3 Lakes Café

Events provide local professionals with opportunity to network while supporting local businessesThe CHQ Professionals Group recently held a coffee meet-up at 3 Lakes Café in Cassadaga, providing a relaxing and casual environment for local professionals to meet and network. The next coffee meet-up is June 5 at Sacred Grounds Coffee House in Lily Dale and open to all professionals in the area.  (Submitted Photo) DUNKIRK, NY – The CHQ Professionals Group is inviting local professionals from across Chautauqua County attend one of its upcoming coffee meet-up events, with three different events schedule at various businesses in the North County.  These events are free and open to all, providing an inclusive space for attendees to network, exchange ideas, and strengthen community ties in a relaxed, casual setting.  Upcoming meet-ups include: June 5 - Sacred Grounds Coffee House, Lily Dale, NY July 10 - Stephen's Café, Brocton, NY August 7 - Full Strength Coffee Company, Westfield, NY All of meet-up will take place from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and all area professionals are invited to attend one or more of these dates to network and share information about what's happening within Chautauqua County. “These coffee meet-ups are a simple but powerful way to connect people,” said Monica Simpson, co-chair of the CHQ Professionals Group. “Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here your whole life, it’s a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and feel more rooted in the Chautauqua County community.” Simpson adds that the group’s first coffee meet-up was at 3 Lakes Café in Cassadaga on May 1 and was well received by those in attendance, providing a casual environment for attendees to meet and network. CHQ Professionals Group is an initiative housed under the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth and aligns with CCPEG’s effort to build and strengthen workforce readiness and development In addition to hosting educational, volunteer and networking events, the Professionals also distributes a monthly newsletter, shares local job postings, and is actively seeking partnerships related to workforce development. For more information, email CHQProfessionals@gmail.com, call 716-363-3770, or visit ChooseCHQ.com/CHQProfessionals. About the CHQ Professionals Group - The CHQ Professionals Group, housed under CCPEG, aims to provide social, civic, educational, and networking opportunities for professionals at every stage of their careers. For more information, visit ChooseCHQ.com/CHQProfessionals. About CCPEG - The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) serves as the main convener of economic development partners and resources in Chautauqua County. As an initiative of the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), CCPEG acts as the catalyst for advancing economic prosperity, focusing on job creation, retention, and quality of life enhancements. For more information, visit CHQPartnership.org.