Rendezvous and Reunion

For this episode of New York State Manufacturing Now, host Steve Melito gathers opinions and insights from attendees and the organizer of the 2024 Québec-New York Transportation Rendezvous held in Plattsburgh, New York.

Ever wondered what it's like to navigate the tricky waters of US employment laws and immigration, especially if you're doing business across the Canadian border? Steve’s first guest is Holly Black from Hurdle Group who takes us on a virtual trip to the New York State Quebec Transportation Rendezvous in Plattsburgh, to shed light on these challenges. As a seasoned HR consulting and immigration expert, Holly shares her transition from Wabtec to launching her own own consulting firm, offering a treasure trove of advice for Canadian enterprises struggling with the complexities of operating in the United States.

Amidst the hubbub of bankers, insurers, and industry professionals, this episode transcends transportation talk and dives into the importance of face-to-face networking in our digital age. Joel Wood from NAmTrans, the architect behind this vibrant gathering, also stops by to give us his unique perspectives on orchestrating such an impactful event.

And we round out the event and this episode speaking with Mark from Canadian company Elasto Proxy on their work in gaskets and seals and how they find value in collaboration with New York State-based transportation-focused businesses. We hear first-hand how Plattsburgh is considered a suburb of Montreal, even though it sits in a different country.