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Applications sought for labor scholarship

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 the trades, manufacturing technology, auto technology, or auto body repair. Graduating seniors from the following schools are eligible to apply: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua Lake, Dunkirk, Forestville, Fredonia, Pine Valley, Silver Creek, Westfield, and BOCES. Applications are available from ...

Put networking to work for your business

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 seen a resurgence in the past year as our collective work and mindsets continue to emerge from pandemic mode. The desire to be in a room with other people has never been stronger for many, and so we have seen growth in attendance at a variety of Chamber events, especially our Business After Hours ...

Unspecified 150-acre site eyed for development

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 ...

Soffel appointed to ERA national council

ERA Team VP Real Estate & Vacation Rentals announced that Bill Soffel, Broker/Owner, has been appointed to the ERA® National Advisory Council for 2023. This nationwide group of brokers was selected based on a specific set of criteria, including leadership success and business acumen. As members of the council, each broker will be responsible for providing critical input and constructive review on various matters related to the continued success of the ERA® brand. “I chose to be affiliated with the ERA brand nearly 20 years ago because of their leadership, collaboration, and ...

Cummins announces new division

So what exactly was the big announcement trumpeted on full page ads, billboards and online advertisements? On Wednesday, Cummins introduced the power generating world to Accelera, a new brand for Cummins’ New Power business unit. Company officials say Accelera will provide a portfolio of ...

Chamber, Visitors Bureau focus on workforce needs

As local businesses of all types and sizes continue to cite concerns about hiring and retaining employees, both the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau are taking steps to address the issue. The two organizations will hold back-to-back events in March aimed at helping local businesses find and keep personnel. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will present an online Tuesday Talks panel discussion at 8:30am, Tuesday, March 21. Guest panelists are Nate Aldrich, Economic Development Coordinator, Chautauqua County; Katie Geise, Workforce ...