Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Business After Hours at UPTwnKix 1/15/2026 5:00 PM - 1/15/2026 6:30 PM

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:19:06 GMT

Kick off the New Year with some networking at UpTwnKix in Jamestown during the first CHQ Chamber Business After Hours of 2026! This event is open to any businessperson interested in making connections and building relationships within the local business community.

Chamber members may send up to two representatives at no cost. Non-members, or anyone attending beyond the two-person member limit, are welcome to join for just $10 per person. Pre-registration is not required, but it is greatly appreciated for planning purposes. Walk-ins are welcome.

Join fellow professionals for an evening of casual networking, conversation, and connection in a fun, energetic setting. Enjoy complimentary light refreshments and beverages in a relaxed atmosphere while getting to know one of our local businesses.

Come mix, mingle, and help us start the year on the right foot. We look forward to seeing you there!

Doors Open Jamestown 1/24/2026 10:00 AM - 1/24/2026 4:00 PM

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:32:10 GMT

Doors Open Jamestown is a FREE admission day at local museums and attractions. It's designed to let area residents see our community as visitors often see us. It's purposely held at what would otherwise be a slow time of year for museums and attractions.

This event will include an online scavenger hunt! All players will be entered into a prize drawing. Watch for our scavenger hunt pass on CHQChamber.org/experiences so you can play along. Just look for the answers to questions at each venue.

Participating Attractions include:
- Audubon Community Nature Center
- Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame
- Chautauqua Youth Symphony
- *Fenton History Center
- Infinity Visual and Performing Arts
- James Prendergast Library
- Lucile M. Wright Air Museum
- *Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
- Martz-Kohl Observatory
- Marvin Community House
- *National Comedy Center
- Northwest Arena
- Partridge-Sheldon House, Jamestown NSDAR
- Pearl City Clay House
- Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
- Robert H. Jackson Center
- Roger Tory Peterson Institute
- Sukanya Burman Dance Inc.

Participating Businesses include:
- Art Cloth & Craft
- Chautauqua Art Gallery
- DoubleTree by Hilton
- Wicked Warren's

Those marked with an asterisk indicate that pre-registration for timed entry is required. Please see the attractors' websites for registration and additional information

CHQ Chamber Small Business Sit-Down in Westfield 1/27/2026 4:00 PM - 1/27/2026 5:00 PM

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:40:32 GMT

CHQ Chamber Small Business Sit-Down in Westfield!

Join us for the CHQ Chamber Small Business Sit-down in Westfield! These sessions are designed to connect members, foster collaboration, and encourage meaningful discussions that support the local business community.

This is an open forum for business owners, company representatives, and nonprofit leaders to discuss challenges, share insights, and explore strategies to strengthen the local economy.

Enjoy complimentary coffee while connecting with fellow members in meaningful conversations about business.

If you plan to attend, RSVP by January 26.

For questions or to RSVP, email Staunzie Grady at sgrady@chqchamber.org.

CHQ Chamber Small Business Sit-Down in Falconer 1/28/2026 4:00 PM - 1/28/2026 5:00 PM

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:28:09 GMT

CHQ Chamber Small Business Sit-Down in Falconer!

Join us for the CHQ Chamber Small Business Sit-down in Falconer! These sessions are designed to connect members, foster collaboration, and encourage meaningful discussions that support the local business community.

This is an open forum for business owners, company representatives, and nonprofit leaders to discuss challenges, share insights, and explore strategies to strengthen the local economy.

Enjoy complimentary coffee while connecting with fellow members in meaningful conversations about business.

If you plan to attend, RSVP by January 27.

For questions or to RSVP, email Staunzie Grady at sgrady@chqchamber.org.

CHQ Chamber Small Business Sit-Down in Mayville 1/29/2026 4:00 PM - 1/29/2026 5:00 PM

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:37:42 GMT

CHQ Chamber Small Business Sit-Down in Mayville!

Join us for the CHQ Chamber Small Business Sit-down in Mayville! These sessions are designed to connect members, foster collaboration, and encourage meaningful discussions that support the local business community.

This is an open forum for business owners, company representatives, and nonprofit leaders to discuss challenges, share insights, and explore strategies to strengthen the local economy.

Enjoy complimentary coffee while connecting with fellow members in meaningful conversations about business.

If you plan to attend, RSVP by January 28.

For questions or to RSVP, email Staunzie Grady at sgrady@chqchamber.org.

State of Business in Chautauqua County 1/30/2026 8:00 AM - 1/30/2026 9:30 AM

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:28:48 GMT

Thank you for your interest. Registration for this event is now closed.

Please join us for the CHQ Chambers' second annual State of Business event in Chautauqua County. This event is designed to launch the New Year with a look at the successes, opportunities, and trends impacting local businesses across Chautauqua.

Our goal is to bring together knowledgeable, active professionals from a range of business sectors who can provide an honest, engaging snapshot of their industry.

Our speakers are, Jennifer Phillips Russo, Cornell Viticulture Senior Extension Specialist and Team Leader of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension in Chautauqua County; Ken Morris, President/CEO of Brooks-TLC Hospital for the Healthcare sector; Brad Walters, Director of the Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier for the Construction & Trades sector; and Cathy Kerr, Vice President/Senior Branch Manager of M&T Bank, Lakewood from the Finance sector. Each speaker will provide an overview, and there will be time for a question-and-answer period.

We hope you will join us for this informative and interactive look at the State of Business in Chautauqua County.