DFT Communications, Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation named platinum sponsors

Mayor Wilfred Rosas and the City of Dunkirk Festivals and Special Events department are proud to announce the 2023 Platinum Sponsors of their upcoming Summer on the Lake events season - DFT Communications and Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

At a recent press conference at the Dunkirk Boardwalk Marketplace in April, city officials welcomed sponsors, community members and other staff to release the spring/summer events schedule. The event line up included the Memorial Day Parade, Dunkirk Flea Market, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Chautauqua County Great Strides, Dunkirk Farmers Market, Fired Up For Summer Kickoff, Juneteenth Celebration, Movies in the Park, Music on the Pier, 4th of July Celebration, Music at the Point Sunset Series, Fair in the Square Vendor Market, Dunkirk Community Day, Beach Bash, Back to School Bash and the Latino Lakefront Festival.

Dunkirk's winter holiday events also include Christmas on Central Small Business Saturday and the Dunkirk Holiday Parade.

A schedule of events can be found at www.cityofdunkirk.com under the Visitors Tab or a brochure can be picked up from the local tourism racks located at the Dunkirk Boardwalk Atrium.

Celebrating 125 years of connecting communities since 1898, DFT Communications is a telecommunications company which provides phone and internet service to the Chautauqua County area.

"DFT Communications is proud to have the opportunity to partner with Mayor Rosas and the City of Dunkirk to help to provide the 2023 Summer Festivals Season, Music on the Pier and special events for all area residents and visitors to enjoy," said Mark Maytum, President/CEO and Kurt Maytum, President/CTO.

"Working with the mayor, seeing his vision and experiencing his enthusiasm in moving the city forward has been both a gratifying and very positive experience. We value the partnership between DFT Communications and the City of Dunkirk and look forward to a long and prosperous future as 'Partners in Technology', working together to make Dunkirk and this area even stronger for our residents and guests to the City of Dunkirk."

The Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is proud to be a family of compassionate health care professionals who provide superior skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to more than 2,800 individuals across New York State.

"The team at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is once again proud to support the Dunkirk Festival series as a sponsor of our region's most anticipated events," said Colleen Hart, LNHA, Administrator.

"We enjoy making a difference in our community and are focused on positively impacting one another and the world around us. We invite you to join our team of Legends Caring for Legends, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming events. If you'd like to learn more about us, you can visit www.LivingLegendsHealth.com."

For more information about Dunkirk's summer schedule of events or local attractions, please visit www.cityofdunkirk.com or Facebook at Dunkirk Festivals & Special Events or call Ryan Hall (716) 366-9886.