Chautauqua County had $164 million in new investment, 314 new jobs, and 1,752 retained jobs in 2021 due to assistance from the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. Those were highlights presented in the 2021 annual report for the IDA … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Approves $88 Million in Incentives for Ripley Solar Project
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved incentives for ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC’s South Ripley solar project. The 270 megawatt large-scale solar project will be located in South Ripley. The Project will include a … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $93k Loan for New Manufacturer in Jamestown
A new manufacturer of steel belt conveyors is planning on opening in the City of Jamestown. Falcon Conveyor will receive a $93,750 loan from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation as part of a $472,500 financing package. That package also … [Read more...]
CCIDA Recognized by NYS Economic Development Council
The New York State Economic Development Council has recognized the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency , along with all of its council members, with the "Robert T. Dormer Economic Developer of the Year Award." The NYSEDC is the state’s … [Read more...]
Comptroller’s Annual Report Sheds Light on Performance of Chautauqua County IDA
ALBANY – A recent report by the New York State Comptrollers Office is providing some details into how the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) performed when compared to other county IDAs from around the state. In June, State … [Read more...]
Two South County Businesses Awarded $1.25 Million For Upgrades
Two south county businesses will receive a combined $1.25 million dollars in funding through the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation and the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The funding comes through the State's Office … [Read more...]
Officials, Webb Hospitality Break Ground on $21 Million ‘The Lodge’ Project in Mayville
The Webb Family was joined by State and local officials to break ground on the $21 million Lodge Condominium Resort in Mayville Wednesday. The Webb Hospitality Group, headed by Ben Webb, is building The Lodge condominiums which will include 21 … [Read more...]
Increase in Locating Solar Projects in Chautauqua County on the Rise
Over a dozen solar projects come before the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency in the last six months. IDA CEO Mark Geise says the companies are either feeling the waters, some are more serious, and some are at the level to ask for … [Read more...]
CCIDA Distributes $10 Million in CARES Act Loans
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors has distributed over $10 million in CARES Act loans that will retain 2,000 jobs and create 130 new jobs. The Board approved the final round of loans on Tuesday for a total of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mark Geise – April 22, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency CEO Mark Geise about the survey results on the formation of a Chautauqua Lake District. … [Read more...]
