The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved more than $950,000 in tax incentives toward a bank building renovation project in the city of Dunkirk. The project by 401 Central LLC involves the acquisition and renovation of … [Read more...]
CCIDA Named Top Economic Development Agency in WNY
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has been named the top ranking economic development agency in Western New York for 2023. That’s according to Buffalo Business First, which provided a list of the region’s top economic development … [Read more...]
BWB Building Owners Suing City of Jamestown Over Assessment
The owners of the BWB building in downtown Jamestown are suing the city over its assessment. 201 West Third Street LLC filed the suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court saying the property's assessment is illegal and erroneous. The … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Marina Could Have New Ownership
New owners plan to take over operations of the Dunkirk Marina. The news that Steven St. George, Alan Steinberg, and John Atzrott have purchased the marina came during the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board meeting. The three … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Announces Additional Expansion, More Jobs
Governor Kathy Hochul was in Dunkirk Tuesday as part of the announcement that Wells Enterprises is expanding its facilities once again. The company previously planned a $250 million expansion in 2023 that would expand its plant by 217,500 square … [Read more...]
Free Jamestown Tarp Skunks Game Honoring First Responders Tonight
Tonight's Jamestown Tarp Skunks game is a free game that will also recognize first responders. Live CHQ, Chautauqua County’s talent attraction and retention initiative, is presenting tonight's game at 6:30 p.m. between the Tarp Skunks and the … [Read more...]
IDA Loan To Help New Owners Take Over Wedding Venue in Frewsburg
An IDA loan is helping new owners take over a wedding venue in Frewsburg. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved a $140,000 loan to Cole and Rachel Smith to purchase Ivory Acres from current owners John and Kelsey … [Read more...]
Wicked Warren’s To Open July 13 in Downtown Jamestown
Wicked Warren's will open in downtown Jamestown on July 13. The brewpub will be located in the former Jamestown Brewing building at the corner of West Third and Washington Streets. Wicked Warren's brewing operation will be overseen by Head … [Read more...]
Hideaway Bay Resort Opens in Silver Creek
Local and state officials cut the ribbon for Hideaway Bay Resort in Silver Creek Tuesday. The four-season, eco-friendly resort is located on 3.6 acres of secluded lakefront property just to the east of the Walnut Creek outlet on Lake … [Read more...]
CCIDA Provided Nearly $75,000 In Net Tax Exemptions For Every Job Created in 2022
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency provided nearly $75,000 in net tax exemption for every job created in 2022. That's according to data provided by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in his annual IDA report released in May. The … [Read more...]
