What an extraordinary week it was! The CHQ Chamber team, sometimes joined by friends from partner organizations along the way, visited 500 small local businesses during National Small Business Week, bookended by two press events – one to officially proclaim Small Business Week in Chautauqua ...

Small businesses define our communities. It is the unique and specialty businesses that create gathering spaces for our residents and visitors, provide one-of-a-kind experiences, and serve customers like they are family. They are not just the backbone of our economy; they are the foundation of ...

At one point or another we’ve all been invited to “bring a friend.” Whether it’s a casual gathering or a group sales pitch or a community meeting, we are routinely asked to bring someone along that we think may get something out of the event: contacts, information, products, or more. ...

ELLINGTON — As the Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Committee prepares to host its eighth annual Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Dinner in Ellington, organizers are now on the lookout for sponsors and donations to help. The annual dinner is scheduled for Aug. 19 at the Grandview of Ellington, 1116 West ...

A reception desk may seem like no big deal to many, but when it’s a prominent fixture in a very public space it can make or break first impressions for guests. The same is true for storefronts and interior fittings, restaurant decor, and office waiting areas. Everyone who visits your place of ...

A Fredonia food manufacturer is able to expand operations following the completion of its plant. On Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that AgriAmerica Fruit Products LLC has completed the revitalization and upgrade of a 69,000-square-foot grape juice processing facility located at 200 ...