County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency- CCIDA

09/02/2026

Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2026 CHQ Chamber Awards!
Business of the Year: DFT Communications
Business Champion of the Year: Chautauqua Lake Dental
Emerging Business of the Year: Westfield Makerspace
Hospitality Business of the Year: 3 Lakes Cafe
Service Business of the Year: Sanfilippo Solutions Inc.
Producer of the Year: Wells Enterprises
Not-for-Profit Business of the Year: Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation

The recognition event will take place on Thursday, October 8 from 6–9 p.m. at the Williams Center at SUNY Fredonia. To register, visit:
https://chautauquanycoc.weblinkconnect.com/atlas/events-v4/register/5103

CHQ Chamber has revealed the organizations that will receive awards during its Business Awards Banquet in October. Chamber President and CEO Dan Heitzenrater says a long-run

08/27/2026

More images from today's Wells Enterprises ribbon cutting in Dunkirk!

“Today’s ribbon cutting is an exciting milestone for Wells Enterprises, Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, and the region, and we are extremely proud of the role the CCIDA played and continues to play in helping bring this transformational project to fruition. We are grateful to Wells for their tremendous commitment to our community and workforce by preserving and creating hundreds of family-sustaining jobs that will benefit our region for years to come.”
- Mark Geise, CCIDA CEO

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Stay at the historic Hotel Lenhart. Enjoy luxurious guest houses, stunning lake views, & nearby attractions. Book your getaway today!

08/13/2026

Ground was broken today in Dunkirk for the Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing project, with Governor Kathy Hochul on hand to mark the occasion.

A project being developed by Regan Development Corp and made possible, in part, through support from the CCIDA, the Homesteads project will result in the creation of 78 new workforce housing apartments along Washington Avenue and also at East 4th Street.

Of the 78 units, 11 units will be built as fully accessible and adapted for residents with mobility and/or hearing/vision impairments, and 16 units will be set aside for New York State’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI.) The ESSHI provider will be Soldier On, a program that helps homeless Veterans find housing and provides supportive services.

There will also be commercial space for daycare operations at the East 4th Street location.

Both buildings are tentatively scheduled for completion by the end of November 2027.

08/11/2026

Chautauqua County Planning & Development needs your input to shape the Countywide Resiliency Plan.

Use the QR Code or simply visit the following link to learn more:
https://bandl.mysocialpinpoint.com/resilient-chautauqua-county

08/05/2026

Congratulations to The White Inn for receiving the 2026 Buffalo Business First Brick by Brick Award, focusing on Adaptive Re-Use.

"This $8 million project by S. St. George Enterprises took a historic hotel in Fredonia and made it into a full-service boutique hotel, dining and event destination. Built in 1868 and operating as an inn and restaurant until 2017, the restored White Inn is now a landmark that helps to boost tourism, support downtown businesses, and strengthen the local economy."

The CCIDA was pleased to nominate the project for this award, and we're excited to see it win and receive well-deserved attention across the Western New York Region!

More Info:
https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2026/07/31/brick-by-brick-adaptive-reuse.html

08/03/2026

HOUSING PROJECT UPDATE:

Progress is being made with the Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing project along Washington Avenue and also 4th Street. Here are some timeline photos of the Washington Avenue site - including how the space looked in March, May, and July!

A total of 48 units will be built at the Washington Avenue location, while 30 units will be built at the East 4th Street location, along with a daycare space.

Of the 78 total units, 11 units will be built as fully accessible and adapted for residents with mobility and/or hearing/vision impairments, and 16 units will be set aside for New York State’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI.) The ESSHI provider will be Soldier On, a program that helps homeless Veterans find housing and provides supportive services.

The total project investment is estimated at $38.2 million.

“This project will provide needed workforce housing for the City of Dunkirk along with on-site daycare operations, which are key components to attracting young, working families to our county. It will also serve as a transformative project for the city by removing blight and supporting walkability and vitality to the City’s urban core.”
- Mark Geise, CCIDA CEO

More information available at our website:
https://www.choosechq.com/news/homesteads-dunkirk-landing/

08/03/2026

CCPEG is advancing a coordinated effort to help make local waterways and waterfront communities more accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable.