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Hochul urges Disney, Spectrum to resolve issues

State Gov. Kathy Hochul has interrupted the dispute between Spectrum Cable and Walt Disney Co., which owns ESPN, to offer an important message. In a news release issued Friday, Hochul is directing the Department of Public Service to hold Spectrum Northeast, LLC and Spectrum New York Metro, LLC (collectively “Charter”) accountable and ensure the company delivers refunds for New York consumers who have experienced disrupted service amid the ongoing cable dispute between Charter and The Walt Disney Company (Disney), two of the largest entertainment companies in the United States. ...

Chamber to recognize local residents and organizations

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize a number of local leaders and business and community impact during our Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 5. The Chamber’s annual Economic Development Award is being presented to the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth. CCPEG brings together more than 65 partner organizations from throughout the county to focus on business development, placemaking, workforce development, housing development, and infrastructure. In 2022 alone, CCPEG secured nearly $1.5 million in funding and leveraged over $7.1 ...

In gratitude to all for our successful grand opening

We launch this long holiday weekend with enormous gratitude. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce staff and board are thankful for the outpouring of community support for our grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 31. We were delighted to host 100 people as we officially opened our refurbished space at 300 North Main Street in Jamestown. First and foremost, we are grateful to the Gebbie Foundation. As the owner of this prime real estate at the corner of Third and Main Streets, the Gebbie Foundation recognized a community need and began working closely with the ...

Businesses role in community improvement, policy

Our mission is to build vital connections, provide professional resources, and champion our local businesses in Chautauqua County. Wrapped up in all those key points – as a connector, a resource provider, and a champion – is advocacy. The Chamber of Commerce has always been a voice for local business and that includes using our voice to help make a difference in a variety of ways. We have recently seen some great examples of local businesspeople coming together to raise their collective voice for a cause such as recent coordinated efforts in Falconer. Whether it’s a community ...

Dipson theaters closes Chautauqua Mall location

LAKEWOOD, N.Y. — Dipson Theatres announced it has closed its Chautauqua Mall location effective immediately. “We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and patronage throughout the years,” Dipson said in a news release. “Your loyalty has meant the world ...

Thanks to all for successful chamber golf tourney

There is no bad day spent on the golf course, and that becomes abundantly clear to us each year when we hold the annual Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. This year’s event was stellar: comfortable and dry weather, a well-manicured golf course, and a terrific day spent interacting with colleagues and friends on the Upper Course at Peek’n Peak. We could not accomplish this event without significant planning by our Director of Member Services Becky Voty, and an extraordinary all hands on deck moment from our team with help from Shannon Biekarck, Staunzie Grady, ...