Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses economic development news from this week, the concerns about temporary housing in the village of Falconer, and more. … [Read more...]
Buffalo Construction Company That’s Shutting Down Will Likely Affect Chautauqua County Projects
A Buffalo-based construction company that's shutting down will affect projects in Westfield and Falconer. Savarino Companies issued a WARN notice to the State Department of Labor that it would begin laying off 30 employees on August 18 as the … [Read more...]
Hotel Lenhart Project Receives $1.9 Million in State Aid
The Hotel Lenhart project has received $1.9 million in state aid. The funding comes from Round XII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative through Empire State Development. Chautauqua Lake Hospitality will use the funding to … [Read more...]
Welch’s Building Redevelopment Moving Forward
Redevelopment of the former Welch's Building in Westfield is moving forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency said that 2 Portage LLC is now the owner of the historic structure and will begin the rehabilitation and adaptive … [Read more...]
City Council Moves Forward with Restore NY Application for Furniture Mart Building Redevelopment
Jamestown City Council has approved moving forward with a $2 million Restore New York application to redevelop the Furniture Mart Building. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said they increased the request amount to $2 million because that's … [Read more...]
Special City Council Voting Session To Approve Restore NY Application for Furniture Mart Building
Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to vote on a Restore New York funding application. The City of Jamestown is applying to Empire State Development for $2 million in Restore New York Communities Initiative funding to … [Read more...]
City Council Gives Go Ahead for City to Apply for $500,000 Restore NY Grant to Redevelop Furniture Mart Building
A request to apply for a $500,000 Restore New York grant to redevelop the Furniture Mart Building has been approved by Jamestown City Council. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said Savarino Companies of Buffalo would be the developer of the … [Read more...]