Cities never sleep — small ones included.
They change constantly as people and institutions respond to the world around them. Jamestown, NY is in the midst of a notable small city renaissance because of the community’s growing capacity for reinvention and adaptation. Jamestown’s revitalization — its renaissance — is grounded in a commitment by individuals and the community to making a place that nurtures new beginnings and new ideas.
Learn how the JRC’s supports Healthy Neighborhoods and a Vibrant Downtown
Recent News & Updates
2022 Downtown Building and Business Grant Pre-Application Now Open
Are you looking to adapt or improve your business?Is the downtown building you own not living up to all of its potential?The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation's Building and Business Improvement Program(BBIP) may have the resources you need. The program is a 50/50...
2021 BBIP Grant for Downtown Buildings and Businesses Now Open
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is excited to announce the opening of its 2021 Building and Business Improvement Program. Downtown building and business owners have until April 5th, 2021, to apply to receive matching support towards investments related to...
Historic Tax Credit Workshop
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, in collaboration with Preservation Buffalo Niagara, is hosting a Historic Tax Credit Workshop on February 17th at 6 pm. Jamestown is home to three historic districts: Downtown, Forest Heights, and Lakeview. Properties in these...
Your Ideas for Downtown!
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is looking for the community's input on where to focus resources next year and years to come, specifically ideas that relate to improving our community within the context of the downtown urban core. We are looking for great ideas...
New Grant Program for Downtown Businesses
Our Retail Expansion Grant is now available to downtown businesses. This grant offers matching grant dollars to support the purchase of gift cards, branded merchandise, and expenses related to offering a new product or service. Learn a little bit more about the grant...
Informational presentation for the proposed Forest Heights Historic District
The State and National Registers of Historic Places recently released an information presentation to provide background on the proposed Forest Heights Historic District. The presentation can be viewed below. For questions and inquiries please contact Jennifer...