DUNKIRK - There's good development news for the city of Dunkirk. Deputy Chautauqua County Executive for Economic Development and CEO of the County Industrial Development Agency Mark Geise announced earlier this week that construction of the new … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mark Geise and Rich Dixon with the Chautauqua County IDA
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Mark Geise, CEO of the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and Richard Dixon, CFO of the IDA, to share … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Project Receives Endorsement from State and County Officials, Mayor Teresi Withholding Judgement
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi said he’s holding off on weighing in on a proposed $34 million housing development project until more details come forward. In August the Southern Tier Environments for Living (STEL) used the city's Strategic Planning … [Read more...]
IDA Announces Feasibility Study for Shuddered NRG Power Plant
DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency says it will be moving forward with trying to complete a feasibility study to determine the future of the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. The Post-Journal is reporting that during the IDA's … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Provided Over $24,000 in Tax Breaks for Each Net Job Gained in 2016
ALBANY - When compared to all other Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) across New York State, the Chautauqua County IDA gave away significantly more tax breaks and also spent significantly more money in administrative expenses for each net job … [Read more...]
New County Economic Development Czar Pledges More Public Transparency, Openness
MAYVILLE - The new county economic development director says he wants to make the decision-making process for future economic development initiatives more open and transparent. Newly hired Chautauqua County Industrial Development CEO Mark Geise, … [Read more...]
Geise to Head Restructured Economic Development Arm of Chautauqua County Government
McCord to serve as newly created Director of Planning and Community Development MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello has announced appointments for two key senior posts in his administration in an effort to begin a … [Read more...]
Geise Accepts Job in Monroe County
ROCHESTER - An official in local and regional economic development will be leaving for a job in Rochester. Mark Geise, who serves as Senior Planner for the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and prior to that was the Deputy Economic Development … [Read more...]
Presentation on County Land Bank Set for Thursday Night in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Residents wanting to learn more about the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation will want to stop by the Lillian V. Ney Renaissance Center in downtown Jamestown Thursday night. At 7 p.m. the Jamestown Neighborhood Alliance (JNA) will … [Read more...]
PUSH Buffalo Representative to be in Jamestown Thursday for Sustainable Housing Forum
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Neighborhood Alliance will be hosting a sustainable housing forum Thursday night, June 23, to discuss innovative housing and mixed-use programs for the City of Jamestown’s future. The housing … [Read more...]
