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Highlighting Growth Potential for Climate/Clean Tech Manufacturing in the Greater WNY Region

Retool'25 was a big success! Thanks to our sponsors and attendees.

Retool'25 - A summary from June 2025

We had a great day exploring ENERGY INNOVATION FOR MANUFACTURERS & COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES.
Speakers like Denise Coogan, Retired Environmental Partnership Manager for Subaru of America, and Evan van Hook, Chief Sustainability Officer for Viridi Parente kicked off a great day!

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Coogan at Retool25 podium

 

Manufacturing Opportunities

Check out these buildings available for manufacturers and startups in the Jamestown BPU territory. All are shovel-ready and offer direct access to Interstate 86 and easy access to the Canadian border.

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Supply Chain Opportunities

Retool WNY has the resources and expertise to connect you to sustainable companies looking for suppliers. With our partnerships through NY-BEST, New Energy New York, UB's Advanced Semiconductor Center, MAST, and other organizations, we can work with you to uncover opportunities.

The Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties have seen developments recently from suppliers coming to the area, and are ready for continued growth. 



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We’re the first and best point of contact to help:
  • We can connect you with Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) resources
  • We can connect you with New York State resources through Empire State Development (ESD)
  • We can connect you with Jamestown Local Development Resources
  • We can connect you with other resources, including training opportunities at Jamestown Community College

 

Partner Events

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Outlining Clean Tech Solutions that Optimize Your Manufacturing Operations

Retool WNY is dedicated to highlighting Chautauqua County and the Southern Tier as the ideal place for renewable energy manufacturing, offering numerous supply chain opportunities in this emerging sector.

  • Locate funds that assist manufacturers with costs of equipment/software that allows businesses to move into the climate/clean tech sector
  • Fund a study to increase revenue and ensure long-term stability for your manufacturing operations (we can reimburse up to 80% of a study through grants).
  • Relocate CREDC Relocation Guide here
  • Build a Workforce: Jamestown, NY, is one of 16 cities chosen for the Good Jobs, Great Cities Program, which prioritizes workforce development opportunities, policies, funding, and the connection of workers facing challenges to necessary support systems in the area. Preparation for clean energy, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing jobs is a top priority for this program as well
  • Outline opportunities, resources, and incentives available to manufacturers and entrepreneurs in the climate/clean tech sector
  • Recognize companies and agencies from across New York State who can offer guidance and support for manufacturers desiring to transform their operations to become suppliers in the climate/clean tech sector and facilitate partnerships: 
  • Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College
  • Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), part of the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and the County of Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA).

Retool WNY Success Stories

Business-Champion-of-the-Year 2025 CHQ Chamber Business Champion Award 102025

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) was awarded the Chautauqua Chamber "Business Champion of the Year" Award in October 2025 for its ongoing work with the Retool WNY initiative as well as our annual Retool conferences and the Developers' Forum that we co-hosted with the City of Jamestown.

 

Clean Manufacturing Resources

Slice 1 - 2023-09-28T111034.043 Insyte Consulting Study
Slice 1 - 2023-09-28T111034.043 The Role of Small Businesses in Supply-Chain Resilience
We also are a first stop in efforts to take full advantage of financial and technical resources available to our region's manufacturers and start-ups, including:
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Work with Retool WNY

Retool WNY, a collaboration of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities and regional organizations, is working to raise awareness of economic opportunities for cleantech companies and encourage the development and expansion of climate technology-related businesses in the region. There are numerous supply chain opportunities for both outside manufacturers and the regional manufacturers of WNY. Retool WNY, the Jamestown BPU, and our partners should be your first point of contact for your next business venture, green manufacturing transition, or supplier opportunity. 

Contact our business development experts today!