The Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce recently presented its 2022 Business Improvement Award to the St. Elmo Spa. After purchasing the St. Elmo Spa in 2018, owner Julie Ambrose renovated and refreshed the spa’s interior, enhanced existing treatments, and added new services - ...

The proof is always in the final budget, but Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State Address this past week included a proposal for $100 million in tax relief for small businesses. That’s a good start, but as always, the initial plans look like a mixed bag of benefits and ...

The start of a new year is an opportunity for many to reflect on the past year and set a course for the year to come. Some set resolutions, others chart their goals, and many may simply put thought into the general directions they’d like to go. Reflecting on my own past year and new year ...

The work of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is focused on our mission: to create a business environment in the region where our members can thrive. Building that environment requires planning, communication, and implementation of events and programs that deliver services for our local ...

During our recent Christmas luncheon, the Chamber of Commerce staff spent a few minutes reflecting on some of the positive moments from the past year. Numerous events came to mind, and the staff noted some internal goals we have achieved as well. 2022 was a strong year for Chamber events, and ...

Daniel P. Reininga, president and CEO of Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc., announced his plans Thursday to retire in May after serving 29 years with the bank, including 12 as chief executive officer. Reininga, 64, took the helm in 2011 when the bank’s assets were $488 million and grew them to ...