More than 20 local manufacturers recently met to explore opportunities connected to the NY SMART I-Corridor and regional semiconductor supply chain. Presented through the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) Workforce … [Read more...]
Local Officials Attend Nuclear Energy Policy Summit
Local officials recently traveled to New York City to learn more about the rapidly evolving nuclear industry. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise and Dunkirk Planning … [Read more...]
Project To Increase Electric Capacity In Mason Industrial Park Moves Forward
A project to increase the electrical capacity in Mason Industrial Park is moving forward. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities approved a $2 million contract with Dirt Worx Excavating LLC for the excavation, installation, backfilling, and … [Read more...]
NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub Designation For Chautauqua County To Help Manufacturers
Chautauqua County is being designated as part of a Tech Hub so that local manufacturers can be connected to opportunities as part of the NY SMART I-Corridor. “SMART” in the NY SMART I-Corridor name stands for “Semiconductor Manufacturing and … [Read more...]
ImmunityBio in Dunkirk Has Begun Hiring
ImmunityBio in Dunkirk has begun hiring. The pharmaceutical manufacturing company recently renegotiated terms and conditions for renewal of its lease with New York State and Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO … [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...]
CCIDA Board Approves Tax Payment Agreement To Free Up Marketing, Capital Project Funds For Wicked Warren’s
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved a change to Wicked Warren’s tax payments agreement in order to free up money for capital projects. IDA Chief Financial Officer Shelby Bilskie said Wicked Jimmy’s LLC, which is … [Read more...]
CCIDA CEO, Deputy County Executive For Economic Development Named To Business First’s ‘Power 250’ List
The Chautauqua County Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and CEO of the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has again been named to Buffalo Business First’s “Power 250” list. The “Power 250” is an annual list of 250 … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County, Jamestown Awarded $500,000 Total To Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Chautauqua County and the City of Jamestown have been awarded a total of $500,000 to help expand housing opportunities. The funding is a Pro-Housing Communities Technical Assistance Grant through the New York State Homes & Community Renewal … [Read more...]
CCIDA, CCPEG Projects Result In Nearly $85 Million In Investments In 2025
Projects by the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth resulted in nearly $85 million in investments in 2025. The CCIDA Board received the Choose CHQ 2025 Annual Report at its meeting … [Read more...]
