Our destinations in the media Jan. 5, 2015: Journal de Montreal, "42 Heures a Lake Placid" Veronique Harvey promotes a number of local businesses as she makes recommendations for a weekend trip to Lake Placid. READ THE ARTICLE

Long Lake, NY - An informational meeting for those businesses interested in applying for the Microenterprise Grant Program will be held on January 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the town hall in Long Lake. About the Microenterprise Grant Program Essex County, in partnership with Hamilton County, applied for and was awarded an Adirondack Park Upper Hudson Recreation Hub Grant, creating the Hub Microenterprise Program. The total amount awarded for this program was $100,000. As qualified businesses are identified through an application process, the MGP will provide resolution to small businesses lack of access to capital and assist businesses to offer a more relevant mix of wares, goods and services to help improve the viability of the businesses, to become more sustainable and retain and create new jobs. . These communities will be investing in amenities to promote a spectrum of recreational opportunities and the use of the State lands, which will enhance and increase visitations to the communities to enjoy the surrounding Forest Preserve and Conservation Easement lands. Who can apply? The Microenterprise Grant Program (MGP) will be established to provide grants to eligible expanding or start up Microenterprise businesses, located in Essex County, the towns of Minerva, Newcomb and North Hudson and in Hamilton County, the towns of Indian Lake and Long Lake. A Microenterprise is a business that employs or will employ nine (9) or fewer persons, including the business owner or owners. To be eligible for assistance, an existing microenterprise business must retain and or create jobs. The grant funds from the Microenterprise program can be used to: purchase equipment, furniture & fixtures, inventory and be used for operating expenses, marketing, and working capital and start up costs. All grant applicants must complete Adirondack Upper Hudson Recreation Hub Microenterprise Program, Business Development & Enhancement Training Program. For information, please contact the Essex County IDA at 518-873-9114.

The Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce invites all interested to join them for an evening of networking and fun. Enjoy delicious Well Dressed Food hors d'oeuvres & adult beverages, all while making new North Country business contacts. Don't forget your business cards to enter to win door prizes! There is no cost to attend. Event: Tri-Lakes Business Meet & Greet Sponsored by Champlain National Bank Date: Thursday, January 22nd 2015 - 5:30pm-7:00pm Location: Well Dressed Food, 87 Park Street Tupper Lake (welldressedfood.com) Hosted By: Well Dressed Food, Co. & Boulevard Wine & Spirits Sponsored by: Champlain National Bank Contact/RSVP: events@tupperlake.com / Well Dressed Food 518-359-5280

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January 2015 After Business Mixer at The Pub Ticonderoga, NY – December 19, 2014 – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) January After Business Mixer will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at The Pub in Downtown Ticonderoga from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. The Pub is located at 105 Montcalm Street. Sponsors providing door prizes will be Bridge Point Communication, Glens Falls National Bank, Libby’s Bakery Café, & the Wagon Wheel Restaurant. The Chamber's “After Business Mixers” provide a networking forum for Chamber Members and area business people in addition to showcasing the site of the host as well as promoting the door prize sponsors. Although an RSVP is not required for After Business Mixers, they are appreciated and can be made by calling the TACC at 585-6619. Complimentary appetizers will be served. An RSVP is required for the Ambassador Kick Off event and can be made by calling 518-585-6619 by Monday, January 26th.