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Spring projects on tap? Local businesses can help you out

The trees and shrubs are starting to bloom welcoming spring to Chautauqua County! For many of us that means it’s time to get our homes and yards ready for the outdoor season ahead. From lawn care equipment to plants to major landscaping projects, whatever your home and garden needs are, you can find what you need from local businesses. The Chamber’s online Business Directory features a drop-down list of categories that will help you locate a local Chamber member business to meet your needs. In addition to our pre-set category listings, you can search for a keyword in our Business ...

Chautauqua County Ready to Shine

After months of anticipation, the total eclipse of the sun is about to happen. Businesses and organizations all over Chautauqua County have been planning and preparing. Many are offering special hours or events, and they are stocked and staffed and ready to serve you. Check out our list online at www.chautauquachamber.org and the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau website at www.tourchautauqua.com to find attractions, dining, and shopping opportunities. With extra visitors expected in our area for this once-in-a-lifetime event, we should all put our best foot forward. As tourism is a huge ...

Bright spots amidst the historic blackout

Ready or not the total solar eclipse is coming our way on April 8! We can confidently say that most of Chautauqua County is ready. This is thanks in large part to Chautauqua County Emergency Management Director Noel Guttman, County Executive PJ Wendel, the Martz-Kohl Observatory, and the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau. Along with our staff at the Chamber of Commerce, these individuals and organizations have made a point of urging local organizations, individuals, and businesses to be prepared. Preparation includes planning ahead for traffic, supplies, and eye protection. Here in ...

You’ll find business events galore on our online calendar

It’s almost April, and that means the first quarter of 2024 has flown right by. Here at the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce much of the first part of the year has been spent nailing down plans for the rest of the year ahead. That means our calendar is filling up! We invite one and all to join us for Business After Hours at several upcoming locations. These short after-work events are designed to bring businesspeople together across all demographics in a casual way that helps you build connections. We give each participating business a moment in the spotlight with our unique ...

Chamber to Host Award-Winning Filmmaker for Workshop

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a special guest presenter for our next Business Builder Workshop coming up in July. Travis Carlson is an award-winning filmmaker and writer based in Buffalo. A native of Gerry, he worked for five years with the Buffalo Bills and Sabres as a cinematographer before co-founding Pan-American Film Division. Pan-Am partners with local and national businesses to help them communicate with their customers or other businesses. Their original work includes the one-shot feature film Mother’s Day, as well as dozens of shorts; three ...

City business celebrates ribbon cutting

Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz and the Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce celebrated with Kristina Christopher, owner of The Botox Barn & Wellness located at 744 Central Ave., Dunkirk, a ribbon-cutting recently. The new location in the city of Dunkirk was joined by representatives who attended the ...