Welcome to Chautauqua County, NY.

A great place to visit, but an even better place to live!

Many of us who live in Chautauqua County already know what a great place it is to work and raise a family. From its unique and historic communities to its various outdoor and entertainment attractions, Chautauqua County has a little something for everyone! And there’s plenty of career opportunity to choose from – ranging from manufacturing and agriculture to hospitality and education and everything in between!  In our effort to share our secret with the rest of the world, Live CHQ was born! 

Live CHQ is our multiyear marketing campaign – launched by the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency and the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth – aimed at talent attraction and retention. We want to highlight the attractions, activities, and communities that make Chautauqua County a one-of-a-kind place, unlike anywhere else in the U.S., let alone New York State. Over the next few years, we’ll use this platform to share information, news, and stories from the people and places in our county, in hopes of convincing others to not just stop by for a visit, but to also consider staying for the long haul! 

Stay Up to Date on Live CHQ!

Make sure you visit our website and especially our blog page, where we’ll highlight and showcase a wide variety of news and information covering just about every topic you can imagine – including outdoor recreation, special entertainment and cultural events, news and insights, and much more. Also, don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page and to also follow us on Facebook! You can also use our contact page to pass along any questions you may have about relocating to Chautauqua County – including the latest career opportunities, housing availability, events and activities, and more! 

 So What are you waiting for? The choice is simple: Choose CHQ. Live CHQ!