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CCIDA Third in NYS for Total Revenues in 2020

June 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency came in third in New York State for total revenues in 2020. The State Comptroller's Office released its annual IDA report, stating that the CCIDA had over $1,069,000,000 between 46 projects in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al-Tech Revolving Loan Fund, CARES Act Loan Fund, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Mark Geise, New York State Comptroller’s Office

CCIDA CFO Rich Dixon Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

June 16, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency's Chief Financial Officer, Rich Dixon, has been honored with the Brian T. McMahon Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is for excellence in Community-Based Economic Development and was presented at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian T. McMahon Lifetime Achievement Award, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, New York State Economic Development Council, Rich Dixon

Owner of Building that Housed Former Jamestown Brewing Company Facing Foreclosure

May 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The owner of the building that housed the former Jamestown Brewing Company is facing foreclosure. In a filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on Thursday, May 19, Evans Bank issued a complaint against G Patti Enterprises LLC, George … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 115-121 West Third Street, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Evans Bank, G Patti Enterprises LLC, George Patti III, Jamestown Brewing Company

Jamestown YMCA to Request $2 Million from City for $31 Million New Facility on Harrison Street

May 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown YMCA shared their initial proposal with Jamestown City Council to build a $31 million new facility on Harrison Street, requesting $2 million in funding from the City. Tom Benson presented on behalf of the Jamestown YMCA to council at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Eastside YMCA, Gebbie Foundation, Greater Buffalo YMCA, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown YMCA, Lakewood YMCA, Tom Benson

JCC Small Business Development Center Gives Mark Geise Phoenix Award

May 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College has recognized Mark Geise with the U.S. Small Business Administration Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery. JCC SBDC said that Geise, as the Deputy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CCIDA, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, COVID-19, JCC Small Business Development Center, Mark Geise, National Small Business Week, U.S. Small Business Administration Phoenix Award

Former Welch’s Building Sale Receives Loan Assistance

April 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio 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

JLDC Reviews Funding Requests for Whirlybird Fest, International Ordnance Technologies

April 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard downtown programming funding requests for Whirlybird Festival and a loan request from International Ordnance Technologies at its monthly meeting Wednesday. IOT Owner and President Tammy Snyder … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Crystal Surdyk, International Ordnance Technologies, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Miki Girts, Stephanie Wright, Tammy Snyder, Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

The Lodge Condominium Project In Mayville Has Been Halted

March 23, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Lodge Condominium project in Mayville has been halted. This is according to a lawsuit filed by Lake Shore Paving in Chautauqua County Supreme Court against The Lodge at Chautauqua Lake, The Estate of James K. Webb, Sally Webb, Executrix … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Webb, Benjamin Webb, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Inc, James K. Webb, James Webb, Lake Shore Paving, Ryan Rambacher, Sally Webb, The Lodge At Chautauqua Lake, Webb Hospitality Group LLC, Webbs Harbor Restaurant & Bowling Lanes

CCIDA Announces New Round of CARES Act Loans

February 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has announced a new round of CARES Act loans The IDA said in a release that they are continuing to accept applications for low-interest loans to both businesses and non-profit organizations. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARES Act, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency

Small Business Marketing Grants Available in Chautauqua County

February 15, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local economic development groups have partnered to offer marketing grants for small businesses. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center at Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CCIDA, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Insyte Consulting, JCC Small Business Development Center

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