Jamestown, New York

Comedy Legend Carl Reiner’s Archives to Be Donated to the National Comedy Center

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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The National Comedy Center , the United States official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy, announced today that it will become the home of comedy legend Carl Reiners archives.

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  • The National Comedy Center , the United States official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy, announced today that it will become the home of comedy legend Carl Reiners archives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210319005345/en/
    Comedy Legend Carl Reiners archives will be donated to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.
  • Carl Reiners comedic legacy is unmatched, stated National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson.
  • The National Comedy Center has been embraced by artists and industry, with archival material provided by many of the most revered names in comedy.

Jamestown Expands European Business

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Finance, Professional services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, James River, Western New York, Jamestown, Virginia, Jamestown, North Dakota, Geography of the United States, Jamestown, New York, Jamestown, States of the United States, Regions of the United States

Global real estate company Jamestown today announced the acquisition of three historic office buildings in the up-and-coming Mlheim area of Cologne the city that is home to Jamestowns European headquarters.

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  • Global real estate company Jamestown today announced the acquisition of three historic office buildings in the up-and-coming Mlheim area of Cologne the city that is home to Jamestowns European headquarters.
  • Jamestown purchased the buildings with two institutional investors from a group of private investors.
  • One of our core competencies at Jamestown is the revitalization of old industrial buildings and we see great potential for this in Europe as well, said Christoph Kahl, Chairman of Jamestown.
  • Jamestown made its first European acquisition in December 2019, when it bought the historic Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

National Comedy Center to Preserve Historic Johnny Carson Archive

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Friday, October 23, 2020
Arts, Museums, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Celebrity, TV and Radio, Entertainers, Actors, Jamestown, New York, Elkhorn, Johnny Carson, National Comedy Center, Comedians, Carson, Lucille Ball

As the country remembers comedy and late-night legend Johnny Carson on his 95th birthday today, the National Comedy Center the nations official cultural institution dedicated to comedy and the Elkhorn Valley Museum in Johnny Carsons hometown of Norfolk, Nebraska have announced that the National Comedy Center will lead preservation of the historic Johnny Carson archives.

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  • As the country remembers comedy and late-night legend Johnny Carson on his 95th birthday today, the National Comedy Center the nations official cultural institution dedicated to comedy and the Elkhorn Valley Museum in Johnny Carsons hometown of Norfolk, Nebraska have announced that the National Comedy Center will lead preservation of the historic Johnny Carson archives.
  • The rich archive includes screen-used artifacts, wardrobe, creative documents and awards that will be jointly exhibited by the National Comedy Center and the Elkhorn Valley Museum.
  • The fact that the National Comedy Center is located in the hometown of Lucille Ball, and that these two cultural institutions are working together to preserve comedy history is very exciting.
  • The National Comedy Center has been embraced by artists and industry, with archival material provided by many of the most revered names in comedy.

City of Jamestown joins the Empire State Purchasing Group

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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JAMESTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The City of Jamestown announced it has joined the Empire State Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.

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  • JAMESTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The City of Jamestown announced it has joined the Empire State Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.
  • In addition to the existing vendors on the Empire State Purchasing Group, all vendors looking to do business with the City of Jamestown can register online: http://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york .
  • We invite all vendors to register on the Empire State Purchasing Group to start receiving business opportunities," stated Mayor Eddie Sundquist of the City of Jamestown.
  • BidNet Direct runs regional purchasing groups, including the Empire State Purchasing Group, across all 50 states that are used by over 1,500 local governments.

National Comedy Center’s Father’s Day Tributes to Jerry Stiller, John Cleese, Richard Pryor and Desi Arnaz

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Friday, June 19, 2020
TV and Radio, Online, General Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Celebrity, Events, Concerts, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Actors, Entertainers, Musicians, Jamestown, New York, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum & Center for Comedy, Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Arnaz, English-language films, Lucie Arnaz

The National Comedy Center , the nations official cultural institution and non-profit museum dedicated to comedy, announced today that it will present a tribute to fathers of comedy this Fathers Day weekend, June 19-21, with four new online specials saluting comedy legends Richard Pryor, John Cleese, Jerry Stiller and Desi Arnaz, in support of the Centers educational and preservation initiatives during the museums temporary closure.

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  • The National Comedy Center , the nations official cultural institution and non-profit museum dedicated to comedy, announced today that it will present a tribute to fathers of comedy this Fathers Day weekend, June 19-21, with four new online specials saluting comedy legends Richard Pryor, John Cleese, Jerry Stiller and Desi Arnaz, in support of the Centers educational and preservation initiatives during the museums temporary closure.
  • These programs will be live streamed, for free, at ComedyCenter.org/FathersDay with a simulcast via Facebook Live on the National Comedy Center Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/nationalcomedycenter/ .
  • The National Comedy Center is the United States' official cultural institution dedicated to presenting and preserving the vital story of comedy.
  • The National Comedy Center operates the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, which explores the lives, careers and legacy of the First Couple of Comedy, and the incredible impact they had on the world.

Jamestown Announces $50 Million Relief Effort To Assist Its Small Business Community In Restarting Operations

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Business, Articles, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Jamestown, Virginia, Jamestown, New York

ATLANTA, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamestown, a leading real estate investment and management firm, today announced a $50 million relief effort to help its small business communities.

