The Peru Gazette

Source: Tri-Lakes Takes: Motel demolitions will clear way for big resort on Lake Flower | NCPR News

  L-R Steve Bertrand, Kurt Hathaway, Dana Lawrence, Darcy Way, Jordhan Varin, Faye Lawrence, Adam Schneider & Sam Marcotte By John T. Ryan Peru – The staff at Bill’s Body Shop is #42 in the Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Located at 390 Military Turnpike, Bill’s […]

Source: Transit manufacturer investing $2.5M in new Plattsburgh facility

From the Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo  14 Downtown Revitalization Projects Modernize Storefronts, Invite Further Investment Additional $4 Million Awarded Through SUNY 2020 to Support Jefferson Community College Expansion Downtown Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 14 transformational projects for Watertown as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. In addition to the […]

North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas Opinion Story that appeared in the Monteal Gazette. https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-canadians-have-friends-and-partners-in-plattsburgh    

NYSEG will conduct a natural gas public information meeting on July 12, 2018 from 3PM to 7PM at the Peru Town Hall. Anyone with questions about NYSEG’s announced expansion plans or anyone who would like gas coverage extended to a nearby street/road should be able to get information at this meeting.

Source: Tariffs bring uncertainty to North County business community – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Cryptocurrency Mining in Plattsburgh This Week on MLJ – Mountain Lake PBS

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Peru Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup has been busy during the first 6 months of 2018. As of July 1st his office has processed 103 building permits, a 43% increase over last year’s 72 permits at the same point in time.   A building permit is required prior to […]

Source: Trade War and Canadian Pride Mix in Retaliatory Tariffs Against U.S. – The New York Times

Source: Watertown Daily Times | St. Lawrence County struggles with higher recyclable costs as global market nose-dives

Source: State regulators accuse Charter of false advertising – Times Union

A public meeting of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC), followed by a Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) workshop. The region is composed of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. The NCREDC is co-chaired by Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and Tony Collins, President of […]

Source: How Vermont’s Nonprofit Sector Became a $6.8 Billion Industry | Economy | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: GlobalFoundries Cuts Jobs at Essex Junction Manufacturing Facility | Off Message

Source: Norsk Titanium wins Boeing authorization | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Frontier Airlines to offer Albany nonstops to Denver, Orlando – Times Union

Source: Amazon eyeing Schodack land for distribution center – Times Union

By John T. Ryan Hail can have a devestating impact on an apple crop and hail storm frequency is increasing. Anyone traveling by Forrence Orchards this week undoubtedly noticed the draped netting covering some trees. Seth Forrence explained,  “We’re covering 30 to 40 acres of honeycrisp trees this year. Last year we covered a few […]

Source: Media Note: WPTZ-TV Announces Move From Colchester to South Burlington | Off Message

Source: WPTZ: Some jobs shifting to VT | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate following G7 meeting | NCPR News

Source: U.S. tariffs on Canada ‘act of self harm’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Trump tariffs seen as threat to upstate N.Y. trade with Canada – Times Union

On June 7th, more than 150 businesses will come together at the SUNY Field House for the largest business-to-business show in northern New York.  Expo doors open to the public from Noon- 4:30. Admission is $5. A wide variety of businesses are represented at the show, so it’s the perfect place to discover new products […]