JAMESTOWN - Amid the ongoing COVID-19 situation, numerous businesses are still working hard to keep their doors open even under limited circumstances. Many have already been managing takeout and delivery services, and others are ramping up quickly to … [Read more...]
As Legislature Prepares to Vote on Budget, Business Community Urges Tax Cut and Not Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be finalizing and voting on the 2020 county budget when it meets Wednesday night in Mayville. The proposed tax levy in the tentative budget is $64.2 million - an increase of 3.7% over the current … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Moves Jamestown Office to Downtown
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has moved its Jamestown office to 300 North Main Street. Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Tranum said the move is part of the chamber's strategic plan to be centrally located … [Read more...]
Chamber Celebrates Small Business Week, Running Now Through Saturday
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, and Workforce Readiness at Jamestown Community College launched Small Business Week with an open house on Monday, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2019 Chautauqua County Chamber Legislative Breakfast
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN AT SOUNDCLOUD The 2019 Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast from April 12, 2019, featuring both Assemblyman Andy Goodell and former State Senator Cathy Young as they offer thoughts on the recently … [Read more...]
900+ Students, 23 Schools Participate in STEM Wars 2019
JAMESTOWN - It was a busy day at Jamestown Community College's Phys Ed building Thursday when over 900 area middle and high school students participated in the 5th annual STEM Wars. The event is a collaboration between the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Resolution to Accept Fleet Management Practices Report
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown now has a study in place that can help it better manage its 450 vehicles and heavy equipment. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council unanimously approved a resolution allowing the mayor to accept the final … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Todd Tranum January 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Todd Tranum, President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers Association of … [Read more...]
MAST, Chamber President Congratulates New City Council, Voices Concern of Mayoral Appointments
[Editors Note: This story was revised on Jan. 12, 2018 to correct the details regarding how a member of the JLDC board of directors can be appointed, both under the original bylaws and under the new bylaws. WRFA had incorrectly stated the rules … [Read more...]
MAST Representation Returns to JLDC
JAMESTOWN - Over two dozen different mayoral appointments were approved by the Jamestown City Council during Monday night’s inaugural meeting. In addition to several re-appointments to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, the council also … [Read more...]
