Updates from the North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment
In Case You Missed It!
  • The U.S. and Canadian governments have announced that they have agreed to another thirty day extension of existing border crossing restrictions, due to expire on July 21 but now extended until August 21. Garry Douglas, President and CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce issued a statement in response to this latest action; click here to read it.

  • Elliot "Lee" Sander, President of Bombardier Transportation Americas Division, recently visited Bombardier's Plattsburgh facility. NAmTrans would like to recognize Bombardier for going above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of its employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since it's opening in 1995, Plattsburgh's Bombardier site has produced over 4,300 rail vehicles for transit agencies in NY and across the country, as well as for export markets. Read more.

  • European Union antitrust regulators have set a new deadline of July 31st to rule on Alstom's bid for Bombardier Inc's transport business. Read more.
Upcoming Webinars & Training Programs
Supporting Black Employees
Date: Thursday, July 30th
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is co-sponsoring a timely webinar for North Country employers, organized by SUNY Plattsburgh.

Inclusive work environments for Black employees don't just happen, they are intentionally created! Participants will learn how to create inclusive workplace cultures that enable Black employees to thrive.They will leave the webinar with concrete activities and action steps to transform their company climates.

Key Takeaways:

  • Find out how to monitor your company's culture and address structural inequalities
  • Develop measurable action steps that can be enacted right away 
  • Learn about creating equitable recruitment, retention and mentoring plans
FuzeHub Machining & Fabrication Post-COVID-19: A FuzeHub Virtual Solutions Forum
Date: Thursday, August 6th
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM
NYS is the place to turn, mill, drill, paint, weld, finish, and fabricate. Whether you’re a Mom and Pop machine shop, an additive manufacturer in global markets, or an in-house toolmaker serving a single customer, now is the time to forge new connections – even during COVID-19.

Today, many NYS companies would like to shorten their supply chains to reduce risk and shorten lead times. They’re just not sure where to look. Companies also want to find ways to improve manufacturing operations and increase profitability while keeping employees safe and healthy.

FuzeHub’s Machining and Fabrication Post-COVID-19 Solutions Forum is your opportunity to connect with resources who can help you with these and other challenges. Join FuzeHub and the Manufacturing Innovation Center (MIC) at Rensselaer for this virtual event, which is open to qualified companies from across New York State.
CITEC Management Development Essentials
Date: Six Week Program Beginning August 19th and Ending September 24th
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00pm
Cost: $750/person or $700/person if your company sends more than one individual
CITEC Business Solutions is hosting a management development series that will provide new managers with the basic skills necessary to develop highly productive teams. It is also a great refresher of key skills for seasoned managers. In today’s world of managing through uncertainty and change, revisiting and refining the fundamental skills of strong managers is ever more important. Managers will leave this 6-week series with all of the tools necessary for successfully growing and managing productive teams.
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