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Save the date for the Chamber & MAST annual meeting

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier will hold a joint Annual Meeting on Friday, January 22, 2021, featuring Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul as keynote speaker. This event marks some milestones for both organizations. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will wrap up its 20th anniversary at the end of 2020, while the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier celebrates the completion of its 120th year of service! In the year 2000, a countywide Chamber was formed, merging the North Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce and the ...

DiNapoli: New York ranks last in balance of payments with Washington

New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from Washington, according to a report by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York taxpayers paid $23.7 billion more in federal taxes than the state received in federal spending in federal fiscal year 2019. “In what has become a familiar and troubling story for the Empire State, New Yorkers send significantly more to Washington than we get back,” DiNapoli said. “At a time when the pandemic has shrunk local and state government revenues, shut down businesses and hurt families ...

Lawson Boat and Motor helping to transform Chadakoin River

Every month I will be communicating with the public about all of the great things going on throughout Chautauqua County as they relate to economic development. This could include a discussion about specific projects of public interest that are underway or have been completed, where they are ...

CARTS announces plan to acquire downtown hub

JAMESTOWN — The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) announced plans to acquire the existing downtown Jamestown Hub location at 215 E. Third St. to benefit and promote public transportation in Chautauqua County. CARTS has been operating under an existing license agreement since ...

Small business Saturday is here: shop safe, shop small, shop local

In a year filled with uncertainty for small businesses, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a new program aimed directly at helping small locally owned businesses survive no matter what comes their way next. Sales are the lifeblood of any business. When customers may have difficulty getting to a store, they can still buy from small independent businesses online. The Chamber has launched ShopLocalCHQ – a new online marketplace that features a great collection of nearly 250 products and services offered by more than 50 small local businesses right here in Chautauqua ...

Heritage Ministries launches online gift giving service for residents

Heritage Ministries has launched an online service to make it easier to give gifts to Heritage residents during the holidays. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to force many time-honored traditions and heart-warming gatherings to change,” said Lisa Haglund, Heritage president and CEO. “That won’t stop us from enjoying seasonal traditions, meaningful moments, and special memories. At our Heritage communities, nationwide, we are determined to make the holiday season of 2020 unlike any other, and our teams are working tirelessly to bring the joy this year.” Heritage has ...