Preparing to mark his third year at the Cool Little Music Shop, Rik Napoli is filling the store with more and more gadgets. He can provide a musician with anything from synthesizers and guitars to keyboards and microphones. Rik Napoli, owner of the Cool Little Music Shop in Fredonia, NY. (Photo by Elizabeth ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — We feature all sorts of different entrepreneurs and companies for our business spotlights in the Chautauqua Star. Each one brings its own flavor and individuality to the community, giving Chautauqua County the great variety of learning and shopping that we pride ourselves on. This week, we’re featuring a Fredonia resident, ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — After 57 years of service, Tony Mancuso and son Anthony will be celebrating with an Anniversary Grand Opening event. The Main Street Car Wash will open on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Even if customers already have a favorite car wash they may want to stop by. Festivities for the Grand Opening begin on May 28 at 8 a.m. ... Read More

SHERIDAN, NY — Chautauqua County is flooded with a great assortment of local, family owned businesses. Granddads have passed down the wisdom and art of running their own shop down through the generations. Kirk and Amy Gugino of Loyal Oak Greenhouses, located on Rt. 20 in Sheridan, now own one of those thriving local businesses. “My grandfather ... Read More