The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce recognized community members at its Annual Awards Banquet. The awards are given to individuals and organizations for their service to the community and for their efforts to make the county a better place … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Todd Tranum – July 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley sat down Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Tranum to reflect on his 20 years with the Manufacturer's Association and the Chamber as he prepares to move on from the chamber at the end of this month … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed Expresses Concerns About Debt, Currency, & Geopolitical Realignment at Chamber Lunch
Congressman Tom Reed cautioned there are storms on the horizon for the United States at the Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce's Annual Congressional Lunch. Reed said a new geopolitical alignment, currency issues, and debt are the some of the main … [Read more...]
New Visitor’s Center Coming to Downtown Chamber of Commerce Offices
A new Visitor's Center will be opening up in the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce's offices in Downtown Jamestown soon. Chamber Director of Marketing Communications and Governmental Affairs Sheila Webster said the Chamber is working with the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Names Dan Heitzenrater as Next President-CEO
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced Daniel Heitzenrater has been hired as the next President/CEO of the Chamber. Chamber Board President Fred Johnson said, “As the key Executive Assistant for the last three … [Read more...]
Registration for County Chamber Annual Meeting Now Underway, Lt. Governor is Featured Keynote Speaker
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier will hold a joint Annual Meeting on Friday, January 22 and featuring Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul as keynote speaker. The Chamber will … [Read more...]
BPU Receives $750,000 from State to Advance Climate Technology Manufacturing
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has been awarded $750,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for its “Manufacturing Clean Energy in the Southern Tier” proposal. It was the maximum … [Read more...]
City Announces Downtown Holiday Cruise to Replace Holiday Parade for 2020
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, and the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce are partnering on a unique event this year to celebrate the holiday season and light the tree on Tracy Plaza. The Downtown Holiday … [Read more...]
CHQBuyLocal Website Launched in Support of Local Business
JAMESTOWN - Amid the ongoing COVID-19 situation, numerous businesses are still working hard to keep their doors open even under limited circumstances. Many have already been managing takeout and delivery services, and others are ramping up quickly to … [Read more...]
As Legislature Prepares to Vote on Budget, Business Community Urges Tax Cut and Not Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be finalizing and voting on the 2020 county budget when it meets Wednesday night in Mayville. The proposed tax levy in the tentative budget is $64.2 million - an increase of 3.7% over the current … [Read more...]
