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

