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Construction underwayClinton County is seeing very encouraging signs of economic growth. Manufacturers and distributors, predominantly from Canada, are looking to locate in Clinton County. With growth comes jobs and most people favor job growth. But what are the other issues? And how can we control the direction of economic development without stifling local growth?


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City continues talks of merging offices
Hope to cut down on duplication of services and save money by merging Community Development and Building Inspector's offices.

Adirondack transportation policy set
Green Book puts Department of Transportation, Adirondack Park Agency and Department of Environmental Conservation on the same page.

Lower speed limits curb truck-traffic complaints
A compromise has tandem drivers on four Town of Malone roads slowing down during frequent trips to wind-energy sites in eastern Franklin County.

Mohawks welcome tax-collection talks
Gov. David Paterson said he would meet with tribal leadership across the state to talk about the planned tax collections.

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Clinton County Industrial Development Agency
The Development Corporation
New York State Empire State Development: North Country Regional Office
North Country Alliance
Plattsburgh Air Base Redevelopment Corporation (PARC)
Plattsburgh International Airport
Plattsburgh North Country Chamber of Commerce
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2008 NYS Budget includes statewide economic development fund
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