Work

You only have to take a short drive around Chautauqua County to appreciate the diversity that can be found within the business community. Manufacturing, retail, health care, agricultural, professional services and recreational establishments flourish with a well trained workforce and support from progressive state and local organizations.

Chautauqua County’s four industrial parks are home to manufacturers who employ thousands of county residents. Chautauqua County based industries ship their goods to national and international customers. The cities of Dunkirk and Jamestown are home to bustling downtowns and thriving retail districts. Other areas of the County are home to smaller towns and villages where you’ll find quaint shops and eateries. Agricultural establishments are prominent throughout with dairy and cattle farms in southern Chautauqua County and acres of grape vineyards in the north.

Major assets that attract interest in Chautauqua County are its excellent transportation infrastructure, low cost of doing business, well-educated workforce, low cost of leasing and building, and cost-competitive utilities.