Chautauqua County NY Economic Resource Guide

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Chautauqua County, New YorkAn Economic Resource Guide

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On behalf of the Chautauqua County Legislature and residents of Chautauqua County, welcome! I am a lifelong resident of Chautauqua County, and I can’t think of a better place to live, play and raise a family. There is so much that Chautauqua County has to offer, and we are excited to have you here with us.

Many visitors to the area have become part- or full-time residents. Our area is perfect for a second home, a retirement getaway, or a complete relocation. A unique blend of beautiful natural settings and enriching cultural activity make the Chautauqua experi-ence one that many people want to make permanent. A variety of lakefront, resort, village, small-city or rural settings are available for future residents.

The area offers a sophisticated real estate search service through the Chautauqua Board of Realtors. If you are in need of businesses services, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency should be your fi rst stop. The CCIDA and its many partners provide support and assistance for enterprises of all shapes and sizes. Chautauqua Works provides one-stop service for employers seeking workforce development and employees seeking training and placement.

While you are here in Chautauqua County, I encourage you to visit any number of the wonderful attractions we have to offer. From Midway Park to Panama Rocks, from Dunkirk to Jamestown, there are all kinds of things to see and do.

In addition, we have several lakes and streams to explore, including Chautauqua Lake, Lake Erie and Cassadaga Lakes. Please check out our Chautauqua County Travel Guide, available at a number of locations around the County, to fi nd out more. An online version is also available through www.tourchautauqua.com.

The “Future is Bright” in Chautauqua County, and I along with the legislature continue to work together to make the County the best that it can be. I encourage you to come and see for yourself the many things we have to offer!

Sincerely,Gregory J. EdwardsChautauqua County Executive

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County Seat Mayville, NY

County Land Area 1,062 square miles

Persons Per Square Mile 131.6

Total population 135,000

Median Age of Resident 37.9 years

Size of Labor Force 66,898

Mean travel time to work (minutes) 18.4

Total Households 54,515

Average Family Size 2.45

Housing units 65,726

Homeownership rate 69.2%

Median value of owner-occupied housing

units $64,000

Median household income $38,926

Education

81.2%

16.9%

Year-Round Activities

Spring: Fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking,

birding, rowing

Summer: Golfing, flying, biking, hiking,

beaches, swimming, boating & water

sports

Fall: Camping, hunting, horseback riding,

fall foliage & grape harvest

Winter: Downhill & cross-country

skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding,

snowmobiling, ice fishing

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Distances to Major Cities (miles)

Buffalo – 69

Cleveland – 134

Pittsburgh – 160

New York City – 411

Chicago – 479

Toronto – 171

Famous Residents

Lucille BallBeloved television entertainer

Grace BedellConvinced Abraham Lincoln to grow his beard

William B. CushingCivil War hero

Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson Chief prosecutor of the Nazi war criminal trials at Nuremburg

George PullmanDesigned first sleeper car for trains

Roger Tory PetersonRevered naturalist

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY

But that’s only the beginning. A case could be made for Chautauqua County as the

“World’s Learning Center” as well, from the Chautauqua Institution, well-known for its lively lecture series presenting outstanding speakers (including several past U.S. Presidents); to Jamestown Community College, a comprehensive, regional, open-access student-centered institution; to the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia, consistently ranked as one of the fi nest public universities in the North.

OverviewPositioned as New York State’s ”Western Gateway,”

Chautauqua County is literally at the center of it all —

about halfway between New York City and Chicago, Ill.

Its accessibility is a boon to any business in need of

major thoroughfares and a wealth of transportation

options, from roads to rails to runways.

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Chautauqua County may also be considered a “Manufacturing Center” with numerous large industrial companies, including: Bush Industries; Cummins, Inc.; ECR International, Inc.; Hope’s Windows; RHI Monofrax; SKF Aero-engine; Special Metals; and TitanX.

The county also is home to many food-processing companies, such as Welch’s brand owner Growers Cooperative Grape Juice Company, the National Grape Cooperative, and major employers Cliffstar Corpora-tion, Fieldbrook Foods, Nestle Purina PetCare Company and The Carriage House Companies, Inc.

