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[LISTEN] Free Online Seminar for Property Owners Living in Historic Tax Districts is Wednesday

February 17, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Residents who live in three different Historic Districts in the city are invited to attend a seminar on Wednesday night that focuses on historic tax credits. The three districts are the city's Downtown Historic District, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Frank Besse, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Preserve Buffalo Niagara

BPU Receives $750,000 from State to Advance Climate Technology Manufacturing

November 24, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has been awarded $750,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for its “Manufacturing Clean Energy in the Southern Tier” proposal. It was the maximum … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 76West Clean Energy Business Competition, Accelerate the Southern Tier, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Education Coalition, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Daniel DeMarte, David Leathers, Eddie Sundquist, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Manufacturing Association of the Southern Tier, Mark Geise, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Small Business Development Center, Southern Tier Soaring, Tim Piazza, Todd Tranum, Tory Irgang

City Announces Downtown Holiday Cruise to Replace Holiday Parade for 2020

November 18, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, and the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce are partnering on a unique event this year to celebrate the holiday season and light the tree on Tracy Plaza. The Downtown Holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Downtown Holiday Cruise, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation

Jamestown Historic Districts Encourage Revitalization, Tax Credit Workshop is Aug. 12

August 3, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MEDIA RELEASE JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest challenges for Jamestown's revitalization is the financial burden of renovating historic buildings. Grants and loan programs from the city, state, and foundations are available to help fill financial gaps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Jamestown Historic District, Forest Height’s Historic District, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Lakeview Avenue Historic District, Mary Maxwell

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Co Chair Kris Selstrom

May 29, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Co Chair Kris Selstrom AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation recently announced a reorganization effort, along with the launching of new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Kris Selstrom

CHQBuyLocal Website Launched in Support of Local Business

March 23, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Amid the ongoing COVID-19 situation, numerous businesses are still working hard to keep their doors open even under limited circumstances. Many have already been managing takeout and delivery services, and others are ramping up quickly to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, COVID-19, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, PJ Wendel, Todd Tranum

Jamestown Public Market Finds New Home with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

January 29, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Market is preparing for an exciting 2020 thanks to a new partnership with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Jamestown. Operated under the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation for the past decade, market stakeholders … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Market, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Linnea Carlson, Luke Fodor, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown is Saturday, Jan. 18

January 13, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Local residents are being invited to participate in Doors Open Jamestown on Saturday, Jan. 18. The annual event invitees area residents to visit over a dozen different places right here in our own backyard. Designed to invite area … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Children’s Activity Corner, DAR House, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Up Close, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, Martz Kohl Observatory, Marvin Community House, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Zach Agett

Downtown Jamestown to Host Annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration Friday Night

December 6, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest days of the year for Downtown Jamestown is here. The 2019 Downtown Jamestown Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration will take place Friday night, starting at 6:30 p.m. on West Third Street and continuing across … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Connections Children’s Coalition, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Holiday Parade, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, The Resource Center, Toys for Tots

Mayor-elect Sundquist Was Reluctant to Pursue Annexation During Campaign

November 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The mayor-elect of Jamestown has gone on record saying the annexation of a piece city-owned property in the Town of Ellicott is not something he would immediately pursue if serving as mayor, saying he doesn't believe it would foster good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, Andrew Liuzzo, Annexation, Brent Sheldon, David Wilfong, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, New York 4th Appellate Division, Robert H. Jackson Center, Sam Teresi, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Vickye James

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