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CCIDA, CCPEG Announce Live CHQ Workforce Ambassador Program

DUNKIRK, NY – The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) and County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) are announcing a new program as part of the Live CHQ initiative to help introduce new and prospective residents to all that the county has to offer.  The Live CHQ Workforce…
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Live CHQ Event Benefits Chautauqua County Employers

An estimated 70 representatives from local employers were at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron on Monday November 18 to learn how to apply the Live CHQ marketing initiative to their own hiring and retention efforts. CELORON, NY – An estimated 70 people representing employers from across Chautauqua County were…
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Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth Awarded Second Multi-Year Grant from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

November 20, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), the umbrella organization of the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), on Tuesday, November 19 authorized the acceptance of a three-year funding award from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, totaling $1.625 Million. The grant award, CCPEG’s largest financial…
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Wells Enterprises Receives CCIDA Support for Phase III Redevelopment of Dunkirk Facility

November 20, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
DUNKIRK, NY -- At its November 19, 2024 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved incentives to Wells Enterprises, Inc. The incentives, which include a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement and Sales Tax Exemption, will assist the company with the construction of…
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Dozens of Chautauqua County Businesses Benefit from Business Assistance Grants

October 28, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY --- The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Jamestown Community College (JCC), and CHQ Chamber have announced the completion of their successful business assistance programs. Since 2021, the three organizations have been collaborating to assist area businesses or nonprofits with…
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Chadakoin River Business Plan Receives Prestigious Award

Representatives from the City of Jamestown, Gebbie Foundation, CCIDA, Chautauqua County Planning & Development, CCPEG, C&S Companies, and the Harrison Studio were recently in Ithaca to accept the American Planning Association (APA) New York Upstate Chapter’s “Best Practice” award for the development and completion of the Chadakoin River Strategic Business…
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ARC Announces Additional $2 Million in Funding for Ripley Interstate Shovel-ready Site

October 21, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
The following release has been posted on behalf of the Appalachian Regional Commission. It is in addition to a previous press release posted on September 30, 2024. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Appalachian Regional Commission has announced approval of a grant in the amount of $1,999,999 to the County of Chautauqua…
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Latest Round of Chautauqua County Overland Trail Upgrades is Complete

October 09, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
People who use Chautauqua County’s Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail in Panama and Brokenstraw State Forests will notice several improvements and upgrades, thanks to work that was recently completed through the Phase IV Overland Trail Revitalization Project. PANAMA, NY – In cooperation with the New York State Department of…
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CHQ Professionals Group to Host Halloween Party 2024

October 07, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
 DUNKIRK, NY – The CHQ Professionals Group is set to host its inaugural Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel in Dunkirk. The event is designed to bring together professionals from across Chautauqua County for a night of networking and entertainment in…
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ARC Announces Funding for Ripley Interstate Shovel-ready Site

September 30, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
This release is posted on behalf of the Appalachian Regional Commission WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Appalachian Regional Commission announced today approval of a grant in the amount of $1 million to the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) for the Ripley Interstate Shovel Ready Site (RISRS) project. ARC's investment will…
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CCIDA Board Approves Brownfield Cleanup Loan for Gateway Lofts Project in Jamestown

September 26, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, NY -- The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved its first loan from a newly established Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund (BRLF) for brownfield cleanup and redevelopment. Southern Tier Environments for Living (STEL) was approved for a $325,000 low-interest loan that will help jumpstart the Gateway…
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CCIDA Announces Successor CFO

September 24, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, NY -- The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is pleased to announce the addition of Shelby Bilskie to the position of Successor Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As Successor CFO, Bilskie will work under current CFO Richard Dixon until his retirement in mid 2025. At that time, she…
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Recently Rebranded CHQ Professionals Group Now Housed Under CCPEG

September 03, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
Dunkirk, NY -- The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) is excited to announce it will be serving as the parent organization of the recently rebranded CHQ Professionals Group. The CHQ Professionals Group was originally founded in 2016 as the Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals group to provide professionals living…
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CCIDA Board Approves Financial Incentives for Purchase of Dunkirk Property

