The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Jamestown Community College (JCC), and CHQ Chamber have announced the completion of their successful business assistance programs. Since 2021, the three organizations have been ...

Results from a nationwide public opinion poll indicate chambers of commerce are vital to the prosperity of their communities. The Harris Poll survey, conducted on behalf of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), finds 81% of U.S. adults agree that their local chamber of ...

A south county company has been approved for tax breaks for a small solar project on its property. During a recent Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, board members approved a 15-year Payment In Lieu of Taxes agreement for 0.24 megawatt alternative energy facility to be ...

The CHQ Chamber is excited to announce that our 2024 Annual Meeting will be held in a fabulous venue and will feature a fascinating keynote speaker. Join us at noon, Friday, December 13 at the newly refurbished White Inn, 52 East Main Street, Fredonia, where we will hear from Leslie Zemsky, ...

A state lawmaker is looking to add a $500 incentive to those who trade in a gas-powered car to buy their first electric vehicle. Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, D-Brooklyn, recently introduced legislation (A.10698) creating the new reimbursement program. “In summary, providing $500 grants ...

It’s November, and most local businesses are already gearing up for the busy holiday season ahead. What’s more – Thanksgiving comes late this year – so the season will be shorter, and we know you’re already preparing. If you have a storefront-type business we know you’ll be ...