TheZone at Northwest Arena

TheZone project at Northwest Arena has been awarded a $450,000 grant through Empire State Development.

The Jamestown Center City Development Corporation is the group that sent in a Consolidated Funding Application for the project.

TheZone will create a new indoor activities venue for children in downtown Jamestown. It will utilize space in Northwest Arena to create a center focused on technology and play, encouraging kids to explore STEAM principles through physical activity.

The announcement of funding was part of $81 million dollars being awarded to 97 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.

Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps

JAMESTOWN – The YWCA of Jamestown has a new executive director.

The organization announced Thursday that the board has appointed Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps as the new ED. She will replace longtime director Beth Oakes, who now serves as ED of the Child Advocacy Program.

Phelps most recently served as the Director of Constituent Services for Congressman Tom Reed.

Phelps is a member of the Greater Jamestown AM Rotary Club and serves on the Jamestown Young Professionals and Jamestown Center City Development Corporation boards.

The YWCA of Jamestown is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

For more information on the organization, visit YWCAofJamestown.com.