As the heart of the world’s oldest and largest Concord grape growing region, Chautauqua County is also a center of agriculture and tourism. The county ranks fi rst in the state for number of farms. With 229 dairy farms, Chautauqua has the fi fth- largest dairy farm industry in New York State. Rich in maple syrup production, Chautauqua has more than 47,000 maple syrup taps. In addition, 30,000 acres of vineyards

provide a bountiful harvest supplying the 21 wineries of the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail.

Twenty scenic golf courses, multiple woodland parks and trails spanning hundreds of miles offer recreational opportunities for golfi ng, camping, hunting, horseback riding, hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing and snow-mobiling in the county. These are in addition to the concentration of arts and cultural venues, as well as various water-themed pastimes available along the county’s 50-mile Lake Erie Shore-line and six inland lakes — Chautau-qua Lake being the largest in Western New York. Residents and visitors to Chautauqua County are always within 25 miles of open water.

Chautauqua County also has more than its fair share of prominent historical citizens, the most widely known being Lucille Ball of the “I Love Lucy” TV show. Others include Civil War hero William B. Cushing, Robert H. Jack-son (chief prosecutor of the Nazi war criminal trials at Nuremburg) and revered naturalist Roger Tory Peterson, to name just a few.

Chautauqua County economic development projects abound in many sectors, from industrial to energy.

One example is the Ripley, N.Y., Development Site, a prime 140-acre development property being prepared for a light manufacturing, assembly or warehouse/distribution center.

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WCA Hospital is a key component of the skilled health care community in Chautauqua County.

Chautauqua County is a center for agriculture, ranking 1st in New York State for number of farms.


As a learning center, a manufac-turing and food processing center, an agricultural and tourism center, and an outdoor recreation center located mid-way between New York City and Chicago, Chautauqua County is a cost-competitive business center providing a high quality of life for employers and employees alike!

Major assets that attract interest in Chautauqua County are its excellent transportation infrastructure, low cost of doing business, well-educated workforce, low cost of leasing and building, and cost-competitive utilities.

This former farmland is eligible for substantial economic development incentives.

The Nestle Purina PetCare Com-pany continues to grow its pet food manufacturing operation through a recent 200,000-square-foot warehouse expansion.

Another major investment in economic growth underway is the creation of a new multi-million-dollar Grape Discovery Center, anticipated to draw thousands of tourists to the county each year.

With regard to energy-related projects, Chautauqua County is antici-pating several large commercial wind energy developments. Through use of the Chautauqua County Landfi ll, the county is poised to be the fi rst in New York State to own and operate a methane gas-to-electric energy generation facility, which will generate 6.4 megawatts of electricity, to be sold on the open market.

In partnership with state, municipal, local and workforce development agencies, the major county economic development resources are the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Economic Development.


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Manufacturing

Ripley, N.Y., Development Site — This

prime 140-acre fl at de-velopment property is located virtually mid-way between Chicago and New York City, within 50 miles of the Buffalo, U.S./Canadian border and 15 minutes from Erie, Pa. With high visibility, frontage on Interstate 90, and a location less than one

mile from U.S. Routes 5 & 20, this site is being “groomed” for a future light manufacturing, assembly or ware-house/distribution center. The former farmland is eligible for substantial economic development incentives.

Nestle Purina PetCare Company — A 200,000-square-foot warehouse expansion was completed in 2007 at the Dunkirk operation with the help of $1.7 million in Empire State Develop-ment Corporation funding, a $750,000 New York State Governor’s Offi ce of Small Cities Grant, and $300,000 in National Grid Infrastructure and Na-tional Fuel Gas Company assistance.

Cummins, Inc. — The company’s Jamestown Engine Plant recently celebrated the production of its 1 millionth engine. Cummins is the largest private employer in Chautau-qua County and further expansion is planned to create additional manufac-turing capacity at the plant.

NRG Energy, Inc. — In 2008, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency granted fi nancial assistance to NRG Energy, Inc. related to a $170 million capital investment in pollution control upgrades at its Dunkirk station.

SUNY Fredonia Technology Incu-bator — In partnership with the City of Dunkirk and Chautauqua County, SUNY Fredonia obtained signifi cant funding from New York State and others to build and operate a $5 million, world-class technology business incubator in the City of Dunkirk.

Economic Development ProjectsChautauqua County is home to a wide variety of industries contributing to its local economy.

