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Cummins to incur $2B fine over pick-up truck emissions

Cummins Inc. has agreed to pay a $2.04 billion charge to resolve discrepancies in emissions certifications in some of Cummins’ pick-up truck engines. Cummins officials told investor analysts during its second quarter earnings conference call that a fine was possible. Company officials ...

Chamber sponsorships more valuable than ever

Our Chamber team has made a practice of taking a look back at some statistics as we close one calendar year and open a new one. The exercise this year was not only helpful, but also caused us to double-check some numbers. In 2023 the Chamber saw an 82.6-percent increase in attendance at our ...

Electrovaya has big plans for Ellicott battery factory if funding is secured

Electrovaya is hiring key staff members for its Ellicott gigafactory with production possible in mid 2025 - as long as financing for construction is secured. The company has completed engineering studies for the Jamestown site, located in the former Acu-Rite building in Ellicott, and has ...

Taking a look back at local business news in 2023

Our mission is to build vital connections, provide professional resources, and champion our local businesses in Chautauqua County. As one of Western New York’s largest business associations, our vision is to be a critical partner in achieving consistent economic growth, resiliency, and ...

New line for county’s biggest private employer drives headlines in ‘23

The Jamestown area is shaping up to become a key player in environmentally friendly transportation in the coming year. As The Post-Journal reported nearly a year ago, Cummins Inc. will bring its fuel agnostic X15N engine line to its Jamestown Engine Plant in 2024 as part of a multi-year ...

Holiday window decorating winners announced

Over a six-week period from mid-November to mid-December, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce promoted a countywide holiday window decorating contest for local businesses. 94 businesses signed up to participate, from Clymer to Silver Creek and many communities in between. Each ...