The staff of the CCIDA would like to extend to you a warm welcome to Chautauqua County! We bring a wide range of expertise in all areas of business development. Click here to learn more about who we are and what we bring to the table.

The CCIDA is an economic development organization authorized and empowered by the State of New York to make Chautauqua County a better place to work, live, and visit. We facilitate development by attracting new businesses, while promoting the retention and expansion of existing businesses. Assistance in the forms of incentives – tax abatements, low interest loans, and bond financing – enhances the opportunities for job creation and retention by our businesses. 

Business Attraction 

Attract businesses, visitors and new residents by maintaining a skilled workforce, developing infrastructure, and creating a dynamic environment in which to work, live, and visit. 

Proactive outreach to identify potential business retention and expansion opportunities, and continue support after closing. 

We will build capacity through staff development/education, educational outreach to the business community, continued membership on local, regional, and national economic development organizations, and maintain appropriate staffing levels to deliver quality services.

CCIDA STAFF:

Mark Geise – Chief Executive Officer/Deputy Chautauqua County Executive for Economic Development

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Michael Metzger - Chairman; Audit,Finance and Governance Committees

Hans Auer - Treasurer; Audit and Finance Committees

Brad Walters - Member; Governance Committee

Kelly Farrell-DuBois - Member; Audit and Finance Committees 

Mark Odell - Member; Governance Committee

The CCIDA is partnered with a large number of organizations that work in conjunction in order to best serve the economic growth and stability of Chautauqua County. 

Some notable partners include:

Click here to see a full list of partners and affiliates!