There are significant economic development projects in virtually every sector,

from manufacturing and infrastructure to tourism, agriculture and energy.

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Agriculture & Tourism

Chautauqua Institution — This pri-mary tourism destination in the county, received loan assistance in 2009 through the CCIDA to renovate the famous Athenaeum Hotel.

The Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena — This is a multi-purpose arena in Jamestown, N.Y. hosting local sporting events and concerts. A re-cipient of more than $21 million in CCIDA Civic Facility Bond assistance at its inception, the arena announced in 2008 that it had been awarded a grant from New York State to reconfi gure its lobby area and make it more acces-sible to guests.

Grape Discovery Center — Plans are underway for the creation of a multi-million-dollar Grape Discovery Center on U.S. Route 20 in the Town of Westfi eld. This major investment in economic growth will feature educa-tional and interactive exhibits show-casing the county’s grape and wine industries. Spearheaded by the Concord

Grape Belt Heritage Association, the attraction is anticipated to draw thousands of tourists to Chautauqua County annually.

Energy

Chautauqua Energy Conference — The county is host to an annual Energy Conference & Expo that provides the latest information to residential, in-dustrial and commercial users about technological breakthroughs, energy conservation, alternative energy sources, state and federal assistance programs, oil and gas exploration, climate change, carbon storage, and legal and fi nancial issues related to energy use.

Wind Energy Developments —Several large commercial wind energy developments are anticipated in the towns of Arkwright, Pomfret, Hanover, Villenova, Ripley and Westfi eld.

Chautauqua County Methane-to-Electric Project — Using the Chau-tauqua County Landfi ll, the county

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Bush Industries Jamestown, NY Furniture Manufacturer

Cliffstar Corporation Dunkirk, NY Food Processor

Cummins, Inc. Ashville, NY Engine Manufacturer

Fieldbrook Foods Dunkirk, NY Food Processor

Hope’s Windows, Inc. Jamestown, NY Window & Door Manufacturer

Nestle Purina Pet Care Dunkirk, NY Pet Food ProcessorCompany

RHI Monofrax Falconer, NY Refractory Manufacturer

SKF Aeroengine Falconer, NY Bearing Manufacturer

The Carriage House Fredonia, NY Food ProcessorCompanies, Inc.

TitanX Jamestown, NY Engine Cooling Manufacturer

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is poised to be the fi rst in New York State to own and operate a methane gas-to-electric energy generation facility. Once completed, the facility will gen-erate 6.4 megawatts of electricity that will be sold on the open market. At full capacity it is expected to produce $2 million in profi ts annually, reducing property taxes to county residents.

Carbon Sequestration – Carbon Dioxide Capture and Sequestration

(CCS) is cutting-edge technology that allows for a coal power plant’s carbon dioxide (CO2) by-product to be collected, compressed into a liquid-type substance and piped more than one mile under-ground. The method prevents release of carbon dioxide into the air.

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Infrastructure

Millennium Parkway — To be located in Dunkirk, N.Y., this roadway project will improve tractor-trailer traffi c access from Interstate 90, U.S. Routes 5 & 20, and State Route 60 to the City of Dunkirk, Town of Dunkirk and Town of Sheridan industrial corridor. The new connection will enhance the redevelopment of the brownfi eld site it passes through.

Broadband Fiber-Optic Networks Initiative — Plans for completion of a major broadband fi ber-optic network spanning Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties will complete the fi nal segment of a fi ber-optic loop, creating needed diversity of a redun-dancy for businesses throughout Chau-tauqua County. In addition, fi ber-optic cable is being mapped throughout the county to further enhance commercial and residential communication.

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The Jamestown BPU Oxy-Coal Project would be the first of its kind in the world to serve as a demon-stration facility for a promising new technology that captures CO2 and sequesters it underground for permanent storage. This research holds the potential to give New York firms the ability to launch exports of advanced coal technology to the rest of the world.

200 Harrison St. Jamestown , NY 14701 (716) 661-8900

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Economic Development ResourcesFor expert business development, expansion and/or relocation assistance,

one need look no further than the local and state economic

development resources available in Chautauqua County.

County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA)

South County – Jamestown200 Harrison St., Jamestown, NY 14701

North County – Dunkirk338 Central Ave., Suite 220Dunkirk, NY 14048

(716) 661-8900, Fax (716) [email protected]

Since its inception more than 35 years ago, the primary objective of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency has been to position the county as a world-class business environment offering an exceptional living experience.

