Business First of Buffalo articles from August 2001

Business First of Buffalo archives from August 2001

Designation troubles Delphi.(Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems designates its Lockport, New York, plant a 'troubled operation')(Company Profile)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... One year after being warned that it faced being labeled a "troubled operation," Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems' Lockport complex now has that tag. The action by the company's parent, Delphi Automotive Systems Corp., adds to growing...

Taste of success.(Pellicano Specialty Foods introduces new line of salad dressings)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 6, 2001... Buffalo company feasts on private label products A Buffalo business is helping to put a taste of some of the area's most recognizable locations into the homes of area residents. Pellicano Specialty Foods is producing a new line of...

Success is hallmark of honorees.(forty under forty awards for business and civic leaders in Buffalo area)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... They're young, they're successful, and now they're award winners. Forty Western New Yorkers -- all younger than the age of 40 -- have been named to Business First's 10th annual 40 Under Forty honor roll. An eight-member panel selected the...

Women, minorities finding few opportunities in Buffalo.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Atlanta is the land of opportunity. Buffalo is not. Georgia's capital region boasts the most-diverse mix of entrepreneurs in any U.S. metropolitan area, according to a study of business ownership in 181 metros by Demographics Daily, an...

5th Coast.(commentary on plans for Congressional reapportionment)(Brief Article)(Column)
August 6, 2001... The redistricting nightmare It has been weeks since the last coLumn cLassic ran and, since then, the Bard's fame in Western New York has no doubt diminished. Shakespeare in the Park notwithstanding, this week's effort will propel him back...

HSBC parent ranks 5th on 'Super 50' list.(HSBC Holdings PLC on Forbes' "World Super 50" list of largest corporations)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... London-based HSBC Group, which includes Buffalo's HSBC Bank USA, ranks fifth on Forbes magazine's "World Super 50" list of largest companies. The rankings -- topped by Citigroup -- are based on a company's aggregate sales, assets, profits...

Salomon Smith Barney nixes second area office.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Plans by Salomon Smith Barney to open a second Western New York office have been scuttled. Salomon Smith Barney was going to anchor a multi-tenant office building planned for the site of the former Orchard Downs restaurant on Quaker road...

Plan would triple VA prescription bills.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Some veterans who use outpatient clinics of the Veterans' Administration Health Care system could pay three times more for prescriptions under a proposal by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA is seeking approval to increase the...

Downtown office building shaping up.(new office building under construction in Buffalo)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... With the steel frame in place, the shape of downtown Buffalo's newest office building is becoming a part of the city's landscape. The steel frame is also making it easier for the building's developer and real estate agent to find tenants...

Gershberg says it's time to get back to bagels.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... The bagel business is drawing Jay Gershberg back into the dough. Gershberg, who with his brother, Robert, founded the Bagel Bros. restaurant chain 25 years ago, is getting back into the bagel/restaurant business after a one-year hiatus. ...

UB Management School dean forced out.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... The highly respected dean of the University at Buffalo School of Management apparently has been pushed out after butting heads with university administrators. Though the university is calling the move by Lewis Mandell a resignation that...

BNE scores hits, misses 2 years after launch.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... To some, the Buffalo Niagara Enterprise is viewed as the economic development white knight that will finally be able to turn around Western New York. To others, the BNE is nothing more than a money pit with lofty, unrealistic goals for...

Globalquest Solutions finds growth formula.(Globalquest Solutions gets government contracts for computer consulting services)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... An increase in government contract work is behind growth at a Cheektowaga technology company. Globaiquest Solutions Inc. expanded its offices at Genesee Street at the Airborne Business Park near the Buffalo Niagara International Airport....

HSBC Holdings, Yahoo! create relationship.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... HSBC Holdings Plc, the London-based parent of HSBC Bank USA which has headquarters in Buffalo, has formed a strategic relationship with Internet company Yahoo! Inc. The venture will enable the companies to promote and market each other's...

American Axle files plans for public stock offering.(American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. says it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a public offering of 7.5 million shares of its common stock. The company, which has three operations in Buffalo and the Buffalo...

Apartments replace city housing project.(Buffalo, New York's Ellicott Housing project to be redeveloped)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... One of Buffalo's inner city urban renewal projects from the 1970s is headed for a date with a wrecker's ball. M.J. Peterson Corp. is working with the Richman Group on taking a portion of the Ellicott Housing projects, demolishing them and...

Wilmers heads health task force.(Robert Wilmers, chairman and CEO, M&T Bank)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... A public-private task force of Western New York leaders has been convened to study ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the region's health-care system. The group will identify the strengths of the area's health-care...

Anchor tenant blames lease for mall store's departure.(Lifestyle Street Gear leaves Main Place Mall in downtown Buffalo)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... A lease dispute has forced one of the remaining stores in the Main Place Mall to leave the downtown shopping center. Lifestyle Street Gear, one of the mall's primary anchors and mainstays since it opened more than five years ago, abruptly...

Single vote nearly sunk IDA vote on RSA funds.(Amherst Industrial Development Agency votes on Remarketing Services of America funding)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... More than a few people left the July 20 Amherst Industrial Development Agency meeting scratching their heads. That's because what went on during the hourlong meeting was downright scary. In fact, more than a week later some wags are still...

Illinois bank collapse recalls demise of Goldome.(Superior Bank collapses; 11th costliest bank failure since 1980)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... The late July collapse of $2.3 billion-asset Superior Bank in Illinois calls to mind the failure 10 years ago of Buffalo-based Goldome. American Banker, a banking newspaper, reports that the resolution of Superior could become the 11th...

Population projections can deceive.(four forecasting models for metropolitan areas)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... Buffalo was a boom town 40 years ago, unbelievable as that might seem today. The population of the Buffalo metropolitan area grew 20 percent during the 1950s, reaching 1.3 million by 1960. Government and private demographers predicted it...

More downtown offices filling up, report shows.(Buffalo, New York)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... A just-released office occupancy report offers more proof that downtown Buffalo is coming back from its economic doldrums of a decade ago. The city's annual "Downtown Office Space Inventory and Analysis" report found that the central...

Priorities are clear for Kaleida's Lippes.(Kaleida Health, chief executive officer Gerald Lippes)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... Buffalo business attorney Gerald Lippes has three items on his agenda as he accepts the chairmanship of the Kaleida Health system: cost, quality and a CEO. Lippes, a partner at the Buffalo law firm Lippes Silverstein Mathias and Wexler...

Small business optimism declines along with sales.(survey by National Federation of Independent Business)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Widespread reports of declining sales contributed to a 2.3 point drop in the Small Business Optimism Index in June, according to the monthly survey of small business owners conducted by the NFIB Education Foundation. The index dropped to...

Kailbourne named to state banking board.(Erland Kailbourne; New York state Banking Board)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Erland "Erkie" Kailbourne, retired chairman and CEO of Fleet National Bank's New York region and a leader in the "Business Backs the Bills" campaign has been approved for a post on the state's Banking Board. Kailbourne, who lives in...

NFL's popularity reaches Hall of Fame level.(National Football League)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... The National Football League carries on as the most popular team sport in the country while the others lag behind, as will be evident this weekend at Hall of Fame ceremonies in Canton, Ohio. Canton, just outside Cleveland, doesn't simply...

The Blue Jays have landed.(Toronto Blue Jays try to attract fans from Buffalo area)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
August 6, 2001... And you have to wonder how high they'll fly again. It's hard to imagine that in the early '90s the Toronto Blue Jays were the story in major League baseball, selling 4 million tickets to Skydome and winning two World Series. Attendance is...

Sportservice to sell LL World Series concessions.(Little League Baseball International)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Sportservice, the Delaware North Company that handles concessions at seven Major League baseball and 12 minor league and spring training complexes, has secured the first concession deal with Little League Baseball International. ...

Springville CC building new clubhouse.(Springville Country Club)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Construction on a new 12,000 square foot clubhouse is scheduled to begin this month at Springville Country Club. The existing clubhouse, which has 8,400 square feet, has been used for 36 years. Schneider Design Architects worked on the...

Bighorn not big ratings draw.(golf match broadcast)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Nationally and locally the much-hyped golf match featuring top PGA players Tiger Woods and David Duval with LPGA stars Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb failed to catch on with viewers as it plodded along, almost 90 minutes past the planned...

Health Care Systems.(in Buffalo area, ranked by employment)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... Ranked by WNY employees 1. Kaleida Health 901 Washington St, Buffalo, NY 14202 * Phone: 843-7500 * Fax: 843-7494 * Web site: www.kaleidahealth.org * Employees: 11,000 * 2000 net revenues: $739,951,000 * 2000...

Government boosts export promotion.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... The 19 federal agencies involved in international trade are reviewing their programs to see what they can do to encourage more small businesses to export. "That, in fact, is the strategic element that has been missing in our trade...

