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Hiring ramps up at Electrovaya

Hiring continues at Electrovaya’s plant in Ellicott as the company continues buildout of the plant as the company spends down a $50.8 Export-Import Bank loan for the facility. Initial projections were for Electrovaya to bring about 250 jobs to the former Acu-Rite plant at 1 Precision Way, Ellicott. After a first round of hiring to get the plant up and running making battery systems. Full employment at the plant will come when battery cell production begins - and that time is coming soon. “We are hiring people right now,” said Raj Gupta, Electrovaya CEO. “So, about six ...

Liberty Vineyards announces statewide wine awards

SHERIDAN — Liberty Vineyards & Winery, of Sheridan, was recently honored with several awards in the 2025 New York Wine Classic Wine Competition. “Attention to detail is very important here at Liberty — and it shows in the quality of our wines,” said Gary Burmaster, who owns the ...

Bahgat & Laurito-Bahgat, CPA, P.C. joins Doeren Mayhew

Bahgat & Laurito-Bahgat, CPAs, P.C., a Fredonia-based accounting firm, has joined Doeren Mayhew, a top assurance, tax and advisory firm, effective Jan. 20. Co-founded in 1993 by Sham Dean Bahgat and Louann Laurito-Bahgat, BLB CPAs has grown to be one of Chautauqua County’s largest CPA firms by building a strong reputation for delivering trusted, relationship-driven accounting and advisory services to businesses, individuals, nonprofits, school districts and municipalities across Western New York. “We are incredibly proud of our firm, our people and our community. Having ...

Lake Shore reports record earnings in 2025

Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Lake Shore Bank, reported unaudited net income of $1.9 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to net income of $1.5 million, or 19 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. For the year ended Dec. 31, the company reported unaudited net income of $7.3 million, or 97 cents per diluted share, as compared to $4.9 million, or 65 cents per diluted share, for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024. The company's 2025 financial performance was positively impacted by an increase in net interest ...

Colley’s closing its Fredonia store

Colley’s Pools & Spas announced via its Facebook page, “with heavy hearts” that it will not be reopening our Fredonia location. According to the post, the Fredonia location first opened its doors in 1980, founded by Bruce and Marie Colley, and quickly became the second of what would grow into four Colley’s locations. “Over the decades, this store has been more than a place of business — it has been a trusted resource, a familiar stop, and a part of everyday life for families throughout Fredonia and the surrounding communities,” the post said. “We want to extend our ...

CCPEG announces launch of rebranded economic growth fund program

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) will once again provide support for qualifying economic development projects through its rebranded Economic Growth Fund (EGF). Municipalities, nonprofits, academic institutions, economic development organizations, and community ...