With a clear focus on our mission statement and in conjunction with our rebranding as a unified organization countywide, the CHQ Chamber has reconfigured our annual awards process, continuing our efforts to champion local businesses.

The Chamber will recognize businesses for milestone service years through a Legacy Recognition celebration. Multiple businesses may be recognized in this category.

In addition, seven awards will be presented to businesses or organizations. The Emerging Business of the Year will go to a newer or growing business that has demonstrated vision and/or has filled a need in Chautauqua County.

There will be four business sector awards, honoring one organization from each sector for outstanding service, production, growth, or community involvement. Those awards will be Hospitality Business of the Year (restaurants, attractions, lodging); Service Business of the Year (retail or service such as financial, insurance, legal); Producer of the Year (manufacturing, agriculture, construction); and Not-for-Profit of the Year (nonprofit organization.)

The Business Champion Award will be presented to an organization that has contributed most to the economic development, quality of life and stability of Chautauqua County.

The Business of the Year Award will go to a business that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in employee growth, product development, or exemplary service.

Nominations are open now on our website at www.chqchamber.org. Anyone may nominate a business or organization for these awards. Preference will be given to nominees that are members of the CHQ Chamber. If you’re unsure, please check our online Business Directory for a searchable list of members. The deadline for all nominations is August 8.

All nominations will be reviewed by a “supercommittee” of CHQ Chamber volunteers from across the county, and final selections will be approved by the CHQ Chamber Board of Directors. Award recipients will be notified by the end of August. Awards will be presented at the CHQ Chamber Award Banquet, which will be held October 10 in the Williams Center at SUNY Fredonia.

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, Shults Auto Group, 3 C’s Catering, Elegant Edibles Catering, Axiom Office Imaging, Chautauqua Patrons Insurance Company, Affinity One Federal Credit Union, LaBella Associates, National Grid, Brooks – TLC Hospital System/Kaleida Health, and AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital.

CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT IS AUGUST 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! Limited space remains, so get your foursome together now and register through the Chamber’s web calendar at www.chqchamber.org. 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, Cattaraugus County Bank, Charlie’s Auto Center, 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.

CHQ CHAMBER COMMITTEE IN HANOVER COMMITTEE TO HOST SILVER CREEK YARD SALES

Browse for bargains and support local businesses during the 32nd Annual Silver Creek Yard Sales! Sales run from 9am-5pm Saturday August 3. Register your sale now to be included on the map. Registration is $10 per household. Maps will be sold at the village park for $2 each on the sale day. Proceeds from the Silver Creek Yard Sales help support scholarships for graduating seniors at Silver Creek and Forestville High Schools. You can register through the Chamber’s web calendar at , www.chqchamber.org, or in person at Hae Jude Custom Signs, Dave’s Outlet Store, or Silver Creek Village Hall during regular business hours. Registration must be received by July 29 to be included on the map. Please support local businesses in the Silver Creek area while you’re enjoying the sales!