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Cummins Proposes Nearly $452 Million Investment in Jamestown Engine Plant

March 29, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Cummins Inc. has proposed nearly $452 million in investments over five years at its Jamestown Engine Plant in Busti. Cummins officials, speaking at the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board meeting, said the plant is nearly 50 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Cummins Inc., Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant, Lauren Daniel

Big Plans In Store for Hotel Lenhart

March 2, 2023 By WRFA 11 Comments

The future owners of the Hotel Lenhart have big plans in store for the historic structure. Bill and Jill Curry presented their renovation proposal to the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board as part of their request for a $500,000 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al Tech Loan, Bill Curry, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Hotel Lenhart, Jill Curry, Restore New York, Village of Bemus Point

CCIDA Officials Say 2022 ‘Epic’ Year for Chautauqua County

January 26, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency officials report 2022 was an "epic" year for Chautauqua County. CCIDA CEO and Deputy County Executive for Economic Development Mark Geise presented the 2022 Annual Report on the CCIDA to the Board on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 CCIDA Annual Report, Al-Tech Revolving Loan Fund, CARES Act Loan Fund, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Furniture Mart Building, Hotel Lenhart, Mark Geise, Truck-Lite

IDA Board Approves Partial Funding Toward Airport Study

January 25, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved using $25,000 toward an Airport Market Analysis Study. IDA CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise said the goal is to do the study as part of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Airport Study, American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Chautauqua County Legislature, Essential Air Service, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Mark Geise, PJ Wendel, Shannon Barnhart, U.S. Department of Transportation

Mike Metzger Resigns From CCIDA Board

December 28, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Longtime Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board Chair Mike Metzger has resigned. Metzger submitted his resignation to the IDA on December 22. IDA CEO Mark Geise said Metzger had been discussing stepping down from the board, citing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Fancher Chair, Gary Henry, Mark Geise, Mike Metzger, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, SUNY Fredonia

See-Zurh House to Have New Ownership

October 26, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The See-Zurh House in Bemus Point will have new ownership. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Project Manager Rosie Strandburg said Bruce Scroxton and Andrew Haney are purchasing the building from Thom Shagla. She said Scroxton has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al Tech Loan, Andrew Haney, Bemus Point, Bruce Scroxton, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Cheryl Shagla, Rosie Strandburg, See-Zurh House, Thom Shagla

CCIDA Board Approves Loan for Lexington Machining to Upgrade Warehouse

September 30, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al Tech Loan, Bush Industries, Carol Rasmussen, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Lexington Machining, Rich Dixon

CCIDA Approves Loans for New Brewery in Westfield

July 28, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved loans for a new brewery in Westfield. The board approved two Al Tech Revolving Loans for 3811 Holdings, LLC which is doing business as Ghostfish Brewing Company East. The first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3811 Holdings LLC, Barry Sharp, Carol Rasmussen, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Fountain Bowl, Ghostfish Brewing Company East, Lawton Boat Motors, MW Graphics, Sharp Print Services

CCIDA Receives $600,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant from EPA

June 30, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved accepting a grant to start a Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund. CCIDA CEO Mark Geise said the county has a lot of brownfields, which are former industrial sites that have some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Environmental Protection Agency, Mark Geise, Niagara County

Former Welch’s Building Sale Receives Loan Assistance

April 28, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board has approved a loan request to the company buying the former Welch's Building in Westfield. 2 Portage LLC requested a $475,000 loan for the real estate acquisition. The Al Tech Revolving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2 Portage LLC, Artone Manufacturing, CARES Act, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Heritage Ministries, International Ordnance Technologies, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Labyrinth Press Company, Mark Geise, Merritt Estate Winery, Welch's Building

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