The Chautauqua County IDA Board has approved an Al Tech Loan for Lexington Machining to make upgrades to a warehouse it owns in Lakewood. Project Manager Carol Rasmussen told the IDA Board that the $218,900 equipment loan would be used for two … [Read more...]
Canadian Company Acquires Bush Industries
JAMESTOWN - A Canadian company has acquired Bush Industries in Jamestown and officials say the move will help to better position the company and its products in the online retail market. According to the Post-Journal, the Canadian firm Bestar Inc. … [Read more...]
Bush Industries Finds New Owner
JAMESTOWN - Bush Industries has a new owner. According to the Post-Journal, private equity firm Lorraine Capital from Buffalo recently acquired the furniture manufacturer and distributor based in Jamestown. Lorraine plans on investing more capital … [Read more...]
County IDA Purchases Property in Ellicott, to be Developed into Shovel-Ready Commercial Site
ELLICOTT - The board of directors for the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) has a approved the acquisition of 66 acres of land in the town of Ellicott to be used for future business development. According to a media release … [Read more...]
Bush Industries to Receive $900,000 in State Funding, Ensures Retention of 200 Local Jobs
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced that $39.2 million in economic development funding has been approved for 34 projects that are spurring growth and opportunity across the state, including one in the Jamestown area. According to the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: United Way Reaches 2012 Fundraising Goal
JAMESTOWN - The 2012 United Way of Southern Chautauqua County’s 2012 Campaign officially came to a close this week and was able to reach its goal of $1,310,000. In fact the, final total was nearly $12,000 more than the goal that was set back in … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Aug. 16, 2011
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSES DOWNTOWN TAILGATE PARTY ON SEPT. 11 The Jamestown City Council’s public safety committee has given its approval for an outdoor tailgate party for Buffalo Bills, to be held on September 11. The Q Bar and Nightclub is sponsoring … [Read more...]