Together with the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Economic Development and two New York State Empire Zones, the CCIDA is the principal force attracting new business and industry to the area, and the “partner” whose support is relied upon by existing companies.

Among its more traditional services, the CCIDA helps businesses secure fi nancial assistance, provides business advocacy services and develops both infrastructure and industrial parks — all of which enhance the county’s economic picture. Results of these efforts include increased employment, a greater infu-sion of capital into the local economy and an improved quality of life.

Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Economic Development

200 Harrison St., Jamestown, NY 14701(716) 661-8900, Fax (716) [email protected]



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The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development supports the intelligent and responsible allocation of resources, the promotion of sound growth, the protection and enhancement of the environment and the assurance of a high quality of life for all Chautauqua County residents. The department provides land use development and environmental plan-ning assistance; gathers, compiles, analyzes and disseminates information; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); facilitates and assists with the planning process among county departments and with outside entities; reviews municipal referrals (local laws, zoning, comprehensive plans, special use per-mits, etc.); implements programs that address issues faced by county residents and visitors; works with economic development agencies; coordinates watersheds; and provides staff and assistance for the County Planning Board (Capital Projects), the Environmental Management Council, Snowmobile Federations, Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board, and Ag Districts.

Empire State Development Corporation

Western New York Region95 Perry St., Suite 500Buffalo, NY 14203(716) 846-8200, Fax (716) [email protected]

Satellite Office6087 State Route 19NBelmont, NY 14813(585) 268-7472, Fax (585) 268-7473

Cell: (716) [email protected]

The Empire State Development Corporation is New York State’s lead economic development agency and is supported by a network of 18 ESD locations throughout the state and around the world. The organization helps businesses start up a company, relocate to or establish a presence in the state, expand existing operations, retain and enlarge their work force, and compete more effectively and

profi tably in the domestic and interna-tional marketplace.

ESD’s Empire Zone program was created to stimulate economic growth through a variety of state tax incentives. They include: Wage Tax Credit; Invest-ment Tax Credit; Zone Capital Credits; NYS Sales Tax Refund; and enhanced benefi ts for Qualifi ed Empire Zone Enter-prises (QEZEs), including Sales Tax Ex-emptions, the Real Property Tax Credit and the Tax Reduction Credit. Under current legislation, the Empire Zone program is scheduled to “sunset” in June 2010. New economic incentive programs are currently being developed.

Other Economic Development Agencies Serving Chautauqua County:

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Manufacturers Association of the Southern TierNorth County – Dunkirk10785 Bennett Rd.Dunkirk, NY 14048(716) 366-6200, Fax (716) 366-4276

South County – Jamestown101 W. Fifth St.Jamestown, NY 14701(716) 484-1101, Fax (716) 487-0785 [email protected]

Chautauqua County Visitors BureauP.O. Box 1441Chautauqua Main Gate, Route 394Chautauqua, NY 14722(866) 908-4569, Fax (716) [email protected]

Chautauqua Opportunities for Development, Inc.North County – Dunkirk17 W. Courtney St.Dunkirk, NY 14048(716) 363-6364, Fax (716) 366-7366

South County – Jamestown402 Chandler St.Jamestown, NY 14701(716) 661-9430, Fax (716) [email protected]


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Chautauqua Works/Workforce Investment Board (WIB)North County — Dunkirk323 Central Ave.Dunkirk, NY 14048(716) 366-9015; (877) 424-9031Fax (716) 366-2118

South County — Jamestown23 E. Third St.Jamestown, NY 14701(716) 661-9553; (877) 424-9031Fax (716) 664-9184TDD/TTY (716) [email protected]/

City of Dunkirk Department of Planning and Development342 Central Ave.Dunkirk, NY 14048(716) 366-9876, Fax (716) [email protected]

City of Jamestown Department of Development200 E. Third St., City HallJamestown, NY 14701(716) 483-7541, Fax (716) [email protected]

Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation19 W. Third St.Westfield, NY 14701(716) 664-2477, Fax (716) [email protected]://www.discoverjamestown.com

Dunkirk Local Development Corporation338 Central Ave., Suite 210Dunkirk, NY 14048(716) 366-9877, Fax (716) [email protected]

