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ANCA Director in Washington, D.C. 
Pictured from right, Terry Martino, Executive Director Adirondack North Country Association with Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, center, and Sylvie Nelson, left, Executive Director Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce Saranac Lake, NY: On May 10 – 11, 2007 Terry Martino, Executive Director of the Adirondack North Country Association, participated in the New York Delegation that attended the New York / North Country Day in Washington, D.C. The delegation was led by Garry Douglass, Executive Director of the North Country Chamber and included thirteen members representing North Country interests and crossborder issues. Members participated in the New York Day Legislative Breakfast Forum where Senator Schumer and Senator Clinton provided comments about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, the need for the elimination of the Alternative Minimum Tax, and discussions for a national Energy Policy. The senators were joined by Derek Douglas, Director of the NYS Office of Federal Affairs who discussed the goals of Governor Spitzer in partnering with New York businesses and communities. The New York Delegation included participants from the arts, the Olympic Regional Development Authority, CBN Connect, health care, various communities, the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Quebec government. Delegation members had the opportunity to meet with Senator Schumer, Senator Clinton, Congressman McHugh and Congresswoman Gillibrand to discuss priorities identified in the North Country Economic Development "Hot List." Concerns about the impact of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative’s negative impact on the northern economy were represented. Projects throughout the North Country that will benefit from federal funding were highlighted, including the Plattsburgh International Airport and the CBN Connect: Community Broadband Network, amongst others. During the meetings with Senator Schumer, Congressman McHugh, Congresswoman Gillibrand and Senator Clinton’s staff, Martino provided comments about the need for federal involvement in Green Planning and Technology as an investment in the future of the Adirondack North Country. She said a Green Planning and Technology Initiative will support "green" rural economies which will stimulate "green" business development. She emphasized that a strategic planning component will establish the Adirondack Park and North Country Region as a special setting for businesses engaged in conservation, alternative energy and innovative product development. There was positive feedback about the potential for this type of programming in the North Country with the goal for ANCA to submit a proposal in early 2008 to the legislative members. Headquartered in Saranac Lake, New York, the Adirondack North Country Association is committed to economically viable communities and a rural quality of life. For more information visit ANCA at www.adirondack.org or call 518-891-6200. Terry Martino can be reached at anca-martino@northnet.org. |
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