JAMESTOWN, NY -- The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, sponsored by the Chautauqua County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, will be providing free tax assistance services at the Prendergast Library. Through VITA, IRS-certified volunteers will prepare and file federal and state returns electronically at no cost to income-eligible clients. ... Read More

WESTFIELD, NY -- Spa Day. The YWCA Westfield is pleased to announce the Annual Spa Day/Women’s Expo will be held Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 – 3 at the YWCA building. In addition to receiving spa services, attendees will have the opportunity to visit displays from area not for profit agencies, organizations and groups with a focus on women’s ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY -- A Very Good Year for Chamber/MAST. As 2011 draws to a close in the next week, we are taking a look back at our progress over the past year. Some significant Chamber/MAST initiatives have made tremendous strides and we are delighted to share those successes with our membership and with the entire community. On the public ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY — Chamber/MAST Commend State on Tax Agreement. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier commend Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for their recent bi-partisan agreement to restructure the tax code and create jobs ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Jamestown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education will hold a month-long exam preparation course for registered tax preparers. The course readies individuals to sit for the Internal Revenue Service competency examination for the wage and non-business Form 1040 series. The course meets from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY — Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association Sign Memorandum Supporting Property Tax Cap. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier have signed onto a memorandum in support of Governor Cuomo’s Program Bill #1 for a property tax cap. The Chamber and ... Read More

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua County) Citing the need to cut taxes and fees and make New York state more business-friendly, Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua) voted yesterday against the proposed Assembly budget bill that would increase taxes and fees by over $700 million and provide ... Read More

Chautauqua Lake Central School, located in Mayville, NY. (Photo: clake.org) Chautauqua Lake Central School will host FREE income tax assistance, for those who meet income guidelines, on two dates: Wed. Feb. 23, 5-8 PM Mon. March 28, 5-8 PM Appointments are required. Call 2-1-1. Assistance will be ... Read More

A New Year Wish List from the Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association Dear Elected and Appointed Leaders: We recognize the budget challenges faced by local, state and federal governments. Believe us when we say we ‘feel the pain’ as the economy has been very difficult on private businesses as well. For many, many years we ... Read More

Kelly Haggmark, EA Baby, it’s cold outside! Are you wearing too many hats? If you own your own business and are trying to do it all, you may be wearing too many hats. Many business owners fall into the trap of either believing if they want something done right they have to do it themselves, or ... Read More