Updates from the North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment
Welcoming the President of Bombardier Transportation, Americas Division
The North Country Chamber of Commerce and NAmTrans proudly welcomed the President of Bombardier Transportation, Americas Division, Elliot "Lee" Sander, to the North Country last week.
Community and transportation equipment industry leaders gathered at Clinton Community College's Institute of Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) to meet President Sander and take part in a productive conversation regarding the status of, and projected opportunities for, Bombardier's Plattsburgh rail operations.

This event also provided an opportunity for President Sander to tour the IAM, which is an important source of training for Bombardier employers.

The positive impact of Bombardier's Plattsburgh operation cannot be understated. Bombardier's investment in our region has led to economic growth and the creation of countless high-quality jobs, and we thank President Sander for taking the time to visit.
Pictured above left to right: Senator Betty Little, Assemblyman Billy Jones, and Lee Sander, President of Bombardier Transportation, Americas Division.
Pictured above left to right: Lee Sander, President of Bombardier Transportation, Americas Division; Ray DiPasquale, President of Clinton Community College; Garry Douglas, President/CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce; Mark Henry, Clinton County Legislator - Area 3; and Dr. Colin Read, Mayor - City of Plattsburgh.
Clarkson University Innovation Hub
NAmTrans would like to congratulate Clarkson University on the opening of their Innovation Hub!

The Dorf Makerspace - complete with 3D printing technology, Snap-on Tools , and more - will undoubtedly benefit students and their future employers for years to come!
Cluster News
IEC Holden
Plattsburgh Facility Obtains IRIS Certification
IEC Holden, a contract manufacturer of electric motors and generators used in rail transportation, transit, and power generation industries, recently completed an International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) audit of their Plattsburgh facility.

IRIS is a globally recognized standard, unique to the railway sector, for the evaluation of management systems.

NAmTrans would like to congratulate IEC Holden on the IRIS certification of their Plattsburgh facility, and looks forward to hearing of their continued successes!

To read more about IRIS and the benefits of being IRIS certified, click here .
Plastitel Achieves Level 2 ECORESPONSIBLE TM Certification
Plastitel, a thermoforming manufacturer serving the medical, industrial, and transportation equipment sectors, has been awarded "Level 2 - Performance" of the ECO RESPONSIBLE TM certification by the Council of Sustainable Industries (CSI).
The Council of Sustainable Industries is an organization dedicated to ensuring the integrity, transparency, and consistency of sustainable development across all companies and industries for the benefit of current and future generations.
CSI's four level 
ECO RESPONSIBLE TM  
certification program addresses the needs of businesses looking to progressively implement sustainable development practices.
NAmTrans commends Plastitel for their commitment to sustainable development and environmentally friendly business practices, and congratulates them on achieving CSI's Level 2 ECO RESPONSIBLE TM certification.

To read more, click here .
Above photo provided in press-release
Save the Dates!
North Country Chamber of Commerce's Fall Job Fair

When: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Where: West Side Ballroom
253 New York Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Don't miss this opportunity to meet with prospective employees, conduct interviews, gather resumes, and display your products!

Legal Update - New York's New Employer Sexual Harassment Law

When: Friday, September 20, 2019 8:00AM - 10:00AM
Where: Holiday Inn
406 State Route 3, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Both at the state and federal level, there have been numerous changes that are important for all employers to know about. Jacqueline Kelleher, Esq. of Stafford Owens will provide updates on issues including changes to wage and hour laws; independent contractor tests; developments regarding sexual harassment/other forms of discrimination, and much more!
NY State Compliant Employee Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

When: Friday, September 20, 2019 10:15AM - 11:00AM
Where: Holiday Inn
406 State Route 3, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

All employees in New York State need to participate in a training to prevent sexual harassment and
discrimination in the workplace by October 9, 2019. Jacqueline Kelleher, Esq. will provide training for employees which covers all of the topics required by New York State to comply with the annual training requirements. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
North Country OneWorkSource Centers
The OneWorkSource Centers of Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Hamilton Counties connect businesses, government, educational institutions, employees, and community organizations to create innovative workforce and education solutions.
 
The OneWorkSource Centers provide employment-related services to local businesses and job seekers through partnerships across the region.

Businesses are encouraged to contact the OneWorkSource Centers for employee location services, job training, and other support services.

Contact Sylvie Nelson, Executive Director, at (518) 561-4295 or snelson@ncworkforce.com for more information.
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