For the second year in a row the CHQ Chamber is proud to present Official Introductions to be held Thursday, September 10 at the Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution. This special event is designed to facilitate personal connections between local businesspeople and their elected representatives from many levels of government, from village to town to county and state.

Municipal, town, county, state and federal elected officials have been invited to attend. Confirmed representatives at this time include State Senator George Borrello, Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, and County Executive PJ Wendel. A number of county legislators and city, town, and village representatives are expected to attend as well.

This is a tremendous opportunity for local businesspeople to have direct conversations with our elected representatives in person. Official Introductions is a networking event like no other. It allows for personal dialogue in an informal gathering. The CHQ Chamber believes conversation is at the heart of meaningful relationships, and this event is a direct outreach of our mission to build vital connections, provide professional resources, and champion our local businesses in Chautauqua County. CHQ Chamber staff will help facilitate introductions as needed during this gathering.

This year’s Official Introductions will be held at the historic Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution from 5-7pm, Thursday, September 10. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The cost is $35 for members or $40 for non-members. Advanced registration is required and replies are requested by September 4. Registration is open now through the CHQ Chamber’s online event calendar at www.chqchamber.org. Elected officials that wish to attend are asked to contact Staunzie Grady at sgrady@chqchamber.org.

Many thanks to our sponsors: AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital, Athenaeum Hotel, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, Glenora Radio Network, National Grid, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, and State University of New York at Fredonia.

The CHQ Chamber’s Music in the Green summer series has one more event this year on Wednesday, August 26. This fun evening celebrates uptown Mayville businesses with live music at the Village Green Park, open businesses along Erie Street including shopping and dining, and local vendors and nonprofits as well.

This month’s event features the Kokomo Time Band from 5:30-7:30pm. Chamber members participating are Franklin’s Honey & Apples, Hope Counseling LCSW PLLC, Music for Your Mouth, Mustic Smoke BBQ, Opera House Home & Gifts, Southwest Region Small Business Development Cente, and Weed Ross. Nonmembers include The Eclectic Bird and Handcrafted from the Heart.

Music in the Green is sponsored by the Town of Chautauqua and Village of Mayville and is free to the public.

First Friday is September 4

As Labor Day approaches and summer winds down, the CHQ Chamber has one more First Friday event on tap in Westfield this season on September 4. This exceptional community event offers numerous open businesses along Main Street and nearby areas along with vendors, live entertainment, food trucks, and more. First Friday runs from 5-8pm. It is sponsored in September by AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital, the Village of Westfield, Westfield Ag & Turf, and Westfield Makerspace.

Save the Date for CHQ Chamber Awards Banquet

The 2026 CHQ Chamber Business Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, October 8 at the Williams Center at SUNY Fredonia. Save the date now and watch for our full list of award recipients to be announced soon.