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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

Jamestown Local Development Corporation Considering Four Scenarios For Funding Non-Profit Grant Applicants

August 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will consider four scenarios for funding Non-Profit Assistance Grant program applicants. The Non-Profit Assistance Program was funded with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies. Nine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 10, 10000 Maniacs, American Rescue Plan, Building and Property Infrastructure Improvements program, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Collaborative Children's Solutions, Crying Out Loud Productions, Downtown Programming Fund, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, National Comedy Center, New Business Development Grant, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Tim O'Dell, YWCA Jamestown

JLDC Approves $500,000 to Southern Tier Builders Exchange for Workforce Development Program

May 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved $500,000 for the Southern Tier Builders Exchange for a workforce development program. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said Southern Tier Builders will use the American Rescue Plan funds for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, National Center for Construction Education & Research, Southern Tier Builders Exchange, Tim O'Dell

JLDC Approves $35,000 in Downtown Business Grants

May 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A second round of $35,000 in downtown business grants were approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation board on Wednesday. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said the awards came from the Downtown Small Business Evolution fund. He said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andre Reed, Art Cloth & Craft Boutique, Ballgame Heroes, Buffalo Bills, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Downtown Small Business Evolution program, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Lez Zeppelin, Lisciandro's Restaurant, Nouveau Beauty Aesthetics, Pat Smeraldo, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Sandees Bakery, Starr Ryder, the beer snob, Tim O'Dell, Uncle Bens Remedy, Vixen, Winterfest

Over Half Million Dollars in ARP Grants Awarded to 8 Jamestown Businesses

April 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over a half million dollars in American Rescue Plan funded grants have been approved for eight Jamestown businesses. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarded $500,000 in Machinery and Equipment Upgrades funds as well as $50,000 in New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Ballgame Heroes, Colecraft Commercial Furnishings, Crown Street Roasting, Crystal Surdyk, Dawson Metal, Downtown Programming Fund, El Greco Woodworking, Elliot Raimondo, International Ordnance Technologies, It's Your Day, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Skate Products, Juneteenth Festival, Kim Ecklund, Machinery and Equipment Upgrades Grant, National Wire and Metal Technology Incorporated, New Business Development Grant, Pearl City Cycle, Pete Scheira, Tim O'Dell, U.S. Treasury Department

JLDC Approves Over $105,000 for Downtown Events, Approves BEBA Funds

February 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over $105,000 in grants and loans have been approved for four downtown events. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard presentations from five organizations, tabling one at its monthly meeting Wednesday. Funding approved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Ben Bailey, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, BW Wholesale Florist, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Earlybird, Falcon Acquisitions, Fringe Hair Salon, Irish Brothers, It's Your Day, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, JCC Small Business Development Center, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Susan Center, Stephanie Wright, Summit Wealth Management, the beer snob, Tim O'Dell, Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

119 Jobs Created in Jamestown Through American Rescue Plan Funded Economic Development Programs

February 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Economic development programs funded by American Rescue Plan monies have created 119 jobs so far in Jamestown. Department of Development Grants Manager Tim O'Dell, presenting to Jamestown City Council, provided a results summary for 2022 that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Building Property Infrastructure Improvement, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Initiative, Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Small Business Evolution program, Information Technology program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Roof Sewer Lateral Replacement Program, Tim O'Dell

JLDC Board Requests to Review Business Grant Applications

January 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Local Development Corporation board members are requesting to review Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant applications. The American Rescue Plan funded program was allocated $750,000 by City Council with $749,980 in requests … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Beer Snob, BS Wholesale Florist, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, Falcon Acquisitions, Fringe Hair Salon, It's Your Day, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Kim Ecklund, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache, Summit Wealth Management, Tim O'Dell, Tony Dolce

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