FORESTVILLE — Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals (NCYP) is hosting its Holiday Networking Event Thursday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Merritt Winery, 2264 King Road, Forestville.

This event is sponsored by the Fredonia Technology Incubator and Lakeside Precision, Inc. Appetizers will be provided, cash bar. The event is open to all professionals that live and work in Chautauqua County. Attendees will learn how to make an impact in their community. Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend. Link to RSVP https://nycpluncheondecember2018.eventbrite.comalso available on the FTI homepage, FTI Facebook page and the NCYP Facebook page.

“We are excited to host a young professionals evening at the winery on Thursday. It’s always exciting to see the young professionals and up and coming talent in this region,” said Jason Merritt, owner of Merritt Winery.

The mission of NYCP is to network and advocate for young professionals promoting awareness of local opportunities and entrepreneurship endeavors, to strategically engage in social and civic practices enhancing the overall quality of life for young professionals and, by extension, our communities.

Lakeside Precision, Inc. is a Dunkirk business that preserves the tradition of quality workmanship, affordability and guarantee of on-time delivery while continually upgrading both machinery and providing staff training. They are dedicated to providing distinctive service to the Western New York region for the next century.

The Fredonia Technology Incubator promotes economic growth in Western New York by supporting entrepreneurship and the development of new, innovative companies into successful business ventures. The incubator provides administrative and business services, mentoring, networking, professional consulting, educational opportunities, and access to capital and work ready space. The Incubator is part of Fredonia’s Division of Advancement, Engagement and Economic Development (AEED) facilitates and supports university-community collaborations, and oversees the university’s StartUp NY economic development program.