DUNKIRK - Chautauqua County’s largest business group is continuing the attack against the Business Council of New York after it came out in opposition of a plan to modify the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. Earlier this week the Business Council joined … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Chautauqua County Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast
WRFA's Community Matters program recently aired the 2013 Legislative Breakfast, sponsored by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. The even was held on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club. It featured by State Senator … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Chamber Meet the Legislature Event is April 19
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will once again provide its members an opportunity to have a direct conversation with elected officials from each level of government. This year, the chamber’s State Legislative Breakfast will be … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Doors Open Jamestown is This Weekend
JAMESTOWN - It’s promising to be a busy day in downtown Jamestown tomorrow with the annual Doors Open Jamestown event. The Jamestown Committee of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will once again present Doors Open Jamestown, a free day at … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown City Council to Act on 2013 Budget Tonight
The Jamestown City Council will have a busy night when it meets this evening in city hall. Not only will the council have it’s monthly voting session, but lawmakers will also meet to finalize the 2013 city budget before putting it up for a … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Council Holds Budget Hearing on 2013 Spending Plan
JAMESTOWN - An organization representing the business interests of manufacturers across the southern tier has given Jamestown city lawmakers it suggestions on how to reduce the city’s proposed tax rate in 2013. The Manufacturers Association of the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Legislature Approves County Home Resolution
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards will begin the process of finalizing a contract with a Chicago-based company for the sale of the Chautauqua County Home. During a special meeting of the Chautauqua County Legislature last night in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Chautauqua County Executive Continues Push to Sell County Home
MAYVILLE - As county lawmakers begin their process of reviewing the proposed 2013 budget in committee this week, County Executive Greg Edwards is continuing to bang the drum for selling the Chautauqua County Home in Dunkirk to help offset a $13 … [Read more...]
Organizers Offer Details on Upcoming ‘Chautauqua in June’ Learning Festival
JAMESTOWN - A three week learning festival is coming to Chautauqua County in just a couple more weeks. From May 24 through June 17, more than 60 different classes and workshops are being held in both indoor and outdoor classrooms across the county as … [Read more...]
County Chamber Comes Out in Support of Tier VI Pension Reform
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association support Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to add a sixth tier to New York’s public employee pension plan. The measure has come under fire from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, … [Read more...]
