The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved tax incentives for Maplevale Farms to relocate their operations from the town of Ellicott to Findley Lake. Maplevale Farms will be building a 150,000 square foot refrigerated … [Read more...]
Serta Mattress In Ellicott Is Closing
Serta Mattress in Ellicott is closing. Sources say employees at the Mason Industrial Park factory were informed Thursday that the facility would be closing as of October 31, 2025. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO Mark Geise … [Read more...]
Efforts Happening To Transform Former Lakeshore Hospital Into Behavioral Health, Addiction Recovery Center
Action is being taken to transition the former Lakeshore Hospital into a behavioral health and addiction recovery center. Main Rd Med Group LLC acquired the property from Brooks Memorial Hospital and will lease it as a medical office to New York … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Performance Measures For Planning & Development Dept., Votes Down Job Growth Goal
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved performance measures for the Planning & Development Department, but voted down an amendment to add job creation goals. The goals approved include improving the quality of life of all county residents, … [Read more...]
Live CHQ Presents Free Jamestown Tarp Skunks Game July 17
Live CHQ is presenting a “Community Buyout Night” for the Jamestown Tarp Skunks this Thursday. The game will feature the visiting Niagara Ironbacks, with free admission, courtesy of Live CHQ, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency … [Read more...]
CCIDA Sues Luscombe Aircraft Corporation For Failure To Repay Loan
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is suing Luscombe Aircraft Corporation for failing to repay a loan. The IDA awarded at $322,000 loan at 2.44% interest to the company located at 3301 Turner Road in early 2021 from a new, low … [Read more...]
The White Inn In Fredonia Holds Grand Opening
Dozens of invited guests attended the grand opening of The White Inn in Fredonia on Thursday. The White Inn restoration and reopening is the culmination of a multi-million dollar, three-year effort made possible by an ownership team represented by … [Read more...]
Maplevale Farms To Move From Ellicott To Findley Lake
Maplevale Farms has announced their plans to move from Ellicott to Findley Lake where they plan to build a new facility. The announcement about the longtime food distribution company came at the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency … [Read more...]
Ted Wightman Appointed To IDA Board
Ted Wightman has joined the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors. Wightman’s appointment was approved by the Chautauqua County Legislature at its April 2025 voting session. By virtue of being appointed to the CCIDA … [Read more...]
CCIDA Approves Loan To Purchase Ivory Acres Weddings
A $108,000 loan has been approved to be used for the purchase of Ivory Acres Weddings in Frewsburg. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved the 15-year loan at 4% interest for Ivory Acres LLC, owned by Stephen Bogart, … [Read more...]
