Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency officials report 2022 was an "epic" year for Chautauqua County. CCIDA CEO and Deputy County Executive for Economic Development Mark Geise presented the 2022 Annual Report on the CCIDA to the Board on … [Read more...]
IDA Board Approves Partial Funding Toward Airport Study
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved using $25,000 toward an Airport Market Analysis Study. IDA CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise said the goal is to do the study as part of … [Read more...]
Mike Metzger Resigns From CCIDA Board
Longtime Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board Chair Mike Metzger has resigned. Metzger submitted his resignation to the IDA on December 22. IDA CEO Mark Geise said Metzger had been discussing stepping down from the board, citing … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth Accepting Grant Applications
Applications for economic revitalization and long-term strategic investment grants are now being accepted by the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth. CCPEG invites municipalities, nonprofits, academic institutions, economic … [Read more...]
Several Dozen Attend Info Meeting on Creating a Chautauqua Lake District
Several dozen people attended in person and virtually an informational meeting on creating a Chautauqua Lake District Wednesday night. The meeting was the second information session held by the Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency … [Read more...]
CCIDA Receives $600,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant from EPA
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved accepting a grant to start a Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund. CCIDA CEO Mark Geise said the county has a lot of brownfields, which are former industrial sites that have some … [Read more...]
CCIDA Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Free Tarp Skunks Game
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a special event. CCIDA CEO Mark Geise said the community is invited to attend the Jamestown Tarp Skunks' game tonight for free, "This is our 50th year in … [Read more...]
CCIDA Third in NYS for Total Revenues in 2020
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency came in third in New York State for total revenues in 2020. The State Comptroller's Office released its annual IDA report, stating that the CCIDA had over $1,069,000,000 between 46 projects in … [Read more...]
JCC Small Business Development Center Gives Mark Geise Phoenix Award
The Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College has recognized Mark Geise with the U.S. Small Business Administration Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery. JCC SBDC said that Geise, as the Deputy … [Read more...]
Former Welch’s Building Sale Receives Loan Assistance
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board has approved a loan request to the company buying the former Welch's Building in Westfield. 2 Portage LLC requested a $475,000 loan for the real estate acquisition. The Al Tech Revolving … [Read more...]
