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BPU Receives $750,000 from State to Advance Climate Technology Manufacturing

November 24, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has been awarded $750,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for its “Manufacturing Clean Energy in the Southern Tier” proposal. It was the maximum … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 76West Clean Energy Business Competition, Accelerate the Southern Tier, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Education Coalition, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Daniel DeMarte, David Leathers, Eddie Sundquist, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Manufacturing Association of the Southern Tier, Mark Geise, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Small Business Development Center, Southern Tier Soaring, Tim Piazza, Todd Tranum, Tory Irgang

Cristie Herbst Receives Community Service Award

October 12, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - On October 7, during a virtual celebration, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation presented Cristie Herbst its John D. Hamilton Community Service Award. According to Tory Irgang, Community Foundation executive director, there was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Cristie Herbst, John D. Hamilton Community Service Award, Tory Irgang

Debate Featuring New York State Assembly Candidates Goodell, Cardinale is Thursday Night

October 8, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - A 60-minute debates involving the candidates for New York State Assembly 150th District will take place at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' Media Arts Studio Thursday night, Oct. 8. The debate featuring New York State Assembly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, Andy Goodell, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Christina Cardinale, Election 2020, Jason Sample, Jason Schmidt, Justin Gould, Media One Radio Group, Patrick Swanson, PJ Wendel, Richard Morrisroe, State Assembly, Terry Frank, WNY News Now, WRFA

Lake Management Alliance Highlights Unity Efforts Between Member Groups

June 3, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - At the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance’s May Annual Meeting, Interim Executive Director Vince Horrigan indicated that more can be accomplished regarding near-shore and shoreline clean-up if organizations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Vince Horrigan

Community Foundations Announce Give Big CHQ Event, Starts Monday June 1

May 29, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - (MEDIA RELEASE) - Recently, the Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations announced Give Big CHQ 2020 will take place once again this year from June 1 to June 11. Give Big CHQ is an online fundraising event to raise … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, COVID-19, Diane Hannum, Give Big CHQ, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Tory Irgang

Crisis Response Fund Awards Second Round of Grants

April 17, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - For the second week in a row, the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund has awarded grants to organizations on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in Chautauqua County. On Monday, the Fund’s Decision Committee awarded $76,400 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, Chautauqua Opportunities, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Salvation Army of Jamestown, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Local Crisis Response Fund Awards $130,000 in First Round of Emergency Funding

April 8, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Nearly two weeks after the public launch of the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund: COVID-19, the first round of emergency funding, totaling $127,084 has been awarded to eight local organizations. Organizations receiving funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, COVID-19, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, Vince Horrigan

Chautauqua funders and businesses launch COVID response fund with $750,000

March 24, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - COVID-19 Response efforts are quickly forming around the country, including here in Chautauqua County. On Monday a coalition of Chautauqua County foundations and funders announced the creation of the Chautauqua County Crisis Response … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, Carnahan-Jackson Foundation, Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, coronavirus, COVID-19, Cummins Foundation, Holmberg Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Nestle Purina Pet Care, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Local Foundations to Announce COVID-19 Response Fund Monday Afternoon

March 23, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - COVID-19 Response Funds are quickly launching across the country. A coalition of Chautauqua County funders say the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund: Covid 19 has been established thanks to generous contributions from philanthropic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, COVID-19, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Awards $600,000 in Grant Funding to 15 Projects

January 16, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance has finalized its list of projects that will receive funding to assist with lake management efforts in 2020. The Alliance has partnered with several local foundations and county … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

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