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Business

CHQ Professionals, Rotary team for Toys for Tots

The CHQ Professionals Group, in partnership with the Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Club, will host its annual Jingle at the Rocks event on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The holiday-themed gathering will bring together professionals from across Chautauqua County for an evening of networking, ...

SKF improves margins, continues restructuring

Adjusted operating margins have improved at SKF even before the company sees any effect from the layoff of 1,700 workers across its global footprint. SKF officials recently released the company’s third quarter financial results. Organic sales increased by 2% year-over-year, mainly driven ...

Cummins waiting out recent demand slowdown

It’s been a tough year for Cummins Inc., as previously forecast slowdowns in demand have proven to be true for much of 2025. What does 2026 look like? It’s too soon to tell. Mark Smith, Cummins chief financial officers, said during a recent conference call with investor analysts that ...

CHQ Chamber office relocates to in Dunkirk

The CHQ Chamber has recently moved its office in Dunkirk into the SUNY Fredonia Center for Innovation & Economic Development (CIED) at 214 Central Avenue. The Chamber office will be in Suite 139. “We are very pleased to be located in this great space in downtown Dunkirk,” noted CHQ ...

4-H now offering dog program

4-H may be best known for the animals at the Chautauqua County Fair, but there are a lot of other programs too. One of the most accessible programs for kids who cannot have chickens, goats or cows in their yard is the dog program. Many people have dogs, but one of the biggest problems can be ...

Chamber celebrates area businesses

By JO WARD editorial@observertoday.com A beautiful night greeted the attendees of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce business awards banquet Thursday. In a packed room, people bounced around, congratulating all of the businesses and milestone recognitions. The first honoree was ...