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Business

Electrovaya has big plans for Ellicott battery factory if funding is secured

Electrovaya is hiring key staff members for its Ellicott gigafactory with production possible in mid 2025 - as long as financing for construction is secured. The company has completed engineering studies for the Jamestown site, located in the former Acu-Rite building in Ellicott, and has ...

Taking a look back at local business news in 2023

Our mission is to build vital connections, provide professional resources, and champion our local businesses in Chautauqua County. As one of Western New York’s largest business associations, our vision is to be a critical partner in achieving consistent economic growth, resiliency, and ...

New line for county’s biggest private employer drives headlines in ‘23

The Jamestown area is shaping up to become a key player in environmentally friendly transportation in the coming year. As The Post-Journal reported nearly a year ago, Cummins Inc. will bring its fuel agnostic X15N engine line to its Jamestown Engine Plant in 2024 as part of a multi-year ...

Holiday window decorating winners announced

Over a six-week period from mid-November to mid-December, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce promoted a countywide holiday window decorating contest for local businesses. 94 businesses signed up to participate, from Clymer to Silver Creek and many communities in between. Each ...

Bailey Manufacturing gets loan for new warehouse

A Forestville manufacturer will soon be expanding. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting Tuesday, John Hines with Bailey Manufacturing was in attendance regarding a proposed $130,000 loan. They plan to use the money to construct a new 7,000 foot warehouse. IDA ...

Wrap up your shopping at locally owned businesses

How’s your Christmas shopping going? Are you still on the hunt for just the right gift? Have you checked out local stores to see what they have? Right here in Chautauqua County there are dozens of small locally owned businesses offering a wide variety of merchandise in a broad price range. ...