Help Improve Your Company’s Competitiveness by Increasing Your Supply Chain Management Skills Through the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and NIST MEP, New York State’s MEP network, in partnership with MACNY and Syracuse University, are excited to offer manufacturers grant supported training opportunities to build more resilient and sustainable domestic supply chains. These workshops may be especially helpful to navigate the uncertainties surrounding the future of tariffs and trade.

To sign up for one or all of these classes and for more information, click here

Intro to Supply Chain Management January 30th and 31st 10 AM – 1 PM via Zoom View course description

Strategic Sourcing March 13th and 14th 10 AM – 1 PM via Zoom View course description

Advanced Strategic Sourcing May 15th and 16th 10 AM – 1 PM via Zoom View course description

As part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, FuzeHub’s Manufacturing Grants are designed to encourage collaboration between not-for-profit organizations and small to medium-sized manufacturing companies in New York State. The partnership created with the not-for-profit organization serves as a pathway to technology transfer, adoption and implementation of new manufacturing processes, as well as the creation of enhanced products and services, and help manufacturing companies achieve success from early stage, proof of concept through maturity.

Awards up to $65K Each | Applications Open January 20, 2025 | Deadline to Apply is February 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

For more information, visit: 2025 Manufacturing Grants – FuzeHub

The Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications are open for eligible businesses impacted by severe weather in St. Lawrence County. 

To apply, CLICK HERE for the MySBA loan portal.

With assistance from the St. Lawrence County IDA, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is planning to build at $425 million facility in Massena that will produce 36 metric tons of green hydrogen every day, with no carbon emissions, utilizing hydropower from the New York Power Authority.  The facility is expected to create at least 90 full-time local jobs.

Email: Katy, Becky, or Renee (email addresses below and on attached form) to receive more information about this FREE training program

Katy.Pinkerton@ocfs.ny.gov

Becky.Stewart@ocfs.ny.gov

Renee.Armstrong@ocfs.ny.gov

 

 

 

Heavy Equipment Operator                       

Course Cost: $7,900                     

Heavy Equipment Operators are in high demand locally and regionally.   Funding is available through the American Rescue Plan to support participant tuitions. No Income Restrictions. Call 1-888-360-7693 for details.

This course will be comprised of the following topics: Orientation to the Trade, Heavy Equipment Safety, Identification of Heavy Equipment, Basic Operational Techniques, Utility Tractors, Introduction to Earthmoving, Grades, Excavation Math, Site Work, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils, 30+hour Backhoe competency and 35+hour Excavator competency.  Completers will receive NCCER recognized certification.

Training location: BOCES Southwest Tech, Fowler

2/28/23 – 6/8/23

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Saturday (6 sessions) 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Several class sessions may be offered virtually at instructor discretion.

Participant Responsibility:  Work boots, Warm weather clothing and gloves when needed.

Program will Supply: Safety glasses, Hi Viz vest and Ear plugs.

CLICK HERE for link to course details and registration on the St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Adult and Continuing Education website.

Join us for an in-person, outdoor networking opportunity! The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency are hosting the next “Nature & Networking” event at the Gouverneur Community Center at 4:30pm on Thursday, July 22nd!

At 4:30, attendees who wish to, may join a small group ‘walk & talk.’ Others are welcome to stay behind at the Community Center. The Networking Program will then begin at 5:00, focusing on employee retention and provide an opportunity for businesses to share thoughts in an open discussion.

Door prizes, Appetizers, and a Cash Bar will be provided!

A $5 Fee (cash or check) is requested at the door.

To Register: CLICK HERE

Questions? Contact STLC Chamber Executive Director Ben Dixon at Ben@slcchamber.org or call (315) 386-4000.

St. Lawrence County’s broadband survey project is well underway and we’ve heard from over 1,500 residents and businesses in the county about their high-speed internet access and affordability, but the goal is to hear from as many residents as possible. The more data we gather, the more successful we will be at attracting the funding, providers and infrastructure that we need to improve broadband access in our county. This is a joint project between St. Lawrence County and the Development Authority of the North Country. Please take a moment to participate in a brief, confidential survey that will ask you questions about your access to broadband, whether from a business or your home:  http://www.stlawrencecountybroadband.com.

Your answers will help us document exactly which areas of the county are unserved or underserved by high-speed internet access. Those who do not have computer access can call the County Planning Office at 315-379-2292 for assistance. The survey website will be open through April 30.