A grant program has opened for downtown Jamestown businesses. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has launched a new Technical Assistance Grants Program for Downtown Revitalization, alongside the continuation of the Building & Business … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Frank Besse and Leslie Calimeri of Jamestown ArtScape – May 10, 2024
Frank Besse of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and Leslie Calimeri of the Chautauqua Art Gallery returned to the WRFA studios to discuss Jamestown ArtScape 2024 with AOF host Anthony … [Read more...]
JRC Building and Business Improvement Grant Program Application Process Now Open
The application process for Jamestown Renaissance Corporation’s Building and Business Improvement Program(BBIP) grant program is now open. Grants awarded will range from $500 to $25,000 per building or business. The applicant will be required to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Frank Besse and Leslie Calimeri talk ArtScape Part 2
Leslie Calimeri and Frank Besse return to the WRFA studios for a follow up conversation on Jamestown ArtScape with AOF host Anthony Merchant www.jamestownrenaissance.org/artscape/ www.chautauquaartgallery.com/ … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Renaissance Corporation – August 17, 2023
We talk with Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Executive Director Frank Besse about a survey that aims to get your thoughts on downtown Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Wants Your Thoughts on Downtown Jamestown
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is asking for your thoughts on downtown Jamestown. JRC Executive Director Frank Besse said JRC is partnering with Main Street America, which is a non-profit that works with communities across the country to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Promotes Frank Besse to Executive Director
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced the promotion of Frank Besse to Executive Director. In his new role, Besse will lead the organization in its ongoing efforts to revitalize and enhance Jamestown's economic, residential, and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Frank Besse and Leslie Calimeri talk ArtScape
Leslie Calimeri of the Chautauqua Art Gallery and Frank Besse of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss the new public art program ArtScape coming to downtown Jamestown in Spring … [Read more...]
JRC, Preservation Buffalo Niagara Co-Sponsoring Historic Tax Credit Workshop
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is co-sponsoring a Historic Tax Credit Workshop on February 15 for residents who reside in any of Jamestown's three Historic Districts. The free, virtual workshop will take place on zoom at 6:00 p.m., … [Read more...]
JRC, Chautauqua Art Gallery Partnering on ArtScape Banner Project
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is partnering with Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Jamestown Park's Department to create an outdoor public art gallery in downtown Jamestown. JRC Urban Core Director Frank Besse, presenting to Jamestown City … [Read more...]
