ALBANY - When compared to all other Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) across New York State, the Chautauqua County IDA gave away significantly more tax breaks and also spent significantly more money in administrative expenses for each net job … [Read more...]
Borrello to Name Economic Development Director on Friday
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello will be announcing the new economic development strategy for Chautauqua County today at 1 p.m. in Room 331 on the third floor of the Gerace Office Building in Mayville. This announcement will … [Read more...]
IDA Approves Sale of Industrial Park Property, Loans for Proposed Mayville Microbrewery
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency met on Thursday morning in Jamestown and acted on a number of resolutions, including the sale of a piece of property in one of the county's industrial parks, as well as a loan for a new … [Read more...]
County IDA Cancels $900,000 in Loans to Failed Falconer Business
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency board of directors Tuesday signed off on cancelling nearly $900,000 in money owed through loans for a failed business in Falconer. More than $1,000,000 in loans was given to Jamestown MVP … [Read more...]
Empire Specialty Cheese Out of Funding, Expected to Change Ownership
ASHVILLE - A cheese company that only recently moved into its new location in Blockville is in the process of changing ownership due to financial challenges. The Post-Journal is reporting that Empire Specialty Cheese Co. (5151 Fairbanks Road, … [Read more...]
Senator Young Announces $150,000 in Funding for PGA/Web.com Golf Tournament at the Peek
CLYMER, NY - Both local and state officials are saying that the return of professional golf to Chautauqua County via the LECOM Health Challenge will be an economic boon for the region. The LECOM Health Challenge, a PGA/Web.com Tour event, will be … [Read more...]
Officials Plan to Announce Details of LECOM Health Challenge Tournament at Peek’n Peak
CLYMER - Several local and state officials will be in Clymer Tuesday afternoon for a special announcement involving the return of professional golf in the area. County Executive Vince Horrigan and IDA director Kevin Sanvidge will be joined by … [Read more...]
IDA Approves PILOT Agreement with Wind Farm Developer, Lease Agreement for Rae Foods Equipment
JAMESTOWN - The effort to develop the largest wind farm in Chautauqua County is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Wednesday the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency approved a $316,800 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement … [Read more...]
County Close to Making Deal for New Tenant at Former ConAgara Site
DUNKIRK - Chautauqua County executive Vince Horrigan says a major deal is close to taking place for a recently vacated food processing plant in the north county. Horrigan tells WRFA that operations at the former Dunkirk ConAgra facility may soon … [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...]
