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Community Bank branches spread holiday cheer

The holidays are here, and along with the bustle of the season comes the time of year to give back — shoppers donate spare change, offices host food drives, and groups of family and friends come together to volunteer. Community Bank branches are getting in the festive spirit by giving back to the communities they serve to help all families have a happy holiday season. “Giving back to our communities is our favorite tradition,” Community Bank Regional Manager Lisa Allenson said. “Our branches want to make the world a brighter place this holiday season, and we encourage everyone ...

Incubator Presents “Finding Talent in Uncertain Times”

DUNKIRK — As part of its Entrepreneurial Education Program, The Fredonia Technology Incubator will be conducting a workshop entitled “Finding Talent in Uncertain Times” presented by Rich Koerner. The workshop will identify the major factors impacting the ability to staff your organization with qualified and motivated individuals. “The Entrepreneurial Education Program provides entrepreneurs with useful, hands on information and an opportunity to ask questions to leading experts in their field,” said Chuck Cornell, incubator director. “High quality entrepreneurial ...

Lake Shore Savings Bank marks 15 years as Rockefeller season sponsor

Lake Shore Savings Bank is marking 15 consecutive years as the season-wide sponsor for the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The Dunkirk-based financial institution has made a $12,000 commitment to support performing arts programs for the ...

Hospice president, CEO set to retire

Shauna Anderson, Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care president and CEO, is retiring. Anderson’s service at Hospice began in 2003 as a registered nurse case manager and evolved over the years, including spending the last six as president/CEO. A few of the many highlights of her time at ...

Goodling hired to help strengthen local nonprofits

The Chautauqua Funders Group recently announced Noah Goodling will lead a local capacity initiative designed to help strengthen the nonprofit sector in Chautauqua County. Goodling most recently served as the Fenton History Center’s executive director. “Noah brings the essential qualities ...

Young Professionals, Rotary team for holiday happening

The Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals and Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary are hosting a holiday event from 5 to 7 p.m. today at 64 on the Rocks. The event will include raffles, appetizers, drinks specials, an ugly sweater competition, and an opportunity to network amongst young professionals in our region. There is free entry to the event with the donation of a new and unwrapped toy, or $10 at the door. The proceeds benefit Marine’s Toys for Tots program. The event is sponsored by Larson-Timko Funeral Home. Jingle at the Rocks is open to individuals of all ages in our area. We ...