ARKWRIGHT - A $156 Million wind farm in northern Chautauqua County is making progress and will commence with construction next year. That’s according to officials with the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, who participated in the … [Read more...]
IDA Board Approves PILOT Agreement with Wind Farm Developer
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has authorized a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreement for a proposed wind farm in the north county. According to an article in the Post-Journal, the IDA’s board of directors met … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Takes Action on Celoron Hotel, Jamestown Brew Pub Projects
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved a tax incentives for the $30.8 million Chautauqua Harbor Hotel project in Celoron. The hotel project will receive a tourism payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT), mortgage … [Read more...]
Canadian Bus Maker to Open Light Manufacturing Operation in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - There’s more details being released about a new business moving into the former Quality Markets supermarket on Fluvanna Avenue in Jamestown. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the light-manufacturing business is named New … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Castelli Takes Over Cheese Manufacturing Plant in Ashville
ASHVILLE - A new company has taken over the cheese manufacturing plant in Ashville. As part of an economic development deal with the state and county, Castelli America is now operating the former Empire Specialty Cheese plant on Fairbanks … [Read more...]
Empire Specialty Cheese Out of Funding, Expected to Change Ownership
ASHVILLE - A cheese company that only recently moved into its new location in Blockville is in the process of changing ownership due to financial challenges. The Post-Journal is reporting that Empire Specialty Cheese Co. (5151 Fairbanks Road, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Approves $500,000 Loan for Renovation of Former Quality Supermarket
JAMESTOWN - The effort to renovate and put to use a former super market on Fluvanna Ave. has taken another step forward. According to the Post-Journal, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Tuesday approved a $500,000 low-interest Al … [Read more...]
County IDA Purchases Property in Ellicott, to be Developed into Shovel-Ready Commercial Site
ELLICOTT - The board of directors for the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) has a approved the acquisition of 66 acres of land in the town of Ellicott to be used for future business development. According to a media release … [Read more...]
Craft Beverage Summit Planned for Aug. 11 in Portland, NY
PORTLAND NY - Have you ever wondered what is involved in the creation of a craft brewery, winery, or cidery? The answers to many of your questions can be found at the inaugural Chautauqua County Craft Beverage Summit to be held on Thursday, Aug. … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $350,000 Loan for Downtown Hotel, Slated to Open in Fall 2017
JAMESTOWN - The effort to renovate a downtown hotel and make it the city’s only full-service hotel, complete with a restaurant and conference center, will soon be moving forward. That’s according to Jamestown Development Director Vince DeJoy, who … [Read more...]
