Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joins us to discuss the first case of measles in the county in 30 years as well as housing initiatives, economic development news, and more. … [Read more...]
CHQ Chamber Announces Annual Business Award Recipients
The CHQ Chamber has announced its award recipients that will be recognized during its annual Business Awards Banquet. The event is designed to recognize local businesses and organizations for their outstanding efforts year-round, and meets our … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Cuts Ribbon On $425 Million Facility Expansion
Wells Enterprises in the town of Dunkirk has cut the ribbon on its $425 million facility expansion. The facility significantly increases production capacity for the company’s popular ice cream brands, introduces cutting-edge capabilities for … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Expansion Project Receives Award
The New York State Economic Development Council has named the Wells Enterprises expansion project in Dunkirk as its 2026 Project of the Year. The announcement was made during NYSEDC’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Cooperstown, NY. The Project of the … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Completes New Chocolate Ingredient Manufacturing Unit
Wells Enterprises has completed a new chocolate ingredient manufacturing unit in Dunkirk. The facility, which is part of an ongoing $425 million investment, is the first of its kind within the United States ice cream manufacturing sector. The … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Issues Voluntary Ice Cream Recall
Wells Enterprises has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 18,000 containers of ice cream and frozen yogurt over concerns they could contain pieces of plastic. The Iowa-based ice cream manufacturer’s brands include Blue Bunny and Halo Top ice cream … [Read more...]
CCIDA, CCPEG Celebrate $300 Million In Investments In 2024
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth are celebrating more than $300 million in investments in 2024. CCIDA CEO Mark Geise presented on the 2024 annual report to the CCIDA Board … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Receiving Additional Hydropower Allocation
Wells Enterprises will receive an additional low-cost Niagara hydropower allocation through the New York Power Authority. Governor Kathy Hochul said the award was approved Tuesday by the NYPA board of trustees. Wells is a current NYPA customer … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Receives More Tax Incentives For Expansion of Dunkirk Facility
Wells Enterprises has been approved for another round of tax incentives as part of its plan to build a chocolate plant as part of its ice cream manufacturing facility in Dunkirk. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved a … [Read more...]
CCIDA Named Top Economic Development Agency in WNY
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has been named the top ranking economic development agency in Western New York for 2023. That’s according to Buffalo Business First, which provided a list of the region’s top economic development … [Read more...]
