named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Chamber’s On-the-Job Training Program
Provides financial incentives to companies to offset wages while training new employees
Chamber’s Safety Training Program
Workshops on OSHA compliance, workplace safety standards, and hazard management for industry employees
NYSERDA On-the-Job Training Program
Funds training for workers in energy efficiency and clean energy roles within transportation and aerospace companies
Québec-New York Transportation Rendezvous & B2B
Biennial cross-border event connecting manufacturers in New York and Québec for networking, business-to-business meetings, and industry panels
Welding Academy at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing
Three-week free training program in welding fundamentals and techniques for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing
activities · 8 groups
What they do
-
Regional Economic Development Initiatives 3 activities
- Builds inter-regional industry partnershipsDevelops and strengthens working relationships between the North Country transportation equipment cluster and other regional clusters in New York State, Quebec, Ontario, and beyond to foster collaboration and growth.
- Supports economic development and job creation in the transportation equipment sectorFosters innovation, productivity, workforce development, and supply chain growth within the North Country transportation equipment cluster, contributing to job creation and regional economic development. Supports over fifty manufacturers across the seven-county North Country Region of New York State.
- Supports regional adoption of advanced manufacturing technologiesCo-hosts events such as Automate the North Country to help regional manufacturers adopt advanced automation technologies and improve competitiveness.
-
-
Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training 1 activity
- Delivers workforce training programs in weldingOffers a free three-week welding training program covering MIG and Flux-Core techniques and safety practices, with 48 welders trained to date to meet local manufacturers' workforce needs.
-
-
Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes monthly communications to industry professionalsSends a monthly e-newsletter featuring news, success stories, and updates from the transportation equipment cluster to a distribution list of over 1,900 professionals in the U.S. and Canada.
-
-
Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Documents and reports on cluster progress and partnershipsTracks and publishes updates on milestones, collaborations, and achievements within the North Country transportation equipment cluster, including annual reporting on 2024 progress.
-
-
Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Facilitates job access in transportation and aerospace industriesCurates and shares job openings from cluster companies to connect employers with qualified candidates in the transportation equipment and aerospace sectors.
-
-
Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes biennial B2B networking events for transportation and aerospace industriesHosts a large in-person B2B event in Plattsburgh every two years, including matchmaking, panels, and networking, with over 200 professionals from the U.S. and Canada attending and more than 200 business-to-business meetings facilitated.
-
-
Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces media content highlighting regional industry innovationProduces an ongoing video series, radio show, and episodic content to highlight manufacturing processes, leaders, and innovations in the North American transportation equipment industry, including "We Make the World Move" and "On-the-Job with Joel."
-
-
Uncategorized 6 activities
- Attracts transportation equipment manufacturers to the North CountrySuccessfully attracted Nova Bus (2009), Norsk Titanium (2016), Beta Technologies (2019/2020), and supported the establishment of Metalcraft Marine (2012) and Prelco U.S., Inc. (2017), expanding the regional manufacturing cluster into rail, marine, aerospace, and electric aviation sectors.
- Conducts advocacy campaigns to attract manufacturers to the North CountryAssumed lead marketing role to attract new manufacturers to the Plattsburgh facility following Nova Bus's closure, conducting global outreach and generating serious interest from at least four international bus manufacturers.
- Facilitates facility acquisitions and transitions for transportation equipment manufacturersPlayed a key role in facilitating Micro Bird’s acquisition of the former Nova Bus facility in Plattsburgh to preserve and continue bus manufacturing operations in the region.
- Maintains a member directory of transportation and aerospace companiesCurates and maintains a directory of companies in the transportation equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries to support networking and business development within the regional cluster.
- Operates a B2B matchmaking platform for industry collaborationProvides a digital platform enabling companies in the transportation equipment and aerospace sectors to schedule and conduct business-to-business meetings with potential customers, suppliers, and partners.
- Promotes regional innovation at international industry eventsShowcases North Country advancements in transportation and aerospace manufacturing at major international forums such as the Farnborough Airshow and Aero Montréal's International Aerospace Innovation Forum to attract investment and partnerships.
-
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4K
Contributions & grants$1K30%
Program service revenue$3K70%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$52K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-42K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -90.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ALEXANDRA BARIE — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW SEPCIE — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL KING — DIRECTOR
relationships · 62
Who they work with
- APTA Partner — Collaborates with APTA by participating in its hosted events to promote the regional transportation equipment cluster.
- Aero Montreal Partner — External partner organization contacted to find resources when local supply chain solutions are unavailable.