Dunkirk Sheridan Empire Zone338 Central Ave., Suite 210Dunkirk, NY 14048(716) 366-2334, Fax (716) [email protected]

Greater Jamestown Empire ZoneMunicipal Building, 200 E. Third St.Jamestown, NY 14701(716) 483-7773, Fax (716) [email protected]

Jamestown Renaissance Corporation19 W. Third St.Jamestown, NY 14701(716) 664-2477, Fax (716) [email protected]

Manufacturing Technology Institute512 Falconer St.Jamestown, NY 14701(716) 483-1833, Fax (716) [email protected]

NYS Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College525 Falconer St.Jamestown, NY 14702(716) 338-1024, Fax (716) [email protected]://jamestown.nyssbdc.org

SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator214 Central Ave.Dunkirk, NY 14048(716) 363-6430, Fax (716) 363-6445www.fredonia.edu/incubator/

Westfield Development Corporation71 E. Main St.Westfield, NY 14787(716) 326-2200Cell: (716) [email protected]


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Lakes, Parks and Recreation

Once in Chautauqua County, one is never more than 25 miles from open water. With

approximately 50 miles of Lake Erie shoreline, there is ample opportunity for boating, sailing, swimming, row-ing, kayaking and more. Located in the “snow belt,” winter ice fi shing is also a popular sport. In the spring and

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fall, numerous creeks and tributaries — known as “Steelhead Alley” — provide a favored place for fi shing and fl y-fi shing.

Situated in the center of the county is Chautauqua Lake — the largest inland lake in Western New York and 17.5 miles long. At 1,308 feet above sea level, Chautauqua Lake is famed as being one of the highest navigable

bodies of water in North America. Other notable bodies of water include Findley Lake 20 miles to the southwest, along with Bear Lake and the two Cassadaga Lakes to the north of Chautauqua Lake.

Scenic woodland parks, miles of trails, and an average annual snowfall of 200 inches attracts outdoor enthusi-asts year-round for camping, hunting, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, canoeing and more.

Trails abound in Chautauqua. The Chautauqua Rails-to-Trails organization owns and manages about 35 miles of multi-purpose recreational trails on abandoned railroad corridors, providing bicyclists, hikers, runners, equestrians, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers with public trails on which to enjoy their sports in season. Another 115 miles of trails for vari-ous activities are located throughout the county along with 400 miles of groomed snowmobile trails for winter-time usage.

In addition to the renowned Audu-bon Nature Center and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, birders enjoy the Ripley Hawk Watch, Luensman Over-view Park, Erlandson Overview Park and the Chadakoin River Outlet.

Along the Eastside Overland Trail, the Boutwell State Wildlife Area offers snowmobile and dedicated horseback- riding trails as well as hiking and mountain-biking trails.

Chautauqua County is the perfect destination for year-round indoor and

outdoor activities. From summer fun at one of its six lakes or 20-plus golf

courses, to a winter getaway at a ski resort, recreational opportunities

abound. Wine enthusiasts enjoy exploring Chautauqua’s signature

boutique wineries within this Concord grape growing region, also known

as “America’s Grape Country.” Rich in cultural and historical attractions,

the county also is home to the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution. Courtesy of CCIDA


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Webb’s Captain’s Table Restaurant— This year-round resort on beautiful Chautauqua Lake features restaurant, wedding, banquet and meeting facilities with a full-service bar and entertain-ment, as well as an on-site gift shop and their own signature Webb’s Candies boutique.

America’s Grape Country

The county provides fertile ground for the oldest and largest

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Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail — 21 local wineries nestled among 30,000 acres of grape vineyards in a narrow band along Lake Erie and the National Seaway Trail create “America’s Grape Country.”

Other Attractions:

Chautauqua Institution — Chau-tauqua’s premier lakeside learning destination for 136 years, the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution offers fi ne and performing arts, mu-sic, classes, lectures and ecumenical worship services in a community of growth and renewal. Step back in time at this National Historic District with Victorian homes, amphitheaters, recreational facilities and grand hotels — including the famous Athenaeum Hotel — overlooking picturesque Chautauqua Lake.

Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo Center — Overlooking Chau-tauqua Lake, the all-suites hotel and conference center features banquet and meeting facilities with capacities for more than 1,000 people.

