Upstate Candle honored

The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce gathered nearly 200 business leaders, community advocates and regional entrepreneurs for its 2026 Annual Dinner at SUNY Potsdam’s Barrington Student Union. The annual event was held Oct. 28 and celebrated local economic growth and regional leadership, featuring a “State of the Chamber” presentation and the presentation of three business recognition awards. Representatives from Upstate Candle accept the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Producer of the Year Award during the chamber’s annual dinner. From left are Ben Dixon, executive director of the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce; Amanda Hitterman, board secretary of the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce; Jennifer Nelson; Tristen Durand; and Mike McCormick. Read story here.