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Breakfast with Herb & Mike
In this issue of Breakfast with Herb and Mike, father and son share stories about successes and failures, dreams and disappointments, hidden talents and hobbies.


SB Time Capsule
They may look like any other pigmy goats, but the goats grazing near the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base bomb dump at PARC have one very important difference.


From Concept to Curtain Call
With a history spanning more than 40 years, Pendragon Theatre has solidified itself as the only year-round professional theatre company in the Adirondacks.


Insight: Chris Hay
Chris Hay was born and raised in the North Country, attended Hamilton College, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 1993, and later completed his MBA at Boston College in 2000.


On the Rise
Near the end of Bombard Road, Bee Line Trucking Warehousing and Logistics comes into view.


The Legacy Continues
Business is ever changing, offering new technologies, new products and services and new opportunities.


Built to Respond
Champlain and Au Sable Forks residents have increased peace of mind these days with new
fire houses to strengthen their community infrastructure.


Chamberwise: Affirmation of Friendship
A centerpiece of the North Country Chamber of Commerce’s recent Quebec-New York Rendezvous was the signing and release of an Affirmati


Breakfast with Herb & Mike
Every business has a balance sheet. But in this journey of Breakfast with Herb and Mike, a different kind of ledger comes into view


Rural Done Right
CVPH Endocrinology is a Plattsburgh-based specialty practice improving local access to expert diabetes, metabolic and hormonal-related


Chamberwise: Business Confidence Remains Strong
Our Annual Business Confidence Index for 2026 recently showed continued positivity in our area business community with 57% expecting


Finding Sustainable Solutions
Holly Vassar is the founder of Hemisphere Business Solutions which offers human resource management and support as well as consulting for training


Seeing is Believing
For years now Schluter Systems has been one of the largest employers in the area due to the scale of their operation.


Culture and the Conference Room
The greatest culture moments at The Northeast Group
happen in the conference room.


Insight: Christine Peters
By Michelle St. Onge Photo by Jessica McCafferty Hometown - Peru, NY Family - Husband, Ben; teens Greyson and Mallory, two dogs and two cats Education - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Plattsburgh State (1997) and a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School (2000) Occupation - Clinton County Administrator Community Involvement - Vice President Apple Valley Senior Housing Board in Peru; Evergreen Townhouse Community Board Member; UVM Health Network Board of Trustees, Chair of


Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Michigans Plus in Plattsburgh isn’t a bar, nor is it in Boston, but the diner shares a customer service philosophy with Cheers


Employee Centric: Community Focused
Article and Photos by Mallory Leonard Andy Sepcie As I entered Monaghan Medical Corporation’s warm, inviting lobby I was greeted by a statement piece with circular accents, serene blues and the Monaghan Medical logo and tagline: “Monaghan Means It Matters.” Smiles greeted me and there was an immediate sense of community. I was introduced to Andy Sepcie, Vice President of Operations, who took me on a tour of the facility. He beamed with pride as he guided me around every turn,


Rural Done Right
Health care is teamwork at its best. At the bedside, it’s a group of dedicated and compassionate professionals each


Breakfast with Herb & Mike
Every business has a balance sheet. But in this journey of Breakfast with Herb and Mike, a different kind of ledger comes into view


Chamberwise: It’s Time for Another Rendezvous!
the QUEBEC-NEW YORK TRANSPORTATION RENDEZVOUS & B2B

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