About Us

Founded in 2000, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is the community's leading advocate and champion for business. Its primary objective is to create a climate for growth and success in Chautauqua County. The Chamber provides leadership and business-building initiatives that focus on the critical priorities of the business community. By leveraging the support, talent, and resources of its members, the Chamber is one of the leading organizations helping to improve the economic vitality and quality of life for everyone.

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is a private business organization that is driving initiatives and providing services to help support and build a stronger businesses and communities in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has a five point focus.

The Five Point Focus:
1. Driving foot traffic into local business
2. Increasing sales and reducing costs for our members through chamber services, events and seminars.
3. Reducing health insurance costs.
4. Reducing taxes.
5. Supporing economic, workforce and tourism development.

Our Mission
The mission of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is:

  • To provide Chautauqua County with strong and effective regional leadership and representation which will unify and promote the interests of Chautauqua County;
  • To assist and coordinate individual, commercial and retail development and expansion;
  • To provide guidance to our educational institutions;
  • To better fulfill the needs of commerce and industry;
  • To promote tourism;
  • To make Chautauqua County a better place in which to live and do business; and
  • To speak with a unified voice on issues important to the business community.