The Beer Snob has closed in downtown Jamestown. The craft beer establishment initially opened at 318 Washington Street in the historic Viking Temple in November 2018. It was owned by Marty Schwab. Earlier this week, the business' social media … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation Considering Four Scenarios For Funding Non-Profit Grant Applicants
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will consider four scenarios for funding Non-Profit Assistance Grant program applicants. The Non-Profit Assistance Program was funded with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies. Nine … [Read more...]
JLDC Releases ARPA Funds For Two Jamestown Businesses Whose Allocation Had Been in Question
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has released American Rescue Plan funding it had been holding back for two businesses pending counsel on whether the appropriation of those funds had violated federal law. The JLDC Board had approved a … [Read more...]
JLDC to Receive an Update on Questionable Grant Awards for Board Members During Wednesday Meeting
UPDATE: The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will not be discussing the ARPA grants awarded to Jamestown Skate Products and It's Your Day at its monthly meeting following an update sent this morning that removed that item for tonight's … [Read more...]
Businesses Seeking ARP Funds Present Project Plans to City Council
Businesses seeking approval of American Rescue Plan funding gave further details on their proposed projects to Jamestown City Council members. The three businesses, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache Salon, and Summit Wealth Management; had applied … [Read more...]
Two JLDC Grants That Raised Questions of By-Law Violations On Hold
Two grants approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation Board that raised questions of whether the board violated its by-laws are now on hold. Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo, who is also now the legal counsel for JLDC, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Sundquist Says City Looking Into Possible Conflicts of Interest Law Violations with ARPA Awards
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist says the city is continuing to look into possible violations of conflict of interest laws, due to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarding grant moneys to sitting board members, including one who also sits … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Federal ARPA Funding for Own Board Members, Likely Violates Bylaws
JAMESTOWN - Last year the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) became one of the most powerful government agencies in Chautauqua County when the city of Jamestown charged its board with appropriating nearly $9 million in federal American … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Business Grant Awards, Hold Public Hearing on HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
Jamestown City Council will vote on three business grant awards at its meeting tonight. The three resolutions under new business are American Rescue Plan Building Acquisition and Business Expansion grants approved by the Jamestown Local … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Over $105,000 for Downtown Events, Approves BEBA Funds
Over $105,000 in grants and loans have been approved for four downtown events. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard presentations from five organizations, tabling one at its monthly meeting Wednesday. Funding approved … [Read more...]
