GOWANDA, NY -- There are so many great businesses around Chautauqua County; it would be nigh impossible to give each the justice it deserves. All of these places play a part in making our area so great. One business, in particular, is celebrating 65 years of being open for business. Gowanda Harley-Davidson, located at 2535 Gowanda Zoar Road, has ... Read More

SILVER CREEK, NY -- Thursday, March 22 the Wolf Pack portion of the the Silver Creek - Forestville Cub Scout Pack 252 were treated to a fantastic and interesting tour of a local business here in Silver Creek. S. Howes, on 25 Howard Street hosted an afternoon tour of their facility. Mr. Paul Allen led the tour showing the boys and their parents how ... Read More

For the last four years SUNY Fredonia has celebrated Earth Day with a weeks worth of events that cover everything from education to art, music and appreciation of the planet. That tradition continues this year from April 14 through April 22 with events scheduled every day. Even though the week doesn't begin until April 14 there have already ... Read More

ALBANY, NY — Mike Durant, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, the state’s leading small-business association, is encouraging holiday shoppers to invest in their communities by shopping at small businesses the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. "Black Friday is when a lot of people get up early and line up ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Donna Germain of Bemus Point, N.Y., has joined Citizens Bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Her office is in Jamestown. Germain originates a wide range of mortgage loan programs, including both conventional and government loans. She specializes in financing for first-time home buyers and in construction loans. She has been in the ... Read More

BUFFALO, NY — The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is focused on growing business, which makes offering support for its members with SellingHive an easy decision. SellingHive is a social network that connects companies and sales professionals in a secure environment for one purpose – to grow sales. “SellingHive is a great tool for our members to ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Local downtown businesses Eaglezip.com and Local Wire Magazine have teamed up to provide prizes for a raffle fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program. From now until Sept. 10, 2011, tickets are being sold for a chance to win an iPad or a pair of concert tickets to see the Foo ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY — Kristie Brown's desire was to open a store that became known and appreciated for its upbeat atmosphere and its fresh and funky assortment of hip home décor. Opened in 2007, Home Chic and has continued to offer, "Fresh and hip décor," with new features each year. This year, the store added upholstered furniture to its offerings. ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY — SHRM Bringing Motivational Speaker Chip Madera to Jamestown. Internationally known motivation and performance strategist Chip Madera will be in Chautauqua County on Thursday, June 16, for a half-day seminar on “Leadership 2011 – HR’s Role in Accelerating Results in a Recovering Economy.” The event is being ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — Robert Fritzinger, director of SUNY Fredonia’s Technology Incubator, was elected to a one-year term on the board of directors of the Business Incubator Association of New York State, Inc. He was also elected secretary of the board for the ensuing year. The non-profit association has 38 members operating more than 50 ... Read More