We’re halfway through the month of May and so far, it’s been a season of growth here at the Chamber of Commerce. Our annual Spring Membership Drive has wrapped up, with 28 new members to show for it. New members from Cassadaga are 3 Lakes Café and Gay-Mark Tire & Wheel. From Dunkirk, ...

The state budget process, energy issues, Chautauqua Lake, and more were all topics addressed by State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell during the Chamber’s Annual State Legislative Breakfast. This event draws a varied audience each year consisting of local ...

Our mission is to build vital connections, provide professional resources, and champion our local businesses in Chautauqua County. What does that mean for your business? It means by joining the Chamber of Commerce you will have access to a variety of programs and products that connect you with ...

Small business is not just the backbone of our economy, it is the lifeblood of our communities. The US Small Business Administration defines a small business as any business that employs 500 or fewer people. Here in Chautauqua County, that encompasses almost all our business, with very few ...

Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. the holding company for Lake Shore Savings Bank (the “Bank”), announced Thursday that it received the written approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia to pay a cash dividend of 18 cents per share to its stockholders. Additionally, the Reserve Bank ...

Fiscal worries appear to be starting to mount at UPMC. This week, the health care giant reported it was aiming to cut more than 1,000 staff members in the coming weeks, which is 1% of its 100,000-member workforce. The news of the reductions comes more than a month after the non-profit ...