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Summer recreation abounds in Chautauqua County

Suddenly it’s June and the summer weather has arrived in Chautauqua County. For many of us, this time of year is exactly why we live here: so we can enjoy the sun, balmy temperatures, and outdoor recreation. Fortunately, Chautauqua County has a lot to offer for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re into boating, fishing, hiking, golf, bicycling, or other activities, you’ll find something to love this summer right here in our own backyard. Summer is a great time to get onto one of our numerous lakes. Luckily, there are plenty of marinas and boat rental businesses available as well ...

Construction begins in Gerry on new Dollar General store

Construction work has begun on a new Dollar General in the town of Gerry. Located at 4041 Route 60, the store will employ six to 10 workers, a company spokesperson confirmed. At present, Dollar General is eyeing a fall 2023 opening, though the company said “construction progress may alter ...

ShopLocalCHQ giftcard sees tremendous growth

June is just around the corner, and you’ll be looking for a gift for your favorite dad or grad soon. Check out the ShopLocalCHQ Gift Card! More than 170 businesses in Chautauqua County accept the ShopLocalCHQ Gift Card! You can use the gift card to purchase items for your home or pantry, books, dining out or a recreational activity, gifts, your favorite beverages, services, and much more. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce provides the ShopLocalCHQ Gift Card because it meets the core of our mission: driving traffic to local businesses. In 2022 more than $50,000 was spent at ...

Chamber membership drive gets a strong start

It’s been an incredible few weeks here at the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. Our team has been actively engaged in a variety of projects, all while working on our annual spring membership drive, and it has paid off in a huge way. To date, we have 55 new members of the Chamber of Commerce! Many of these recently joined businesses are new. For others, it may be the work we are doing to strongly promote new businesses through ribbon cuttings and grand openings, or maybe it’s our renewed commitment to promoting support for small locally owned businesses, or maybe it’s our ...

Portage Pie receives honors

The Small Business Development Center at JCC gave out three awards in Chautauqua County for National Small Business Week. Included in those honors was Portage Pie in Westfield. Pictured are Beth Reed, senior business adviser for Small Business Development Center at JCC; U.S. Rep. Nick ...

Legislature to override DEC with pesticide ban

The state Assembly is ready to take treated seeds off the market in New York — a step both the federal EPA and state DEC haven’t been ready to take. Assembly members passed the Birds and Bees Protection Act recently in a 100-49, largely party line vote. A.3226/S.1856 would prohibit, starting Jan. 1, 2026, the sale, distribution or purchase by any person within the state of corn, soybean or wheat seeds coated or treated with neonicotinoids, a class fo insecticides that have been formulated to control harmful agricultural pest infestations on many crops grown in New York. ...