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CCIDA Provided Nearly $75,000 In Net Tax Exemptions For Every Job Created in 2022

May 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency provided nearly $75,000 in net tax exemption for every job created in 2022. That's according to data provided by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in his annual IDA report released in May. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Mark Geise, Thomas DiNapoli

CCIDA Working On Making More of Mason Industrial Park Shovel Ready

May 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County IDA is working on making more of the Mason Industrial Park shovel ready. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Executive Director Mark Geise said the IDA intends to convert the 66 acres it owns in the park into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Chautauqua County Legislature, Clark Patterson Lee, Electrovaya, ImmunityBio, Mark Geise, Mason Industrial Park, The White Inn, Wells Enterprises

Falconer Manufacturer To Remain Locally Owned

May 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Falconer manufacturer will remain local following the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency's approval of loan funds for new owners to purchase the business. Dahlstrom Roll Form's current Chief Executive Officer Brad Renwick and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al Tech Loan, Brad Renwick, Carol Rasmussen, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Dahlstrom Roll Form, Jeremy Blum, Robert White

Bounce House Business Approved Loan To Purchase Building In Jamestown

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A bounce house and Christmas light business has been approved for a loan by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation to purchase a building in the city. Fire Guys Bounce Houses and Party Rentals, LLC is currently owned and operated in Lakewood … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Fire Guys Bounce Houses and Party Rentals LLC, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Michael Willis, Stephanie Wright, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's, Williams Fabricating

CCIDA Approves Tax Exemptions For Wicked Jimmy’s LLC

April 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved $243,000 in tax incentives for the Wicked Jimmy's LLC project in downtown Jamestown. The incentives passed for the $2.35 million project include up to $63,124 in sales tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Mark Geise, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's

New Marketing Campaign To Attract, Retain People In Chautauqua County Unveiled

April 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new marketing campaign to attract people and keep people in Chautauqua County has been unveiled. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, along with the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, officially launched the "Live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Live CHQ, Mark Geise, Nate Aldrich, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

City To Apply For Restore NY Grants For Prendergast Landing, Furniture Mart Building Projects

April 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown plans to apply for state funding for two redevelopment projects. The Jamestown Department of Development put out a notice of its intent to apply for Restore New York grant funding for the property at 106-108 Fairmount Avenue, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ARPA Business Incubator funding, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, City of Jamestown, Consolidated Funding Application, Furniture Mart Building, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Prendergast Landing Project, Rahsaan Graham, Restore New York

CCIDA Board Approves $725,000 In Loans For Three Businesses

March 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved loans for three businesses totaling $725,000 at its monthly meeting Tuesday. The loan approved for Tim & Edmond, LLC was for $400,000 and will be used to assist in the upgrade … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Edmond Shults, ENI, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, LINC, Shults Real Estate LLC, Tim and Edmond LLC, Tim Shults, Universal Tool Company, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's

Dueling Lawsuits Filed Over Sale of Hotel Lenhart

March 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Dueling lawsuits have been filed regarding the sale of the Hotel Lenhart in Bemus Point. Bill and Jill Curry have filed a suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court against current Lenhart owners Barbara and John Johnston asking the court to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barbara and John Johnston, Bemus Point, Bill Curry, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Daryl Brautigam, Hotel Lenhart, Jill Curry, Joseph Calimeri, Matthew Schutte

Silver Creek Senior Housing Projects Receives $6.9 Million in State Funding

March 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Silver Creek Senior Housing project has received $6.9 million in state funding. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of over $260 million in tax credits and subsidies for affordable housing projects across the state. Project … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Kathy Hochul, Park Grove Development, Park Grove Realty, Silver Creek High School, Silver Creek Senior Housing project, Southern Tier Environments for Living

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