Tax breaks considered for minimum wage bill.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Small business groups and high-tech companies formed the Alliance for Small Business Investment in Technology to push for increased expensing limits on new equipment and shorter depreciation periods for computer equipment and software. The...

Groups offer advice for new chief of SBA.(Hector Barreto Jr. )(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Hector Barreto Jr. was sworn in July 27 as head of the Small Business Administration after being confirmed unanimously by the Senate. Barreto, who previously owned a financial services business in Los Angeles, avoided controversy by...

Bush favors businesses workers' poll shows.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... A survey of American workers commissioned by the AFL-CIO found that 49 percent think the Bush administration cares more about protecting the rights of businesses than it cares about protecting the rights of workers. Around 35 percent felt...

GOP pushing to make tax cuts permanent.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... House Republican leaders promised to push legislation to make this year's $1.35 trillion tax cut permanent. Because of what Rep. Christopher Cox, R-Calif., calls "Alice in Wonderland Senate rules," the tax cuts in the legislation will...

TVA best, NASA worst for new contractors.(Tennessee Valley Authority)(government contracting market)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... The Tennessee Valley Authority may be the best place to go for companies that want to enter the government contacting market. An analysis by Eagle Eye Publishers found that TVA awarded 30 percent of its $4.3 billion in prime contracts in...

Businesses join drive for fast track on trade.(need for more trade agreements to help smaller businesses enter foreign markets)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Don Lloyd Williams, president of Princeton Medical Enteprises, says his Marietta, Ga.-based health care technology company can manage international trade's logistical and currency challenges. Trade barriers like tariffs are harder to...

Labor blames Bush, business for 500,000 injuries.(AFL-CIO protests George W. Bush's policy on workplace ergonomics)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... A union picket line greeted Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao as she opened the first public forum to discuss ergonomics injuries and what should be done to prevent them. The AFL-CIO is angry at Congress and the Bush administration for...

The numbers tell the story.(the services of Olson, Dann & Company are in demand)
August 6, 2001... Investment advisers say more people are making their money do some work Two decades of change paved the road to Wall Street for today's small investors. A big difference in the last 20 years has been how the typical investor's income...

Cornering the franchise on stability.(franchising operations: statistics, history)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... In good times and bad, or when the economy is just off its feed, the nation's franchise industry just seems to keep getting bigger, with ever-more kinds of goods and services being marketed by a growing band of entrepreneurs known as...

Firms find inside help from outside boards.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Corporate governance experts have applauded the trend of public companies being governed by boards of directors with a majority of independent or so called "outside" directors. The use of outside directors on boards of closely held...

'Small caps' can comfortably fit lots of investors.(small capitalization stocks)
August 6, 2001... In the past several months, several analysts, and some major financial media outlets, have given greater attention to "small cap stocks." I thought it would be helpful to review the small cap area and then provide a company that fits the small...

Boy cleans up with his own business.(Brett Wymer, 11, introduces line of organic soaps)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Eleven-year-old Brett Wymer of Great Valley will launch his first business venture at the children's festival in Ellicottville Aug. 18-19. 'Brett's Soap' will debut at Nature's Remedy health store. Owner Gretchen Mendell said she was so...

Travel cuts average 28 percent.(business travel forecast)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... A Business Travel Coalition survey of 62 corporations found that 86 percent are taking steps to reduce travel costs this year. On average, the companies plan to reduce their business travel budgets by 28 percent, the survey found. ...

Coalition promotes transport spending.(Americans for Transportation Mobility)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... Americans for Transportation Mobility, a new coalition led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, plans to spend $1 million over the next 12 months to promote increased spending on highway and airport projects, and to streamline the approval process...

Got the power.(profile of M Power Specialists)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
August 6, 2001... Company provides software solutions for manufacturing firms Who's who: Equal partners in the business are John Koury, who handles marketing and administration; Anthony Corsaro, in charge of software installation and staff management; and...

Survey reflects energy worries of state businesses.(Business Council)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... Businesses fear that uncertainty about the supply and cost of energy in New York may undermine their growth and the state's economy, a new survey by The Public Policy Institute of New York State shows. Respondents said siting more power...

MORTGAGE RATES.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... MORTGAGE RATES Conventional Fixed Adjustable Jumbo Lender (phone) 30 yr. 15 yr. 1 yr. Alexis Funding (632-7674) 6.88 6.50 5.75 Amer. Home Loans Orch....

NEW YORK METROS ECONOMIC RATINGS (JULY).(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... NEW YORK METROS ECONOMIC RATINGS (JULY) Albany-Schenectady-Troy *** Binghamton ** Buffalo-Niagara Falls * Elmira * Glens...

