Westfield

Latest action by CCIDA paves the way for creation of 46 new housing units in WestfieldWESTFIELD, N.Y. -- A major redevelopment project involving the C.E. Welch Building in the Village of Westfield is ready to move forward. During its meeting on Nov. 18, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved amendments to the project description originally authorized for the project 2021. The action paves the way for the developer, 2 Portage, LLC, to begin work on the creation of 46 new housing units in the Village’s downtown, while also developing new commercial rental space. In December 2021, the CCIDA initially approved PILOT/Tax Lease incentives for adaptive re-use of the four-story, 51,000 square foot structure. Those incentives included real property, sales tax, and mortgage recording tax abatements to assist with renovating the building and creating a mix of residential apartments and commercial tenant space. This week’s action by the CCIDA board amends the project description. Among the changes, 2 Portage, LLC has decided that all units will be leased at market rate with no tenant restrictions on rents or income. This is an update from the previous project description, which noted that some units would be made available to lease as affordable housing units. Additionally, the total project budget was updated to $19.25 million. “Today’s action by the CCIDA board was more of a formality to update details of this important housing project. The actual amount and terms of the incentives approved four years ago have not changed,” said Mark Geise, Chautauqua County Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and CCIDA CEO. “However, we still needed to make these final adjustments before we could close on the project in order for it to proceed. With today’s changes, a project that has been years in the making is now ready to begin. It’s a very exciting day for the Village, Town, and the County.” In addition to the initial support provided in late 2021, the CCIDA also approved a $475,000 loan for the project in early 2023, which helped to secure the purchase of the building. The project has also received assistance from Chautauqua County through an Empire State Development (ESD) infrastructure grant and from the Restore NY program and other ESD sources. The project has also applied for $1 million in assistance through the Village’s recently awarded NY Forward grant it received from ESD, although final determination on that funding won’t be known until sometime in the spring of 2026. The C.E. Welch Building is located in the French Portage Road Historic District, which is both a local and nationally registered Historic District. Built for Dr. Charles E. Welch in 1909, the building represents a significant contribution to the history of architecture and commerce in the village. Most notably, the building housed the office headquarters of the Welch’s Grape Juice Company. After Welch Foods sold the building to a private developer in 2005, who was not able to proceed with rehabilitation and reuse of the building, it was acquired by the Town of Westfield in 2014. In 2021, the Town issued a Request for Proposals for redevelopment of the Welch Block. A development team headed up by Savarino Co. was awarded Designated Developer status, and subsequently entered into a purchase agreement with the Town. Once completed, the building will include 46 residential units. In addition, there will be 3,700 square feet of commercial space located in original commercial space at the corner of Portage Road and Main Street. The commercial space will be targeted at a mix of tenants, including a food and beverage/retail operator and other professional service office spaces. The project will create an estimated 70 construction jobs and three post-construction full-time equivalent jobs. "The team here at Savarino has remained committed to seeing this project move forward and is excited to be working with our multiple partners - including the Village, Town, County, and State - to bring this historic structure back to life. The C.E. Welch Building will soon be adding residents and commercial activity to the corner of South Portage and Main Streets” said Samuel Savarino, Savarino Co. CEO. “If we want to strengthen and grow the economy in Chautauqua County, we need to be able to provide up-to-date housing units with modern amenities for working professionals,” said Paul “PJ” Wendel, Chautauqua County Executive. “This adaptive, reuse and mixed-use project in Westfield is an example of how we are capitalizing on the rich history of our towns and villages across the county to provide new and attractive housing for our residents. I am excited that 2 Portage, LLC will breathe new life into this iconic building that has been an important part of our local history.” “One of our primary economic development goals for Chautauqua County is to provide additional, modern housing units in our communities,” added Geise. “Certain professionals and job seekers desire modern, ready-to-live in apartment space located in a downtown walkable community. This project in Westfield, combined with others we are working on in both northern and southern Chautauqua County, show our commitment to making the County an attractive place to live and work for new and prospective members of our workforce.” With an estimated 95% of funding secured and incentive agreement with the CCIDA now updated and amended, construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2026, with a completion date tentatively set for summer 2027. About CCIDA - The CCIDA is an economic development organization authorized and empowered by the State of New York to make Chautauqua County a better place to work, live, and visit. It facilitates development by attracting new businesses, while promoting the retention and expansion of existing businesses. Assistance in the form of incentives – tax abatements, low interest loans, and bond financing – enhances the opportunities for job creation and retention by our businesses. For more information visit ChooseCHQ.com.

