The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has put a hold on approving new solar projects. CCIDA CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise said the agency has decided to "pump the brakes" on reviewing new … [Read more...]
Welch’s Building Redevelopment Moving Forward
Redevelopment of the former Welch's Building in Westfield is moving forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency said that 2 Portage LLC is now the owner of the historic structure and will begin the rehabilitation and adaptive … [Read more...]
Developer of Former Silver Creek School Walks Away From Project
The developer set to renovate the former Silver Creek School into senior housing has walked away from the project. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency sent out a release saying that Region Nine Housing Corporation made the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – CCIDA 2022 Annual Report – January 26, 2023
Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise presents the 2022 CCIDA Annual Report. … [Read more...]
CCIDA Officials Say 2022 ‘Epic’ Year for Chautauqua County
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...]
Mike Metzger Resigns From CCIDA Board
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...]
See-Zurh House to Have New Ownership
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...]
CCIDA Approves Loans for New Brewery in Westfield
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...]
CCIDA Receives $600,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant from EPA
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...]
CCIDA Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Free Tarp Skunks Game
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a special event. CCIDA CEO Mark Geise said the community is invited to attend the Jamestown Tarp Skunks' game tonight for free, "This is our 50th year in … [Read more...]
