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By JOHN BARTIMOLE | Special to Olean Times Herald July 22, 2026 “I regarded a home as a place I left behind in order to come back to it afterwards.” For many who have left the greater Olean area, only to return years later, Ernest Hemingway’s words ring true. “Since we began our Come Home, Stay Home series, I’ve been amazed at the stories we’ve come across about those who have moved away — for jobs, for education, or just to get away and explore someplace different — who hav

OLEAN — James E. Stitt, executive chairman of Cutco Corporation, is stepping down as chairman of the Olean Business Development Corp., an organization he helped to found as a chief architect of its strategic plan to reinvigorate small business in the greater Olean area. Stitt led a group of investors who bought the then-vacant Olean Business Institute building and spearheaded more than $1.5 million in renovations. He is succeeded as chair by Steve McClain, Cutco’s director of

Greetings from Olean Business Development! OBDC is proud to showcase our 2025 Annual Report, summarizing all of our activity within the past year. If you wish to download a PDF version, please click the download button below:

A special thank you to Camoin Associates for highlighting the current entrepreneurial activity in Cattaraugus County; including the Laine Business Accelerator, CATTalyst COllective, and countless other impactful organizations & programs in our area. To read the full piece, click the link here .