September events will celebrate new public murals in four Chautauqua County communitiesCHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. – The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) and Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) are pleased to announce that five world-renowned muralists are starting the work of painting four large-scale, public murals during the inaugural Paint CHQ mural festival. Announced in February, Paint CHQ is a new initiative intended to help focus on the important role public art plays in placemaking and strengthening local communities. For the inaugural year, four communities have been selected to host the new murals: Dunkirk, Falconer, Sherman, and Westfield. Coordinating the effort is Alexandra Hall from A H Public Spaces Consulting, LLC, who has assisted with other community mural project around the country. Official Paint CHQ events are scheduled to occur the week of September 7, with other adjacent community-related events also scheduled during the month. The commissioned muralists have begun work on their respective projects, and all four murals will be completed by the end of September. The public is encouraged to visit the participating communities during the mural installation process, but the public is also encouraged to maintain a safe distance from heavy equipment and also save any questions for the muralists until their respective Artist Talk and Dedication events. PAINT CHQ MURAL LOCATIONS The public murals wouldn’t be possible without the cooperation from four property owners, who each signed up to participate in the Paint CHQ mural festival. Those locations are: Dunkirk: The Coburn Block, 123 Central Ave. Falconer: State Lanes, 16 E. Main St. Sherman: The Cornerstone Restaurant, 104 E. Main St. Westfield:  Grace & Abe's Westfield, 14 N. Portage St. In each of this year’s PAINT CHQ communities, a local Steering Committee was formed, consisting of local business owners, local artists, municipal leaders, and invested community members. Over the last six months, these individuals have been highly engaged in the artwork development process. The Steering Committee participated in town hall meetings, promoted the public feedback survey, selected the muralist, created design themes, selected the artwork, and joined in festival event planning. As a sneak peek, the Westfield mural’s design statement, Where the Vines Meet, pays homage to the unique identity, heritage, and natural beauty of the region, blending vibrant, nature-based imagery with historical and figurative elements to reflect the community’s deep-rooted pride. The three other communities also developed their own design statement to help capture the theme for their respective mural. ARTIST TALKS Each community will also host an artist talk with their respective muralist. These talks will include presentations and discussions on the creation of the artwork, process, creative briefs that informed the artists, and the inspirations, providing insight into their creative choices and fostering a deeper connection with the public. It is an opportunity to get to know more about the artist and their artwork. The full Artist Talk schedule can be found online at ChooseCHQ.com/PaintCHQ. Monday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. The Corner Stone Restaurant, Sherman Emily Ding (Houston) and Justin Suarez, aka “Aerosol Kingdom” (Rochester, N.Y.) Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. Eason Hall, Westfield Dom Laporte of DRIFT Mural Co. (Ottawa, Ontario) Thursday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. - Falconer High School (Cafeteria) Mandi Caskey, aka “Miss Birdy” (Columbus, Ohio) TBD – Dunkirk Alain Welter (Luxembourg) DEDICATION EVENTS The Paint CHQ mural festival celebrations and mural dedications kicks off on Friday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. in Westfield. On Saturday, Sept. 13, two more dedications will take place at 1:30 p.m. in Sherman and 3 p.m. in Falconer, with other community events continuing all day. Due to changes in Dunkirk’s artist arrival, dates for the dedication and festival will be announced shortly. A full list of locally led events and Paint CHQ festivals and events schedule can be found online at ChooseCHQ.com/PaintCHQ. Paint CHQ has also created a Mural Passport program. Passports will be available at the Paint CHQ website, and hard copies will be available at the artist talks and dedication events. If