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Chamber connects business and community

We still get the question from time to time: What does the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce do? Primarily, we are a business association, so we are engaged in a variety of services that assist our local businesses. Among those services is collaborating with other local organizations to promote local businesses and to connect them in meaningful ways. These efforts fully meet our mission: to build vital connections, provide professional resources, and champion our local businesses in Chautauqua County. At this moment we are working on a project that will encourage new and returning ...

Small Business Development Center to host Women in Networking Program

For over a decade, the Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College has hosted the Women in Networking Chautauqua program every month. This program is for female business owners and women working in the business sector. The program is also sponsored by Community Bank. On Aug. 10 female business owners will be meeting in person to enable women to exchange ideas, experiences, and address challenging issues. The SBDC has helped to build productive business relationships that benefit women throughout the region with this program. Cost to attend the lunch in person is ...

Casinos ‘not a sure bet’ for tax revenue

New York’s casinos are not a sure bet to drum up tax revenue for the state and local governments, according to a new report, which comes as the state considers adding several new gambling facilities. The report by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found that the state’s four licensed casinos brought $176 million in gaming tax revenue from 2017 to 2022 for host and regional local governments, but only the three smaller towns that host casinos had significant fiscal benefits. DiNapoli said the report is intended to provide a “clearer perspective” that can help potential casino ...

Forestville resident gets produce manager award

Christopher DeMarie, produce manager for Tops Friendly Markets in Dunkirk received the United Fresh 2023 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award. The United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Awards Program pays special recognition to produce managers – essential workers of the food supply ...

County Chamber grand opening August 31

Save the date now and watch for more details to come as the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce plans a grand opening for our beautifully refurbished building at 300 North Main Street in Jamestown. This space serves as both our office in Jamestown and a downtown visitor information center. The building is owned by the Gebbie Foundation which has invested in a new façade and interior improvements in order to create a welcoming space for both tourists and local businesspeople and residents in the heart of downtown Jamestown. We are planning a ribbon cutting and open house from 5-7pm, ...

Lake Shore Bancorp announces appointments of Foley, Gilden

Lake Shore Savings Bancorp has announced the appointment of Taylor Gilden as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Rachel Foley as Chief Operating Officer of the company. In these roles, Mr. Gilden will be responsible for the organization’s financial and risk management and reporting ...