MONEY MARKET AND CD RATES-YIELDS.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... MONEY MARKET AND CD RATES-YIELDS MM 6 mos. 12 mos. 24 mos. Cattaraugus County Bank 2.00-2.02 3.15-3.20 3.50-3.56 3.90-3.98 Charter One Bank * 3.93-4.00 4.09-4.15...

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE.(hirings, promotions, boards of directors)
August 6, 2001... Buffalo Prep, a nonprofit organization that prepares inner city minority students for admission to private high schools and colleges, elected the following new board members for 2001-02: Catherine Braniecki, Dorothy Ferguson, Keith Frome, M....

In sales, the best news is too good to report.(call reports)(Brief Article)(Column)
August 6, 2001... Looking back on a career spent writing, I now realize that some of my most imaginative work was completed during the days when I was filling out weekly sales call reports. Yes, in a work life characterized by a degree of versatility, I...

Creative solutions demand results.(Memorial Auditorium)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Creativity is an asset when it comes to finding ways to utilize resources that otherwise might have little or no value. So while Mayor Masiello pushes for federal funding that would help turn Memorial Auditorium into the solar systems...

Online access to hot properties.(NY Site Finder)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... NY Site Finder is an interactive, on-line data management system featuring available sites and buildings throughout New York state. The system was developed by New York state to provide a quick turnaround on site location requests. Real...

Custom Built in Western New York.(Ryan Homes)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Ryan Homes Innovative designs for an ever changing market Ryan Homes, a division of NVR Inc. is one of the largest homebuilders in the nation and in New York State. Building in both the Buffalo and Rochester MSAs of Western New York,...

Ceiling fans cool the air in fashionable style.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Want to stir things up around the house this summer? Add a ceiling fan. It's true stirring up the air will make you feel immediately cooler. But ceiling fans do more than just bring about breezes. Designed with the latest home decor trends...

Energy Star keeps the savings in house.
August 6, 2001... Six years after the federal Environmental Protection Agency extended its Energy Star(R) program from home appliances and computers to residential construction, homebuilders locally and across the state have begun incorporating energy-saving...

Bathrooms are now showcases in a house.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Today's bathrooms are not just bathrooms anymore. They've become places to pamper and Indulge, watch television or listen to a traffic report. Dual sinks with vanities, separate shower stalls, whirlpools, stone countertops, large tile,...

Stay in control when looking for a house.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Looking for a new home is one of life's more stressful situations. The finances, Location and upheaval all combine to make you and your spouse second guess yourself all the way to the bank. Below is a booster to help you along the way it is...

Trees can add shade and value to home.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... After you have bought the new home of your dreams from your builder, you will probably immediately start thinking about personal decorating touches. When considering these personal touches, don't think just about the interior of the house....

Cut costs by doing it yourself.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Q My wife and I are working with a builder to modify a model home plan in an effort to lower the price as much as possible. The first thing we did was eliminate unnecessary upgrades. Our thought is to upgrade the house after we move in by...

Find the right recipe for kitchen lighting.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Today's kitchens are more than just places to prepare meals. In addition to its primary food function, this room ranks as the heart of the home and center of family activity. "The kitchen has become the hub of the house," says Barry...

Countertops add luxury on top of function.(description of variety of countertops)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... If you think your kitchen countertop is simply a place where you put your coffeemaker and chop up food, consider this: A simple countertop can affect the resale value of a house. Take it from real estate agent Barbara Harris, who has been...

Weatherproofing decks has many options.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Imagine leaving your largest piece of furniture outdoors. That's a good way to think about what's going to happen to your deck over time. Protect against the elements year-round by weatherproofing, experts say. What's the first step? ...

The roof should be your highest priority.(considerations concerning roofing)
August 6, 2001... Below are some commonly asked questions about replacing and repairing your roof, courtesty of the National Roofing Contractors Association (www.nrca.net) Q: How can a home owner recognize when a roof has problems? A: All too often,...

Inspections find problems first.(home inspection service is money well-spent)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... When Kurt Magda realized he had found the house of his dreams, he started to worry. He had heard horror stories from friends and relatives about the unseen problems a house could hold, as though the walls and beams, the roof and ceilings would...

Cabinets are foundation of a kitchen's look.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Cabinets have the greatest impact on a kitchens look. The options are numerous - colored or stained; stock or custom; maple or oak. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, (www.nkba.com), roughly half the cost of a complete...

