Local officials gathered at Jamestown Community College's Manufacturing Technology Institute Friday to kick off Manufacturing Month. Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier Executive Director Todd Tranum said manufacturing is the backbone … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Todd Tranum – July 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley sat down Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Tranum to reflect on his 20 years with the Manufacturer's Association and the Chamber as he prepares to move on from the chamber at the end of this month … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Names Dan Heitzenrater as Next President-CEO
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced Daniel Heitzenrater has been hired as the next President/CEO of the Chamber. Chamber Board President Fred Johnson said, “As the key Executive Assistant for the last three … [Read more...]
BPU Receives $750,000 from State to Advance Climate Technology Manufacturing
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...]
CHQBuyLocal Website Launched in Support of Local Business
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...]
[LISTEN] Mayor-elect Eddie Sundquist Announces Transition Team and Seeks Public Input
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor-elect Eddie Sundquist has put together a Transition Team and established a series of public input sessions as he prepares to launch his initial mayoral term on Jan. 1. During a special announcement Friday morning at the … [Read more...]
As Legislature Prepares to Vote on Budget, Business Community Urges Tax Cut and Not Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be finalizing and voting on the 2020 county budget when it meets Wednesday night in Mayville. The proposed tax levy in the tentative budget is $64.2 million - an increase of 3.7% over the current … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Moves Jamestown Office to Downtown
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has moved its Jamestown office to 300 North Main Street. Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Tranum said the move is part of the chamber's strategic plan to be centrally located … [Read more...]
Chamber Celebrates Small Business Week, Running Now Through Saturday
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, and Workforce Readiness at Jamestown Community College launched Small Business Week with an open house on Monday, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber … [Read more...]
New JLDC Bylaws Shift, Consolidate Board Appointment Power to Mayor
UPDATE: Liuzzo Criticizes, Dolce Clarifies Process for Changing JLDC Bylaws [Jan. 30, 2018] JAMESTOWN (Jan. 26, 2018) - The mayor of Jamestown now has more power when it comes to making appointments to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation's … [Read more...]