:

While we must do more to support our small businesses during this time of crisis, I was proud to co-sponsor and help pass legislation this week that will help provide much needed relief. The bill would establish a State Disaster Loan Program for industrial development agencies (IDAs) to provide loans up to $25K to affected businesses and not-for-profit organizations, as well as providing them with grants for PPE and fixtures necessary to protect their workers. I am hopeful this will help get them back on their feet as we continue to regionally reopen the state. Full statement below.
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES DENTISTS CAN REOPEN STATEWIDE
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York dentists can reopen statewide Monday June 1st. Dentists' offices will be subject to state guidance on best practices for safety and social distancing.
 
"The reduction in New York's new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, intubations and other metrics represent tremendous progress from where we were,"  Governor Cuomo said.  "We have gone through hell and back -- we are on the other side and it's a lesson for all of us, and we need to stay vigilant as we reopen different parts of the state so that we don't backslide. I am also authorizing dentists to resume their practices statewide starting tomorrow as long as they follow health and safety guidelines that
the state is laying out and that we have been discussing with them."
In these Challenging Times, it's Never Been More Important to Minimize your Expenses!
A nd if you're not using our North Country Energy Alliance, you're likely paying more for electricity than you need to, WE CAN HELP!

Through combined purchasing power the North Country Chamber is able to offer discounted electrical and natural gas to its members. Our consultant, EnergyNext, Inc., monitors the markets on a daily basis to you the best price & quote. To join this purchasing pool, simply fill out the form here. You will simply fill out the form, enter your account numbers, and sign the form. And our EnergeyNext team will prepare a quote for you. By fillingout this form you are merely giving EnergyNext permission to procure quotes for your electric and gas usage. 
There is NO COST or obligation to sign up, just savings! 
Please email Stacey the form or if you have any questions. 
To help the North Country reopen safely and meet the state and local mandates, T he North Country Chamber of Commerce has created a comprehensive list of resources to navigate state and local requirements. Check out the home page for details. There is also a series of webinars available for businesses to help educate and provide answers to common questions.
QUICK LINKS:
  • 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.
Have Questions? We're here to help!

North Country Chamber of Commerce
518.563.1000