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IDA Announces Second Round of Federal EDA Funding for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

January 26, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARES Act, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, COVID-19, Economic Development Administration, Mark Geise

BPU Receives $750,000 from State to Advance Climate Technology Manufacturing

November 24, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 76West Clean Energy Business Competition, Accelerate the Southern Tier, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Education Coalition, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Daniel DeMarte, David Leathers, Eddie Sundquist, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Manufacturing Association of the Southern Tier, Mark Geise, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Small Business Development Center, Southern Tier Soaring, Tim Piazza, Todd Tranum, Tory Irgang

CCIDA Approves PILOTs for North County Solar Project

November 18, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Hanover PV LCC, Jon Rappe, Mark Geise, PJ Wendel, Rattlesnake Enterprises, RIC Development LLC, Steve Valvo

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Aug 20, 2020

August 21, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, COVID-19, PJ Wendel

Chautauqua County IDA Had Poor Rate of Return on Net Jobs Gained in 2018

August 19, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Thomas DiNapoli

Chautauqua County IDA Offers Additional Details for Business Reopening Guidelines and Requirements

May 27, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, COVID-19, Mark Geise, New York Forward, PJ Wendel

Two Local Companies Connect in Response to COVID-19 Crisis

April 20, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bruce Theuret, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Mark Geise, PJ Wendel, Robert Massaro, SKF Aeroengine, The Resource Center

Trinity Biotech to Supply Material for COVID-19 Test Kits

April 20, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

[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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, COVID-19, Dennis Lefler, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Mark Geise, PJ Wendel, Tim Piazza, Trinity Biotech

Brocton and Westfield Businesses Shift Operations to Help Fight COVID-19

April 1, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, COVID-19, Daniel DeMarte, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Plastics, Jay Baker, Mario Mazza, Mark Geise, Mazza Five and 20 Spirits

CHQBuyLocal Website Launched in Support of Local Business

March 23, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, COVID-19, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, PJ Wendel, Todd Tranum

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