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center — Located on the Dunkirk harborfront, this year-round destination offers won-derful views overlooking Lake Erie in close proximity to shopping and entertainment.

Cockaigne Ski Resort — Cherry Creek is a family ski area with a base elevation 1,100 feet higher than the level of Lake Erie. Cockaigne receives an average 275 inches of snowfall annually.

Peek’n Peak — This year-round tourist destination boasts two 18-hole golf courses, 27 ski trails, a tubing area and 10 miles of cross-country and snowshoe terrain. Ad-ditional amenities include fi ne dining, resort-style lodging and “The Spa,” a new full-service day spa.

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Golf, Skiing, Boating & Biking are just a few of the many outdoor activities in scenic Chautauqua County.

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Producers of award-winning wines including vinifera, ice wines, fruit wines, and specialty wines such as brandies and ports, the wineries are open year-round.

In August 2008, plans were an-nounced for creation of a Grape Dis-covery Center, in the Westfi eld area. It will feature educational and interactive exhibits that showcase the county’s grape and wine industries, celebrate the region’s grape heritage and promote grape products.

Golf Courses

In 2002 Golf Digest named Chau-tauqua County the “Best Little Golf

Town in America” for its access to and diversity of greens, value-priced fees and number of quality golf days.

With more than 20 courses, ranging from 9 to 36 holes, the county offers golfi ng galore. Patrons play challenging courses amid vineyards, tucked among the rolling hills of Jamestown or with spectacular views overlooking Chau-tauqua Lake and the majestic cliff-lined shore of Lake Erie.

The Arts

The arts are celebrated a number of ways in Chautauqua County, from traditional theater productions to out-door weekend folk festivals.

The 120,000-square-foot SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center is one of the most impressive such centers in the State University of New York system, with two theaters, a 1,200-seat concert hall, two galleries and numerous shops, classrooms, studios and offi ces.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a restored 117-year-old Victorian Vaudeville theater presenting numerous theater, dance and music performances by national and international touring artists.

Reg Lenna Civic Center is a restored 1,269-seat center featuring a 35-foot movie screen, state-of-the-art projection and sound equipment, and a Steinway grand piano. In addition to programs such as “Movies at the Center,” “The Reg” is also home to community organizations including Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony and the Drama Enrichment Program.

Lucille Ball Little Theater of Jamestown is a Vaudeville community theatre with a 405-seat auditorium presenting plays and musicals.

Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center/Desilu Playhouse — The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center’s mission is to enrich the world through the healing powers of love and laughter. The Desilu Playhouse is devoted to the “I Love Lucy” TV series.

Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena — Well known as a state-of-the-art indoor ice-skating and hockey facility, the ice arena is also a popular concert and convention venue.

The Arts and Sciences Center at Jamestown Community College includes the Weeks Gallery and Schar-mann Theatre, which serves as the site for a variety of student and professional cultural events and lectures.

All photos (this page) courtesy of Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau, except Ball-Desi photo courtesy of CCIDA


Major thoroughfares running through the county include: Interstate 90/New York

State Thruway (four interchanges); Interstate 86; U.S. Routes 5 & 20; and N.Y. State Route 60. A short distance to the west of the county line is Inter-state 79. Chautauqua County has 18 state-maintained highways comprising more than 386 miles.

Three railroads provide freight hauling through the county. CSX Transportation Inc. has an estimated 21,000-route-mile rail network, serving every major population center in 23 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

Norfolk Southern Railway Company operates about 21,000 route miles in 22 eastern states and the District of Columbia.

In partnership with the Southern Tier Extension Rail Authority, the Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad connects the communities along the southern border of Chautauqua County to the entire North American rail freight network.

Two county-owned and operated airports and two nearby international airports also serve Chautauqua County.

The Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport is a commercial facility with scheduled airline service, and the Chautauqua County Dunkirk Airport is a general aviation airport.

Gulfstream International serves the Jamestown facility for Continental Airlines with service between James-

town and Cleveland, Ohio. The airport has more than 20 based aircraft and logs more than 35,000 aircraft operations per year. In addition, Federal Express operates daily fl ights between Buffalo, N.Y., and the Jamestown airport.

The Dunkirk Airport has more than 30 aircraft based on the fi eld, with total operations exceeding 22,000 per year. Lengthening of the major runway through federal grants is in the planning stages, along with installation of eight new T-Hangars, via grants from the state.

