“Welcome, Target. We hope to have a long and positive relationship for the next 100 years,” he said.

CONFIDENCE

Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce Vice President Sue Matton said Target’s decision to locate in Plattsburgh shows they have confidence in Clinton County’s continued development.

“This provides affirmation of our beliefs. In the last few years, there have been many positive things taking place.”

Those include Canadian visitors coming across the border in droves, she said, and several exciting new developments, such as Plattsburgh International Airport and Laurentian Aerospace Corp.

“I think Target looked at those” in making their decision to come to Plattsburgh, she said.

Bassett said he was pleased City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak was able to attend.

Kasprzak said he appreciated the invitation to the ceremony, which is another example of a positive relationship between the town and city.

“People visiting this store means people are visiting the entire area. I wish them good luck and want them to be successful.”

E-mail Dan Heath at: dheath@pressrepublican.com