Amy Harding

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency announced the addition of Amy Harding to the CCIDA board of directors. Her appointment was approved by the Chautauqua County Legislature at its October 2023 voting session.

In addition to being appointed to the board, Harding was also appointed to the boards for the Chautauqua Regional Economic Development Corporation and the Chautauqua County Capital Resource Corporation.

Harding’s professional background is in banking and finance. She brings more than 30 years of banking experience to the IDA, with expertise in lending and development. Harding has been employed at Lake Shore Savings Bank since 1997, and has held several positions including teller, personal banker, mortgage specialist, assistant manager, and manager.

She is currently serving as vice president and regional sales manager for the bank.

Harding has served on the Allocations Committee for the United Way since 2014, and has also served on the board of the Chautauqua Safety Village for the past seven years where she serves as treasurer. She is also an active member with the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and continues her involvement in community and non-profit events.

She is a life-long Chautauqua County resident and currently lives in Sherman.