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Build your workforce through AMP

Jamestown Community College in partnership with the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier and Dream It Do It Western New York has launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP). AMP has been developed and deployed in response to employer demand for a skilled workforce.

The Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships (AMP) is an innovative approach to meeting the workforce needs of employers in the region. The AMP program at Jamestown Community College offers participating high school students a fully funded education, paid work experience, and a SUNY JCC certificate.

The focus of AMP for 2018-2019 is the Industrial Equipment Technology (IET) certificate. Employers have identified a need for industrial maintenance technicians. The IET certificate was built to address this growing need of employers. The goal is to launch the program simultaneously at the JCC Jamestown and JCC Olean campuses in the fall of 2018 with a total of 30 students.

We appreciate JCC taking an innovative approach to addressing a high demand occupational need in the community. Maintenance of equipment and facilities is a highly skilled, high tech occupation that is in significant demand. People in these job positions are uniquely skilled and many of them are retiring. The AMP program provides a great opportunity for students to enter an excellent career and for employers to meet their workforce needs.

This is a great opportunity for employers to develop skilled industrial maintenance workers. Employer participation in this program is essential to its success. Employers participating will provide mentoring, part-time employment and scholarship support. Participating employers will assist in the student selection process. In return participating employers get a highly skilled employee who through this process has become acquainted with the employer’s workplace, co-workers, policies, culture and expectations. Reach out today to participate by contacting Jeff Teluk at 338-1324 or email JeffTeluk@mail.sunyjcc.edu

Business After Hours at Mazza/Five & 20 Spirits March 22

The Westfield-Barcelona Community Chamber of Commerce and Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce invite you to attend an Experience Chautauqua Business After Hours networking event at Mazza/Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing, 8398 West Main Road, Route 20, Westfield. This event will take place from 5-6:30pm on Thursday, March 22. You can enjoy appetizers from Parkview Cafe, beverage sampling, and a cash bar from Mazza’s terrific selections. Come prepared to talk about your business, and bring along a business card to be eligible for door prize drawings. Sponsors are M & T Bank and the OBSERVER. The cost is just $13 for preregistered Chamber members or $15 for non-members or walk-ins at the door. To register, call the Chamber at (716) 366-6200 or sign up online at www.chautauquachamber.org/events.

Hanover Community Chamber Appreciation Luncheon

The Hanover Community Chamber of Commerce Annual Appreciation Luncheon will be held at noon, Thursday, April 12 at The Colony Seafood and Steakhouse, 876 Main Road, Irving. The event will start at noon and will include a presentation by County Executive George Borrello. A long-time resident of the Hanover area, Mr. Borrello is in the process of visiting 100 businesses in Chautauqua County during his first 100 days in office.

This lunch is open to all Chamber members or prospective members. It is sponsored by Ecolab. The cost is $25 per person. Seating is limited and advanced reservations are required. To register, call the Chamber at (716) 366-6200 or sign up online at www.chautauquachamber.org/events.

Chamber State Legislative Breakfast is April 27

Each year the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce provides opportunities for its members to have a direct conversation with elected officials from each level of government. This year, the State Legislative Breakfast will be held April 27 at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club. Senator Cathy Young and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell will provide their insights about legislation in Albany and be available for questioning from the audience.

This event is sponsored by Affinity One Federal Credit Union, Chautauqua Institution, Cummins Inc., Fredonia College Foundation, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Mattress Company, Nestle Purina PetCare, OBSERVER, The Post-Journal, Serta Mattress Company, UPMC Chautauqua WCA, and WJTN/WWSE/WKSN/WHUG/WQFX. The cost to attend is $18 per person for Chamber members and $21 for non-members. Advanced registration is requested. You can register online at www.chautauquachamber.org/events or call our offices at 366-6200 or 484-1101.

Shoptauqua Gift Cards are a great gift

We may still have snow on the ground, but the spring holidays are approaching quickly: Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, as well as birthdays, weddings, showers, and graduations. So make a note to yourself to choose the gift for all occasions: the Shoptauqua Gift Card! Our gift cards can be used at more than 100 merchants throughout Chautauqua County for everything from groceries to sporting goods to attractions and movies.

The bonus is that each Shoptauqua Gift Card used helps our LOCAL economy! The Shoptauqua Gift Card is proudly sponsored by the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, in recognition of the importance of helping to sustain our small, local business community. To purchase Shoptauqua Gift Cards, contact the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce at 484-1101 or 366-6200 or visit our offices during normal business hours, 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (closed holidays) at 512 Falconer Street, Jamestown or 10785 Bennett Road, Dunkirk. To learn more, visit www.shoptauqua.com.

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