Tory Irgang was happy to introduce Greg Edwards, CEO of the Gebbie Foundation since 2013. Best known for his prior service as Chautauqua County Executive and for being an attorney in our community for 18 years. He was a founding member of the AM Rotary Club. Edwards is a graduate of Allegheny College and the University of Toledo Law School.
For a detailed view of today’s speaker presentation please visit Jamestown Rotary Club on YouTube
link: https://youtu.be/AqnZyrWEuXw
link: https://youtu.be/AqnZyrWEuXw
Greg Edwards represented the Chadakoin River Development in part with the Gebbie Foundation. The success of the first urban design plan has prompted a new plan, Urban Design plan 2.0. The focus is now in and around the river basin of the Chadakoin River.
The goals are to increase the use of the basin for kayaking, paddle boarding and other non-motorized boating activities. The supporting use of the parklands can also lend to festivals, performances, events, and celebrations. This new plan is becoming our own Jamestown version of the Buffalo CanalSide, with the goal of creating a destination that can be enjoyed and leveraged for economic development.
A donation was made in Greg’s name to help vaccinate children against polio.