There’s no doubt it’s been a wet spring here in Chautauqua County, but that’s about to turn around now and it’s time to get outdoors for all the projects and activities we plan for all winter. As the unofficial start of the summer season locally, Memorial Day weekend is a time to both ...

The CHQ Chamber is pleased to help local businesspeople connect with their elected representatives in a brand-new way. We have restructured our advocacy events this year to provide an improved experience for all involved. One of the new events we are trying out is an informal networking event ...

What an extraordinary week it was! The CHQ Chamber team, sometimes joined by friends from partner organizations along the way, visited 500 small local businesses during National Small Business Week, bookended by two press events – one to officially proclaim Small Business Week in Chautauqua ...

Small businesses define our communities. It is the unique and specialty businesses that create gathering spaces for our residents and visitors, provide one-of-a-kind experiences, and serve customers like they are family. They are not just the backbone of our economy; they are the foundation of ...

At one point or another we’ve all been invited to “bring a friend.” Whether it’s a casual gathering or a group sales pitch or a community meeting, we are routinely asked to bring someone along that we think may get something out of the event: contacts, information, products, or more. ...

ELLINGTON — As the Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Committee prepares to host its eighth annual Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Dinner in Ellington, organizers are now on the lookout for sponsors and donations to help. The annual dinner is scheduled for Aug. 19 at the Grandview of Ellington, 1116 West ...