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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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Lake Forest sues over tax status
Names city and school district in motion in Supreme Court.

Tourism industry guards against budget cuts
Tourism leaders seek added funds to keep visitor spending levels up.

Expressway meeting in Malone draws 60
Franklin County residents seek specifics on the four-lane rural highway that the state Department of Transportation is considering that stretches f...

AUTO BAILOUT: Automakers try to sell Congress on rescue Thursday
U.S. automakers are returning to Congress for high-stakes hearings they hope will persuade skeptical lawmakers to save their troubled industry with...

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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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