Delphi closing building to cut costs.(Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems)(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... Financially troubled Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems plans to close one of five major buildings at its Lockport complex next year. Building 10, which houses 200 employees, is mainly a distribution center for a range of automotive products...

Merger with Wachovia could boost First Union Securities.(financial planning unit)(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... First Union Corp.'s anticipated merger with Wachovia Corp. is expected to pay dividends for the Western New York business of First Union Securities, the company's financial planning unit. "Bottom line, it will not have a direct impact. But...

Sick system.(shortage of doctors in Western New York)(Statistical Data Included)(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... Exodus of doctors threatens health care in WNY Medicine got them here, economics is driving them away. That's the simple story behind what some in the health care community are calling an exodus of physicians from Western New York...

Concrete sparks discovery at UB.(scientists at the University at Buffalo )(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... Set in stone. Excuse the pun but this play on words is an accurate description of what two materials scientists at the University at Buffalo have done with Portland cement. Sihai Wen and Deborah Chung have made crude electronic devices...

5th Coast.(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... The Main problem Take a look at the above picture. Notice anything funny? And the guy on the right with the goofy moustache and the cigar jutting out of his mouth doesn't count. It's Main Street. In Buffalo. Honest. It was taken...

Five Buffalo law firms named on 'best' list.(best corporate law firms in the country by Corporate Board Member, a trade publication )(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... Five Buffalo-based law firms have been named among the best corporate law firms in the country by Corporate Board Member, a trade publication for directors of publicly traded companies. The firms are: * Damon & Morey LLP * Hodgson...

Tyco agrees to acquire theft-detection firm.(Tyco International Ltd. to buy theft-detection company Sensormatic Electronics Corp.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 13, 2001... Tyco International Ltd., which owns Graphic Controls Corp. of Buffalo, has agreed to buy theft-detection company Sensormatic Electronics Corp. for $2.2 billion in stock. The company, based in Bermuda but operating from Exeter, N.H., also...

Those oldies but goodies.(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... What happens when classic T-Birds, 'Vettes and roadsters are mixed with a popular downtown Buffalo destination? You get "Chippewa Cruiser Tuesdays." The weekly event, held on Tuesday evenings, brings a wide variety of classic vehicles...

Amtrak report assesses rail service.(passenger service could connect Buffalo to other areas)(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... Amtrak is spending $200,000 to assess the potential for upgraded passenger rail service connecting the Buffalo region to Toronto, Cleveland and resort areas in the Southern Tier. Completion of the marketing study is expected by April 2002. ...

Bijou Cafe provides upscale service in the Tri-Main Building.(Food Art Concessions L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... Food Art Concessions LLC has lined up its first industrial/office operation, which joins its lineup of five other food service operations. The restaurant operator, a creation of businessman/restaurateur Michael Militello and former Delaware...

Former Chek.com shrinks Buffalo offices.(Synacor Inc. moves to smaller offices)(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... Officials at Synacor Inc., formerly known as Chek.com, say a move to smaller offices at the Lafayette Court Building does not signal problems at the firm. The company which will move down one floor in the next few weeks from 27,000 square...

Stovroff replacing Amherst office.(files proposal to demolish present building)(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... For years, Stovroff Realty's two-story, white building has stood out on Maple Road. The white siding and fisheye window made it a local landmark, a classic example of late l960s/early 1970s suburban architecture. In its own way, it was a...

Uniland expanding 2 suburban office parks.(Uniland Development Co.)(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... Uniland Development Co. is moving ahead with plans to add four buildings in two of its office parks. The plans show a new spec office building in Cheektowaga's Airborne Business Park and three buildings, including a retail plaza, in...

Construction begins on Bank of Akron office.(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... Work is under way on the Bank of Akron's fourth office, a full-service branch at 9865 Main St., Clarence. A groundbreaking ceremony was scheduled for Aug. 9. The 4,800 square-foot building, which will be owned by the bank, represents an...

Communities invest in Chautauqua Lake.(planning committee will give area needed oversight)(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... The five towns and four villages surrounding Chautauqua Lake are collaborating on a waterfront revitalization plan. Each of the participating municipalities in Chautauqua County must complete and approve the plan before submitting it to the...

Chautauqua officials hope 2 plants will reopen.(Ethan Allen and Empire Steel to leave, new occupants sought)(Brief Article)
August 13, 2001... Officials with the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency are optimistic new owners will be found for two facilities that are shutting down operations -- the Ethan Allen manufacturing plant in Frewsburg and Empire Steel in Dunkirk. ...