- Aero Montreal Partner — Participates in events hosted by Aero Montreal to promote the North American transportation equipment cluster.
- Alstom Partner — Acquired Bombardier Transportation and maintains railcar production operations in Plattsburgh, NY.
- Alstom Partner — Collaborates with Alstom, a major player in the ground transportation industry, as part of the transportation equipment cluster.
- Alstom Partner — Local manufacturer benefiting from welder training programs to meet workforce needs.
- Assemblyman Billy Jones Government — Supported NAmTrans financially at the New York State level and advocated for its work.
- Aéro Montréal Partner — Bi-national aerospace cluster partner that brings together major decision-makers in Quebec's aerospace sector
- Aéro Montréal Partner — Co-organizes the Québec-New York Transportation Rendezvous & B2B event.
- B2B2Go Partner — Provides the B2B matchmaking platform used at the Québec-New York Transportation Rendezvous & B2B event.
- Beta Technologies Partner — Receives employer-specific training program development support through a collaboration between NAmTrans and CV-TEC.
- Beta Technologies Partner — Selected Plattsburgh for final assembly, flight testing, and delivery of all-electric aircraft starting in 2019/2020.
- CITEC Business Solutions Partner — Co-hosted Automate the North Country event to promote adoption of automation technologies among regional manufacturers.
- CITEC Business Solutions Partner — Works with NAmTrans to deliver workforce solutions responsive to industry needs.
- CV-TEC Partner — Developed an aerospace applicator painting training program in collaboration with NAmTrans for Beta Technologies.
- CV-TEC Partner — Hosting welding training programs in partnership with NAmTrans and Lincoln Electric.
- CenterState CEO Partner — Partner providing guidance and network access to startups, manufacturers, and technology companies in New York
- Clarkson University Partner — Partner in developing skilled supply chain professionals through academic collaboration.
- Clinton County I.D.A. Partner — Collaborated with the Clinton County Industrial Development Agency to support the Micro Bird manufacturing deal.
- Clinton County I.D.A. Partner — Partnered with the Clinton County Industrial Development Agency in coordinated efforts to attract new manufacturers to the Plattsburgh site.
- Constant Contact Partner — Used for newsletter sign-up and distribution via Constant Contact pages.
- Empire State Development Funder — Funded the Welding Academy at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing.
- Empire State Development Government — Partnered with Empire State Development in securing the Nova Bus manufacturing project in Plattsburgh.
- Empire State Development Government — State-level economic development organization supporting the NAmTrans initiative
- FuzeHub Partner — Co-organizes the Québec-New York Transportation Rendezvous & B2B event.
- FuzeHub Partner — External partner organization contacted to find resources when local supply chain solutions are unavailable.
- FuzeHub Partner — Partnering to host a transit-focused event in New York State in 2025.
- Lincoln Electric Partner — Hosting welding training programs in partnership with NAmTrans and CV-TEC.
- Metalcraft Marine Partner — Established marine manufacturing operations in Cape Vincent in 2012 as part of the regional transportation cluster.
- Micro Bird Partner — Collaborating with Micro Bird on the transition and future success of bus manufacturing operations in Plattsburgh.
+ 32 more
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Border Economic Synergymethodology: cross-border-economic-partnershipsBy leveraging economic integration with Quebec and Ontario, the organization strengthens regional manufacturing resilience and attracts investment because shared infrastructure, labor pools, and industrial alignment create bi-national competitive advantages in the transportation equipment sector.
- Industrial Transition Support for Regional Resiliencemethodology: workforce_and_supply_chain_transition_supportBy connecting displaced workers and suppliers with new business and training opportunities during industrial shifts, the organization maintains economic stability because proactive transition support reduces regional job loss and strengthens adaptive capacity in the manufacturing ecosystem.
- Industry Cluster Development for Economic Growthmethodology: industry-cluster-developmentBy fostering a regional cluster of transportation equipment and aerospace companies, the organization drives economic development and innovation because proximity and collaboration enhance supply chain resilience, attract investment, and amplify competitive advantage across sectors and borders.
- Multi-Sector Supply Chain and Workforce Integrationmethodology: multi-sector_cluster_developmentBy developing synergies across rail, road, aerospace, and marine industries, the organization enhances cluster resilience and innovation because shared workforce training and supply chain infrastructure enable cross-sector adaptability and economies of scale.
- Needs-Driven Workforce Developmentmethodology: needs-driven-workforce-developmentBy aligning training programs with real-time employer needs and labor market data, the organization closes skills gaps and supports job placement because co-developed, employer-tailored education produces a workforce that meets precise technical demands in the transportation equipment sector.