Chamber of Commerce Business Survey Results
Business Community Voice Views of Key Issues
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We once again conducted our Annual Issues Survey in late January, obtaining a valuable snapshot of the collective thinking of the North Country business community on a number of timely issues now being addressed in Washington and Albany.
Federal Issues
The top priority for action at the federal level is, far and away, “taking all possible steps to help accelerate the production and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines”. 98% agree with this as a priority and, in comparison with other issues, 79% identify it as Priority #1.
Federal priority #2 is a tie. There is equal support for cooperation and planning aimed at the eventual normalization of U.S.-Canada border crossings, and for a new federal COVID relief bill including substantial aid to state and local governments.
In other responses
New York State Issues
At the New York State level, expressed priorities for this year are:
In other responses
These results have been shared with our federal and state representatives and will be an important part of our active advocacy this year in Albany and Washington on behalf of the North Country economy.
Garry Douglas
President/CEO
North Country Chamber of Commerce
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Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.