August 29, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, NY -- At its August 27, 2024 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved incentives for 401 Central, LLC. The board action will support the purchase and renovation of property located at 401-403 Central Avenue in Dunkirk, known as the former Lake Shore National Bank building,…
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Updated Chautauqua County Relocation Guides Now Available

The recently updated Chautauqua County Relocation Guide has been rebranded to align with the new “Live CHQ” talent attraction and retention initiative and provides information on various aspects of county living, including the county’s key job sectors. A digital version of the guide can be found at LiveCHQ.org. JAMESTOWN, NY…
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Dilapidated Silver Creek Moose Lodge Property Demolished

August 23, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
This release is posted on behalf of the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation SILVER CREEK, NY: -- A long abandoned and unsafe structure in downtown Silver Creek was finally demolished last week with the assistance of the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation (CCLBC), the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency…
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‘Chautauqua County Grape & Grain Trail’ Launches this Week

July 23, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY -- There’s a new Chautauqua County marketing effort launching this week, focusing on the county’s craft beverage and wine producers, with an additional focus on ecotourism opportunities. The “Chautauqua County Grape & Grain Trail” is a collaboration between the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) and…
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CCIDA Ranks First in Western New York

July 22, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
Mark Geise, County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency CEO, led the agency to unprecedented activity in 2023, resulting in $842 million in total project value, first among all economic development agencies in Western New York. JAMESTOWN, NY -- The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) was the top ranking…
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Local Foundations are Committed to Overland Trail Improvements

July 19, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
Local Foundations are Committed to Overland Trail Improvements CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY - The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has been awarded $65,000 from local foundations to make improvements to the Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail in Brokenstraw and Panama State Forests. The funding will also help with…
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Tarp Skunks Community Buyout, Presented by Live CHQ, is July 11

JAMESTOWN, NY: -- Live CHQ, Chautauqua County’s talent attraction and retention initiative, will be presenting a “Community Buyout Night” for the Jamestown Tarp Skunks’ July 11, 2024 home game against the Geneva Red Wings, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All tickets for that night’s game will be free to the public…
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New Interactive Chautauqua County Trails Map Now Available to the Public

June 27, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY: -- There’s a new resource available for people who want to hike, ride, or even paddle hundreds of miles of trails in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), in collaboration with Chautauqua County Government and the Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways (FCCG) group,…
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CCIDA Board Approves Loans Totaling $ 714,316 for Two Business

June 26, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: --- At its June 25, 2024 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved low-interest loans for two businesses totaling $714,316: Ivory Acres Weddings, LLC (Town of Carroll) and Gren Ventures, LLC (Town of Ellicott). Gren Ventures, LLC The CCIDA Board approved a…
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Aldrich Receives 2024 NYSEDC ‘Rising Star’ Award

June 12, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
Nate Aldrich (left), Chautauqua County Economic Development Coordinator and Manager of the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, is the 2024 recipient of the James W. Griffin Rising Star Award, presented by the New York State Economic Development Council. The award was presented to Aldrich by James Johnson (right), Executive…
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Hideaway Bay Resort on Lake Erie Now Open for Business

June 12, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
Image Caption: Several local and state officials gathered on the shores of Lake Erie in Silver Creek Tuesday afternoon to join with the owners of Hideaway Bay Resort - Kevin Cullen (holding scissors), Christian Cullen, and Gene Tundo (both to the immediate left of Kevin Cullen) - to cut the…
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Live CHQ Welcome Baskets Available for Talent Attraction

Live CHQ Welcome Baskets with (L-R) Daniel Hietzenrater, President & CEO Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce; Monica Simpson, Partner Engagement Coordinator at Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth; Nate Aldrich, Economic Development Coordinator for the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency; Mark Geise, Deputy County Executive for Economic Development. (Media…
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Partner Spotlight: Community Connections at Findley Lake  

June 03, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
Dr. L.J. Baylis, is the executive director of Community Connections at Findley Lake, Inc. - a private not-for-profit, 501(c)3 corporation founded to give residents of Findley Lake and the surrounding communities both the practical means and confidence to live their lives to the fullest in their own homes as they…
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Countywide Trails Map to be Unveiled at June 12 FCCG Public Meeting

The Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways Group will host a public meeting on June 12. In addition to unveiling the brand new county trails map project, members will also provide updates on various trail projects within the county – including the two overland trails maintained by Chautauqua County. BROCTON, NY:…
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CCPEG Receives $25,000 to Support Local Trail Improvements

JAMESTOWN, NY: -- The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) is pleased to report that it has secured a $25,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds, administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, to help fund Phase IV of the Chautauqua County Overland Trails Revitalization…
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CCIDA Provides Loan to Assist with Purchase of Dahlstrom Roll Form

May 21, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
Pictured: Brad Renwick (left) and Jeremy Blum are the new owners of Dahlstrom Roll Form in Falconer, NY, thanks in part to a recently approved loan by the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency’s board of directors during its April 21, 2024 meeting. JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: — At its May 21,…
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2024 New York State Grant Funding Resources Now Available

Round XIV of the New York State Regional Economic Development Council Initiative and the 2024 New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process have been announced. State funding is now available from several agencies. Round XIV includes $445 million in core capital grant and tax-credit funding combined with more than…
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CCIDA Board Approves Financial Assistance for Wicked Warren’s Project in Jamestown

April 24, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, NY: — At its April 23, 2024 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved incentives for Wicked Jimmy’s LLC, to support the purchase and renovation of property at 115-121 West 3rd Street in Jamestown, the site of the former Jamestown Brewing Company. The incentives include exemptions from mortgage…
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CCIDA and CCPEG Launch ‘Live CHQ’ Marketing Campaign

JAMESTOWN, NY: -- The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), along with the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), is announcing the launch of a new, multi-year marketing campaign. The effort, called Live CHQ, will focus on talent attraction and retention by highlighting quality of life aspects and…
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Partner Spotlight: Courtney Curatolo, Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College

April 01, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
Courtney Curatolo, Ph.D. joined the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Jamestown Community College (JCC) in 2018 as the Center’s Director. She is committed to maximizing the small business climate in the three-county region including Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. Courtney's background includes experience in both the corporate and nonprofit…
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CCIDA Board Approves Loans Totaling $725,000 for Three Business

March 26, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: --- At its March 26, 2024 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved low-interest loans for three separate businesses totaling $725,000: Tim & Edmond, LLC; LINC Products & Services (LINC); and Excelco/Newbrook, Inc (ENI). The loans will not only help to retain…
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Partnership for Economic Growth Seeks Input from Local HR Personnel

JAMESTOWN, NY: -- The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), along with the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), is reaching out to local businesses and nonprofits as part of an upcoming marketing campaign aimed at talent attraction and retention. The upcoming campaign, entitled “Live CHQ”, will launch…
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Countywide Housing Market Assessment and Development Strategy Complete

March 14, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, NY: -- The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), in conjunction with the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development and housing-related stakeholders from across the County, has announced the completion of a countywide Housing Market Assessment and Development Strategy. READ FULL HOUSING MARKET ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY…
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CCIDA to Provide Support for Redevelopment of Former Silver Creek High School Property

February 27, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
SILVER CREEK, NY: — At its February 27, 2024 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved incentives to Silver Creek Apartments, LLC. The incentives, which include a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement along with exemptions for both sales and mortgage tax payments, will assist the company…
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Partner Spotlight: Aimee Rogers, Imagine Forestville Team Member

January 29, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
 1. Tell us about Imagine Forestville.  In an effort to stop a big box store from tearing down a home in the Hamlet and build a store that would change the look of our community, we listened to the advice of Christiana Laminatus from Preservation Buffalo Niagara, to hold a meeting, and…
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2023 Unprecedented Year for CCIDA/CREDC

January 24, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: — At the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency’s (CCIDA) meeting on January 23, 2024, Mark Geise, Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and Chief Executive Officer of the CCIDA, discussed the economic development team’s top 10 accomplishments in 2023, as well as their top 10 goals for 2024. Geise proclaimed that…
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CCIDA Approves Loan for New Business at Former Jamestown Brewing Location

January 24, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, NY: — At its January 23, 2024 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved a $950,000 low-interest loan to Wicked Jimmy’s LLC, to support the purchase of property at 115-121 West 3rd Street in Jamestown, the site of the former Jamestown Brewing Company. If the project comes to…
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Partnership For Economic Growth Reports Progress, Success In 2023

