It’s a fascinating exercise to watch the state budget process as it unfolds this year. We spent a little time in the past week on the NFIB’s New York Small Business Day online, learning about a variety of issues that could impact businesses across the state. At the same time, The ...

The concern around workforce recruitment and apparent labor shortage has heated up the last few weeks. Recognizing hiring and staffing as one of the top issues facing the business community, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau scheduled panel ...

Despite national concerns regarding banking in light of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, government officials and banking experts are expressing confidence in America’s banking system. According to the Associated Press, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has made it ...

While the Chautauqua County Legislature has agreed to fund another $2 million to develop shovel-ready sites, one official says they may have found a property, but its location is still under wraps. Mark Geise, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Director and deputy county ...

Nationwide, and right here in our community, there is a great need for skilled tradespersons, including machinists, plumbers, electricians, and more. The Dunkirk Area Labor Council Scholarship at Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is awarded annually to students pursuing an education in ...

By Daniel J. Heitzenrater, President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Networking may sound like a buzzword, but it’s actually a strategy to improve your business connections and sales. The Chamber of Commerce has been focused on networking for decades, and we have ...