The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board received a report on accomplishments for 2022. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented to the JURA board on the list. She said there were 1,125 code enforcement and zoning inspections done in … [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...]
Jamestown, Health Partners Awarded Nearly $1 Million in CARES Act, CDBG Funds
The City of Jamestown and health partners have been awarded nearly a million dollars in health and community renewal grants from CARES Act and Community Development Block Grant programs. New York Homes and Community Renewal awarded the funds to … [Read more...]
CCIDA Announces New Round of CARES Act Loans
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has announced a new round of CARES Act loans The IDA said in a release that they are continuing to accept applications for low-interest loans to both businesses and non-profit organizations. The … [Read more...]
CCIDA Assisted in $164 Million in New Investment, 314 New Jobs in 2021
Chautauqua County had $164 million in new investment, 314 new jobs, and 1,752 retained jobs in 2021 due to assistance from the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. Those were highlights presented in the 2021 annual report for the IDA … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Fire Fighter Union Contract, American Rescue Plan Funded Projects
Jamestown City Council will vote on a new contract with the Fire Department's Union tonight. The new contract includes hiring four additional firefighters, along with adding a second ambulance. It also includes wage increases of 2.5% for years … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Set for 3 Projects Requesting Over $900k in CDBG-COVID Funds
A public hearing has been set for three Jamestown projects that have applied for almost a million dollars in Community Development Block Grant funds due to COVID. New York Homes and Community Renewal is awarding $60 million dollars in Coronavirus … [Read more...]
CCIDA Distributes $10 Million in CARES Act Loans
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors has distributed over $10 million in CARES Act loans that will retain 2,000 jobs and create 130 new jobs. The Board approved the final round of loans on Tuesday for a total of … [Read more...]
IDA Announces Second Round of Federal EDA Funding for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) has released another round of low-interest loans for local businesses impacted by COVID-19. Funding for the loans comes from the federal CARES Act and is administered by the U.S. … [Read more...]
27 Jamestown Businesses Receive $528,700 in COVID-19 Funding, More Money on the Way
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Department of Development has provided over $528,000 in grant money to 27 different businesses in an effort to help them weather the storm caused by COVID-19. And now it appears more grant money will soon arrive to help … [Read more...]
