As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, there seem to be a few different groups of folks who stand apart. I’ve put us all into three basic groups, so line yourself up and get ready for a great Valentine’s Day knowing where you stand. Let me preface all this by saying I’m grouping those who celebrate the ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — As you finish your Christmas shopping, there are two ways you can help the Audubon Center and Sanctuary in its mission to connect people to nature and promote environmentally responsible practices. If you’re shopping on-line, just start from GoodShop.com and choose Jamestown Audubon as your charity. With only a few extra ... Read More

Positioning itself as a venue for local artists, The Greenwood Shoppe and Gallery in Ashville has a funky, rustic atmosphere with an attutitude to match. Stories told by owner Jackie Francis and her partner, wood carver and designer Ben Beckwith, enhance its appeal as a local destination. Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY — In 2010 The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce asked the Mayors of Westfield, Silver Creek, Jamestown, Mayville, Dunkirk, and Fredonia to declare the week after Black Friday to be SHOPTAUQUA WEEK. This is a week in which we ask everyone in the County to make a conscious effort to spend more money and time on businesses ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY — Shop Locally This Holiday Season. Among our many assets in Chautauqua County, we are fortunate to have a wide variety of small businesses including retailers. In combination with our large department stores, these small retail shops provide many options for holiday shopping right here in our own communities. From ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY — Chamber Sells Over $1-Million in Gift Checks. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has now sold over $1-million worth of Shop Chautauqua County Gift Checks to local residents and businesses totaling approximately $1.4 million dollars in economic impact since the program’s inception. This marks a milestone for the ... Read More

Fredonia Welcomes Five New Businesses to Russo Building FREDONIA, NY — Preparing for their grand opening this Saturday, Thrive Nutrition, Ciao Bella, Simply Skin, P.W. Design Services, and Fiddlehead Photography are all settling into the Russo Building in downtown Fredonia. This Saturday, Nov. 12 is the grand opening for all of these new ... Read More

Fairgrounds Event Offers Affordable Gifts While Supporting Local Artisans. DUNKIRK, NY - “Skip the Mall” is an often-heard refrain among those who wish to support local businesses and offer alternatives to busy, congested shopping centers. Holiday shoppers can accomplish both as well as find unique gifts by attending the first annual Holiday ... Read More

WESTFIELD, NY — Days before it opened for the season, vendors at Cross Roads were readying their booths. Blanche and Tracy, the mother-daughter team from Blanche's Goodie Garden in Mayville, were organizing their cheeses, canning pantry and over 100 jams and jelly. They are just one of thirty vendors at Cross Roads, a place which is uniquely ... Read More

      In April 2010, Uptown Dresser in Mayville opened its doors, offering women's brand name and designer consignments as well as local art, souvenirs and furniture. With a contagious enthusiasm, owner Erika Beckman explains that it is her vision to "always change and evolve according to her customer's ... Read More