January 24, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN – The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) had another successful year of assisting with and enhancing collaborative economic development initiatives across Chautauqua County. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, Mark Geise, Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and Chief Executive Officer of the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), and Nate Aldrich,…
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Geise Named To Buffalo Business First’s 2024 Power 250 List

January 17, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
MAYVILLE, NY - Mark Geise, Chautauqua County’s Deputy County Executive for Economic Development, County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) CEO, and founder and advisory board co-chair of the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, has been named to the 2024 edition of Buffalo Business First’s prestigious “Power 250” listing, published January 10, 2024. The…
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CCIDA CEO Named to Buffalo Business First’s 2024 ‘Power 250’ List

January 17, 2024 • CCIDA Press Releases,
MAYVILLE, NY:– Mark Geise, Chautauqua County’s Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) CEO, has been named to the 2024 edition of Buffalo Business First’s prestigious “Power 250” listing, published January 10, 2024. The “Power 250” is an annual list of the 250 people whom, after three…
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CCPEG Announces 2024 Grant Recipients

January 04, 2024 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
JAMESOTWN, NY - The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has announced the recipients of its 2024 round of grant funding, used to support economic development projects that focus on revitalization and long-term strategic investment throughout Chautauqua County, consistent with the county’s economic development strategic plan. This year, 14 different projects across…
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Wells Enterprises Receives CCIDA Support for Redevelopment of Dunkirk Facility

December 19, 2023 • CCIDA Press Releases,
DUNKIRK, NY: — At its December 19, 2023 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved incentives to Wells Enterprises, Inc.The incentives, which include a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement and Sales Tax Exemption, will assist the company with a multi-million renovation project…
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CCIDA Board Approves Loan for Forestville-Based Manufacturer

December 19, 2023 • CCIDA Press Releases,
FORESTVILLE, NY: — At its December 19, 2023 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved a $130,000 loan to Bailey Manufacturing Co., LLC to support the construction of a new warehouse building near its existing facility, located at 10987 Bennett State Rd., Forestville. Bailey Manufacturing is a minority-owned manufacturer, providing…
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Amy Harding Joins CCIDA, CREDC, CRC Boards

December 01, 2023 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, NY: — The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Harding to the CCIDA Board of Directors, following her approved appointment by the Chautauqua County Legislature at its October 2023 voting session. In addition to being appointed to the CCIDA Board of Directors, Harding was also appointed to…
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CCIDA Approves Loan to Westfield-Based Food Processor to Help Increase Output

November 28, 2023 • CCIDA Press Releases,
WESTFIELD, NY: — At its Nov. 28, 2023 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved a $400,000 loan to support the purchase and installation of new equipment for Original Crunch Roll Factory, LLC (Crunch Factory®), located at 75 Bourne St., Westfield. The total cost of the new investment is $1.4…
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New Partnership For Economic Growth Video Showcases Development Possibilities Of Chadakoin River

November 07, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has released a new video providing a virtual tour of the upper Chadakoin River, showcasing its beauty and development possibilities. “The Chadakoin River: Chautauqua County’s Hidden Gem” is a flyover-style video that takes viewers on a winding, scenic tour of the Chadakoin,…
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Partnership Receives Prestigious Award

November 07, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
In October, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce awarded the Partnership the 2023 Economic Development Award during the Annual Chamber Awards Dinner at the Williams Center in Fredonia. This is a huge accomplishment for any organization, and considering CCPEG has only been in existence for approximately five years, it is…
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State Awards CCIDA $5.25 Million Grant for I-90 Shovel-Ready Site in Ripley

November 02, 2023 • CCIDA Press Releases,
RIPLEY, NY: — A key development project along the I-90 corridor in Chautauqua County is one step closer to becoming a reality after being awarded a $5.25 million grant from Empire State Development (ESD). On Thursday, Nov. 2, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a grant award for the Interstate 90 site in the Town of Ripley as part of phase…
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CCPEG Advisory Board Co-Chairs Weigh In On Brooks-TLC Relocation Efforts

