Author: Matthew Courtright

02 Nov Area Businesses, Organizations, and Volunteers Recognized

Posted at 18:28h in Press Releases

The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) held their annual Community Appreciation Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 at the Best Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn & Suites. While the event was not as normal due to the COVID-19 Pandemic with a free dinner, 200 people, and an evening of socializing, the TACC team was able to host the award recipients for a ceremony to honor them. The Community Appreciation event gives Chamber a chance to honor and thank those who give of themselves for the betterment of the Ticonderoga Area. The Chamber announced the 2020 Business of the Year,...

02 Nov Fall/Winter Five Hundred Dollar Fridays 2020 – Get Your Ticket For A Chance To Win

Posted at 17:48h in Press Releases

The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is pleased to announce their Fall/Winter Fundraiser “Five Hundred Dollar Fridays.” Every Friday in December, TACC will give away $500.00. For a $20.00 donation you will receive a ticket for a chance to win. “Five Hundred Dollar Fridays” tickets will be available at the TACC office throughout the month of November as well as from TACC Board Members, Ambassadors, and Volunteers. Only 300 tickets are available. Stop by to make your donation and get a ticket for a chance to win before they are gone. Drawing dates are as follows: December 4th, 11th, 18th,...

30 Oct Buy Local or Bye-Bye Local regional campaign aims to help local businesses

Posted at 14:12h in Press Releases

A new campaign called Buy Local or Bye-Bye Local seeks to help North Country businesses before they are gone forever. The SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and regional partners are reminding community members how crucial it is to shop at local, independent businesses this holiday season to help them survive as they operate under continuing COVID restrictions. The SBDC is partnering with business organizations across seven Counties – including Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, Franklin County IDA/LDC, Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, The Saint Lawrence County Chamber, and the Essex County IDA in a united effort to keep...

21 Oct Health Insurance Services Continue at TACC For Remainder of 2020

Posted at 13:09h in Press Releases

The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is pleased to continue our strong partnership with the North Country Chamber of Commerce to offer Health Insurance Services for all TACC Members and the Ticonderoga Area business community. Lisa Bedard-Dupee, Director of Health Insurance Services will be available by appointment for health insurance meetings the first Wednesday of each month from 10 am to 2 pm at the TACC offices. Appointments must be made in advance by calling 518-563-1000 or emailing lisa@northcountrychamber.com. There is no fee to work with our trained and licensed professionals. The dates for the remainder of 2020 are November...

15 Oct HalloweenFest 2020: COVID-19 Edition Schedule Announced

Posted at 14:03h in Press Releases

The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership (TMSP) and the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) are pleased to announce the schedule of events for HalloweenFest 2020: COVID-19 Edition. The Halloween celebration may not be the same as years past but the committee has worked hard to provide an array of festive events that are being hosted virtually, on your own, and by several businesses and organizations throughout the Ticonderoga Area. Reminder to follow all guidelines, wear masks, and social distance. The committee is already working on the 2021 schedule with hopes to bring back traditional aspects and much more. Halloween Costume Contest~...

18 Sep New Resources for Aspiring and Retiring Business Owners

Posted at 16:55h in Press Releases

New Resources for Aspiring and Retiring Business Owners Center for Businesses in Transition releases new website, guidebook and workshop series Looking ahead to 2021, many aging business owners have renewed their commitment to developing a succession plan. Despite concerns regarding COVID-19, The Center for Businesses in Transition (CBIT) has seen an uptick in interest and engagement this summer. In response, the partnership of business support organizations has announced a lineup of new tools and virtual events to assist transitioning businesses. CBIT’s new resources include a new website, which focuses on attracting would-be entrepreneurs to the region, a new guidebook for transitioning business owners,...

14 Sep 2020 Community Appreciation Awards Ceremony: COVID-19 Edition

Posted at 17:23h in Press Releases

The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) will host their Annual Community Appreciation Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM but it will look much different this year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Typically, a free dinner and awards ceremony takes place as a way to show the Chamber’s appreciation of all area volunteers, businesses, organizations and committees. While the actual dinner will not take place in 2020, nominations for awards are still being accepted and an event will be held at the Chamber Office recognizing the award recipients (the event will be the Chamber Team and...

09 Sep Punky Noodles Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting To Be Held October 1st

Posted at 14:10h in Press Releases

Punky Noodles, a Children’s Museum and Activity Center is one of the newest additions to the growing Ticonderoga Area Business Community. Their tag line is Happy Hearts, Magnificent Minds. A Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting celebration in coordination with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Thursday, October 1st from 4:30 – 5:30 PM. Punky Noodles is located at 174 Lake George Avenue (back side of the building) in Downtown Ticonderoga. This will also be an opportunity to tour the beautiful children’s museum and and see all they have to offer for the youth of the community. In...

19 Aug 18th Annual TACC Fundraiser & Auction Goes Virtual for 2020

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The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) 18th Annual Fundraiser and Auction will now be a Virtual Auction held online with an in person gathering at a later time. The online auction will take place August 31st to September 7th, 2020 with participants being able to bid on an array of items as well as make donations to support the Chamber. Visit www.ticonderogany.com or the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce facebook page for a link to the virtual auction that will be available August 31st. “Our Members, area businesses and community members continue to be dedicated and supportive every year for...

12 Aug Health Department Working with Ticonderoga Mill on Annual Outage Plan

Posted at 19:23h in Press Releases

Press Release from Essex County Health Department & International Paper For More Information: Andrea Whitmarsh, Public Information Officer, Essex County Health Department 518-873-3546 │andrea.whitmarsh@essexcountyny.gov Donna Wadsworth, Communications Manager, International Paper - Ticonderoga Mill Donna.Wadsworth@ipaper.com Health Department Working with Ticonderoga Mill on Annual Outage Plan International Paper (IP) has announced an upcoming annual outage of its mill in Ticonderoga to perform necessary inspections and maintenance. It is anticipated that the outage, a coordinated undertaking that has already been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, will take place this fall. “Protecting the health and safety of our employees, contractors and community is our most important responsibility,” states Timothy Stocker,...