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You are here: Home / Archives for Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development

County IDA Offers Details Online for STARTUP NY

July 17, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County has created an information portal on the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) website regarding the STARTUP NY program. STARTUP NY is a recently-created program initiated by Governor Andrew Cuomo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Jamestown Community College, StartUp NY, The State University of New York at Fredonia

Kevin Sanvidge to Serve as County’s New Head of Economic Development

May 22, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced his choice for the new head of economic development. On Wednesday afternoon, Horrigan announced the appointment of Kevin M. Sanvidge as the new Administrative Director/CEO of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al Tech Speciality Steel, Bill Daly, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Cliffstar Corporation, Compensation Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, David Dawson, Dennis Rak, ECR International Corporation, George Borrello, Kevin Sanvidge, Lake Shore Savings Bank, Mike Metzger, Vince Horrigan

Horrigan to Inroduce New County Economic Development Director on Wednesday

May 19, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan says he’ll introduce the new head of economic development in Chautauqua County during a press conference later this week. A release from Horrigan’s office says that the county's new economic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Daly, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Vince Horrigan

Larson: County Needs ‘Shovel Ready’ Locations for Potential New Businesses

January 24, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A new (and former) member of the Chautauqua County Legislature who represents a portion of Jamestown isn’t wasting anytime in addressing his main purpose for joining the legislature. Jamestown attorney and legislator Fred Larson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Legislature, Fred Larson, StartUp NY

County’s Lake Management Plan Receives State Recognition

October 15, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SCHENECTADY - The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development has received a prestigious award for its effort in trying to find ways to sustain and even improve the health of Chautauqua Lake. The New York Upstate Chapter of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Management Plan, New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association

Johnson Says if Elected, He’ll Create Job Growth for the County, or He Won’t Run for Reelection

October 11, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ASHVILLE - The Democratic candidate for County Executive is making a bold promise in his campaign. Fredonia businessman Ron Johnson says he’s so certain that Chautauqua County’s recent history of job losses can be turned around that he is willing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2013 Election, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Chautauqua County Executive Race, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauuqa County Executive, Greg Edward, Greg Edwards, Ron Johnson, StartUp NY, Vince Horrigan

MORNING NEWS: Audubon Seeks Help in Battle Against Water Chestnuts

June 3, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The effort to remove the evasive species of Water Chestnuts from Chautauqua County is now underway for the 2013 season. The Jamestown Audubon Society (JAS) and the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development (CCPED) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Jamestown Audubon Society, Water Chestnut

MORNING NEWS: Waterways Project Grant Application Deadline is June 1

May 28, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development would like to remind those interested in applying for grant funding for lake and waterways projects that the applications are due no later than 4 p.m. on June 1, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Occupancy Tax Grants for Lakes and Waterways

MORNING NEWS: Public Hearing on Lead-Based Paint Removal Funding is Today

January 31, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Economic Development will hold a public hearing today to solicit comments regarding the County's Abbreviated Consolidated Strategy for Lead Based Paint Removal. The hearing is pursuant to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Lead Based Paint removal

MORNING NEWS: County Announces Funding for Housing Revitalization

January 9, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Economic Development is announcing the availability of housing and neighborhood revitalization funding to undertake innovative housing-related programs.  This flexible and efficient program is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Comprehensive Plan, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Mark Geise

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