Greater Watertown North Country Chamber of Commerce

06/17/2026

Last Friday, the GWNC Chamber celebrated our Jefferson Leadership Institute Class of 2026! Over the past ten months, these graduates have learned about our community, opportunities for growth, and completed a capstone project🤝

Congratulations to our graduates:
🎓 Erica Anderson, City of Watertown
🎓 Colleen Butler, Community Action Planning Council
🎓 Tyis Castor, AmeriCU Credit Union
🎓 Dustin Cooley, Cape Vincent DPW
🎓 Ben Cruz, Next Move NY
🎓 Kevin Deon, New York Air Brake
🎓 Jessica Goodrich, Samaritan Medical Center
🎓 Shawnea Hull, Community Action Planning Council
🎓 Nick Kogut, Kogut's Contracting
🎓 Nicholle Lacey, Jefferson County
🎓 Kristen Lawrence, Watertown Family YMCA
🎓 Kylee McGrath, Watertown Local Development Corp.
🎓 Kathryn Mogray, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County
🎓 Brittany Munk, Watertown Savings Bank
🎓 Robert Pauly, Thrive Wellness and Recovery, Inc.
🎓 Ashley Pickett, Flower Memorial Library
🎓 Brandon Sparacino, BCA Architects & Engineers
🎓 Jerilyn Steria, Jefferson County
🎓 Greg Stickel, First Class Home Inspection
🎓 Paige Wiley, Children's Home of Jefferson County
🎓 Matthew Woodruff, Knowlton Technologies
🎓 John Ziegler, Samaritan Medical Center

👉 Interested in participating in JLI Class of 2027? Applications are open through June 30 at https://www.watertownny.com/jefferson-leadership-institute/ 🔗

06/11/2026

LET'S CONNECT!
Join us at Coffee & Connections next Wednesday to learn how to understand your energy bill! In this session, Logan Eddy (National Grid) will help participants understand where your money goes, the energy mix, and what it means for our region🤝 Here are the details:
📅 June 17, 2026
🕤 9:30am-10:30am
📍 Flower Memorial Library
🎟️ Register online at https://www.watertownny.com/coffee-connections/

05/11/2026

LET'S CONNECT!

Join us at Coffee & Connections next Wednesday to learn how to spot and stop costly marketing myths! In this session, Nate Matteson (NBC Watertown) will help participants identify common marketing myths and reframe them into clearer, more effective decision points🤝 Here are the details:
📅 May 20, 2026
🕤 9:30am-10:30am
📍 Flower Memorial Library
🎟️ Register online at https://www.watertownny.com/coffee-connections/

05/07/2026

📣 JLI APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW! 📣

🤝 The Jefferson Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed to cultivate informed, engaged, and effective business and community leaders in Jefferson County 🤝

🚨 Apply by June 18th at https://www.watertownny.com/jefferson-leadership-institute/ 🚨

05/05/2026

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER🎟️

The Armed Forces Day Breakfast is a special gathering dedicated to honoring the men and women of our military who serve with dedication and commitment to protecting our community and country. This event provides an opportunity for business and community leaders to come together in recognition of their service, reflect on the importance of their contributions, and express appreciation for the vital role our military plays in the safety and strength of our region.

📅 Date: May 12, 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30am-9:00am
📍Location: Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands
🎟️ Register by Friday, May 8th, at https://www.watertownny.com/armed-forces-day-breakfast/ 🎟️

04/28/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!🎟️

The Armed Forces Day Breakfast is a special gathering dedicated to honoring the men and women of our military who serve with dedication and commitment to protecting our community and country. This event provides an opportunity for business and community leaders to come together in recognition of their service, reflect on the importance of their contributions, and express appreciation for the vital role our military plays in the safety and strength of our region.

📅 Date: May 12, 2027
🕢 Time: 7:30am-9:00am
📍Location: Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

🎟️ Register NOW at https://www.watertownny.com/armed-forces-day-breakfast/ 🎟️

04/21/2026

Support the SPCA of NNY!

04/21/2026

Lunch on the roof is just around the corner at The NEST !

It's coming back!

Bring Your Own Lunch to the roof this June and July.

Stay tuned for our music lineup brought to you by Harmonny Performing Arts Community and Northern New York Community Foundation!

04/21/2026

Golf for a great cause this Thursday 4/23 at Net Par Watertown to benefit Hospice of Jefferson County, Inc. !

Ready to golf for a good cause?
Grab your girls and join us at Net Par for a special Ladies Night benefitting Hospice of Jefferson County!
Come enjoy a fun night on the green while giving back to our community.
Don't forget to use code HOSPICE when booking your bay at netpar.golf