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Summer is Coming! Make the Most of It!

There’s no doubt it’s been a wet spring here in Chautauqua County, but that’s about to turn around now and it’s time to get outdoors for all the projects and activities we plan for all winter. As the unofficial start of the summer season locally, Memorial Day weekend is a time to both reflect on the sacrifices of our service men and women, and also to gather with family and friends. If you’re planning a get-together this weekend and need a few things, we encourage you to shop locally, and you’ll find just the right item. Looking for a new grill or some outdoor furniture? ...

Official Introductions – a New Networking and Advocacy Opportunity

The CHQ Chamber is pleased to help local businesspeople connect with their elected representatives in a brand-new way. We have restructured our advocacy events this year to provide an improved experience for all involved. One of the new events we are trying out is an informal networking event designed to allow businesspeople to have one-on-one conversations with local elected officials during a program we’re calling Official Introductions. This reception-style event will be held at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Avenue, Celoron, Tuesday, June 17 from 5-7pm. The CHQ ...

An exciting Small Business Week!

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 County, and the other to honor small businesses receiving awards from the Small Business Development Center. We began the week at 3 Lakes Café in Cassadaga where our hosts Jake and Abi Landean helped us usher in Small Business Week by greeting dignitaries and representatives from our partner ...

Celebrate small business!

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 our communities. May is National Small Business Month, and May 4-10 is National Small Business Week. As the largest business association in Chautauqua County, the CHQ Chamber will be celebrating, and we invite you to join us! During National Small Business Week our team and volunteers will be ...

Help Us Grow: 31 New Members in 31 Days

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. Now the CHQ Chamber is asking our members to “bring a friend” as we celebrate May as National Small Business Month. Tell your fellow businesspeople about your Chamber experience and why you joined, and you can get some rewards from the Chamber. Through the month of May, the CHQ Chamber will ...

Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Committee calls for sponsors for annual dinner

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 ...