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| Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce |
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Chamber Corner for August 1  |
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LEADERSHIP FAILING TO SET POSITIVE EXAMPLE
MORE MISSED OPPORTUNITY
Written by Todd Tranum, President/CEO Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier have long supported right-sizing the County Legislature. The fundamental reason the business community supports right-sizing the County Legislature is that it will help create an environment for more efficient government and decision making. We look to these leaders to set an example at the top that: government right-sizing can be accomplished, we can reduce the layers of government, we can create more efficient government, we can do better with less government and we can reduce costs. We look to the legislature to be the example that we can create a more cost competitive region.
We thank those County legislators who have supported right-sizing the legislature.
Keith Ahlstrom – D Victoria James – D
George Borello – R Maria Kindberg – D
Lori Cornell – D Rudy Mueller - D
Thomas DeJoe – D Charles Nazzaro – D
Paula DeJoy – D Bob Scudder - R
John Gullo - D Scott Stutzman - I
Shaun Heenan – D
To those who continue to maintain the status quo we are asking for your leadership. Lack of leadership on this issue suggests to us that there is no will on your part to create more efficient government, reduce costs and create an improved business environment in Chautauqua County. Are we to assume that those legislators listed below, by their lack of action on downsizing themselves actually support big government and want to maintain the status quo?
Richard Babbage – R Ronald Lemon – R
Larry Barmone – R Jerry Park – R
Fred Croscut – R Doug Richmond – R
Robert Duff – R John Runkle – R
Jay Gould – R Robert Stewart – R
David Himelein – R Mark Tarbrake – R
Creating a cost competitive County is a critical component to economic growth, job creation and opportunities for future generations. Let’s create a more cost competitive County by reducing the layers of government. Let’s start at the top and set an example for the rest of the County.
FEDERAL CONGRESSIONAL LUNCH – AUGUST 25TH
The Chautauqua County Chamber’s Federal Congressional Lunch will be held at Roberto’s At the Ironstone. The event begins at 12 p.m. Cost to attend is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. To register, visit chautauquachamber.org or call 716-366-6200 or 716-484-1101. This event is sponsored by Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Chautauqua Institution, Clever Method, Dunkirk Metal Products/Alternative Fuel Boilers, Lake Erie Regional Health System, NRG Dunkirk Power, OBSERVER, Star Media Group, The Post Journal, UBS Financial Services and WCA Hospital.
CHAUTAUQUA LIGHT THE LAKES – SEPTEMBER 5TH
See one of the largest fireworks displays in North America on September 5th at the 3rd Annual Chautauqua Light the Lakes. Between the seven communities involved, in previous years, there were approximately 250,000 spectators total. Lodging income and room occupancy doubled at some hotels and attendance to local community events had an increase of a minimum of 60% and even reached to 100% in some areas. Fireworks begin at 9:31 p.m. Locations include, Bemus Point, Findley Lake, Lakewood, Mayville, Westfield/Barcelona and Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena. Additional fireworks will be at Bemus Point, Stow Ferry, Overlook and Long Point. For more information on this event, please visit www.ilovenylakes.com.
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT – SEPTEMBER 10TH
The Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Chautauqua Golf Club, Hill Course. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with a shotgun start and four person scramble at 11:00 a.m. Cocktail hour starts at 5:00 p.m. with dinner and banquet following at 6:00 p.m. Cost to participate is $150 for Chamber Members and $175 for Non-Members. To register, visit chautauquachamber.org or call 716-366-6200 or 716-484-1101. This event is sponsored by CCIDA, Cliffstar, DFT/Netsync, Fredonia Place, Jamestown Mattress, Lakeshore Savings Bank, Lawley Tradition Agency, NRG, The OBSERVER, The Post Journal, Petri, Star Media Group and Strearns & Wheler GHD.
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