Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

06/10/2026

Our latest episode of Choose CHQ Live CHQ features the Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways and highlights the important role placemaking and outdoor recreation play in economic development! Thanks to Twan Leenders (Everwild Land Trust), Jacob Bodway (CCPEG and WNYMBA - Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association), and Jamie Reynolds (Chautauqua County Parks & Trails) for talking with us! Don't forget, CHQ Trails Day 2026 is happening on June 20!

Presented as part of the Live CHQ initiative and in collaboration with CCPEG and County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency- CCIDA, Choose CHQ Live CHQ is hosted by Jason Sample, marketing coordinator for both the CCIDA and CCPEG.

Produced by CCS TV at the CCS TV Studios in Jamestown, NY.

In this episode of Choose CHQ Live CHQ, host Jason Sample welcomes ...

06/09/2026

"Whether you join a group event or create your own adventure, we want CHQ Trails Day to be the spark that gets people out on the trails and coming back all season long."
- John McCune of Chautauqua Rails to Trails and Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways Advisory Board Co-chair.

A variety of outdoor events are planned as part of the 2026 CHQ Trails Day on Saturday, June 20 across Chautauqua County, NY.

06/02/2026

Coffee, networking, and lake views? Count us in! ☕🌊

Join us for our next coffee meetup at Tulip’s Brunch House on Thursday, June 4, from 8–9:30 AM.

Start your morning with great conversations, new connections, and a beautiful view of Chautauqua Lake as we kick off the summer season!

05/27/2026

In this episode of Choose CHQ Live CHQ, host Jason Sample talks wit...

05/27/2026

In case you missed it, there was some exciting news for Dunkirk and Northern Chautauqua County.

The New York State Economic Development Council has named the Wells Enterprises expansion project in Dunkirk as its 2026 Project of the Year.

05/27/2026

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Thanks to the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation for recognizing and supporting our initiative!!

Funding from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) has been a catalyst for Paint CHQ—especially in the Village of Westfield—by helping us turn a big placemaking vision into something the community can see, celebrate, and build on. NCCF’s support in 2025 strengthened our ability to recruit a professional mural talent - Dom Laporte of DRIFT Mural Co. It also helped to cover the cost of an experienced consultant in Alex Hall, who helped our team coordinate logistics and behind-the-scenes work that makes a public art project successful: thoughtful site selection, community and property-owner engagement, and event planning that invited residents and visitors to experience the process, not just the finished piece.

In Westfield, that support helped activate a highly visible public space and create a shared moment of pride during the inaugural Paint CHQ mural festival, with the village serving as a key celebration stop. The result is more than a mural—it’s a community storytelling canvas that contributes to a welcoming downtown experience, encourages foot traffic, and gives local businesses and organizations another reason to collaborate and promote Westfield as a destination.

Just as important, NCCF’s investment signals confidence in locally-driven, countywide partnerships that make arts-based economic development possible—and helps build momentum for future public art and revitalization efforts across northern Chautauqua County.

05/21/2026

Exciting opportunity in Jamestown!

Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is inviting proposals for a Destination Sales and Marketing Consultant to help launch a promotional campaign showcasing Jamestown as a hub for boutique meetings, events, and conferences.

This initiative aims to bring new visitors, business opportunities, and economic impact to the region while highlighting what makes Jamestown and Chautauqua County such a special place to gather, connect, and innovate. Read the full announcement here: https://www.jamestownrenaissance.org/jrc-invites-proposals-for-destination-sales-marketing-consultant-meetings-conferences/

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Thank you to Matthew Fitzgerald, Partner at Phillips Lytle LLP, for speaking on wetland delineation during our CCPEG Business Development meeting at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel.

We appreciate Matthew’s informative presentation and the opportunity to learn more about this important topic as it relates to business and development in our region. His insight provided valuable context for understanding how Wetland Delineation can impact planning, permitting, site development, and future growth opportunities across Chautauqua County.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this discussion and continues to support conversations that help strengthen responsible economic development in our community.

05/19/2026