JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) has released another round of low-interest loans for local businesses impacted by COVID-19. Funding for the loans comes from the federal CARES Act and is administered by the U.S. … [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...]
CCIDA Approves PILOTs for North County Solar Project
SILVER CREEK - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors on Tuesday approved financial assistance to Hanover PV, LLC, including Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreement providing real property tax abatement, sales … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Aug 20, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Aug 20, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19 in the county, as well … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Had Poor Rate of Return on Net Jobs Gained in 2018
ALBANY - A recent report by the New York State Comptrollers Office shows the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) ranked among the top counties in the state in 2018 when it came to operating expenses, as well as net tax exemptions … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Offers Additional Details for Business Reopening Guidelines and Requirements
MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - On May 18, New York State issued detailed guidelines for the reopening of Phase 1 businesses, which are required to be adhered to prior to reopening during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The state’s guidance, which … [Read more...]
Two Local Companies Connect in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
SKF Purchasing Custom-made Fabric Masks from The Resource Center JAMESTOWN [MEDIA RELEASE] - SKF Aerospace recently expressed a need to the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) to purchase masks for its 500 production … [Read more...]
Trinity Biotech to Supply Material for COVID-19 Test Kits
[MEDIA RELEASE] JAMESTOWN - Just outside of Jamestown, Trinity Biotech produces plastic media transport tubes, which is a container used to store infectious disease test swabs for processing. “We have seen a huge increase in demand to help support … [Read more...]
Brocton and Westfield Businesses Shift Operations to Help Fight COVID-19
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY - Two local businesses are pivoting away from their standard production lines and instead focusing on making products that will help battle the COVID-19 crisis. According to the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, … [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...]