you visit at least three of the four murals during the artist talks or dedication events, you will be entered to win a Live CHQ basket and Paint CHQ prize. Stamps will be provided at each site. PAINT CHQ APPRENTICE PROGRAM Paint CHQ also features an Apprentice Program. The Paint CHQ Apprentice Program offers professional artists and aspiring muralists an opportunity to garner valuable experience installing large-scale murals. Participation in this project increases their artist network and helps artists build their resume. Local and regional artists were encouraged to apply to participate, and the local artists selected to be involved in this program are: Carrie Blitz,  Rose Crane, Pamela Corsoro, Jackie Damore, Jackie Doyle, Lily Foster, Sam Gast, Chris Labuskes, Kenneth Labuskes, Jewel Lin, Melissa Meyers, Sara Baker Michalak, Victoria Parker, Joseph Rice, Jenna Robino, Erin Ruffino, and Stacey Seleen. Funding for this project is allotted through CCPEG’s placemaking initiative, and additional funding has come from grant funding through New York State Council on the Arts, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Arts Services Inc., Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, Lake Shore Savings, and the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. For more information about Paint CHQ, visit ChooseCHQ.com/PaintCHQ. About CCPEG - The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) serves as the main convener of economic development partners and resources to advance key projects that achieve economic prosperity in Chautauqua County. It also serves as the catalyst and broker of resources for advancing economic prosperity efforts and is the central coordinating entity for the formation, retention, development, and attraction of quality jobs and advancements to the quality of life. It is an initiative of the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC). For more information visit CHQPartnership.org.

September event will celebrate new public murals in four Chautauqua County communities CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. – The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) and Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) are pleased to announce that five world-renowned muralists have been selected to paint four large-scale, public murals during the inaugural Paint CHQ mural festival, slated for the second week of September 2025. Announced in February, Paint CHQ is a new initiative intended to help focus on the important role public art plays in placemaking and strengthening local communities. For the inaugural year, four communities have been selected to host the new murals: Dunkirk, Falconer, Sherman, and Westfield. Coordinating the effort is Alexandra Hall from A H Public Spaces Consulting, LLC, who has assisted with other community mural project around the country. “The Paint CHQ Mural Festival is more than public art, it is a placemaking strategy that activates underutilized spaces, celebrates a community’s cultural identity, and acts as a vibrant storytelling canvas that unties residents, artists, business owners, and visitors,” said Rebecca Wurster, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development and CCPEG Planning Coordinator. After reviewing requests for qualifications from a number of candidates, the Paint CHQ advisory team settled on five different artists for this year’s event: Dunkirk - Alain Welter (Luxembourg) Falconer - Mandi Caskey, aka “Miss Birdy” (Columbus, Ohio) Sherman - Emily Ding (Houston) and Justin Suarez, aka “Aerosol Kingdom” (Rochester, N.Y.) Westfield - Dom Laporte of DRIFT Mural Co. (Ottawa, Ontario) “We’re excited to have these nationally – and internationally – recognized muralists coming to Chautauqua County in September to create public art for each participating community. It’s exciting to think that in less than two months from now, our county will have not one, but four separate pieces of public artwork created by professional muralists that will help to enhance our communities and generate renewed pride for our residents,” Wurster said. The muralists will begin work in late August, and all four murals will be completed by September 13.  The public is encouraged to visit the participating communities during the mural installation process. The Paint CHQ mural festival celebrations kick off on Friday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. in Westfield, with other community events in Dunkirk, Falconer, and Sherman continuing all day on Saturday, Sept. 13. In addition to the installation of the murals in each community, Paint CHQ will also feature Artist Talks from Sept. 8 through Sept. 11.  