OGDENSBURG — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Upstate Candle, Thursday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m.

The event takes place at their new store location, 230 Caroline Street, Suite 1, in Ogdensburg.

Upstate Candle is a new business started by Jennifer Nelson.  Jen started making candles as a hobby from her home – she enjoyed it so much that she decided to open her own business.  Jen makes candles, wax melts, laundry soap, perfume, cologne, and a variety of bath and body products.  She will even make personalized gift baskets for Christmas and other occasions.  Upstate Candle is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can contact her on Facebook at Upstate Candle or via email at upstatecandleny@gmail.com. Alternatively, stop by the store on Caroline Street to shop in person.

Join the Chamber on Thursday, Oct. 16, to welcome Jen and Upstate Candle to the Ogdensburg community.

If you have any questions,contact Laura Pearson at the SLC Chamber of Commerce at 315-386-4000 ext. 6 or by email at: Laura@slcchamber.org.