October 23, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
Mark Geise and Daniel Heitzenrater, co-chairs of the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth advisory board, recently wrote about the need for a new Brooks-TLC healthcare facility in northern Chautauqua County. Their commentary appeared in the Saturday, Oct. 21 edition of the Dunkirk Observer. It is also provided below, in…
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FCCG Unveils New Logo, Updates Public On Various County Trail Projects

October 19, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
PANAMA, NY - The Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways (FCCG) group recently met at Panama Rocks to share details about the various trail and waterway projects and conservation efforts they've been working on in 2023. In addition, FCCG unveiled its new logo to help raise awareness about the group within…
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Friends Of Chautauqua County Greenways Next Public Meeting Is Oct. 11, 2023

October 06, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
PANAMA, NY - In cooperation with the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), the Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways (FCCG) will hold its second public informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at Panama Rocks Scenic Park in Panama, NY. This meeting will provide the public with…
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Leading Gluten-Free Craft Brewery – Ghostfish Brewing Co. – Establishes East Coast Operation in Westfield, NY

September 29, 2023 • CCIDA Press Releases,
WESTFIELD, NY: — There’s a new brewery in town and its producing some of the hottest brews on the market. Popular beverages from Seattle-based Ghostfish Brewing Company (GBC) are now in full production at the new East Coast processing and distribution center in Westfield, New York. To celebrate, company representatives and area officials…
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Chautauqua County Plans Big Boost In Outdoor Fun With New Trail Map App

September 28, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), along with the Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways (FCCG), Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD), and Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau (CCVB), are currently in the process of working with Barton and Loguidice to build an interactive countywide outdoor recreation map…
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Weber-Knapp to Remain Under Local Ownership

September 27, 2023 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: — At its Sept. 26, 2023 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved a $1 million loan to support the purchase of Weber-Knapp Co. Inc. by Rhonda Johnson, President of Weber-Knapp, and Wayne Rishell, CFO of Weber-Knapp. The facilities are located on Chandler St. in Jamestown, NY and Allen St. in Falconer,…
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CCIDA, CCPEG Announces New Communications & Marketing Coordinator

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: — The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is pleased to announce the addition of Jason Sample to the position of Communications & Marketing Coordinator. As Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Sample will be responsible for the implementation of strategic marketing initiatives and general communications of the CCIDA and the Chautauqua County Region Economic…
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Partner Spotlight- Andrew Nixon

September 19, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
Each newsletter, we are going to highlight a partner or community organization that is doing great things in our county! This month, we are highlighting Andrew Nixon, the President & CEO of the Chautauqua Chamber Visitors Bureau (CCVB). As the President & CEO of the Chautauqua Chamber Visitors Bureau (CCVB), why…
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Partnership For Economic Growth Seeks Proposals For Funding Consideration

September 19, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
We are excited to announce that the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is currently seeking applicants for funding consideration. If you or your organization have innovative projects or initiatives that can drive economic growth in our community, we encourage you to apply for this valuable opportunity. For information on…
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Partner Spotlight – Dan Heitzenrater

April 24, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
Each newsletter, we are going to highlight a partner or community organization that is doing great things in our county!  Starting with Dan Heitzenrater, President of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his work at the Chamber and on the CCIDA & CCPEG boards, he is involved…
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Downtown Revitalization Master Planning

April 24, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
DUNKIRK, N.Y. - The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) recently invited local municipalities to apply for downtown master planning funding. After reviewing several applications, CCPEG awarded technical assistant grants to the Village of Falconer and the Village of Westfield. Local leaders will work with CCPEG and the consultants…
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Partnership For Economic Growth Awards Complete Streets Funding

April 24, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
DUNKIRK, N.Y.: The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) recently invited local municipalities to apply for small-scale Complete Streets project funding. In order to expand funding opportunities, the Chautauqua Health Network (CHN) has collaborated with CCPEG to increase total funding availability to $60,000 and in concert, will be making…
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Chadakoin River Activation Project

April 24, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
The Chadakoin River Activation project will bring new life to the river and surrounding area in Jamestown by enhancing access, creating business opportunities, and establishing the Chadakoin as a recreational destination. The project plans include conservation and improvements to the natural environment. Visit www.Chadakoin.org to learn more! Since the Chadakoin…
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Friends Of The Chautauqua Greenway

