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Business

County IDA OKs Maplevale tax break

A Falconer food distribution company is looking to start construction of its new multi-million facility in Findley Lake area next month. On Thursday, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency’s Board of Directors approved tax breaks for Maplevale Farms to construct a new 150,000 ...

Serta Simmons Bedding Closing Its Doors In Falconer

Since 2000, Serta Simmons Bedding has been located at the Mason Industrial Park, in Falconer. Now, the plant is closing its doors. “We have communicated with their communications director, and they are looking at their entire system of plants and manufacturing operations, and optimizing ...

The collapse of so many retail outlets is fueling Ollie’s growth

The collapse of some retail outlets is helping fuel Ollie’s continued expansion. As mall-based retailers and some big box retailers - including Big Lots, which closed its Jamestown location in 2024- go bankrupt, Ollie’s is reaping the financial benefits. The company, which has locations ...

County aims to settle three sheriff union contracts

The Chautauqua County Legislature will be voting on three union contracts connected to the Sheriff’s Office. The first union contract is with the Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Chautauqua County. Union members include those who are crime scene analysts, investigators, and sergeants. ...

Many thanks to our golfers and sponsors

Each year our CHQ Chamber Golf Tournament seems to get better and better. We have some dedicated golfers who play each time, and then we get new people participating to create new connections and enjoy a day of recreation and camaraderie on the course. With 30 teams on the course this year’s ...

Laser-Focused on Boosting Business

Our mission at the CHQ Chamber is to build vital connections, provide professional resources, and champion our local businesses in Chautauqua County. We take that mission seriously, and work every day to provide services, opportunities, and programs that serve local businesses in a variety of ...