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Electrovaya to see boost from new south county factory

ELLICOTT – There’s good reason Electrovaya officials are happy work to open its Jamestown area factory is progressing. The company’s fourth quarter and year-end financial statements show a company that is improving its operating margins and cash flow — and the increased production from the Gigafactory in Ellicott is being counted on to boost sales and profits even higher. “We anticipate starting commercial cell manufacturing operations in the Jamestown facility in the first half of calendar 2026 and battery system manufacturing in 2025,” said Dr. Raj DasGupta, ...

CHQ Chamber to Convene the State of Business January 31

By Daniel J. Heitzenrater President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce From sole proprietorships to major employers, businesses come in all sizes here in Chautauqua County. They also cut across all economic sectors including hospitality, service industries, finance, manufacturing, and more. At the same time, there are a number of private organizations and governmental agencies working in various aspects of business-building throughout Chautauqua County. Now there’s an opportunity for everyone to learn more about all the efforts to boost business – and how ...

Chautauqua releases summer season themes

CHAUTAUQUA - Even though January has just begun, it’s not too late to think about the summer season at Chautauqua. Beginning on June 21 and concluding on Aug. 24, the nine-week summer season probably has something for everyone - lectures, concerts, plays, opera, religion, art, and ...

Networking Boosts Your Business

Networking means creating connections. It may sound simple on the surface, but it often requires being in the right place at the right time with the right people. Those connections can help your business by building referrals, gaining exposure for your products or services, and raising your overall business profile. On a personal level, networking can improve your professional skills and confidence. As a countywide business association, the CHQ Chamber has been in the business of organizing networking opportunities for decades. This year we are trying a few new ways to entice ...

Networking event focuses on AI uses

The next Women In Networking program will take place on Thursday at noon at JCC and will focus on Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses and feature AI Certified Business Advisor, Brian Rovegno. Learn how to use AI to help your small business thrive, explore practical AI applications and discover free tools you can start using today. This session is perfect for small business owners and entrepreneurs ready to embrace the future of technology. The presentation will include information about AI basics and using AI for growth in marketing, automation, customer service, and data ...

New Year, New Events for the CHQ Chamber

Out of the starting gate this year we are trying something new with our Business After Hours networking events. We have traditionally held these events at venues where food and beverages are readily available. At the same time, we have had several requests from other types of businesses interested in hosting these experiences, so we’re giving it a go, beginning this month with a Business After Hours at Ballgame Heroes in Jamestown January 16. Ballgame Heros is a locally owned business specializing in sports trading cards and your go-to destination for sports cards and memorabilia! They ...