BUFFALO – Appeal officials and co-chairs today launched Appeal 2022, in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the diocesan Fund for the Faith, with a goal of raising $9.5 million by June 30. This year’s theme is once again “HOPE.” “This new goal strikes a balance as it is ...
By DANIEL J. HEITZENRATER President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Each year New York State begins the budget process with a proposal from the Governor. Almost every year the proposal is a mixed bag for the business community – containing both some benefits and challenges for businesses of all sizes. As other organizations such as The Business Council have pointed out, this year we are pleased to see more direct benefits planned for small businesses that have been especially hard hit during the pandemic. Governor Kathy Hochul has outlined a $216 billion budget ...
Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has been providing information and resources for businesses that have been hit hard by shutdowns, staffing troubles, new cleaning protocols, masking requirements, and much more. Rest assured that our commitment to continue these efforts remains strong. The Chamber of Commerce is still here to help walk you and your business through any pitfalls you may encounter. As we discuss the ongoing changes with our staff and board members, the question that always arises is: What can we do for our business ...
The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County recently received an $11,000 grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation. The grant is to expand and improve services at their Dunkirk location at Grace Lutheran Church, 601 Eagle St. The Association is a peer recovery center ...
Nursing home operators at the McGuire Group, VestraCare and RCA Healthcare Management/Absolut Care in Chautauqua County are partnering with local colleges to offer paid training and tuition assistance programs for individuals looking to start or advance their careers in health care. “By partnering with the local schools, we’re able to design programs that offer outstanding classroom and clinical training while providing flexibility to accommodate our employees’ work schedules and other obligations,” stated Aaron Polanski, administrator for the three portfolios. “We’re ...
Eric Feldstein has been named M&T Bank Regional President of Western New York – the company’s headquarter market and where it was founded 165 years ago – in addition to his role as Head of Business Banking, beginning in March. Feldstein will transition the role from Shelley Drake, who is ...
