County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Email Format
Government AdministrationNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is a government-backed economic development organization based in Jamestown, New York, serving Chautauqua County and empowered by the State of New York to improve the region as a place to work, live, and visit. It supports development by attracting new businesses and helping existing ones expand or remain, leveraging incentives such as tax abatements, low-interest loans, and bond financing to promote job creation and retention. The agency pursues business attraction by supporting workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and a favorable environment for activity in the county. It conducts proactive outreach to identify retention and expansion opportunities for existing businesses and maintains support after a project closes. The organization emphasizes capacity building through staff development, outreach to the business community, and ongoing collaboration with local, regional, and national economic development groups to sustain service delivery. In 2026, CCIDA was recognized on Buffalo Business First's Power 250 list.