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March 17th, 2020 Hello Chamber Members and Partners, Here are the latest updates and resources for businesses and employees during this uncertain time. As you have probably heard the first confirmed case has been identified in Clinton County. With that said, today's email will focus on health resources that are available in our community. You will also find a continually growing list of what our restaurants and bars are offering in light of the recent restrictions. 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 Upward!

Health Care Updates:  CVPH Statement: Recent statement from President and CEO of CVPH-UVM, Michelle Lebeau. CVPH-UVM FAQ: CVPH has compiled a large list of Frequently Asked Questions for the community and businesses. Other Healthcare information: The Chamber has compiled a full list of healthcare resources in the region. Including CVPH, Hudson Headwaters, Alice Hyde Hospital, regional health departments and the CDC.

SHOP LOCAL, BUY LOCAL: Restaurants & Bars

As the pandemic continues to change shape, it is more important than ever to support our local businesses and keep your dollars within the community. With the new "no table service" policy, restaurants and bars are doing their best to adjust to the ever-changing restrictions. We have compiled a convenient list of Chamber member restaurants and bars that are still open and offering new services to their customers during this time. Restaurants & bars even have special allowance for alcohol sales for off site consumption. Please note this page will continue to evolve as new information becomes available, so check back often! Restaurant & Bar Information

THE BORDER IS NOT CLOSED!  The U.S.-Canadian border is operating normally. Canada has closed entry at the border to others but not to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, immediate family members, AND U.S. CITIZENS.  The only people being turned away at this time in both directions are individuals who have recently traveled abroad to one of the infected countries or regions (China, Korea, EU, Italy, etc.). The Quebec Government is advising its citizens NOT to travel to the U.S., but this is on a voluntary basis. We have worked with the Quebec Government to obtain modifications of this advisory, excluding, for example truck drivers, pilots and commuting health care personnel.

EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT: Mold-Rite Plastics

In this time of crisis Mold-Rite Plastics is a critical part of the local supply chain which services products being used to fight this pandemic. They produce caps for the pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical (vitamins, supplements, etc.), food products, soap containers, and other disinfectants like hand sanitizers. Here is what they are doing: The Plattsburgh facility will produce over 4.5 billion caps this year which is critical during this outbreak Without them, the region would struggle to keep product on the shelves to help combat the pandemic All three Mold-Rite facilities are food safe qualified and have strong HACCP plans to control contamination of products and protect the safety of their employees and their customers To further promote the safety of their employees and their families they have taken additional steps like: Increased personal hygiene in all areas of the plant Work from home policies for employees that are capable of doing so (office staff, sales, etc.) Increase sick time with no penalty to the employee Elimination of all visitors to the facility Elimination of truck drivers from entering the facility Thermal scanning of employees as they enter the building to determine if they have a fever Increased cleaning procedures across the facility Emergency cleaning procedures if there were to be an incident in the facility Have story to share about how your business is adjusting to this ever changing environment? We'd love to hear it! Send it to Kristyk@northcountrychamber.com.

Remember that we have several pages on northcountrychamber.com with resources and information to help your business navigate employees questions, write pandemic guidelines and stay on the front line of this growing problem. It also has several links to what is happening community wide during this challenging time. INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

What will be in Tomorrow's Email... We will have information on webinar we will be offering at the end of the week with Attorney, Jacki Khelleher. She will be dis cussing employment law matters.

Have Questions? We're here to help! North Country Chamber of Commerce 518.563.1000 info@nothcountrychamber.com northcountrychamber.com

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