The Gateway Lofts Project has received site plan approval by the Jamestown Planning Commission. The $77 million project to rehabilitate the former Chautauqua Hardware building on Water Street into 110 units of affordable housing is being done by … [Read more...]
John Healy Appointed To IDA Board
John Healy has been appointed to the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors. Healy, who is the Executive Director of the Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier, replaces Brad Walters, who stepped down from the board … [Read more...]
CCIDA, CCPEG Celebrate $300 Million In Investments In 2024
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth are celebrating more than $300 million in investments in 2024. CCIDA CEO Mark Geise presented on the 2024 annual report to the CCIDA Board … [Read more...]
Longtime CCIDA Employee Retires
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is saying goodbye to one of its longest-serving employees. On Tuesday, IDA CEO Mark Geise announced that Carol Rasmussen would be retiring from her position as Business Development Manager, … [Read more...]
Ambassador Program Started To Show What Chautauqua County Has To Offer
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth and Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency are announcing a new program as part of the Live CHQ initiative to help introduce new and prospective residents to all that the county has to … [Read more...]
CCIDA Warns Area Businesses Of Scam
Area businesses are being advised of a scam. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency posted on social media that they've received reports of an individual contacting local businesses and posing as a sales representative for the … [Read more...]
Chadakoin River Business Plan Receives Award
The Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan has received a 'Best Practice' award from the American Planning Association New York Upstate Chapter. The award was presented to the numerous individuals involved with developing the plan during the … [Read more...]
Ripley Shovel Ready Site Project Receives $2 Million Grant
The Ripley Interstate Shovel Ready Site project is set to receive another $2 million in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The $16 million project is expected to generate $60 million in private investment and create 320 new jobs in … [Read more...]
CCIDA Receives $1 Million For Ripley Shovel-Ready Site
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency's interstate shovel ready site project in Ripley is receiving $1 million. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the funding that will go toward extending electrical service to … [Read more...]
CCIDA Hires Shelby Bilskie As Successor Chief Financial Officer
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has announced the addition of Shelby Bilskie to the position of Successor Chief Financial Officer. Bilskie will work under current CFO Richard Dixon until his retirement in mid 2025. At that … [Read more...]
