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Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Promotion Agent

The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce serves member businesses along with leading tourism efforts as the designated tourism promotion agent for St. Lawrence County.

About the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber, founded in 1965, is a 501.c6 organization and currently has approximately 500 members.

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Serving Businesses, Communities, and Residents

The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. plays a pivotal role in strengthening and maintaining the economic health of St. Lawrence County. Our team is dedicated to building a strong and vibrant future for the generations to come.

Our Mission

The mission of the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is to cultivate, develop and support Chamber members and other businesses by creating a vibrant business climate that encourages growth and enhances the unique quality of life in St. Lawrence County.

In addition, the Chamber provides many cost saving services to more than 500 members through membership discounts. As the designated Tourism Promotion Agent for St. Lawrence County, the Chamber also assists local organizers of events and projects with reduced advertising costs through cooperative advertising under the New York State Matching Funds Program.

STLC Tourism Promotion Agent

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We are the St. Lawrence County Tourism Promotion Agent

The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is the designated Tourism Promotion Agent for St. Lawrence County. In this role, our dedicated tourism team works closely with I Love New York and the New York State Matching Funds Program, along with engaging in active partnership with the Adirondack Regional Tourism Council and the Thousand Islands International Tourism Council in order to showcase St. Lawrence County to visitors in New York State and surrounding US states as well as throughout bordering areas of Canada.

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Marketing and Promotion in the USA and Canada

Through a variety strategic marketing efforts, including print and digital marketing campaigns, event hosting, organizing, and partnerships, national trade show attendance, state and regional tourism conference attendance and more, we promote the County’s many natural resources, museums and attractions, sporting and recreational opportunities, and the many other aspects that contribute to the magical quality of life that is so unique to our county.

Board of Directors 2024

PRESIDENT

LENORE VANDERZEE, SUNY Canton

2nd VICE PRESIDENT

BENNY FAIRCHILD, United Helpers

SECRETARY

AMANDA HITTERMAN, NorthCountryNow and The Dirty Business Bath Co.

1st VICE PRESIDENT

JILL WINTERS, New York Power Authority

TREASURER

CRAIG CHEVALIER, NBT Bank

PAST PRESIDENT

MAGGIE MCKENNA, Frederic Remington Art Museum

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Meet Our Staff

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BEN DIXON

Executive Director

 

LAURA PEARSON

Community Coordinator & Business Specialist

 

AMANDA GORDON

Finance & Office Manager

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Director of Tourism

 

KATHRYN PULEO

Tourism & Events Manager

 

KATIE BERRY

Community Coordinator & Communications Specialist

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