Refresco Beverages in Dunkirk is receiving $500,000 in state tax credits and a $500,000 regional economic development council capital grant to help it expand. The company is in the process of buying the former Red Wing plant at 26 East Talcott … [Read more...]
CCIDA Working On New Policies To Comply With Findings Of State Authorities Budget Office Report
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is working on new policies following a report on the agency by the State Authorities Budget Office. IDA CEO Mark Geise said the ABO found a number of policies that needed to be amended or put … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Announces Plans to Double Production, Hire 200 New Employees
Ice cream and frozen dessert company, Wells Enterprises, has announced plans to more than double the facility's current production capacity in Dunkirk. The expansion is expected to add 200 jobs and retain 401 existing full time jobs. Almost a … [Read more...]
Buffalo Construction Company That’s Shutting Down Will Likely Affect Chautauqua County Projects
A Buffalo-based construction company that's shutting down will affect projects in Westfield and Falconer. Savarino Companies issued a WARN notice to the State Department of Labor that it would begin laying off 30 employees on August 18 as the … [Read more...]
Royal Fern Nursery Approved Loan to Expand Business in Fredonia
Royal Fern Nursery has been approved an Al Tech loan to expand its business in Fredonia. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved a 10-year, $63,000 loan for the potential acquisition of 8888 Glasgow Road. Royal Fern … [Read more...]
Hotel Lenhart Project Receives $1.9 Million in State Aid
The Hotel Lenhart project has received $1.9 million in state aid. The funding comes from Round XII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative through Empire State Development. Chautauqua Lake Hospitality will use the funding to … [Read more...]
CCIDA Issues Statement on ‘Clouded’ Future of Dunkirk’s Marina Operations
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency issued a statement on the "clouded" future of Dunkirk's marina operation. The statement follows criminal allegations made against Peter T. Smith of Forestville. The IDA Board voted on June 27, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – July 27, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about new union contracts, the Authorities Budget Office's report on the IDA, the rebranding of CARTS, and more. … [Read more...]
Prendergast Landing Project Requests Tax Assistance Through Chautauqua IDA
The Prendergast Landing project has applied for assistance through the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The proposed business incubator will be located at 106 Fairmount Avenue, which is the former location of Joyce's Keg Room and … [Read more...]
State Authorities Budget Office Recommends Changes For CCIDA
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is making changes to its operations following a report by the State Authorities Budget Office. The report on the CCIDA, released on Monday, also includes a limited evaluation of the operations … [Read more...]
