Join us for some big news! The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is rebranding, and we hope you’ll join us to get a first look at our new look! We will hold a Brand Launch Party Thursday, July 18 from 4-6pm at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis Street, Jamestown. Everyone’s invited!

For the past several months our Board of Directors and staff have had the privilege of working with the Mr. Smith Agency in Buffalo on a new brand. This work included an in-person discovery session with lots of time for discussion about our values and goals, and several follow-ups to review how we can visually represent our mission: to build vital connections, provide professional resources, and champion our local businesses in Chautauqua County.

This rebranding process is a direct result of our strategic planning process last year. Strategic directions highlighted in the plan were to facilitate collaborative relationships between businesses to promote economic activity for our county, unify and streamline the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce through utilization of a consistent brand structure, clarify who we are and what we do, and lead the way and excel at boosterism and serve as the spokespeople for business. We began the process last year by adopting new mission and vision statements and are refocusing our work around that mission. The new brand is a visual representation of our mission, and we are excited to show it off!

This Brand Launch Party will also provide a summer networking opportunity with the Chamber. You can enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar from 4-5pm. We will have a brief presentation at 5pm with our special guests from the Mr. Smith Agency, and then there will be more time to mingle, and courtesy of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute you can see the incredible artwork on display including the extraordinary exhibit Five Minutes in Nature from Kevin Ebi and Amy Tan’s Backyard Birds.

Advanced registration is not required for this event but is appreciated for our planning purposes. Feel free to bring friends and colleagues! Registration is open now through the Chamber’s web calendar. We look forward to seeing you there!

REGISTER NOW FOR BRANDING WORKSHOP JULY 22

It’s not every day that you can get some solid business know-how from an expert, but sometimes the opportunities arise. The Chamber of Commerce is creating just such an opportunity for you this summer, as we host Travis Carlson for a Business Builder Workshop July 22. A Chautauqua County native, Travis is now an award-winning writer and filmmaker who worked for five years with the Buffalo Bills and Sabres as a cinematographer before co-founding Pan-American Film Division in Buffalo. Pan-Am partners with local and national businesses to help them communicate with their customers or other businesses. Their original work includes the one-shot feature film Mother’s Day, as well as dozens of short films, three of which earned screenings at the Cannes Film Festival SFC.

Pan American’s latest project is the book Mafia: Buffalo -vs- the Multiverse. It’s a true fantasy adventure that incorporates AI-developed images into the ultimate Buffalo Bill’s Mafia fan journey in a graphic novel style. A portion of book sale proceeds benefits the Pancho Packs initiative which provides school supplies to students in need.

This Business Builder Workshop will focus on Branding Through Storytelling and Images and promises to be an engaging session for all local businesspeople. It will be held Monday, July 22 from 1-3pm in the Key Auditorium at the SUNY Fredonia Science Center. There will be plenty of time for a question-and-answer session with Travis at the end of the event.Register online through the Chamber’s web calendar at www.chautauquachamber.org.

JAMESTOWN CRUISE-IN RETURNS AUGUST 9

One of Downtown Jamestown’s largest events returns August 9 as the Chamber of Commerce presents Jamestown Cruise-In from 5-9pm. This annual display of classic cars, hotrods, and cool vehicles always draws a crowd. This spectacular event is back for its 31st year! Enjoy live music by In Crowd, support local businesses with food and beverage purchases, and join in all the fun with another People’s Choice Award as spectators can text the number of their favorite car. Vehicle registration and sponsorship opportunities are open online now through the Chamber’s web calendar. Jamestown Cruise-In is sponsored by Cummins, 3 C’s Catering, and Elegant Edibles Catering.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL FOR CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT AUG. 15

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to return to Peek’n Peak Resort for a fabulous day of golf and camaraderie. Networking doesn’t get much better than on the golf course, and the pro-level course at Peek’n Peak is a golfer’s dream! Get your foursome together now and register at our Early Bird rate of $185 per person. After July 15th the price goes up to $195 per person. Your registration includes greens fees, cart, tee gift sponsored by the Basil Dealerships, lunch, and dinner. We begin the day with a shotgun at 11am.

New this year, we have a Tee Gift Sponsor! Many thanks to Basil Chevrolet for this generous sponsorship. Our Par Sponsors for the tournament are: A Automotive, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Chautauqua Patrons Insurance Company, Community Bank, DFT Communications, Falconer Power Sports, Jamestown Container Company, Jamestown Mattress, Jamestown Plastics, Koester Associates, Lake Shore Savings Bank, National Grid, Nestle Purina, Northlake Development, Peek’n Peak, R & R Property Services & Landscaping, Shults Auto Group, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, and Westfield Nursery.

Learn more or register now through the Chamber’s web calendar at www.chautauquachamber.org.