Economic Development

How to Start a Business

The Jamestown Area provides an excellent opportunity to live the American Dream. With Empire Zone status, an available workforce, local colleges for training, and some of the lowest operating costs nationwide Jamestown becomes even more lucrative. For more information please visit the SBDC and Chautauqua Opportunities.

Available Office Space

We have compiled a list of realtors and industrial parks to help you find the space that best suits your needs. To see a complete list of downtown offices, go here.

Business Funding

Chautauqua County and the Jamestown area offers businesses a variety of means for funding, including grants and specialized loans. We recommend every business to explore the offerings of the following organizations.

Demographics

Demographic information can be provided by the following organizations.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce- County Wide
Census Quickfacts for Jamestown

Business Resources

A multitude of organizations exist to cater to progressive businesses looking to grow or expand into the area.

Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA)
Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation (DJDC)
Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Service Corps of Retired Executives (S.C.O.R.E.)

Continuing Education

To keep your workforce trained and up to date the Chautauqua County region has numerous institutions that offers cost-effective programs. These institutions have proficient teachers, are at a close distance from any location, and often offer a flexible continuing education program.

Jamestown Business College (JBC)
Jamestown Community College (JCC)
SUNY Fredonia
Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI)
SUNY

Education

Western New York is home to some of the finest K-12 educational institutions, both public and private, in the nation.

Business Expositions

The Chamber of Commerce was a proud partner of the Chautauqua County's only business exposition and seminars, Jamestown BIG Day. This event was inspired by a need for local businesses to work together to build the community, and plans are being made for a future Jamestown BIG Day event soon.