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Source: Graph Of Number Of Deaths Per Day Shows Quebec Has Been Split Into ‘Two Worlds’ – MTL Blog

Source: Large lenders temporarily shut out of small business relief lending, Treasury and SBA announce

Plattsburgh, NY – During these challenging times The North Country Chamber of Commerce knows now more than ever the need for quality safety training for our essential and non-essential businesses. That is why the North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting three virtual safety seminars in May. The first virtual seminar will be a 4 […]

Submit your Company’s Job Openings Plattsburgh, NY – Qualified employees are important to every successful business and, now more than ever, the North Country Chamber of Commerce realizes how important it is to give our businesses the opportunity to showcase their job openings to prospective employees. So in place of our annual, in-person job fair, […]

Source: Supermarkets, retailers scrambling to avoid shortages of fresh meat

Source:coronavirus New York: Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 12-step plan to reopen NY – ABC7 New CYork

Source: NY pension fund to loan $50M to small, struggling businesses | Newsday

Source: Despite soaring unemployment, companies struggle to find workers – VTDigger

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced grant funding from the Department of Transportation for two North Country airports: Plattsburgh International Airport and Massena International Airport. Plattsburgh International will be receiving $270,000 for runway reconstruction, and Massena International will be receiving $404,700 for rehabilitation of runway lighting. “Keeping our North Country airports updated with […]

Chamber to Host Webinar with Catamount Consulting on Preparing your Business to Return to the Office  Plattsburgh, NY –  With plans to re-open hopefully just around the corner, business leaders and owners must be prepared to bring employees back to the workplace, address new concerns and navigate updated safety measures.⁠⁠ Join the Chamber for a webinar, […]

State Pension Fund Supports Paycheck Protection Program; Pursuing Additional $100 Million Allocation New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) is putting $50 million toward the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a component of the latest coronavirus relief package. Under the PPP, employers can […]

Source: We asked how you’re handling unemployment. Here’s what you said. | NCPR News

Source: If we reopen the North Country’s economy will COVID-19 spiral out of control? | NCPR News

Nice full-page story on Peru residents Dwane and Krissie Bast in today’s Press Republican Source: For the love of coffee | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Despite near-Depression level job losses, a new poll shows those who have lost their jobs are widely optimistic that they will come back after the pandemic is over. The AP/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research Center poll showed nearly 1 in 4 households responded that an adult in their home had lost income due to […]

Source: Stewart’s Offers COVID-19 Relief for Nonprofits – Stewart’s Shops

Source: Lieutenant Governor Says No Definite Date to Reopen North Country – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Trump Signs Latest Coronavirus Economic Relief Package, Aimed At Small Businesses | NCPR News

Source: From three jobs to unemployed, a Saranac Lake woman navigates big life changes during pandemic | NCPR News

Source: UPS driver says company fired her after she raised Covid-19 safety concerns – VTDigger

Source: Upstate reps see path for reopening | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Deluge Continues: 26 Million Jobs Lost In Just 5 Weeks | NCPR News

Chamber set to host a webinar with Boire Benner Group on social media management during COVID-19  Plattsburgh, NY – During this unprecedented time, managing your message, brand and tone are crucial to maintaining a smart and effective social presence. Join Aaron Benner, Vice President, and Libby Quéguiner, Project Manager, of Boire Benner Group on Tuesday […]

Source: Lake Champlain fishing tourneys ‘up in the air’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh, NY– Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) received news that Spirit Airlines will resume a modified schedule starting on May 2nd. They will be offering three flights a week to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) from Plattsburgh International Airport. This is welcomed news as they suspended all flights in April due to travel restrictions in light of the […]