CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with several regional organizations, will host the 2026 Annual Spring Business Resources Mixer on Wednesday, April 29, at the Best Western University Inn.

The event is meant to strengthen our rural region with solutions built for local leaders and is designed to provide a comprehensive portfolio of resources to local entrepreneurs. The mixer aims to address specific hurdles identified by regional business leaders and to offer tools for sustainable growth.

“We urge entrepreneurs and business leaders of the region to attend this invaluable event,” St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ben Dixon said. “This mixer provides access to numerous business support organization reps, an expert panel sharing beneficial insights and advice, and unparalleled networking opportunities with dozens of other business leaders.”

The event will feature a panel of local business leaders sharing insights on how they navigated the regional landscape successfully and what resources they turned to. Panelists include:

Clark and Yen Maine, Co-owners and Proprietors of Nature’s Storehouse and Adirondack Fragrance Farm

Bill Fiacco, Co-owner and Proprietor of the Gristmill Brewery in Massena

Michelle Matthews, Chief Corporate Services Officer for United Helpers

In addition to the panel discussion, attendees will have direct access to one-on-one conversations with organization representatives who provide essential business resources and services. The event also offers invaluable networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and regional partners.

Event Timeline:

3:30 p.m.: Networking begins

4:00 p.m.: Formal program starts

Location: Best Western University Inn, Canton, NY

Free admission.

The mixer is free to attend, though advance registration is required. Refreshments will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.

The event is organized by a collaborative group including the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, New York Power Authority, North Country SBDC at SUNY Canton, SLL-BOCES, St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), SLC Workforce Development Board, and SUNY Canton.

Sponsors for the 2026 mixer include AmeriCU Credit Union, St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union, NBT Bank, the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, LaBella Associates, Bill Rapp Chevrolet of Ogdensburg, Empire State Mines, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and C2AE.


To register visit https://tinyurl.com/mpthhrdm. For information contact Ben Dixon at Ben@SLCChamber.org or call 315-386-4000.