Just across the New York border in

Erie, Pa., the Erie International Airport is served by three airlines with an av-erage of 15 scheduled nonstop fl ights to and from three major destina-tions, daily. Nearly 900 travelers pass through the airport each day.

Buffalo Niagara International Air-port is within an hour’s drive of Chau-tauqua County. Averaging about 110 daily fl ights with nonstop service to 18 cities, the BNIA plays an essential role in the development of business and tourism in the Buffalo Niagara region.

Transportation

Located about halfway between New York City and Chicago,

Chautauqua County is right in the middle of the action. Its residents and

businesses are within a day’s drive of 36 percent of the North American

population. Accessibility, along with a wealth of transportation choices,

makes it one of the prime locations in the nation.Courtesy of CCIDA


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Electricity

National Grid is an international energy delivery company that provides electric transmission

and distribution service to much of Chautauqua County. Offering a wide array of economic development programs for business customers, National Grid is in the process of launching energy effi ciency programs for commercial customers.

Small areas of the county are served by New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), a subsidiary of EnergyEast Corporation. NYSEG offers rate dis-counts and funding assistance to attract business to New York State.

Several Chautauqua County com-munities have their own municipal electric utility service provider offering competitively-priced service at less than market rates:• Brocton Electric• Jamestown

Board of Public Utilities• Mayville Electric• Westfield Electric

Natural Gas

National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation supports local economic development through its Area Develop-ment Program. The ADP is designed to support economic activity and redevel-

opment initiatives in the utility’s West-ern New York service area with grants of up to $750,000/year. National Fuel’s Conservation Incentive Program supports local businesses with cash rebates for small, nonresidential customers when they upgrade to more energy-effi cient equipment.

Telecommunications

DFT Communications offers local and long distance telephone service, business telephone systems, Internet, security systems, wireless communications and call-center services.

Windstream Corporation provides digital phone, high-speed Internet and high-defi nition video and entertainment services. It offers small and large busi-nesses in Jamestown a variety of next-generation voice and data bundled services, including IP VPN, VLS, Wireless Ethernet Internet Access and Web hosting.

Other communication services providers within the county are Verizon, Fairpoint Communications, Inc. and Time Warner Cable.

UtilitiesWhen it comes to utility service, Chautauqua County businesses

and residents can count on being well connected and supplied with

technologically advanced, reliable services at very competitive prices.

Jamestown Community College’s Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI)

Courtesy Jamestown Community College


The county offers career and technical skill programs, via the Manufacturing Technology

Institute (MTI) and the Erie 2-Chautau-qua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).

MTI is a unique partnership between Jamestown Community College and regional industries, giving students high-quality education and valuable connections to the region’s leading employers.

BOCES is able to provide services that school districts may be too small to offer on their own, including specifi c professional development and instruc-tional support, various management services, and numerous career and technical, alternative and special education programs.

Higher education needs are also well served in Chautauqua County.

The State University of New York at Fredonia is consistently ranked as one of the fi nest public universities in the North and is recognized for high academic standards, strong graduation rates and outstanding student services. Its exceptional academic reputation offers students a variety of majors in the arts — including a world-renowned School of Music — humanities, education, and the natural and social sciences. With more than 200 cultural programs and 100-plus athletic events each year, the campus plays a strong role in its surrounding community.

Empire State College is the SUNY college for adult learners, providing

motivated adults the op-portunity to earn associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees at one of its 35 locations statewide, online courses and small study groups.

Jamestown Community College’s associate-degree graduates are able to transfer with full junior status to colleges and universities across the nation. A full range of online offerings complement the associate-degree and certifi cate programs students can pursue

at JCC’s Chautauqua County locations in Jamestown and Dunkirk.

Jamestown Business College is dedicated to providing students with career-oriented business degrees and certifi cates. The private, four-year college offers bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and certifi cate programs in business administration and adminis-trative assistant.

Education

Chautauqua County’s 18 public school systems, four higher education

institutions, and career and technical skills programs offer a wide variety of

training, continuing education, and undergraduate and graduate programs

that give students a foundation of knowledge for success in the workplace

and in life. Local colleges provide not only a valuable educational

resource, but also cultural enrichment to the community.

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