Did you know you can fulfill all your business marketing needs and support local businesses at the same time? Whether you’re looking for custom printed uniforms or apparel, printed brochures, mailing materials, graphic and logo design, website design, or advertising placement, there are local businesses that serve all of this and more.
As part of our partnership with the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency and Small Business Development Center, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce met with various local businesses to review marketing plans. The plans are as varied as the businesses involved: from sole proprietorships working in consulting or providing services, to smaller retail, dining, or lodging venues. It was a great experience for our staff to meet and talk to many small business people who want to get more attention for the good work they do.
In preparation for these meetings, the Chamber of Commerce has put together a quick list of local companies that offer a wide range of marketing services. We have printing companies, designers, photographers, promotional product providers, advertising venues, writing and editing, radio, newspapers, and more.
It seems easy to go online and order printing materials for your business. But you won’t get any customer service that way and your brochure will look like hundreds of others. If you want something unique and special, and made at a reasonable price, we encourage you to talk to some local providers.
Our local list is just the beginning. Of course, we are familiar with members of the Chamber of Commerce, and others who have a high profile in the communities we serve. The list is available to view or download at www.chautauquachamber.org/driving-traffic-to-business. If you provide one of the marketing services we mentioned, but you are not on our list, email swebster@chqchamber.org to add your business.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT PEARL CITY HOPS APRIL 13
Join us for the next Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Pearl City Hops in Jamestown, April 13. This event will be held in the beautiful first floor lounge space called Pearl City Hops at the DoubleTree on Fourth Street.
Business After Hours is designed as a relaxed way for local entrepreneurs to network with others while enjoying complimentary appetizers and a cash bar from 5-6:30pm. We encourage all Chamber member businesses to attend – no matter what type of business you have – and also encourage non-members to sample the event to see what we have to offer.
Business After Hours at Pearl City Hops is sponsored by DFT Communications, Pearl City Hops, Media One Radio Group, The Post-Journal, and OBSERVER. Each Chamber member business can send two people free of charge to each Business After Hours. Any employees over the two-person limit, or non-members, are admitted for $10 each. Advanced registration is not required but is requested for our planning purposes. You can sign up now through the Chamber’s web calendar at www.chautauquachamber.org.
CHAMBER STATE LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST THE
APRIL 28
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce State Legislative Breakfast will be held on Friday, April 28 at the Chautauqua Suites in Mayville. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell will be our guests for a discussion session with moderator John D’Agostino from the Observer. We encourage you to come prepared with questions for our elected state representatives. Advance registration is required and is now open on the Chamber’s web calendar at www.chautauquachamber.org.
This event is sponsored by Brooks-TLC Hospital System/Kaleida Health, Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo Center, DFT Communications, Jamestown Mattress, LaBella Associates, Media One Radio Group, OBSERVER, The Post-Journal, and the Small Business Development Center. Check-in will begin at 8:00 am with a buffet breakfast prepared, and the program will begin promptly at 8:30 am. We request that all attendees visit the buffet line before the program begins. The price is $22 for Chamber members or $26 for non-members. Sign up now or save the date and check our calendar as we confirm venues and dates for many more events in the coming year!
FIRST FRIDAY STARTS MAY 5
First Friday is back this year at Westfield! Starting Friday, May 5, this street fair event will be held in downtown Westfield, organized by the Westfield-Barcelona Community Chamber Committee. The theme for this season-opener is Cinco de Mayo! First Friday runs from 5-8pm and is fun for the whole family, with businesses staying open, vendors offering food and more, and entertainment. If you would like to become a vendor or sponsor, you can easily sign up online through our web calendar at www.chautauquachamber.org or for more information contact Community Chamber Coordinator Staunzie Grady at sgrady@chqchamber.org or at (716) 484-1101 ext. 300.
Additional First Fridays for 2023 will be held on June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, and October 6.
