Bush Industries, operating as eSolutions, is closing. The news was confirmed to employees during a meeting Thursday morning following days of rumors on social media. The closure will affect more than 230 employees. eSolutions Furniture Group, … [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...]
Jamestown BPU Renews Electric ‘Flex Rate Agreements’ With SKF USA, Bush/eSolutions
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has renewed electric “Flex Rate Agreements” with two regional manufacturers. The agreements provide them with slightly lower electric rates in exchange for continued economic development investments and … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Sworn In As Jamestown’s 26th Mayor
Kim Ecklund has been sworn in as the City of Jamestown's 26th Mayor. The ceremony was held on Monday in City Council Chambers in City Hall. Ecklund is the first Republican woman to serve as the city's top executive. The late Carolyn Seymour, a … [Read more...]
Mayor-Elect Ecklund Is Working On Transition Plans
Mayor-Elect Kim Ecklund is deep into her transition plans to take over leading the City of Jamestown in the new year. Ecklund said as of December 12, she has retired after 34 years from her position with eSolutions Furniture, formerly known as … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Receives Republican Nomination to Run for Mayor
The City Republican Committee has unanimously nominated Kim Ecklund to run for Mayor of Jamestown. Ecklund will face Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist who announced his re-election campaign in early January. Ecklund, who has served as … [Read more...]
