STLC Tourism Excellence Awards - Honorees
Applewood Orchards and Basswood Lodge to be celebrated at STLC Tourism Excellence Awards Dinner on June 11 OGDENSBURG, NY — The 2026 St. Lawrence County Tourism Dinner takes place Thursday, June 11 at Ogdensburg International Airport’s new Great Room, celebrating tourism champions whose work continues to strengthen visitor experiences and destination development across the county. Hosted by Visit St. Lawrence County, operated by the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, the annual event celebrates
News Release: 5/4/2026
Large crowd at annual Business Mixer CANTON, N.Y. — Local business leaders and economic development officials gathered Wednesday to emphasize the importance of community interconnectedness and strategic planning as the primary drivers of the North Country economy. The evening at the Best Western University Inn, Canton, consisted of a networking session and a panel discussion. More than 100 people attended. The panel discussion, moderated by St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ben
St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Appoints Tom Graser as Community and Membership Relations Manager
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has hired veteran journalist Tom Graser as its new Community and Membership Relations Manager. Graser, formerly the St. Lawrence and Franklin County Editor for Northern New York Newspapers, began his new role on Monday, Aug. 18. “The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is absolutely thrilled to have Tom Graser on our staff,” said Ben Dixon, the Chamber's Executive Director. “Tom brings to the team extensive experience in communications and a

