By Kate Bartlett       As the Holiday Season approaches, it’s almost time for the annual Christmas in Ellicottville event. This is a tradition where the village of Ellicottville comes alive with the spirit of the holiday season the weekend following Thanksgiving, Friday, November 29 - Sunday, December 1 (just...

By Kate Bartlett     Now, more than ever, small businesses need our support. Join organizations across the country in support and celebration of small business contributions to their communities by shopping at a small business on Small Business Saturday, November 30th. support the small, independently owned businesses in our communities;...

By Darlene Brace     When you’re looking to do some Christmas shopping as well as holiday activities for you and your family, go to Lakewood’s Christmas in the Village celebration, presented by the Lakewood Community Development Corporation. This event will take place on Chautauqua Avenue the first three weekends in...

By Carol Fisher-Linn     Come and “Rock Out Hunger” with Radio 97 Rock’s DJ Dave Jickster and expand the food resources of FeedMore WNY.     As you read this in the comfort of your home, perhaps the fireplace blazing, a snack and glass of wine nearby, it is hard to...

Check off your friends' and family's wish list at the Jamestown Public Market Empty Bowls Fundraiser, Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11am-2pm at 410 N. Main Street in Jamestown. Shop, eat, and do good all in one visit by purchasing bowls made and donated by local potters and community members. They...

Ellicottville NY One of the best ways to describe the downtown of Ellicottville has been as something Norman Rockwell would have conjured up. The New York Times says it is like being “transported to a scene from an old black and white Christmas movie.” As we start thinking of the...

By Kate Bartlett       U-Picknic offers gourmet custom picnic baskets for any occasion, including unique gifts for the holidays, Buffalo Bills baskets and her traditional baskets. Owner and founder, Alicia Ekstrom, seeks to help others enjoy simple pleasures while sharing appreciation for local artisans in the Western New York region....

By Kate Bartlett       The Candlelight Concert Series, by Fever Entertainment, brings classical music to every taste, featuring a variety of music genres amongst thousands of candles for a memorable experience like none other. The live, multi-sensory musical has delighted millions in more than 150 cities worldwide, with a...

By Darlene Brace    On Sunday November 10th, Mayville had its 1st Children's Business Fair in the Chautauqua Municipal Building gym from 12pm-4pm. Children ages 6yrs-14yrs participated in the fair and were able to be an entrepreneur for the day. The children were excited about the products they had created,...

By Darlene Brace    To kick off the holiday season, there are two festive holiday events taking place in Northern Chautauqua County. Dunkirk – Small Business Holiday Market, Nov. 30    On Saturday November 30th, 2024, Christmas on Central-Small Business Holiday Market will be taking place in downtown Dunkirk from...

By Kate Bartlett      The 3rd annual “Light Up the Point” celebration will illuminate Bemus Point on Saturday, November 30th, in conjunction with Small Business Saturday. Everyone is invited to come celebrate the spirit of the holiday season in this festive, memorable day full of family-friendly events. The event kicks...

By Carol Fisher-Linn      Two years ago, we bid a fond farewell to a “fixture” and “icon” of Ellicottville sports, Wally Holland. He left us to enjoy retirement with his family in Chicago, only to return before long to the community he loved. Ellicottville can do that to people....

By Barbara Arnstein  Would you like to expand or downsize your business? Does your business need more storage? Or would you like to start your own business? There's now a brand-new place in Springville with rental units for any of those things. The just-finished, conveniently-located Commercial Storage/Flexible Space building constructed...