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  • ATLANTA, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamestown, a leading real estate investment and management firm, today announced a $50 million relief effort to help its small business communities.
  • The program will provide funding to assist small business owners develop strategies and plans as states around the country begin to reopen.
  • "Our priority during the last six weeks has been to provide ongoing support and guidance so small business owners could retool their operations and adapt to an ever-changing environment.
  • The addition of a $50 million relief program will prove to be a critical resource to our property managers and tenants as they work together to keep our small business communities running," said Jamestown President Michael Phillips.

National Comedy Center Launches Online Platform Featuring Exhibit Content Never Seen Outside Museum

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Arts, Museums, Family, Entertainment, Consumer, TV and Radio, Online, Actors, Entertainment, Entertainers, Comedy, Comedy theatre, Humour, Stand-up comedy, Lucille Ball, John Mulaney, Sebastian Maniscalco, Comedic genres, Jamestown, New York

The National Comedy Center , the nations official cultural institution and non-profit museum dedicated to comedy as an art form, announced today that it has launched a new online content platform featuring exclusive content directly from its interactive comedy exhibits, as an extension of the museum during its temporary closure.

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  • The National Comedy Center , the nations official cultural institution and non-profit museum dedicated to comedy as an art form, announced today that it has launched a new online content platform featuring exclusive content directly from its interactive comedy exhibits, as an extension of the museum during its temporary closure.
  • National Comedy Center Anywhere tells the story of comedy via commentary from the artists themselves, and rare archival material never-before-seen outside of the Comedy Center -- just named the Best New Museum in the Country six weeks ago by USA Today, and named to TIME magazines Worlds Greatest Places in 2019.
  • With the museum in Jamestown, New York temporarily closed as a COVID-19 precaution, National Comedy Center Anywhere provides an unprecedented opportunity for anyone, no matter where they live, to enjoy content directly from the National Comedy Center and its archives, never before seen outside its walls.
  • The 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, presented by the National Comedy Center last August, was headlined by Sebastian Maniscalco and John Mulaney.

National Comedy Center Named Best New Museum in the Country by USA Today

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Friday, February 28, 2020
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The National Comedy Center , the nations official cultural institution and state-of-the-art museum dedicated to comedy as an art form, was named the Best New Museum in the country by USA Today as part of the 2020 USA Todays 10Best Readers Choice Travel Awards, it was announced today.

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  • The National Comedy Center , the nations official cultural institution and state-of-the-art museum dedicated to comedy as an art form, was named the Best New Museum in the country by USA Today as part of the 2020 USA Todays 10Best Readers Choice Travel Awards, it was announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200228005462/en/
    The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York has been named the Best New Museum in the country by USA Today.
  • "We are tremendously proud to be named the Best New Museum in the United States and Canada," said Journey Gunderson, National Comedy Center Executive Director.
  • The National Comedy Center team is grateful for the incredible support from our local community, the entire Western New York region, and from comedy fans across the country, all of whom voted for the Comedy Center to receive this national recognition and high honor said Tom Benson, National Comedy Center project chairman.

Ironwood Capital Announces Exit from Bush Industries

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Economy, Finance, Money, Investment, Jamestown, New York, Western New York, Ironwood, Michigan, Private equity, Growth capital, Connecticut

AVON, CONNECTICUT, Jan. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ironwood Capital is pleased to announce an exit of its subordinated debt and minority equity investment in Bush Industries (Bush) via a sale to Canadian designer and manufacturer of ready-to-assemble home and office furniture, Bestar, Inc. (Bestar) Bush, headquartered in Jamestown, New York, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial and home office furniture.

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  • AVON, CONNECTICUT, Jan. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ironwood Capital is pleased to announce an exit of its subordinated debt and minority equity investment in Bush Industries (Bush) via a sale to Canadian designer and manufacturer of ready-to-assemble home and office furniture, Bestar, Inc. (Bestar) Bush, headquartered in Jamestown, New York, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial and home office furniture.
  • Every facet of the business, from manufacturing to marketing to distribution, was designed to maximize the companys online platform to deliver significant growth, stated Alex Levental , managing director, Ironwood Capital.
  • Ironwood Capital is a Connecticut-based private equity firm that provides non-control growth capital to middle market companies, investing more than $750 million in over 130 companies over the past 18 years.
  • Bush Industries is a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial and household office furniture.

Greenlane Enters Into Agreement with Jamestown for Strategic North American Expansion of Higher Standards Retail Stores

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Greenlane and Jamestown collaborated on the site location, design and development of the flagship Higher Standards stores in New York City and Atlanta.

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  • Greenlane and Jamestown collaborated on the site location, design and development of the flagship Higher Standards stores in New York City and Atlanta.
  • This partnership will drive further strategic expansion of the Higher Standards retail concept in key North American markets.
  • Greenlane expects to have four Higher Standards stores operational in North America by year-end, with plans for continued domestic and international expansion.
  • "We are excited to have partnered with Higher Standards to incubate and accelerate their movement into the direct retail business," said Michael Phillips, President of Jamestown.