JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County has created an information portal on the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) website regarding the STARTUP NY program. STARTUP NY is a recently-created program initiated by Governor Andrew Cuomo … [Read more...]
Kevin Sanvidge to Serve as County’s New Head of Economic Development
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced his choice for the new head of economic development. On Wednesday afternoon, Horrigan announced the appointment of Kevin M. Sanvidge as the new Administrative Director/CEO of the … [Read more...]
Horrigan to Inroduce New County Economic Development Director on Wednesday
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan says he’ll introduce the new head of economic development in Chautauqua County during a press conference later this week. A release from Horrigan’s office says that the county's new economic … [Read more...]
Larson: County Needs ‘Shovel Ready’ Locations for Potential New Businesses
MAYVILLE - A new (and former) member of the Chautauqua County Legislature who represents a portion of Jamestown isn’t wasting anytime in addressing his main purpose for joining the legislature. Jamestown attorney and legislator Fred Larson … [Read more...]
County’s Lake Management Plan Receives State Recognition
SCHENECTADY - The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development has received a prestigious award for its effort in trying to find ways to sustain and even improve the health of Chautauqua Lake. The New York Upstate Chapter of … [Read more...]
Johnson Says if Elected, He’ll Create Job Growth for the County, or He Won’t Run for Reelection
ASHVILLE - The Democratic candidate for County Executive is making a bold promise in his campaign. Fredonia businessman Ron Johnson says he’s so certain that Chautauqua County’s recent history of job losses can be turned around that he is willing … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Audubon Seeks Help in Battle Against Water Chestnuts
JAMESTOWN - The effort to remove the evasive species of Water Chestnuts from Chautauqua County is now underway for the 2013 season. The Jamestown Audubon Society (JAS) and the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development (CCPED) … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Waterways Project Grant Application Deadline is June 1
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development would like to remind those interested in applying for grant funding for lake and waterways projects that the applications are due no later than 4 p.m. on June 1, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Public Hearing on Lead-Based Paint Removal Funding is Today
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Economic Development will hold a public hearing today to solicit comments regarding the County's Abbreviated Consolidated Strategy for Lead Based Paint Removal. The hearing is pursuant to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Announces Funding for Housing Revitalization
The Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Economic Development is announcing the availability of housing and neighborhood revitalization funding to undertake innovative housing-related programs. This flexible and efficient program is … [Read more...]