About the Chamber

The Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, member organization that works to promote economic vitality and prosperity in the Gouverneur area. Our mission is to encourage community growth by promoting tourism and local business. We value a healthy and productive economic community, a high quality of life, and efficient and sustainable business practices.

The Chamber is financed primarily through membership dues. However, during the course of each year a number of fundraising events and projects are held to generate additional revenues.

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Officers

Donna Besaw, Executive Director

C.J. Fitzgerald, President

Vice President, Donna Lawrence

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Honorary Lifetime Directors:

Curran & Dorothy Wade
Eldon Conklin
Carol Dier

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Farmer's Market Manager

Linda Brown  315-287-0384

Directors

Raymond Babowicz

Shari Barnhart

Karl Bender

Jim Bowhall

Dianne Cocco

Gale Ferguson

Tim Reddick

Connie Stowell

Committees

By-Laws

Gale Ferguson

Jim Bowhall

Membership

Donna Besaw

Donna Lawrence

Business of the Year

Connie Stowell

Jim Bowhall

Flag Day Parade

Connie Stowell

Gale Ferguson

CJ Fitzgerald

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Village Park Holiday Decorations

CJ Fitzgerald
Connie Stowell
Donna Lawrence
Jim Bowhall

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Publicity & Web

Shari Barnhart

Raymond Babowicz

Christmas Parade

Diane Cocco

Jim Bowhall

CJ Fitzgerald

Gale Ferguson

Darlene Ward

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Banquet

Connie Stowell

Dianne Cocco

Karl Bender

CJ Fitzgerald

Donna Lawrence

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Pumpkinfest

Connie Stowell

Gale Ferguson

Ray Babowicz

CJ Fitzgerald

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Send to:

Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce
53 Herm Towne Road
Gouverneur, NY 13642

Our Gouverneur

Gouverneur is the only town of this name in the entire United States. Located in the lowlands of the Adirondack region, along the banks of the Oswegatchie River, Gouverneur is home to expanses of beautiful farmland and many crystal clear lakes.

Located within easy distance to the Adirondack Mountain Park and the St. Lawrence River, the region is the international area of New York State. A popular vacation destination, it includes the Thousand Islands, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and Lake Ontario.

Four nearby colleges offer education, cultural events, and intellectual opportunities. Fort Drum, home to the 10th Mountain Division as well as fabulous scenery and excellent quality of life make the Gouverneur area a great place to visit or relocate. Gouverneur is also home to the Gouverneur St. Lawrence County Fair.

Our picturesque village park is host to regular Farmer's Markets, Antiques in the Park and Oktoberfest events. The village park is bordered by churches, the library, the Gouverneur Museum and main street shops. And, of course, the giant Life Savers in the Village Park is always a conversation starter.

Gouverneur offers a thriving business climate, excellent hospital, and a small-town atmosphere. Gouverneur is business-friendly, home to large companies like Cives, Kinney Drugs, and also many wonderful small businesses.

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