Stefanik Statement on the Reopening of the U.S. - Canada Border |
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Congresswoman Stefanik has issued the below statement on Canada reopening the border yesterday for fully vaccinated American travelers:
“After nearly 17 months, Americans are once again able to reunite with friends and loved ones, and visit their homes up north. I applaud Canada’s leadership in restoring cross-border travel and appreciate the efforts of their provincial leaders in helping secure this long-awaited progress – in clear recognition of the special bond our two nations share,” said Congresswoman Stefanik.
More information on the requirements for vaccinated Americans to enter Canada is available here and here.
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Legault Announces Quebec will Move Ahead with Vaccination Passport |
With an uptick in cases in recent days, Legault announced the province will issue a vaccination passport to allow those who have received two doses to prove their status. The passport would be used to gain access to non-essential services, he said.
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NYS Announces Launch of Excelsior Pass Plus |
NYS announced the launch of Excelsior Pass Plus to expand travel and commerce opportunities for New Yorkers by enabling compatibility between New York State's Excelsior Pass platform, which has generated 3 million passes and provides digital proof of vaccination or negative test result and is highly secure.
New Yorkers will be able to display their Excelsior Pass Plus at hundreds of businesses and locations that require proof of vaccination, as well as when traveling to entities where SMART Health Cards are accepted.
Facts About Excelsior Pass Plus
- Excelsior Pass Plus is a secure, digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record and users' data is kept confidential and secure.
- Excelsior Pass Plus provides safe access to vaccination information, and includes vaccine type, site, and date of vaccination, just like your paper CDC Vaccination Card for a verifiable record of your COVID-19 vaccination history at your fingertips.
- Excelsior Pass Plus is available to be retrieved for those who have received their COVID-19 vaccine in New York State or New York State residents who have provided their vaccination information to their New York State healthcare provider to enter into the secure New York State and New York City immunization databases.
- Excelsior Pass Plus contains cryptographic signatures to prove to verifiers that it is a genuine credential issued by New York State and has not been tampered with or altered.
- The Excelsior Scanner App will be updated in mid-August to accept all Excelsior Pass types, including Excelsior Pass Plus.
- Individuals can retrieve and hold as many Passes as they may be eligible for, including the Excelsior Vaccination Pass, Antigen Pass, PCR Pass, and/or now, their Excelsior Pass Plus.
- Just like Excelsior Pass, you choose when, if, and how to present your Excelsior Pass Plus - you can think of presenting your Excelsior Pass Plus as sharing your CDC Vaccination Card. Individuals always have the option of using alternate forms of proof, such as their paper CDC Vaccination Card.
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Webinar: Equality of Opportunity In Action: The Power of a Second Chance |
Second-chance job seekers. First-rate employees. An estimated 70 million people in the United States have an arrest or conviction record, and over 600,000 men and women are released from jail each year. More employers are leveraging the power of Second Chance Hiring by providing inmates and ex-offenders the training and support they need to re-enter the workforce. Building these pathways for the formerly incarcerated can help both individuals and help companies as they tap into an often-underutilized talent pool to fill the 8 million open jobs in the U.S.
Featuring policymakers, business leaders, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs who are building pipelines for inmates and ex-offenders, this program will examine the key barriers facing formerly incarcerated individuals in the job market. Speakers will explore the business case for second chance hiring and discuss how business can lead the way in helping formerly incarcerated Americans rejoin the workforce, secure good jobs, and build a fulfilling life.
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State borrowed $10B for Pandemic Unemployment Claims: Now it Must be Repaid |
The sharp jump in unemployment insurance claims during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic has broken the bank.
Specifically, the claim volume emptied out the state’s dedicated fund for paying unemployment insurance, forcing New York to borrow $10 billion from the federal Department of Labor.
Going forward, the state will have to pay that back with the money coming from employers who are already seeing sharply higher unemployment insurance rates.
“We know it’s a $10 billion tax on businesses over time that has to be paid back,” said Ken Pokalsky, vice president of the Business Council of New York State.
"There has been a tripling in our costs associated with unemployment insurance," Peter Elitzer, who operates the Capital Region's Peter Harris Clothes stores. "It is certainly not helpful with all of the other issues going on relative to hiring."
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Women in Business is Back! Register Today! |
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This event is an opportunity for everyone – both men and women – to celebrate the amazing women and their contributions to the North Country. It is also a place to grow professionally, network and stay “in the know” about what is happening in the North Country Business Community.
Join us for a conference featuring seminars focusing on timely issues, professional development and trends affecting the daily lives of women in business.
Event Information
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Date: Thursday, October 7th
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Time: 8am - Noon
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Location: West Side Ballroom, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Registration Fees
- $75 Member & Partner Members | $150 Non-Member
- Individual Fee includes registration to the opening session, breakout sessions & breakfast
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Today's Dose is Generously Supported By: |
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Divisions and Resources of the North Country Chamber of Commerce |
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Have Questions? We're here to help!
North Country Chamber of Commerce
518.563.1000
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