Business Development

We celebrated MANUFACTURING MONTH in October with a special event at Chautauqua Lake School. Representatives from the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier (MAST), higher education, and local government watched as students involved in classes in the Stuart Manufacturing Lab demonstrated their ability to operate equipment and showed off some of their projects. The Lab is an important part of this region's efforts to train potential employees in advanced manufacturing. Check out the lab here.  

Ellen Ditonto with Chris Lanski and Dale GierABOVE: (Picture 1) JBPU Business Development Coordinator Ellen Ditonto; Excelco/Newbrook President Chris Lanski, and MAST President and DRG Consulting Owner Dale Gier at the Manufacturing Day Celebration at Chautauqua Lake School. Manufacturing Day 100623.3 (002)

ABOVE: (Picture 2): Grant Umberger, JCC's Workforce Development Director; JBPU Business Development Coordinator Ellen Ditonto; Chris Lanski, President, Excelco/Newbrook; Todd Tranum, MAST Executive DIrector; Assemblyman Andy Goodell (speaking); Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, and Christine McAllister, Field Rep for Congressman Nick Langworthy.

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As part of our effort to support workforce development in our region, we recently paid a visit to the Springville P-TECH Academy. Assistant Labor Relations Administrator Shannon Pattyson and Business Development Coordinator Ellen Ditonto spoke with Principal Heather Banks and Counselor Betty Sue Darling about the Computer Information Systems and Electrical Construction & Maintenance Programs, and met faculty and students engaged in hands-on learning about residential and industrial electrical wiring and circuits as well as integrated building systems. 

PTECH Visit Springville Shannon P 102023Shannon Pattyson, JBPU's Assistant Labor Relations Administrator (above) and Ellen Ditonto, JBPU's Business Development Coordinator (below) at Springville's P-TECH Academy.Springville PTECH visit E DITONTO 102023

Learn more about P-TECH here. 

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Is there a business/manufacturer in the Jamestown BPU territory that you want to nominate to be part of our "Making Matters Here" series?  Send a message to: businessdev@jamestownbpu.com

Our "Making Matters Here" series can be found on the JBPU YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@JBPU

Making Matters Here Videos

Check out our catalog of videos promoting regional businesses in the BPU territory. 


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If you want to find out more about our Retool WNY Initiative and help us plan our next event, please email: businessdev@jamestownbpu.com to get on our e-mail list.

Our Retool WNY initiative is centered on opportunities in our region in clean tech/climate tech. Find out more here. 

Are you in business and looking for a new location? Or a new supplier? Find out more about Chautauqua County and its many assets for business, education and recreation. Looking to relocate? Click here for more information.

The City of Jamestown is a low-cost, high-quality alternative to expensive cities for budget-conscious entrepreneurs. Jamestown enjoys a bustling downtown that includes retail shops, restaurants and world-class destinations like the National Comedy Center, Robert H. Jackson Center, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. Near downtown are many available sites for light industrial, manufacturing and commercial development including sites at the nearby Mason Industrial Park. All benefit from the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ low-cost electricity, abundant water and superior customer service.

The Jamestown BPU can help your new or existing business in several ways:

  • Technical consulting from our experts for local site selection
  • Connections to local experts ready to assist your business
  • Competitive, economic development rates for large electricity customers

Expand, Relocate, Start-Up

Whether you’re looking to expand operations into a 50,000 square foot facility, relocate your business to one of the world’s largest economies, or open a new neighborhood pub, the Jamestown BPU can answer your questions and direct you to available resources.

Available Properties in Chautauqua County

Strategic Location

Jamestown’s mix of city amenities and rural charm belie our proximity to major metropolitan areas including Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Toronto, Rochester and Erie, PA. In Jamestown, our businesses are never more than a 3-hour drive to over 14 million potential customers. We are an ideal location to establish and grow your new business!

With dozens of available sites to suit every need, a vibrant and growing medical campus in the heart of the city, inexpensive rents and an updated infrastructure, Jamestown provides quality locations to both new and established businesses.

Target Industries

  • Agribusiness and Agritourism
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Food Processing
  • Growing operations
  • Healthcare
  • Logistics & Distribution
  • Water-intensive industries