BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency CCIDA 200 Harrison Street, Jamestown, NY December 17, 2013 10:00 a.m. Michael Metzger Chairman Dennis Rak Vice-Chair David Bryant Member Hans Auer Member Fred Croscut Member Kim Peterson Secretary Doreen Sixbey Member Also in attendance: William Daly Administrative Director/CEO Rich Dixon CCIDA […]
Looking at change in Dunkirk
By GIB SNYDER – OBSERVER City Editor , The OBSERVER The preparations continue to make a change in the city of Dunkirk’s future. Another step, albeit relatively small – but necessary, in returning a former city industrial site to a productive use was accomplished earlier this week when the Roberts Road Development Corporation met in City Hall. […]
Energy Expo Returns – Energy Independence and Alternatives
From the Jamestown Gazette, October 28, 2013 By Walter Pickut, Editor Energy Independence and Alternatives “These are the best presentations we’ve ever had,” Bill Daly said of this year’s Chautauqua County Energy Conference & Expo on Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2. The 2013 Energy Conference, returning this year to the Chautauqua Suites and […]
Legislators Make The Right Decision
October 25, 2013 Reprinted from The Post-Journal Common sense reigned Wednesday in Mayville. County legislators approved a sensible budget that doesn’t include IGT funding for the Chautauqua County Home and gives Mary Ann Spanos, county Office for the Aging director, some additional resources to help senior citizens stay in their homes and out of […]
Chautauqua County IDA Head Holds Reins Of STERA
By Chris Chapman, The Post-Journal SALAMANCA – Rail industry development and protection holds a key to the development of the Southern Tier, from Chautauqua County to Steuben County. The office of chairman in the regional board that holds the job will continue to be occupied by Chautauqua IDA and County Planning Board head, Bill Daly. […]
Industrial Development Agency Offers Variety Of Incentives To Prospective Businesses
Reprinted from The Post Journal September 29, 2013By Liz Skoczylas Bill Daly often refers to Industrial Development Agencies as economic development agencies. “One of the biggest misconceptions about IDAs is that they’re industrial,” said the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency administrative director. “In fact, IDAs should be economic development agencies.” Through a variety of loans, […]
Nowinski Pierogies Coming to Westfield
Startup Receives State and Local Economic Development Assistance PILOT, Tax Lease and AL Tech Loans approved by CCIDA JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: — Pierogi production will soon be underway in Westfield after a major collaborative effort to attract startup Rae Foods, Inc. to Chautauqua County. Owners Rachelle McFeely and Beverly Braley recently closed on the purchase of their […]
CCIDA Approves 40,000 SF Facility Sale to Dunkirk Metal Products
Manufacturing Company Receives PILOT Agreement for Facility Acquisition DMP’s Deer Street, Dunkirk Location to be Acquired by CCIDA JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: — A series of recent actions taken by the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors is paving the way for Dunkirk Metal Products of WNY, LLC (DMP) to consolidate operations and grow […]
Cummins Receives Solar Energy Funding
Reprinted from The Post Journal July 16, 2013By Liz Skoczylas A powerful project will be starting soon at Cummins Inc. Jamestown Engine Plant. Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that $54 million has been awarded under his NY-Sun initiative for 79 large-scale solar energy projects across the state. Nine sites were awarded in Western New York, […]
Greenway Plan Receives 2013 Outstanding Planning Award Comprehensive Planning
The Western New York Section of the American Planning Association has awarded the Chautauqua County Greenway Plan the “2013 Outstanding Planning Award for Comprehensive Planning.” This prestigious award was presented to County officials at WNY APA’s 2013 Awards Banquet and Business Meeting held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Chef’s Restaurant in Buffalo. Receiving the […]