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Wicked Jimmy’s LLC Approved $350,000 Loan By JLDC

February 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved a $350,000 loan for Wicked Jimmy's LLC. The company will use the money toward the purchase of the almost 35,000 square foot property that previously housed the former Jamestown Brewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Dan Borg-Sundstrom, Drew Erlandson, Forte, George Patti, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Peggy Kaltenmeier, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's

Beer Snob Closes In Downtown Jamestown

February 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Beer Snob has closed in downtown Jamestown. The craft beer establishment initially opened at 318 Washington Street in the historic Viking Temple in November 2018. It was owned by Marty Schwab. Earlier this week, the business' social media … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Small Business Evolution grant, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Marty Schwab, the beer snob

Seven Jamestown Businesses Receive ARPA Funding For Building Improvements

November 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Seven Jamestown businesses have received American Rescue Plan funds for building improvements. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board approved funding $75,624 to the businesses in the latest round of the Building Property Improvement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AM Suchar & Son Public Accountants, American Rescue Plan, Building Property Infrastructure Improvement, Chautauqua Art Gallery, Embroidered Designs By Debbie, Fenton Associates, Glorious Beauty Salon, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Miragilia Development LLC, United Industries

JLDC Funds Strategic Planning Proposal To Help With Workforce Development

November 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A strategic planning proposal to help with workforce development in the non-construction trades has received initial funding. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard a presentation from Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Good Jobs Great Cities Academy, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Todd Tranum, U.S. Department of Labor, Workforce Development

City Employees Among Recipients Of Grant Funds

October 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

By Eric Tichy and Julia Ciesla-Hanley etichy@post-journal.com wrfanews@reglenna.com Editor’s note: The following story is a collaboration between The Jamestown Post-Journal and 107.9 FM WRFA-LP. Several Jamestown employees were among more than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, COVID-19, Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, Ellen Shadle, Federal Code of Regulations, Fordham University Law School, Housing Repair Mini Grant program, Jamestown Code of Ethics, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Kasie Foulk, Mark Davies, New York City Conflicts of Interest Board, Nick Langworthy, Sam Teresi, State General Municipal Law, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

City Council Approves Nearly $1 Million in Non-Profit Grant Funds, Votes Down Funding for NCC, St. Luke’s

September 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council on Monday night voted down funding the National Comedy Center and St. Luke's Episcopal Church with Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds Council was presented with resolutions totaling $1.3 million for seven organizations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, bond, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Russell, Marie Carrubba, National Comedy Center, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert H. Jackson Center, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, TheZone, Tony Dolce, YWCA Jamestown

City Council To Vote on Non-Profit Funding

September 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on approving $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan funding to seven non-profit organizations. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has already approved funding from the Non-Profit Assistance Grant Program to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, Downtown Handicapped Accessibility Improvement Program, Eddie Sundquist, Greenlining Facade Improvement program, Housing Repair Mini Grant program, Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, National Comedy Center, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program, Robert H. Jackson Center, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, TheZone, Tony Dolce, Tree of Heaven, YWCA Jamestown

JLDC Approves Funding For Non-Profits

September 22, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved the allocation of $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Program funding to local organizations. JLDC board members opted to go with scenario four, as recommended by Jamestown Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amber Carlson, American Rescue Plan, Andrew Carlson, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Collaborative Children's Solutions, Downtown Programming Fund, Eddie Sundquist, Femmes of Rock, Field and Wright Building, Italian American Charity Golf Association, Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Russell, Luke Fodor, National Comedy Center, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Stephanie Wright, The Chop House on Main, TheZone, Tony Dolce, YWCA Jamestown

Jamestown City Council to Review $6.9 Million Bond For Capital Improvements

September 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a proposal to bond for $6.9 million for capital improvements to City facilities. According to a staff report, the projects include Municipal Building Roof & Façade; security enhancements, window replacements, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, bond, Central Garage, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Cherry Street Parking Ramp, Eddie Sundquist, Fenton Mansion, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Spring Street Parking Garage, Tree of Heaven, Twan Leenders, Warner Dam

JLDC Won’t Vote This Month on Allocating $1.5 Million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant Funds

August 22, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation does not expect to vote on allocating the $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds this month. JLDC Board member and City Council President Tony Dolce said there isn't a quorum for possible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Tim O'Dell, Tony Dolce

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