Childcare is an economic issue, and addressing it requires a multi-faceted approach. That’s the crux of the new Business Navigator program in New York State, aimed at helping employers recruit and retain employees who have childcare needs. Nationwide, infant and toddler childcare cost $122 ...

Business does not begin and end at a line on a map. We noted that recently in a joint announcement with the Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry about an event we are co-hosting at Audubon Community Nature Center. But it’s also true more broadly, among municipalities, counties, ...

A proposal to further develop an industrial park in the town of Ellicott is moving ahead. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, board members approved a negative declaration for the State Environmental Quality Review at the Mason Industrial Park. By issuing a ...

The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is saying goodbye to one of its longest-serving employees. Mark Geise, Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and CCIDA CEO, announced that Carol Rasmussen would be retiring from her position as Business Development ...

There are steps local businesses can take to increase foot traffic, including many inexpensive options. Our guest panelists covered a variety of ideas during our recent Business Builder Workshop in Dunkirk Bob Lingle, the newest addition to our CHQ Chamber staff as Director of Membership ...

SKF is reporting a sixth consecutive quarter of negative organic growth as the company continues to manage what Rickard Gustafson, SKF president and CEO, says is a volatile environment. SKF operates the SKF Aeroengine North America plant in Falconer after acquiring MRC Bearings in 1986. The ...