The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign has raised a record $42,386 to help St. Susan Center. In 2025, $36,330.22 was raised during a similar period. The annual fund drive has raised more that $474,000 since … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Creates One Year Moratorium On Data Centers
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an Executive Order to create the nation’s first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. Hochul is temporarily pausing State environmental permits for up to one year in order to build regulatory framework that … [Read more...]
Indoor Kids Activities Venue, TheZone, To Open July 11
TheZone, an indoor activities venue for kids, will open at the Northwest Arena on July 11. The 6,200-square-foot indoor facility combines active play, sports-themed attractions, and interactive technology to create a unique experience for children … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Expansion Project Receives Award
The New York State Economic Development Council has named the Wells Enterprises expansion project in Dunkirk as its 2026 Project of the Year. The announcement was made during NYSEDC’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Cooperstown, NY. The Project of the … [Read more...]
County Officials ‘Disheartened’ By Closure Of eSolution
Chautauqua County officials are “disheartened” by the announcement that eSolutions is closing its town of Ellicott plant. County Executive PJ Wendel and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise sent out a joint statement saying, … [Read more...]
NYS Awards Jamestown BPU $6.6 Million To Increase Electric Capacity In Mason Industrial Park
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has been awarded $6.6 million from New York State for a project to support more electrical use in the Mason Industrial Park. The funding is through the Empire State Development’s Promote Opportunity with … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Issuing Bond For Cassadaga Water Pump Station Project
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on issuing a bond for work to be done to the Cassadaga Pump Station. The resolution under new business requests the city issue Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $1.5 million at prevailing interest … [Read more...]
CCIDA Receives Funding To Go Toward Making Sheridan Property Shovel-Ready
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has received funding to go toward making a north county property in the town of Sheridan shovel-ready. Empire State Development announced the award of $675,000 to the IDA through the Focused … [Read more...]
Ultrapak Expanding Operations, Modernizing Dunkirk Facility
Ultrapak LLC is expanding its operations and modernizing its facility in the city of Dunkirk. Empire State Development (ESD) said the $800,0000 project is being supported by up to $120,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits. … [Read more...]
Welch’s Building Redevelopment Moving Forward
The redevelopment of the former Welch’s Building in the village of Westfield is moving forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors on November 18 approved amendments to the project description originally … [Read more...]
