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Childcare is an economic issue, and addressing it requires a multi-faceted approach. That’s the crux of the new Business Navigator program in New York State, aimed at helping employers recruit and retain employees who have childcare needs. Nationwide, infant and toddler childcare cost $122 billion in lost earnings, productivity, and revenue in 2023 according to a survey by ReadyNation. Families lost $78 billion in earnings because they could not find childcare. Locally, we know there are numerous businesses looking to hire workers, and childcare may be a barrier for many potential ...

Business Doesn’t End at a Line on a Map

Business does not begin and end at a line on a map. We noted that recently in a joint announcement with the Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry about an event we are co-hosting at Audubon Community Nature Center. But it’s also true more broadly, among municipalities, counties, states, and countries. Tariffs are likely to cause significant harm to our local economy. Business organizations almost across the board are opposed to tariffs. The US Chamber of Commerce has specifically urged a “swift end” to 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. These tariffs will ...

Mason Industrial Park Expansion Moving Forward

A proposal to further develop an industrial park in the town of Ellicott is moving ahead. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, board members approved a negative declaration for the State Environmental Quality Review at the Mason Industrial Park. By issuing ...

County IDA thanks Carol Rasmussen for years of service

The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is saying goodbye to one of its longest-serving employees. Mark Geise, Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and CCIDA CEO, announced that Carol Rasmussen would be retiring from her position as Business Development ...

Boost foot traffic for your business

There are steps local businesses can take to increase foot traffic, including many inexpensive options. Our guest panelists covered a variety of ideas during our recent Business Builder Workshop in Dunkirk Bob Lingle, the newest addition to our CHQ Chamber staff as Director of Membership Development, also knows a few things about building a customer base for his own small business. Celebrating seven years of ownership of Good Neighbor Bookstore in Lakewood, Bob has become the true face of the business – a role he is now sharing with his wife as she has taken on the day-to-day ...

SKF sales, operating profits down

SKF is reporting a sixth consecutive quarter of negative organic growth as the company continues to manage what Rickard Gustafson, SKF president and CEO, says is a volatile environment. SKF operates the SKF Aeroengine North America plant in Falconer after acquiring MRC Bearings in 1986. ...