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Spruce up your space, support local businesses

How does your business look? Did you spruce some things up for the summer season? Have you thought about how customers see your space? As a business, attraction, or community organization, these are good questions to ask yourself on a regular basis. Perhaps even more so as the summer tourist season gets underway. Our Chamber of Commerce office in Jamestown is getting a major facelift as we write this. Working with the property owner, we will soon unveil a new and brighter space both inside and out. This very visible downtown structure will soon be more inviting to all when the ...

Chamber welcomes 60 new members following spring drive

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome 60 new members to the fold as a result of our spring membership drive. That represents 49 primary members, and eleven others that are subsidiaries of member organizations. The month of May was both hectic and gratifying for our staff as we met with numerous people about the value of Chamber membership. To see that they responded in such a positive way is rewarding. Chamber member businesses and organizations are everywhere in Chautauqua County, from Ripley to Irving to Frewsburg and all points in between. They also cross all ...

Business builder workshop: Marketing on a budget

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Gebbie Foundation are pleased to present a special marketing workshop for local businesses and organizations, Monday, June 26 at Northwest Arena, 319 West Third Street, Jamestown. Molly Haungs will be our special guest presenter for this Business Builder Workshop, with a focus on Marketing Your Business on a Budget. Ms. Haungs has been the Marketing Manager at LandPro Equipment, LLC for 13 years. She currently oversees marketing, online sales and outreach. LandPro, a well-known John Deere dealership, has 20 stores in New York, ...

Summer recreation abounds in Chautauqua County

Suddenly it’s June and the summer weather has arrived in Chautauqua County. For many of us, this time of year is exactly why we live here: so we can enjoy the sun, balmy temperatures, and outdoor recreation. Fortunately, Chautauqua County has a lot to offer for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re into boating, fishing, hiking, golf, bicycling, or other activities, you’ll find something to love this summer right here in our own backyard. Summer is a great time to get onto one of our numerous lakes. Luckily, there are plenty of marinas and boat rental businesses available as well ...

Construction begins in Gerry on new Dollar General store

Construction work has begun on a new Dollar General in the town of Gerry. Located at 4041 Route 60, the store will employ six to 10 workers, a company spokesperson confirmed. At present, Dollar General is eyeing a fall 2023 opening, though the company said “construction progress may alter ...

ShopLocalCHQ giftcard sees tremendous growth

June is just around the corner, and you’ll be looking for a gift for your favorite dad or grad soon. Check out the ShopLocalCHQ Gift Card! More than 170 businesses in Chautauqua County accept the ShopLocalCHQ Gift Card! You can use the gift card to purchase items for your home or pantry, books, dining out or a recreational activity, gifts, your favorite beverages, services, and much more. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce provides the ShopLocalCHQ Gift Card because it meets the core of our mission: driving traffic to local businesses. In 2022 more than $50,000 was spent at ...