The start of a new year is an opportunity for many to reflect on the past year and set a course for the year to come. Some set resolutions, others chart their goals, and many may simply put thought into the general directions they’d like to go. Reflecting on my own past year and new year ...

The work of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is focused on our mission: to create a business environment in the region where our members can thrive. Building that environment requires planning, communication, and implementation of events and programs that deliver services for our local ...

Daniel P. Reininga, president and CEO of Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc., announced his plans Thursday to retire in May after serving 29 years with the bank, including 12 as chief executive officer. Reininga, 64, took the helm in 2011 when the bank’s assets were $488 million and grew them to ...

During our recent Christmas luncheon, the Chamber of Commerce staff spent a few minutes reflecting on some of the positive moments from the past year. Numerous events came to mind, and the staff noted some internal goals we have achieved as well. 2022 was a strong year for Chamber events, and ...

When you join the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce there are all kinds of benefits available to your business. As part of your year-end (or soon-to-be new year) review, we hope you’ll include a review of how you have used your Chamber member benefits this past year and how you might be ...

Travel and discretionary spending by Mayor Wilfred Rosas, and the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, were prominent talking points at the Dunkirk Common Council’s final scheduled budget hearing this week. Rosas made what he said was just his second appearance at a budget ...