A solar project that's a public-private partnership is moving forward in the village of Sherman. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved a 9.62 megawatt project by Solar Liberty Sherman LLC and Solar Liberty Sherman II … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Approves Acquisition for Phase One of Shovel Ready Site in Ripley
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board has approved the first phase of acquiring property in the town of Ripley for a shovel ready site. IDA CEO Mark Geise said the four parcels of the site are across the street from the Love's … [Read more...]
Former Red Wing Plant in Dunkirk Sold to Refresco Beverages
The former Red Wing plant in Dunkirk has been sold to Refresco Beverages. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency purchased the property at 26 East Talcott Street in 2015. Red Wing, later known as Carriage House and then ConAgra, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Law Providing Property Tax Exemption For Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers
A local law that gives volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers a break on property taxes has been approved by the Chautauqua County Legislature. The local law provides a 10% exemption on real property taxes for volunteers who have … [Read more...]
Krog Group Receives IDA Loan to Purchase Former Truck-Lite Facility
The former Truck-lite facility in Falconer is being sold to The Krog Group. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board approved a $900,000 Al Tech Loan, mortgage tax abatement, and sales tax abatement. The total project cost is … [Read more...]
Cummins Proposes Nearly $452 Million Investment in Jamestown Engine Plant
Cummins Inc. has proposed nearly $452 million in investments over five years at its Jamestown Engine Plant in Busti. Cummins officials, speaking at the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board meeting, said the plant is nearly 50 … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Executive Wendel: County is On ‘The Precipice of Greatness’
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the county is "on the precipice of greatness" in his State of the County address. Wendel said the 2022 contribution to the general fund balance was $19.4 million, "This contribution is created in part by … [Read more...]
Businesses Seeking ARP Funds Present Project Plans to City Council
Businesses seeking approval of American Rescue Plan funding gave further details on their proposed projects to Jamestown City Council members. The three businesses, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache Salon, and Summit Wealth Management; had applied … [Read more...]
Majority of JLDC Board Members Have Not Received Required State Training
The vast majority of board members who serve on the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) have not received any training that's required under state law. That's according to information provided by the State Authorities Budget Office, … [Read more...]
CCIDA Puts Hold on Approving New Solar Projects
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has put a hold on approving new solar projects. CCIDA CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise said the agency has decided to "pump the brakes" on reviewing new … [Read more...]
