A cameraman is pictured filming the county’s segment on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid, which will air on public television.

Chautauqua County will be featured on an upcoming segment of “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid,” a public television program distributed to more than 170 public television stations across the country.

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, in conjunction with the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth and Chautauqua County government, is partnering with the program to highlight the Choose CHQ and Live CHQ initiatives.

Filmed in early June, produced over the summer, and scheduled for national distribution on Oct. 14, the program features commentary from several community leaders, including County Executive Paul “PJ” Wendel; Mark Geise, Deputy county executive for economic development and IDA CEO; Shawn Hricko, general manager of Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant; and Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center. The program also uses footage to spotlight many areas of Chautauqua County, including Jamestown, Dunkirk, Westfield, Bemus Point, and Celoron. It also highlights the outdoor recreational resources that are found in proximity to the county’s five lakes as well as the 250-plus miles of recreational trails.

Additionally, the segment helps to demonstrate how Chautauqua County is a prime location for those seeking career opportunities, affordable living, and an appealing quality of life.

In conjunction with the Choose CHQ branding effort – which encompasses both the CCIDA and CCPEG Economic Development efforts – the program also communicates how Chautauqua County is preparing for new industries through the development of shovel-ready sites, while also helping existing businesses to thrive, such as Cummins and Wells.

“We are very excited to partner with the Viewpoint team, who helped us tell our story to a national audience,” Geise said. “It’s no secret that our county has seen a population decrease during the past 50 years. Our hope is that through this project, along with other Live CHQ and Choose CHQ marketing efforts, we can help educate outsiders about the positive aspects of living and doing business in Chautauqua County, thereby reversing our population decline while filling open job positions.”

Beyond the distribution of the “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid” PTV program, the producers of the program have also created a 30-second commercial, which is being shown on network television stations in 100 different major markets during the month of October. Additionally, an extended profile video on Chautauqua County has been provided to the CCIDA/CCPEG for their own marketing efforts. The video will be displayed on both the Choose CHQ and Live CHQ websites, and will also be available for viewing on all related social media platforms. An email campaign is being coordinated by the program’s producers, featuring details about Choose CHQ and Live CHQ. The campaign will involve distributing the content to an estimated 1 million recipients, also on Oct. 14.

Funding for the “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid” project was provided through the CCIDA’s 2024 Chautauqua County Business Development, Assistance, and Promotion fund. More information about the CCIDA and CCPEG can be found at ChooseCHQ.com. For information about living in Chautauqua County, visit LiveCHQ.org.