Each Artist Talk is a free event open to the public and the public is encouraged to meet with the muralists, hear about their careers, and ask questions. The full Artist Talk schedule can be found online at ChooseCHQ.com/PaintCHQ. PAINT CHQ MURAL LOCATIONS The public murals wouldn’t be possible without the cooperation from four property owners, who each signed up to participate in the Paint CHQ mural festival. Those locations are: Dunkirk: The Coburn Block, 123 Central Ave. Falconer: State Lanes, 16 E. Main St. Sherman: The Cornerstone Restaurant, 104 E. Main St. Westfield:  Grace & Abe's Westfield, 14 N. Portage St. “All four sites will be active from Sept. 4 through Sept. 12 and the public is encouraged to visit the mural sites to watch the mural progress, but we ask that the public maintain a safe distance from heavy equipment and save their questions for the Artist Talk events,” Wurster explained. In each of this year’s PAINT CHQ communities, a local Steering Committee was developed. Each Steering Committee consisted of local business owners, local artists, municipal leaders, and invested community members. Over the last six months, these individuals have been highly engaged in the artwork development process. The Steering Committee participated in town hall meetings, promoted the public feedback survey, selected the muralist, created design themes, selected the artwork, and joined in festival event planning. "The Steering Committees, made up entirely of local community members, volunteered hours of their time to ensure that the artwork installed during PAINT CHQ will resonate with locals!" Hall explained. "The themes we see in each piece were informed by those who live and work in Chautauqua County. Through the artwork, they wanted to highlight community assets and celebrate this region--themes that highlight native wildlife, the agricultural industry and the fishing are incorporated into these murals." PAINT CHQ APPRENTICE PROGRAM Paint CHQ also features an Apprentice Program. The Paint CHQ Apprentice Program offers professional artists and aspiring muralists an opportunity to garner valuable experience installing large-scale murals. Participation in this project increases their artist network and helps artists build their resume.  Local and regional artists were encouraged to apply to participate, and the local artists selected to be involved in this program are: Carrie Blitz, Angela Caley, Rose Crane, Pamela Corsoro, Jackie Damore, Jackie Doyle, Darcy Farkas, Lily Foster, Sam Gast, Jessica Joy, Chris Labuskes, Kenneth Labuskes, Jewel Lin, Melissa Meyers, Sara Baker Michalak, Victoria Parker, Joseph Rice, Jenna Robino, Erin Ruffino, and Stacey Seleen. “We are very grateful to all of these amazing local creatives!” Wurster added. “I've never done an outdoor mural, and I would like to learn how it's done while contributing as a volunteer to create art for my community to enjoy,” shared apprentice Jackie Damore, who lives on Chautauqua Lake and volunteer for a couple of lake-related organizations.  She is also a member of the North Shore Arts Alliance and the Tri-County Arts Alliance and participates in their events, as well as the RTPI Plein Air. Funding for this project is allotted through CCPEG’s placemaking initiative, and additional funding has come from grant funding through New York State Council on the Arts, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Arts Services Inc., Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, Lake Shore Savings, and the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. For more information about Paint CHQ, visit ChooseCHQ.com/PaintCHQ. About CCPEG - The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) serves as the main convener of economic development partners and resources to advance key projects that achieve economic prosperity in Chautauqua County. It also serves as the catalyst and broker of resources for advancing economic prosperity efforts and is the central coordinating entity for the formation, retention, development, and attraction of quality jobs and advancements to the quality of life. It is an initiative of the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC). For more information visit CHQPartnership.org.

