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Sometimes a Desk is More Than Just a Piece of Furniture

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 business will leave with a first impression. Granted, that pertains to a friendly and helpful staff as much as it does to the space they see. Now, when visitors come to the CHQ Chamber Office and Visitor Information Center in downtown Jamestown they will be welcomed warmly by our staff and will ...

Fredonia juice manufacturer completes expansion project

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 ...

Support Local Business Now More Than Ever

The CHQ Chamber builds vital connections, provides professional resources, and champions our local businesses in Chautauqua County. But what does all that mean? As a business association we are here to support local businesses in a variety of ways, and we urge local residents to support locally owned businesses as much as possible. In a fluctuating economic environment, there are things local businesses can do to help cushion themselves, and there are things consumers can do to help bolster their friends and neighbors who may be challenged by variable supply prices. Shop locally. We ...

Essential HR Compliance Tools

Owners of small businesses generally go into business because they are passionate about a certain kind of product or service. This is very true for restauranteurs and retailers, as well as for providers of services like landscaping, marketing, website development, printers, and others that work in very specific fields. But often reality sets in and a small business owner is then faced with also being the accountant, HR Director, marketing director, and analyst. But rest assured, the CHQ Chamber can help with some HR needs and essential compliance tools. In partnership with the ...

Corporate Citizenship is for All Businesses

“Do well by doing good.” That was the key message delivered during the most recent CHQ Chamber Business Builder Workshop on Corporate Citizenship and Engagement. John Felton, CEO of Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union pointed out that’s the driving motivation behind his entire business model. “We work with a lot of ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families throughout Chautauqua County. We focus on financial literacy and often help people get the loans they need even if they don’t have an outstanding credit history,” Felton noted. “For example, we ...

Partnerships Mean Progress

The CHQ Chamber was delighted to work in concert with the Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry and the Audubon Community Nature Center in Jamestown this week to co-host Business After Hours. We routinely run Business After Hours events throughout Chautauqua County – with several more planned in 2025 – and they are well-attended networking events designed to connect businesspeople in a social setting that can lead to productive relationships. To say the Audubon event was a tremendous success is an understatement. With over 100 people attending from businesses all over ...