WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Todd Tranum, executive director of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce / Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier. Tranum talks about some of the services the chamber provides, as well … [Read more...]
Chamber, MAST President Blasts City Leaders for Being ‘Unresponsive’ to Local Business Interests
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier is voicing its displeasure with Jamestown city leaders for what he says is their unwillingness to listen to local businesses. The chamber and … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves 2016 Budget, 4 Percent Property Tax Hike
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a $35.1 million budget for 2016 that includes a 4 percent tax increase. On Monday night the council voted on the budget, but not until after several budget cuts were introduced by councilman … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Okays $482,000 Dividend Payment to City to Help Reduce Tax Hike
JAMESTOWN - The projected property tax increase in the city of Jamestown's 2016 budget now sits at 4.06 percent. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities on Monday approved giving the city a $482,000 dividend payment for next year following a 6-2 … [Read more...]
Chamber to Honor Dr. Susan McNamar
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected Dr. Susan McNamara as the recipient of its 2015 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award. The Award will be given at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting at noon, Friday, Dec. 11, … [Read more...]
Reed Tours Truck-Lite, Recognizes Local Effort to Train and Prepare Future Workforce
FALCONER - Chautauqua County’s representative in Washington says the only way America can remain competitive on the world stage when it comes to manufacturing is by equipping the workers of tomorrow with the skills and knowledge they’ll need to get … [Read more...]
Chamber, Manufacturers’ Association Against Proposed BPU Rate Increase
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities wants to increase electric rates, but not everyone is in favor of the min-rate increase. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers Association of the Western New York have … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2014 Legislative Breakfast Hosted by Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce
The 2014 Legislative Breakfast (April 11 at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club - Lakewood, NY), featuring NY State Senator Catherine Young (left) and NY State Assemblyman Andy Goodell (right). Hosted by Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. Opening … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Sale of County Home in Dunkirk
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has given its approval for the privatization of the county home in Dunkirk. Lawmakers voted Wednesday to approve the sale of the 216-bed skilled nursing facility to VestraCare with a price tag of $16 … [Read more...]
Tranum Named Chamber Executive of the Year
JAMESTOWN - Todd Tranum, the President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2013 Chamber Executive of the Year by the Chamber Alliance of New York State (CANYS). The award was presented during the CANYS Annual … [Read more...]
