(WNY News Now) – On June 19, Jamestown Young Professionals invites locals to explore the heartbeat of downtown through a dynamic crawl of emerging small businesses, creative spaces, and community connections.
Jamestown, NY — Discover the energy and creativity of Jamestown’s small business scene at “A Shot of Jamestown,” a unique small business crawl being hosted by Jamestown Young Professionals (JYP) on Thursday, June 19 at 4:30 PM.
Presented in partnership with the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and Third Thursday Jamestown, this limited-capacity event begins at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and then proceeds to new and growing local businesses such as Encore, Pearl City Clay House, Pine Cone Creamery, Sukanya Burman Dance, Jamestown Skate Products, A Slice of Home, Art Cloth & Craft, Reishore Clothing, Uptown Kix, and more.
Several stops will feature food and drink samples. The walk concludes at the Third Thursday concert in Winter Garden Plaza, with live music by Tsavo Highway, St. Vith, and Jade Giambrone.
“This is a chance to connect with the people behind some of Jamestown’s most exciting new businesses, sample great local food, and experience the energy of our downtown—all in one evening,” said Katie Castro, United Way of Chautauqua County Director of Advancement. “Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here your whole life, you’ll walk away with a deeper awareness of what’s going on downtown.”
Registration is required to be a part of the small business crawl. The link to the online registration page can be found posted on JYP’s social media pages, or by typing the following into a web browser: https://igfn.us/f/5fd5/n
Jamestown Young Professionals is a network of United Way of Chautauqua County that is designed to attract, grow, and mobilize the next generation of leaders in our community. The events are designed to provide meaningful networking opportunities, professional development, and volunteer opportunities, all of which are crucial for shaping and retaining well-rounded, successful professionals who contribute to the betterment of this community.
JYP events are open to everyone and have been underwritten this year through a generous sponsorship by Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union.
The motto of JYP is 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦. More than anything, we’re interested in meeting with the existing stakeholders in this region and fostering the next generation of stewards for this community.
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