Town of Plattsburgh

The Town of Plattsburgh is located in the northeastern part of New York State, approximately 65 miles south of Montreal, Canada and on the western shore of Lake Champlain. Plattsburgh has traditionally been a transportation center. Situated along the main transportation route between New York City and Montreal, it is the closest large American municipality to the second largest Canadian City. Generally, Plattsburgh has an excellent overall transportation network. The CP railroad line provides a unique transportation opportunity and the Town of Plattsburgh offers a unique combination of natural and man-made advantages that include: Access to Canadian markets Multi-modal transportation network Motivated, creative and competitive labor force Good labor-management relationships Low cost of living Pro-business public agencies and less red tape In-place economic development resources and foreign trade zone Not dependent on aging, heavy-industrial infrastructure Superior access to recreational, cultural and historic resources Well-regarded schools and colleges Regional health care center Vibrant business districts Exceptional facilities Large hard-stand areas for storage of bulk goods.