Funding will be used to support projects in various communities across Chautauqua CountyJAMESTOWN, NY - The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has announced the recipients of its 2025 round of grant funding, used to support economic development projects that focus on revitalization and long-term strategic investment throughout Chautauqua County, consistent with the County’s economic development strategic plan. This year, 14 different projects will receive a total of $175,000 in grant support from CCPEG. The combined value of all 14 projects is $984,000. Many of the projects that received funding for this year have a county-wide impact, while others are located in specific communities, including Jamestown, Mayville, Sherman, and Westfield. The applicant receiving the largest amount of CCPEG grant funding, Dream It, Do It Western New York, was awarded $25,000 for its Advanced Manufacturing Program. Two other projects each received $20,000 in support funding. They were the Jamestown Department of Development’s Main Street Underpass Park project and the Village of Sherman’s effort to make public parking improvements for the Chautauqua Rails to Trails trailhead, located within the Village. A complete list of all projects is provided below. A total of 31 applications seeking $775,000 in total grant support from CCPEG were submitted by the February 21, 2025 deadline. Grant awards typically range between $10,000 and $20,000, however, requests of up to $50,000 were considered. Projects were selected based on a number of criteria including: readiness, economic impact, leverage potential, geographic distribution, alignment with the economic development strategic plan, and input from CCPEG’s public-private Advisory Board. “This has been an extremely valuable funding resource for dozens of local projects the past three years, and we are pleased to see it continue in 2025,” said Nathan Aldrich, Economic Development Manager for CCPEG. “We look forward to realizing the tremendous impact that this funding will have on our ability to execute our mission and implement several transformative economic development projects within the next few years.” Funding from the projects was provided by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation (RCWF). In November 2024, the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), the umbrella organization of CCPEG, authorized the acceptance of a three-year funding award from RCWF, totaling $1.625 Million. The grant award, CCPEG’s largest financial commitment to date, extended and enhanced CCPEG’s administrative and project development capacity, helping to provide local-matching dollars to support catalytic economic and community development projects. “For the past three years, CCPEG has supported numerous high-priority projects, designed to spur economic development within Chautauqua County,” said Mark Geise, Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and CCPEG Advisory Board co-chair. “Thanks to additional funding from the Wilson Foundation, we are able to continue providing support for local economic development projects that will build on the momentum we are generating across the county.” While the next round of CCPEG support for economic development projects will tentatively open in early 2026, CCPEG does have limited funding still available to allocate this year, specifically for high-priority economic development grant projects required local cash match. As partners think about the upcoming Regional Economic Development Council funding process, and other state and federal funding opportunities this year, they are encouraged to reach out for assistance and to inquire about the possibility of matching funds support. More information about the funding program is available at CHQPartnership.org. 2025 CCPEG Support for Economic Development Projects Grant Recipients Project Name Applicant Total Small and Micro-Business technical Assistance Chautauqua Opportunities for Development Inc. $6,250 Chautauqua Child Care Economic Development Project Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. $10,000 Mayville Depot Outdoor Digital Kiosk Chautauqua Township Historical Society $6,250 Nature for All CHQ Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy $10,000 Promoting ShopLocalCHQ and Supporting Local Businesses CHQ Chamber $15,000 Chautauqua Grown Expansion Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County $10,000 Dream It, Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program Dream It, Do It WNY $25,000 Main Street Underpass Park Jamestown Department of Development $20,000 Field & Wright Building Jamestown Renaissance Corporation $10,000 Literacy Volunteers Digital, Financial, and Workplace Essentials Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County $10,000 Chautauqua Rails to Trails Southern Trailhead Improvements Village of Sherman $20,000 A Vibrant Shoulder Season – Streetscape Village of Westfield $7,500 Westfield Village Green Updates Village of Westfield $10,000 First Impressions – Façade Improvement Grant Westfield Development Corporation $15,000   About CCPEG - The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) serves as the main convener of economic development partners and resources to advance key projects that achieve economic prosperity in Chautauqua County. It also serves as the catalyst and broker of resources for advancing economic prosperity efforts and is the central coordinating entity for the formation, retention, development, and attraction of quality jobs and advancements to the quality of life. It is an initiative of the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC). For more information, please visit CHQPartnership.org.

