Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

First Friday 6/6/2025 5:00 PM - 6/6/2025 8:00 PM

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:16:48 GMT

First Friday in Westfield is back and offers something for everyone! Enjoy the open businesses along Main Street along with street vendors, live music, and much more!

Join us for First Friday!

Vendor and sponsorship is open for this event.

Official Introductions 6/17/2025 5:00 PM - 6/17/2025 7:00 PM

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:51:56 GMT

Join us for this special event!

The CHQ Chamber is pleased to bring together our elected officials and our business community for an informal networking reception. This event will provide a unique opportunity for local businesspeople to connect with individuals who have been elected to serve our communities across Chautauqua County. Our goal is to facilitate personal connections.

Enjoy heavy appetizers and a cash bar.

Registration is required. Please RSVP by June 10.

Music in the Green 6/18/2025 5:00 PM - 6/18/2025 8:00 PM

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:58:32 GMT

Music in the Green is a reimagining of the long-running Summer Concerts at Lakeside Park - now taking place in the heart of uptown Mayville at the Village Green Park. This summer series takes place on select Wednesdays from 5-8pm, blending the joy of live music with a spotlight on local business to create a vibrant evening of connection and downtown community support.

Special Musical Guest:

This event is not your typical craft or vendor fair, it's designed as a business expo-style experience that invites local storefronts, service providers, and organizations to showcase what they offer in creative, engaging ways. The new location and format in uptown Mayville is specifically intended to boost visibility and drive foot traffic into the business district.

Local businesses are encouraged to stay open late, host sidewalk sales, and create interactive or unique in-store experiences to attract and engage visitors. Whether you're located in the uptown district or beyond, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community and be part of an exciting summer series.

Participation is free, we just ask that businesses register so they can be properly promoted as part of our Music in the Green campaign. If you are not located uptown, just register and we will gladly provide a space for you to set up and showcase your products or services in the event area. Please note a Certificate of Liability Insurance will be required to be provided prior to the event. You will also be responsible for providing your own tables, chairs, tents, tent weights, etc.

This event is made possible thanks to the generous financial sponsorship of the Village of Mayville and the Town of Chautauqua, whose support allows us to bring vibrant live music and renewed energy to the uptown business district. Their contributions help cover essential event costs and ensure we can deliver a meaningful experience for all.

Music in the Green supports the CHQ Chamber's mission to build vital connections, provide professional resources, and champion our local businesses in Chautauqua County.

Come enjoy the music, explore uptown, and connect with the businesses that make Mayville thrive!

Business registration is open now.

Jumpstart to Third Thursday 6/19/2025 4:30 PM - 6/19/2025 6:30 PM

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:26:29 GMT

Get ready to kick off your evening downtown with Jumpstart to Third Thursday, a new initiative leading into the long running Third Thursday concert series. This pre-concert event is all about boosting foot traffic and encouraging the community to shop local, linger longer, and enjoy more of what downtown Jamestown has to offer.

From 4:30 to 6:30 PM, local businesses are invited to join the excitement by:

- Staying open a little later to catch post-work crowds and early concertgoers.

- Offering special promotions.

- Creating interactive or unique in-store experiences.

- Hosting sidewalk sales.

Whether folks are just getting off work or heading downtown early for the concerts, Jumpstart to Third Thursday creates the perfect opportunity to explore, connect, and support local.

Let’s make Downtown Jamestown the place to be on Third Thursdays May through September.

Concert details for each month can be found on the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation website for the most up-to-date info on performers, locations, and more.

Business Builder Workshop: Presentation Matters 6/25/2025 1:00 PM - 6/25/2025 3:00 PM

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:31:54 GMT

Dive in with us as we take a look at how the way you present your business image makes a difference. Whether it's inside or outside of your building, on social media, or in print, there are ways to step up your game. Visually, you want to be sure your products and services are represented in a positive way. Our panelists will touch on the issues around product placement, photographic needs and lighting, graphics, and more. This workshop is for any businessperson or employee that may be interested in some tips to boost your visual marketing.

Our presenters will be a powerhouse trio that brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the visual experience of business sales and marketing:

Beth Margolis from Liberty Vineyards on labeling products and storefront design
Blair Koss, owner of Rosie's Workshop in Westfield on storefront display and merchandising
Carrie Swanson of Sweeterson Farms on merchandising online and for pop-up events and vendor spaces

The CHQ Chamber always builds in networking opportunities that may help link local businesses and organizations in meaningful ways.

This workshop is free to all, but registration is required. Sign up now.