February 15, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
In 2012, the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, along with dozens of stakeholders, developed a comprehensive Greenway Plan to expand trail and greenway development within the county. While some of the planned projects have been completed, others are still in the works. The Sheldon Foundation awarded the…
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CCIDA’s 2022 Annual Report

February 09, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
Mark Geise, Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and Chief Executive Officer of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), provided an overview of the CCIDA’s activities in 2022 at the CCIDA Board of Directors meeting on January 24, 2023. After discussing the nature and breadth of projects approved…
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JCC Offers New Online “Entrepreneurship Essentials” Certification Course Through The Small Business Development Center

February 02, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
Through a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, to support small business entrepreneurship, the Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College is offering a new online, self-paced course revolving around small business and entrepreneurship skills. The $195 certification is provided by Jamestown Community College and the 6…
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Dunkirk Downtown Revitalization Initiative

February 02, 2023 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
Congratulations to the City of Dunkirk for their $10 million New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant award. The DRI funding will advance a number of public and private investments to improve Dunkirk’s downtown and enable it to take full advantage of its waterfront potential. Downtown Revitalization Initiative projects…
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Leading North American Gluten-free Craft Brewery to Open East Coast Operation in Westfield, NY

July 26, 2022 • CCIDA Press Releases,
WESTFIELD, NY: — Popular, Seattle-based Ghostfish Brewing Company (GBC) beverages will soon be produced locally when a new East Coast processing and distribution center opens within the existing vacant space at the Grape Discovery Center (GDC) in Westfield, New York. The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors…
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Marketing Grants Awarded to 35 Small Businesses in Chautauqua County

July 18, 2022 • CCIDA Press Releases,
Chautauqua County, NY: — Three local economic development organizations collaborated on a program to assist 35 Chautauqua County small businesses in their efforts to rebound in the wake of the pandemic. Each organization contributed their areas of expertise for one common objective.   The pandemic presented unprecedented challenges, and local business…
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Tarp Skunks and County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Announce Community Buyout Night on June 30th

June 09, 2022 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, NY — The Jamestown Tarp Skunks announced today that the home game on Thursday, June 30th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. will be a Community Buyout Night presented by the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA). All tickets for that night’s game will be free to the public courtesy of…
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CCIDA Announces New Round of Low-interest Cares Act Loans

February 14, 2022 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, N.Y.:— The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) will once again continue to accept applications to provide low-interest loans to both businesses and non-profit organizations as a means to respond to economic injury resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This new round of funding starts immediately.    In  early 2020,…
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Marketing Grants Available for Small Businesses in Chautauqua County

February 11, 2022 • CCIDA Press Releases,
(February 11, 2022) The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce (CCCC), the Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College (SBDC), and Insyte Consulting have partnered to offer grant funding to small businesses of 50 employees or less to help them with their marketing…
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CCIDA/CREDC Had a Banner Year in 2021

January 26, 2022 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: — Mark Geise, Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and Chief Executive Officer of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), provided an overview of the CCIDA’s activities in 2021 at the CCIDA’s Board Meeting on January 25, 2022. After discussing the nature and breadth of projects approved…
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Pilot Approved for Major Solar Project in Ripley

January 25, 2022 • CCIDA Press Releases,
RIPLEY, N.Y.: — On January 25, 2022, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) approved incentives for ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC’s South Ripley Solar Project, a 270 megawatt (MW) large-scale solar project located in South Ripley, wholly located within the town boundaries of Ripley. The Project will include a…
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Iconic Welch Building to Become Apartments & Commercial Space

December 22, 2021 • CCIDA Press Releases,
WESTFIELD, N.Y.: — At its December 21, 2021 meeting, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved incentives to support redevelopment of the former Welch Administration Building in the Village and Town of Westfield. PILOT/Tax Lease incentives were approved by the CCIDA for adaptive re-use of the…
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Partnership For Economic Growth Seeks Proposals For Funding Considerations, Technical Assistance

September 10, 2021 •
In preparation for the development of its 2022 Work Plan, the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) invites businesses, municipalities, non-profit economic development organizations, and community groups to submit Letters of Interest (LOI) for funding consideration and/or technical assistance for 2022 projects that seek to support economic revitalization and…
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$800 Million New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

August 05, 2021 • CCIDA Press Releases,
What Is It? The NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardship due the COVID-19 pandemic. Who is Eligible? Small businesses, Micro-businesses and For-profit independent…
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One Step Closer for Hideaway Bay Resort

July 29, 2021 • CCIDA Press Releases,
SILVER CREEK, N.Y.: — The new Hideaway Bay Resort high-end glamping and recreation resort is one step closer to development.  Mark Geise, Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and Chief Executive Officer of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), announced the recent approval of incentives by the CCIDA Board…
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Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth Awarded Multi-year Grant From Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Wilson Foundation

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: — The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), the umbrella organization of the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), today authorized the acceptance of a three-year, $1.05 million grant award from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. The grant award, CCPEG’s largest financial commitment to date, will…
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City and County Host Meeting to Unveil Nrg Power Plant Feasibility Study and Alternatives Analysis

June 09, 2021 • CCIDA Press Releases,
DUNKIRK, N.Y.:— After a year-long planning process, the City of Dunkirk and Chautauqua County, along with their consultant, Bergmann, presented key findings of the NRG Power Plant Feasibility Study and Alternatives Analysis on Tuesday, June 8th. The NRG Power Plant, originally known as the Niagara Mohawk Power Plant, operated from the…
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Businesses, Municipalities, and Community Organizations Encouraged to Explore State Economic Development Resources

May 28, 2021 • CCIDA Press Releases,
The Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development encourages interested businesses, organizations, and municipalities to apply for grant funding for their economic and community development projects through this year’s New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process. In early May, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo launched Round XI of…
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Regional Economic Development Councils Round XI Overview – Wed. June 2, at 10 am

May 27, 2021 • CCIDA Press Releases,
Governor Cuomo has once again made $750 million available through Round XI of the Regional Economic Development Councils. Join NYSEDC and Empire State Development staff for an overview of the process including how to access the Consolidated Funding Application, new changes to the award timeline, and information for how to…
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Economic Development 2021

May 9 to 15 marks National Economic Development Week, in which communities across the country celebrate positive contributions to economic development and provide and explain the role of the profession in our local community. While my last few columns have chiefly looked back at what our economic development partners accomplished…
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CCIDA Commits Over $10 Million in Federal EDA Funding

April 27, 2021 • CCIDA Press Releases,
JAMESTOWN, N.Y.:— The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) officially announced on September 9, 2020 that the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) had been selected as the recipient of a $10.5 million grant through the CARES Act, which enabled the agency to establish a new Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). The intent…
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CCIDA And CREDC 2020 Recap

CCIDA/CREDC 2020 Totals The following is a summation of the results of ALL programs administered through the CCIDA and CREDC in 2020: CCIDA & CREDC 2020 Recap   As has been the case with most everyone, the pandemic created many challenges in 2020 and beyond, especially as it pertains to economic…
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New Travel Center Coming to the Gateway of New York State

February 24, 2021 • CCIDA Press Releases,
TOWN OF RIPLEY, N.Y.:–   At its monthly board meeting today, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of providing tax incentives for Love’s Travel Stop and Country Stores, Inc. The project involves construction of a state-of-the art, 22,000 square foot travel center…
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Chautauqua County Partnership For Economic Growth

February 11, 2021 • CCPEG News and Press Releases,
In 2018, Chautauqua County embarked upon a two-phased economic development planning process with the assistance of a nationally recognized consulting firm, Camoin Associates. The primary goal of this process was to work with public and private stakeholders from across the county to identify a cohesive and comprehensive strategy, and as…
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CCIDA Awards $2.6 Million in Federal Eda Funding in Second Round of Program

January 26, 2021 •
AMESTOWN, N.Y.:— The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) officially announced on September 9, 2020, that the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) had been selected as the recipient of a $10.5 million grant through the CARES Act, which enabled the agency to establish a new Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). The…
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SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance

January 08, 2021 • CCIDA Press Releases,
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make…
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Empire State Development Announces “Raising the Bar” Restaurant Recovery Fund

January 06, 2021 • CCIDA Press Releases,
Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the more than $3 million “Raising the Bar” Restaurant Recovery Fund to assist restaurants in New York State during the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant funding has been made possible through financial donations led by Diageo North America and supported by Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits (a division of…
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