RFQs from Prospective Artists due March 16CUTLINE: The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) is launching the PAINT CHQ initiative to help focus on the important role public art plays in placemaking and strengthening local communities. Coordinating the effort is A H Public Spaces Consulting, LLC, who has assisted with other community mural project around the country, including the one pictured here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. (Art by Jeremy Stroup) (Credit: Rachel Von Stroup) JAMESTOWN, NY – The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development (CCDPD), is pleased to announce a new public art initiative intended to highlight and bring new interest to local communities. The PAINT CHQ mural program will focus on holding a County-wide festival later this year that involves the creation of large public murals in various Chautauqua County communities. For 2025, the communities of Dunkirk, Falconer, Sherman, and Westfield will participate, with a PAINT CHQ Festival planned for the second week of September. As part of the initiative, Professional artists are being sought to create the artwork and are being asked to submit a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) by March 16. Full details, including a link to the RFQ form, can be found at ChooseCHQ.com/PaintCHQ. To help coordinate and oversee PAINT CHQ, CCPEG will be working with A H Public Spaces Consulting, owned and operated by Alexandra Hall. Hall is an award-winning professional studio artist and muralist based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Hall has worked on public art projects across the country, including Upstate New York.  The consulting group will work with CCPEG to select artists, seek public input and feedback, hold community engagement workshops, and also develop and coordinate a PAINT CHQ Mural Apprentice Program. “The goals of PAINT CHQ follow those of other art mural festivals around the country,” Hall explained. “They include highlighting community assets, embracing the value of public art investment, bringing visitors to participating communities, encouraging economic growth, building a foundation for more public art investment, and improving quality of place. It will also help in the effort to grow regional pride, while garnering significant attention and exposure nationally.” Each PAINT CHQ mural will be installed simultaneously as part of the inaugural festival in the second week of September 2025, with events taking place throughout County. According to Hall, the festival atmosphere will draw media attention and outside visitors, while inviting local residents to be part of the public art creation. The festival will culminate on the final day of the event, Saturday, September 13, when all the murals are complete and celebrated. As part of the buildup to the PAINT CHQ Festival in September, steering committees are now being developed in each of this year’s participating communities, with a goal of developing a design brief to help the artists better understand what makes Chautauqua County unique and to ensure certain elements and themes are incorporated into the final mural design. PAINT CHQ Community Workshops are also scheduled at the following dates for each respective community: Tuesday, March 11 at 11 a.m. at the Cornerstone Restaurant, Sherman Tuesday, March 11 at 5 p.m. at SUNY Fredonia Center for Innovation and Economic Development, Dunkirk Wednesday, March 12 at 11 a.m. at the Patterson Library, Westfield Wednesday, March 12 at 5 p.m. at the Firemen’s Exempt Hall, Falconer Anyone who wants to provide input, but is unable to attend the workshops, is encouraged to provide their thoughts by completing the PAINT CHQ Public Art Feedback Survey. As noted earlier, an RFQ has also been issued for the initiative, with local and regional artists strongly encouraged to apply. Local artists who are interested in learning more about how to install a mural anywhere in the County can also apply to participate in the PAINT CHQ Mural Apprentice Program. “Artists are strongly encouraged to apply to participate in this project. Local artists who are interested in learning more about how to install a mural may also apply to participate in the apprentice program, which is meant to offer aspiring artists an opportunity to garner valuable experience installing large-scale murals,” Hall said. “This is an excellent resume builder for an aspiring muralist! Volunteer apprentices will be paired with experienced muralists and asked to help assist in the mural installation during the festival. Apprentices may learn how to scale a design to fit a building, learn about different mediums, and expand their artist-network.” “While we don’t always think about art as an economic development driver, it certainly can be,” said Nate Aldrich, County Economic Development Coordinator and CCPEG Manger. “As our team tackles multiple economic development priorities, projects like these can also help to improve our communities and create a sense of place by providing unique offerings that are interesting and attractive, while also being interpretive. PAINT CHQ, in conjunction with our many other initiatives, contributes to making our Main Streets more attractive and inviting, while also building community pride.” Initial funding for PAINT CHQ has been provided by CCPEG. Additional funding may come from grant applications, local foundation support, and corporate sponsorships. “Our overall goal is to make this a successful event for not only this year’s participating communities, but for all of Chautauqua County,” Aldrich added. “This will help ensure the initiative will return each year with other participating communities, making PAINT CHQ an annually celebrated and anticipated event for all of the County’s residents, businesses, and visitors.” More information about PAINT CHQ can be found at ChooseCHQ.com/PaintCHQ. About CCPEG - The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) serves as the main convener of economic development partners and resources to advance key projects that achieve economic prosperity in Chautauqua County. It also serves as the catalyst and broker of resources for advancing economic prosperity efforts and is the central coordinating entity for the formation, retention, development, and attraction of quality jobs and advancements to the quality of life. It is an initiative of the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC). For more information visit CHQPartnership.org.