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Look to local businesses for spring project help

The weather is changing and spring is here! For many of us, that sends us into our yards as we recover from any winter damage and get ready for the summer outdoor season ahead. Whether you’re an avid do-it-yourselfer, a beginning weekend warrior, or just looking to hire someone to do the heavy lifting for you, you can find what you need from local businesses. Maybe you’re in the market for a new lawnmower, need some better garden tools, want to add some new shrubs, or are creating a container garden, you’ll find what you need at local businesses right here in Chautauqua County. ...

New leadership announced at Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County has announced that Jeannie Gallaway, LMSW, has been appointed as its executive director. Gallaway, well respected throughout Chautauqua County, is a licensed and master’s prepared social worker with a background in community organizing ...

Think local for your business marketing needs

Did you know you can fulfill all your business marketing needs and support local businesses at the same time? Whether you’re looking for custom imprinted uniforms or clothing, printed brochures, mailing materials, graphic and logo design, website design, or advertising placement, there are local businesses to serve all of these and more. As part of our partnership with the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency and Small Business Development Center, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has been meeting with a variety of local businesses to review marketing plans. The ...

A closer look at state budget hot topics

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 Business Council has pumped out an updated chart demonstrating broad disparities in proposals from the Governor’s office, the state Senate, and the Assembly. But here’s a quick review of some items that stand to have a big impact on business overall. Minimum wage reform is included in all the ...

Workforce issues are front and center

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 discussions, starting Tuesday morning with the Chamber’s Tuesday Talk, and then a half-day session specific to hospitality and seasonal hiring on Thursday, organized by the Visitor’s Bureau. These challenges are widespread and other organizations are also responding to provide resources and ...

Local banker expresses confidence in banking system

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 clear that the federal government is not planning to bail out the Silicon Valley Bank. During an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Yellen said, “We’re not going to do that again, but we are concerned about depositors, and we’re focused on trying to meet their needs.” Yellen ...