Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Lake Shore Savings Bank (the “Bank”), announced this week that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 18 cents per share on its outstanding common stock on Jan. 27. The dividend is expected to be paid on Feb. 14 to stockholders ...

Building a customer base is crucial for all businesses. Whether your business is a large manufacturer, a service provider, or a small retailer or restaurant, customers and the revenue they provide are truly the life blood of an organization. Sometimes customer numbers grow organically, but ...

By Daniel J. Heitzenrater President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce From sole proprietorships to major employers, businesses come in all sizes here in Chautauqua County. They also cut across all economic sectors including hospitality, service industries, finance, ...

ELLICOTT – There’s good reason Electrovaya officials are happy work to open its Jamestown area factory is progressing. The company’s fourth quarter and year-end financial statements show a company that is improving its operating margins and cash flow — and the increased production ...

CHAUTAUQUA - Even though January has just begun, it’s not too late to think about the summer season at Chautauqua. Beginning on June 21 and concluding on Aug. 24, the nine-week summer season probably has something for everyone - lectures, concerts, plays, opera, religion, art, and ...

Networking means creating connections. It may sound simple on the surface, but it often requires being in the right place at the right time with the right people. Those connections can help your business by building referrals, gaining exposure for your products or services, and raising your ...