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[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mark Geise – January 27, 2022

January 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

We'll hear Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise present the IDA's 2021 annual report to the CCIDA board on January 25, 2022. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Mark Geise

CCIDA Assisted in $164 Million in New Investment, 314 New Jobs in 2021

January 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County had $164 million in new investment, 314 new jobs, and 1,752 retained jobs in 2021 due to assistance from the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. Those were highlights presented in the 2021 annual report for the IDA … [Read more...]

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

CCIDA Board Approves $88 Million in Incentives for Ripley Solar Project

January 26, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved incentives for ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC’s South Ripley solar project. The 270 megawatt large-scale solar project will be located in South Ripley. The Project will include a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, ConnectGen, Linda Burns, Mark Geise, Ripley, Solar Energy

JLDC Approves $93k Loan for New Manufacturer in Jamestown

November 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new manufacturer of steel belt conveyors is planning on opening in the City of Jamestown. Falcon Conveyor will receive a $93,750 loan from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation as part of a $472,500 financing package. That package also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Falcon Conveyor, Greater Jamestown Zone Capital Corporation, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Scott Clark, Stephanie Wright

CCIDA Recognized by NYS Economic Development Council

October 25, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Economic Development Council has recognized the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency , along with all of its council members, with the "Robert T. Dormer Economic Developer of the Year Award." The NYSEDC is the state’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, New York State Economic Development Council

Comptroller’s Annual Report Sheds Light on Performance of Chautauqua County IDA

October 19, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY – A recent report by the New York State Comptrollers Office is providing some details into how the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) performed when compared to other county IDAs from around the state. In June, State … [Read more...]

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

Two South County Businesses Awarded $1.25 Million For Upgrades

October 6, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two south county businesses will receive a combined $1.25 million dollars in funding through the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation and the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The funding comes through the State's Office … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Jamestown Advanced Products, Jamestown Container Corporation, New York State Office of Community Renewal, ZTS Development LLC

Officials, Webb Hospitality Break Ground on $21 Million ‘The Lodge’ Project in Mayville

July 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Webb Family was joined by State and local officials to break ground on the $21 million Lodge Condominium Resort in Mayville Wednesday. The Webb Hospitality Group, headed by Ben Webb, is building The Lodge condominiums which will include 21 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Altech Revolving Loan Fund, Ben Webb, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, James Webb, Mark Geise, The Lodge At Chautauqua Lake, Webb Hospitality Group LLC

Increase in Locating Solar Projects in Chautauqua County on the Rise

June 4, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over a dozen solar projects come before the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency in the last six months. IDA CEO Mark Geise says the companies are either feeling the waters, some are more serious, and some are at the level to ask for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Mark Geise, Solar Energy

CCIDA Distributes $10 Million in CARES Act Loans

April 28, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors has distributed over $10 million in CARES Act loans that will retain 2,000 jobs and create 130 new jobs. The Board approved the final round of loans on Tuesday for a total of … [Read more...]

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

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