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Downtown Revitalization Program Included In State Budget

Downtown Revitalization Program Included In State Budget

City stakeholders may be one step ahead of their competition when it comes to acquiring $10 million for downtown revitalization. It was announced earlier this week that one of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2016 signature proposals to invest $100 million in 10 communities was...

What is Smart Growth?

What is Smart Growth?

"Smart growth" is a phrase that is often used in conjunction with urban economic development strategies, but rarely do we see it defined. Smart growth is more than just a buzz word! The New York State Regional Economic Development Council, the primary funding agency...

A Successful Public/Private Partnership

A Successful Public/Private Partnership

In many cases, or in the case of larger metropolitan areas, the use of public-private partnerships for economic development or redevelopment purposes involves the use of public resources and financing capabilities to promote local economic development. Generally,...

GROW Jamestown Garden Fair Set For 4/2/16

GROW Jamestown Garden Fair Set For 4/2/16

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced that this year’s GROW Jamestown Garden Fair and Home show, presented by Mike’s Nursery, is coming to downtown Jamestown on April 2 from 11 am to 5 pm. The newly expanded event is free for the community and will be...

Doors Open Jamestown Coming January 16

Doors Open Jamestown Coming January 16

We've announced that this year’s Doors Open Jamestown event is scheduled for Saturday, January 16, from 10 am to 5 pm at varying locations across the city. Doors Open Jamestown features free admission to greater Jamestown area attractions, raffle prizes at each...

Mark Geise Hired as Senior Planner for JRC

Mark Geise Hired as Senior Planner for JRC

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced the hire of Mark Geise as Senior Planner for the organization. Mr. Geise comes to the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation from Chautauqua County where he served as Deputy Director of Planning and Economic Development...

UNITE North Main Website

UNITE North Main Website

We want to hear what you think are the key challenges and opportunities along North Main Street. Use the map on our new project website to leave your feedback on improvements you would like to see at specific locations or trouble spots that should be addressed. The...

Shop Small Win Big Jamestown 2015

Shop Small Win Big Jamestown 2015

Visit any participating** locally-owned retail store or restaurant in downtown Jamestown between Nov. 28 and Dec. 21 (DEADLINE EXTENDED) and you could win 1 of 2 32GB Apple iPad Pros! In an effort to bring more traffic and business to downtown Jamestown, we invite you...

Cummins Inc. and Elite Kreations Join Christmas Parade

Cummins Inc. and Elite Kreations Join Christmas Parade

The Tinseltown Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, presented by The Resource Center, will feature the Cummins Inc. “Every Employee Every Community” (EEEC) volunteer program as the Grand Marshal for 2015. The parade Grand Marshal is an honor given to an...