named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment (NAmTrans)
Supports growth and innovation in the regional transportation and aerospace manufacturing sector.
Quebec-New York Corridor Advocacy
Advocates for cross-border economic relations, including infrastructure improvements, trade policy, and business investment between New York and Quebec.
Red Carpet 'Doing Business in the U.S.' Workshops
Provides educational workshops for Quebec businesses exploring U.S. expansion, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal and the Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec.
SCORE Business Mentoring
Coordinates free business mentoring services for local entrepreneurs and small businesses through the national SCORE network.
Workplace Safety Training Workshops
Delivers safety training programs to regional employers and workers, supported by state funding.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Regional Tourism Promotion 2 activities
- Regional economic development and tourism promotionDevelops and implements public relations and promotional programs to support economic development and tourism in the North Country through publications, digital marketing, radio, television, trade shows, and distribution of travel brochures. Serves Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, northern Warren Counties in New York, Akwesasne Territory, and parts of southern Quebec.
- Tourism and recreational event hostingHosts major recreational events including six bass fishing tournaments on Lake Champlain and the revival of the East Coast Watercross Championships to promote tourism and regional engagement.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Business networking and community eventsHosts a recurring calendar of networking and community-building events including Business After Hours, Annual Dinner, Business Expo, Women in Business, Golf Tournament, St. Patrick's Day Breakfast, Taste of the North Country, and monthly seminars and workshops to connect professionals and support local businesses.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Economic development project facilitation and investment attractionSupports regional economic growth by attracting Quebec-based manufacturers to the North Country, recruiting companies like Micro Bird, supporting Alstom in securing $3+ billion in railcar contracts, and securing public funding for major infrastructure projects including $20 million for BETA Technologies at Plattsburgh International Airport and $3 million for CBIG industrial park development.
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Member-Focused Advertising Services 1 activity
- Member business promotion and advertising servicesOffers advertising, sponsorship, and promotional opportunities to increase member visibility, including online clickable logos, lobby displays, outdoor kiosks, printed directories, mailing lists, and event sponsorships. Operates the Commerce Card program distributing over 50,000 discount cards to members and their employees.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Newsletters and information disseminationProduces and distributes regular newsletters including a weekly 'Today’s Dose,' biweekly e-newsletter sent to over 4,000 contacts, and a monthly print newsletter delivered to nearly 1,800 business contacts, providing updates on local, regional, and cross-border news.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Safety training and workforce education programsProvides safety training courses, webinars, and educational classes for businesses and employees, funded in part by a grant from the NYSDOL Hazard & Abatement Board. Includes an annual calendar of safety seminars and specialized training such as welding and on-the-job training programs supported by federal and state grants.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Small business support and counseling servicesProvides direct support to small and home-based businesses as an official U.S. Small Business Administration Resource Center, including counseling, referrals, insurance assistance, and help with applications for programs like the NYS Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Workforce development and job placement initiativesOrganizes job fairs connecting employers with job seekers and leads Manufacturing Day events that expose hundreds of students to manufacturing careers at the IAM. Maintains workforce training programs using federal and state grant funding.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Cross-border commerce advocacy and relationship buildingAdvocates for improved U.S.-Canadian border relations and cross-border commerce, including launching a multi-media campaign to repair people-to-people ties after declines in Canadian visitation. Organizes "Doing Business in the U.S." workshops for Quebec businesses and hosts major business missions from Quebec, including one led by a former Premier.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.13M
Contributions & grants$2.22M71%
Program service revenue$642K21%
Investment income$28K1%
Other revenue$238K
expenses
Total expenses$3.01M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.25M
Cash$473K
Investments$294K
Liabilities$593K
Net assets$1.66M
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARRY DOUGLAS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $347K |
board members · 22
- ALEXANDER ENYEDI — DIRECTOR
- ALEXANDRA BARIE — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW BAILEY — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW SEPCIE — DIRECTOR
- BRENDAN OWENS — DIRECTOR
- COURTNEY DELAURA — TREASUER
- GENE CHAUVIN — DIRECTOR
- JASON DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- JEFF LAMBERT — DIRECTOR
- JOHN KOWAL — DIRECTOR
- JUSTIN IHNE — DIRECTOR
- KAREN LAMBERTON — DIRECTOR
- LAMIAA ALY — 1ST VICE CHA
- MICHAEL KING — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL PARROTT — DIRECTOR
- MICHELE FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
- MIMI LANE — DIRECTOR
- RYAN ROTHSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- SONYA LAGUE — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN EATON — VICE CHAIRMA
- STEVE MOORE — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN CACCHIO — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- Adirondack Coast Partner — Collaborates on developing bilingual signage and regional welcome initiatives for Canadian visitors.
