Chamber Corner
POSTED: May 18, 2008
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The Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce and the Fredonia Chamber of Commerce are gearing up for the annual ‘‘20 Miles of Attic & Seller Days’’ to be held June 6-8 through the city of Dunkirk and the village of Fredonia.
Registration of yard sale locations is currently under way. Residents may register their yard sale and have their yard sale placed on the map at the following locations and times:
¯ Fredonia Chamber of Commerce office, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
¯ The White Inn, during regular business hours.
¯ Pucci’s Carpets, during regular business hours.
¯ The Book Nook, during regular business hours.
¯ P&G Foods, during regular business hours.
Maps may be purchased during Attic & Seller Days at the Information Booth located in Barker Common in Fredonia on the days of the event.
For more information, contact the Fredonia Chamber of Commerce at 679-1565.
WCA Hospital Holds
Free Speech, Hearing And Swallow Screenings
The WCA Hospital Speech and Hearing team will hold free speech, hearing, swallow screenings and EXPRESS hearing aid checks for individuals 2 years or older from Wednesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 664-8194. Screenings are conducted to promote awareness of communication disorders and to provide prevention resources when needed.
Coalition Urges Action On Stalled Construction Projects
A broad coalition of not-for-profit, municipal, economic development and business groups today urged the Governor and state lawmakers to act immediately on dozens of stalled construction projects across the state totaling over $2 billion.
Work on the projects — including new construction, expansion and refurbishment of nursing homes, hospitals, group homes and affordable housing — was halted when a state law authorizing local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) to finance not-for-profit construction expired on January 31st. And a bill re-authorizing IDA financing of not-for-profit construction is stalled in the State Legislature.
Top officials at the state’s leading business, municipal and not-for-profit associations all decried the impasse.
Kenneth Adams, President and CEO of the Business Council of New York, said: ‘‘Our economy desperately needs new investment. These projects are ready to proceed but are being held up in Albany. It is imperative that the Governor and legislative leaders provide new authorization for IDAs to do what they are supposed to do — promote investment and create jobs.’’
Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, said: ‘‘Deteriorating economic conditions and a terrible credit market mean that New York State needs all the financing tools it can muster to create jobs and support growth. Albany needs to act quickly to pass the IDA renewal bill. We commend Assemblyman Morelle and Senator Little for championing this legislation.’’
Jeff Bray of the New York State Economic Development Council said, ‘‘Not for profit charitable institutions, such as colleges, hospitals, and continuing care retirement communities are often the largest employers in our communities. Inaction by the legislature and Governor to make this law permanent means that these employers have had to place on hold their growth and investment plans. This hurts economic development in our communities and diminishes the quality of life for those who receive services from these institutions.’’
Members of the coalition said that many of their projects would be cancelled if legislation authorizing IDA financing is not approved soon. The coalition is calling on the Governor and the Legislature to extend the law by enacting A.2557 (Morelle)/S.2684 (Little).
For more information on the coalition’s comments, visit www. bcnys.org.
