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CCIDA and CREDC make lemonade in 2020

By MARK GEISE Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and COP of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Since October, I have been communicating with the public through this article about all of the great things going on throughout Chautauqua County as they relate to economic development. These commentaries may include discussions about specific projects of public interest that are underway or have been completed, where they are at, and if completed, how they are performing. They may also include discussions about initiatives being undertaken at various ...

COVID restrictions change – safety protocols remain priority

By TODD J. TRANUM President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier As more and more New Yorkers are being vaccinated for COVID-19, the state is loosening some restrictions on public gatherings and preparing to open arts and entertainment venues at limited capacity. However, we all must continue to follow safety protocols if we are to protect our businesses and communities as a whole. Starting March 22, residential gatherings will be allowed at ten people indoors or 25 people outdoors. Social ...

Central Station marks five years in Dunkirk

March 1 will mark the fifth anniversary of new ownership of Central Station Restaurant in Dunkirk. A fixture in downtown Dunkirk for over 25 years, Central Station Restaurant was purchased in 2016 by Robert Contiguglia and Kathleen Dennison, former owners of The White Inn in Fredonia. Their ...

Dunkirk welcomes newest downtown store

The city of Dunkirk welcomed its newest downtown business — S&T Redemption, 417 Central Ave. Owners Tommy Roque and Stacy Elmore, along with their partner, Luis Pupo, recently held a grand opening celebration. The new businesses owners are excited to offer this service to the residents in ...

Going over COVID vaccine myths and reality

By TODD J. TRANUM President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier While we await more accessibility to the COVID 19 vaccine it is important that we take this time to prepare. An important part of preparing our community for more widespread availability of the vaccine is to make sure we are informed correct information and that we inform our family, friend, neighbors and co-workers. We live in an era of information overload and with that we are often subjected to disinformation. Identifying ...

Chautauqua County still facing financial challenges

Even though it appears Chautauqua County has finished up 2020 in the black, there are still plenty of financial challenges in this upcoming year. During Wednesday’s legislature meeting, County Executive PJ Wendel shared that preliminary reports show the county finished 2020 with $4.5 million over budget. At the end of the meeting Legislator Chuck Nazzaro, D-Jamestown, warned fellow legislators not to become too complacent. “As we head into 2021, there are some things we need to keep a very watchful eye on, such as our property tax collections. The sales tax revenue was within ...