- Adriana Favreau Partner — Business Development Specialist responsible for managing advertising and sponsorship inquiries.
- Aero Montreal Partner — Maintained active partnership to support aerospace industry collaboration between Quebec and the North Country.
- Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce Partner — Maintained strong partnership as part of regional network of community chambers.
- Alyse Partner — Contact person for the Commerce Card program at the North Country Chamber of Commerce.
- Business Council of N.Y.S. Partner — Collaborated on the creation of the BLUEPRINT FOR NEW YORK economic agenda.
- Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal Partner — Collaborated on delivering "Doing Business in the U.S." workshops for Quebec companies.
- Clinton County Health Department Partner — Collaborates to provide members with updated local COVID-19 information including testing, vaccination, and quarantine guidelines.
- Clinton County IDA Partner — Coordinated with to recruit Micro Bird and support regional economic development projects.
- DANC Partner — Collaborated on implementing the state-funded NEXT MOVE initiative to connect transitioning military personnel with regional employment.
- Empire State Development Partner — Coordinated with to recruit Micro Bird to the Nova Bus site in Plattsburgh.
- Essex County Health Department Partner — Provides links to county-level public health guidance for chamber members.
- Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec Partner — Collaborated on delivering "Doing Business in the U.S." workshops for Quebec companies.
- Franklin County Health Department Partner — Provides links to county-level public health guidance for chamber members.
- Hamilton County Health Department Partner — Provides links to county-level public health guidance for chamber members.
- Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce Partner — Maintained strong partnership as part of regional network of community chambers.
- Inlet Chamber of Commerce Partner — Maintained strong partnership as part of regional network of community chambers.
- Lynn Partner — Point of contact for submitting member events to the community calendar.
- Malone Chamber of Commerce Partner — Maintained strong partnership as part of regional network of community chambers.
- N.Y.S. Economic Development Council Partner — Collaborated on the creation of the BLUEPRINT FOR NEW YORK economic agenda.
- NAmTrans Partner — Strategic subsidiary of the Chamber focused on serving transportation equipment and aerospace manufacturers in the region.
- NYSDOL Hazard & Abatement Board Funder — Provides grant funding that supports the Chamber's safety training programs for members.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — References and directs businesses to state-mandated workplace safety regulations under the NY HERO Act.
- New York State Occupational Safety and Health Hazard Abatement Board Government — Funding partner through the OSH T + E Fund for safety training programs.
- North Country Service Corporation Partner — Provides health insurance services for Chamber members through a dedicated division.
- North Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce Partner — Maintained strong partnership as part of regional network of community chambers.
- Propulsion Quebec Partner — Maintained active partnership to support transportation equipment and aerospace sector development.
- ROOST Partner — Maintained strong partnership as part of regional network of community chambers.
- Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce Partner — Maintained strong partnership as part of regional network of community chambers.
- Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce Partner — Maintained strong partnership as part of regional network of community chambers.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Binational Regional Positioning and Advocacymethodology: cross_border_economic_integrationBy positioning the North Country as Montréal’s U.S. suburb and leveraging cultural-ties with Canadians, the Chamber stimulates visitation, investment, and economic integration because geographic proximity and cross-border relationships are catalytic to trade, tourism, and policy coordination.
- Industry Cluster Support through Centralized Platformsmethodology: industry_cluster_supportBy creating centralized support platforms like NAmTrans for key industry clusters, the Chamber strengthens regional competitiveness because focused infrastructure accelerates innovation, collaboration, and growth in transportation equipment and aerospace sectors.
- Membership Alliance Model for Regional Developmentmethodology: membership_allianceBy organizing businesses into a membership-based alliance, the Chamber drives regional economic development and engagement because shared investment fosters collective action, strengthens networks, and aligns advocacy efforts across jurisdictions.