MEDIA RELEASE JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest challenges for Jamestown's revitalization is the financial burden of renovating historic buildings. Grants and loan programs from the city, state, and foundations are available to help fill financial gaps … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Co Chair Kris Selstrom
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Co Chair Kris Selstrom AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation recently announced a reorganization effort, along with the launching of new … [Read more...]
CHQBuyLocal Website Launched in Support of Local Business
JAMESTOWN - Amid the ongoing COVID-19 situation, numerous businesses are still working hard to keep their doors open even under limited circumstances. Many have already been managing takeout and delivery services, and others are ramping up quickly to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Finds New Home with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Market is preparing for an exciting 2020 thanks to a new partnership with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Jamestown. Operated under the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation for the past decade, market stakeholders … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown is Saturday, Jan. 18
JAMESTOWN - Local residents are being invited to participate in Doors Open Jamestown on Saturday, Jan. 18. The annual event invitees area residents to visit over a dozen different places right here in our own backyard. Designed to invite area … [Read more...]
Downtown Jamestown to Host Annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration Friday Night
JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest days of the year for Downtown Jamestown is here. The 2019 Downtown Jamestown Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration will take place Friday night, starting at 6:30 p.m. on West Third Street and continuing across … [Read more...]
Mayor-elect Sundquist Was Reluctant to Pursue Annexation During Campaign
JAMESTOWN - The mayor-elect of Jamestown has gone on record saying the annexation of a piece city-owned property in the Town of Ellicott is not something he would immediately pursue if serving as mayor, saying he doesn't believe it would foster good … [Read more...]
Fenton, St. Luke’s and JRC Collaborate to Host “Seven to Save” Program & Exhibit November 14
JAMESTOWN - The historic Arcade Building in Jamestown is one of the highlighted buildings on the 2018-2019 “Seven to Save” list that will be featured in a lecture by Frances Stern, Manager of Technical & Grant Programs for the Preservation League … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2019 Jamestown Mayoral Candidate Forum – September 26, 2019
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA'S SOUNDCLOUD PAGE The 2019 Mayoral Candidate forum for the city of Jamestown, presented by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and featuring candidates Andrew Liuzzo, David Wilfong, and Eddie Sundquist. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JRC Sees No Easy Fix for Potters Terrace, Officials Weighing Options
LISTEN TO INTERVIEW AT SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) says it's currently in the process of evaluating what the future has in store for Potters Terrace in downtown Jamestown. The unique Potters Terrace … [Read more...]
