News & Updates

Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration Details Announced

Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration Details Announced

We have announced the theme for this year’s downtown Jamestown holiday parade. The Gift Exchange Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, presented by The Resource Center, will feature pre-parade musical entertainment, a traditional tree lighting ceremony with Mayor...

Market to Table Fundraising Dinner Coming to Downtown

Market to Table Fundraising Dinner Coming to Downtown

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and the Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market will hold a Market to Table fundraising event in downtown Jamestown at the end of this month. The event will showcase how locally grown products can be used in the home to create healthy...

What is Smart Growth?

What is Smart Growth?

"Smart growth" is a phrase that is often used in conjunction with urban economic development strategies, but rarely do we see it defined. Smart growth is more than just a buzz word! The New York State Regional Economic Development Council, the primary funding agency...

A Successful Public/Private Partnership

A Successful Public/Private Partnership

In many cases, or in the case of larger metropolitan areas, the use of public-private partnerships for economic development or redevelopment purposes involves the use of public resources and financing capabilities to promote local economic development. Generally,...

GROW Jamestown Garden Fair Set For 4/2/16

GROW Jamestown Garden Fair Set For 4/2/16

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced that this year’s GROW Jamestown Garden Fair and Home show, presented by Mike’s Nursery, is coming to downtown Jamestown on April 2 from 11 am to 5 pm. The newly expanded event is free for the community and will be...

Doors Open Jamestown Coming January 16

Doors Open Jamestown Coming January 16

We've announced that this year’s Doors Open Jamestown event is scheduled for Saturday, January 16, from 10 am to 5 pm at varying locations across the city. Doors Open Jamestown features free admission to greater Jamestown area attractions, raffle prizes at each...