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Small Business Development Center hosting event today

For over a decade, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Jamestown Community College has hosted the Women in Networking Chautauqua program on the second Thursday of every month. The program is for female business owners and women working in the business sector. While this event usually takes place in person, during the COVID-19 pandemic, women are meeting via zoom to exchange ideas, experiences, and address challenging issues. Each person briefly shares their latest business news and then participates in a learning opportunity with a presentation on a topic of interest. ...

Pine Junction recognized for demonstrating exemplary customer service and safety during the COVID pandemic

MAYVILLE — Pine Junction in Sherman, N.Y. was recently recognized for demonstrating exemplary customer service and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. This restaurant was recognized during the Chautauqua County Legislature’s recent meeting for its proactive efforts to adhere to social distancing, face covering and cleaning requirements to keep its customers safe. “Pine Junction was selected for its outstanding customer service and dedication to making its customers’ safety a top priority,” said Andrew Nixon, President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau. ...

Borrello named ‘Guardian of Small Business’

ALBANY — The National Federation of Independent Business has named state Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, a 2020 “Guardian of Small Business.” The organization represents more than 10,000 small and independent business members across New York state. The award is given to state legislators based on their voting record on small business issues and support for National Federation of Small Businesses state policy priorities during the legislative session. “As a small business owner myself, this award is incredibly meaningful to me, particularly in this difficult year where ...

Randolph Academy hires former city administrator

RANDOLPH — The Randolph Academy, which supports, empowers and educates children with various emotional and mental health disabilities from its campuses in Randolph and Hamburg, has appointed Theresa L. Gray as its new director of curriculum and instruction. Gray joins Randolph Academy ...

Local companies, Rand and Classic Brass, excited about the future

Every month I will be communicating with the public about all of the great things going on throughout Chautauqua County as they relate to economic development. This could include a discussion about specific projects of public interest that are underway or have been completed, where they are ...