Matthew Courtright
Principles to live by
A colleague, good friend and inspirational leader who I worked with in a past position, wrote me a letter as I took on the role of the executive director of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, two and a half years ago. Read more
Arts, culture alive in Ticonderoga area
As I read about, see and experience the many wonderful arts and cultural activities, events and happenings within the Ticonderoga area, I cannot help but be energized and excited. Read more
Chamber director thankful
There is not a more perfect time of the year to reflect and give thanks for all of the blessings in our life. Read more
Use social media in promotions
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Google+. What are all of these names and how can they help me promote my business or organization? Read more
Doing business locally is important
Doing business locally is so important in directly supporting members of our community. Read more
Community rallies around sick child
What do you think of when someone says the word community? Read more
Customer service is a priority
“Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends” – Walt Disney. Read more
Events - a key to success
The celebration of the Lake Champlain Bridge truly was a grand celebration with events, food, vendors and live performances on both sides of the lake in New York and Vermont. Read more
Ticonderoga Chamber on the grow
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is working hard every day to better serve its members, area businesses and the Ticonderoga area. Read more
Ti chamber developing partnerships
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is working hard every day Read more
Chamber members deserve support
Being a member of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is not only is an investment in your business or organization, but in the community as a whole. Read more
A central calendar of events is important
Last month in “The Chamber Connection” I discussed the Chambers online calendar of events and the importance of sharing event information on a regular basis with the chamber. Read more
A central calendar of events is important
Last month I talked about what exactly is a chamber of commerce, the role a chamber plays within the community, as well as briefly reviewed all that the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce does. Read more
The Ti Area Chamber of Commerce: What we do
The Chamber of Commerce plays such an important role in so many communities and within the Ticonderoga area. Read more
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Disc golf comes to Ti
TICONDEROGA | Two kids from Saskatchewan in 1926 are credited with playing the first game of what would become known as Frisbee golf. There were no Frisbees then, but the kids sailed tin canning jar lids into four-foot circles scratched in the sand. Read more
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Restaurant has the juice
TICONDEROGA | By nature, restaurants aren’t always known as good environmental stewards, from food that’s thrown away to a surfeit of plastics that can end up in the environment. Read more
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Business, entrepreneur program offered in Ticonderoga
TICONDEROGA/SARANAC LAKE | Officials of the Adirondack Economic Development Center (AEDC), in conjunction with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TAAC) and North Country Community College (NCCC), announced a 15-week business basics course... Read more
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Ultimate bike tour hits Champlain Valley
WILMINGTON/WESTPORT | More than 150 bicyclists representing 30 states and Canadian provinces will encamp in Ticonderoga for two days this month before taking off on Cycle Adirondacks’ Ultimate Cycling Vacation, a 400-mile spin through the... Read more
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Start your engines!
TICONDEROGA | The death of the automobile is greatly exaggerated, at least in the eyes of enthusiasts who will converge for the 27th-annual Ticonderoga Area Car Show on Sunday, Aug. 4, in Ticonderoga’s Bicentennial Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more
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Business classes made easy
TICONDEROGA | Online learning is easy. In theory. But those who were not born into a digital world may find computer classes daunting, so for them the North Country Community College in Ticonderoga has announced a business program that’s... Read more
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The best gets better
TICONDEROGA | Ticonderoga has had the title of Best 4th in the North for so long that no one can remember exactly who it was that gave it the name. But needless to say, it was a designation that came as the result of a lot of hard work. Read more
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TACC to hold 17th-annual Fundraiser Dinner and Auction
TICONDEROGA | The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce’s (TACC) 17th-annual Fundraiser Dinner and Auction will be held Friday, June 14, at The Barn at Lord Howe Valley from 5:30–10:30 p.m. Read more
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National Small Business Week schedule announced
TICONDEROGA | The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) 2019 National Small Business Week Celebration will take place May 6-10. Read more
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Beauty sweep
TICONDEROGA | With a number of special events, in addition to the general summer population expansion of vacationers and snowbirds, Ticonderoga wants to put on its best face. Read more
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Personal touch in digital age
TICONDEROGA | In an increasingly technological age, a personal touch can be a big deal. So on Tuesday, April 23, the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce will continue a nine-year tradition of hand delivering member plaques to its supporters. Read more
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Partners in Ti
TICONDEROGA | The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership (TMSP) has outlined an ambitious agenda for 2019, which includes festivals, art auctions and beautification projects for downtown... Read more
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Passing the small-business torch
TICONDEROGA | The Adirondacks treasures its mom and pop businesses, but when mom and/or pop decide to call it a career and hang out a “for sale” sign, the business, no matter how cherished it has been in the community, doesn’t always survive. Read more
Olive’s Ti Pi to reopen under new ownership
TICONDEROGA | The newly renovated Olive’s Ti Pi will soon reopen in Ticonderoga under new ownership. Read more
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Is it spring yet?
TICONDEROGA | It’s not too soon to start thinking about the end of winter — is it? Read more
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TACC expands team
TICONDEROGA | New members have joined the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) 2019 team, and changes and additions have been made to the board of directors and ambassadors. Read more
Ti business people invited to network in the new year
TICONDEROGA | The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) January and New Year After Business Mixer will be hosted by members of the Kiwanis Club at the Knights of Columbus in downtown Ticonderoga Jan. 17 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Read more
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Ti business people invited to networking event
TICONDEROGA | The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) December & Holiday After Networking Event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Hancock House in Ticonderoga from 5:30–7 p.m. Read more
McDonald’s to reopen in Ticonderoga
TICONDEROGA | McDonald’s of Ticonderoga is undergoing a complete state-of-the-art renovation both inside and outside the restaurant owned and operated by Scott Hearburg. Read more
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Ti businesses to participate in holiday event
TICONDEROGA | The annual Holiday Shopping & Dining Night, organized by the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC), will be held Friday, Nov. 30 as part of the ninth annual Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas Celebration. Read more
