County Aims to Attract Businesses Through NY SMART I-Corridor

Chautauqua County officials say the county's involvement with a federally backed tech hub consortium will provide an opportunity for new and existing businesses. Mark Geise, CEO of the Chautauqua County IDA, says the county lobbied to be connected to the NY SMART I-Corridor, which connects major cities along I-90 and is dedicated to expanding domestic chip manufacturing, research, and workforce development. Geise says county is working with Invest Buffalo Niagara, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, and the University at Buffalo...

Mark Geise: working to supply that industry

Geise says one location where the county could benefit from this involvement is the shovel-ready industrial site is the Veterans Memorial Commerce Park off I-90 in Ripley...

Mark Geise: Ripley location would be ideal

The CCIDA plans to organize an informational meeting with select local manufacturers later this summer. The session will provide an overview of the NY SMART I-Corridor, explain how companies may participate, and help businesses evaluate whether their capabilities could meet needs within the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing supply chain.