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The Federal Aviation Administration flight inspection team from Atlantic City, New Jersey, recently certified the
IDA Awards $2.787 M for Novelis Oswego Rail Project
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that the County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency (IDA) was
Oswego County FCU Launches ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Product
Oswego County Federal Credit Union (OCFCU), a credit union serving over 13,000 members in Oswego
MACNY Announces Manufacturers Wall of Fame Inductee and Innovator of the Year Award Recipient
The president and chief operating officer of Byrne Diary Inc. and a director of engineering at Feldmeier Equipment, Inc. are the recipient
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Vinny Lobdell Jr.: The Real Meaning of Success
By Stefan Yablonski At first glance, Vincent “Vinny” Lobdell Jr. is the epitome of success. But, really, what is success? A lot of money, a big house, fancy cars? For
Special Features
Homecare Hard to Find
In-home companion care or healthcare roles are tough to staff By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If
ConnextCare’s Tricia Peter-Clark Recognized for Leadership
The ConnextCare board of directors presented the ConnextCare’s President and CEO Tricia Peter-Clark with a
Special Report: Highlighting the International Fabric of CNY
By Mary Beth Roach Between 12% and 13% of businesses in Central New York are
Lasnicki Landscaping & Nursery
After four decades, Landscaping & Nursery continues to grow By Steve Yablonski More than 40
Profiile: Kristin M. LaBarge
Helping those who help those in need: new director of operations at OCO has been
Oswego Startup Boasts Nationwide Clients
Business started in 2022 in Oswego incubator now operating in the black By Stefan Yablonski
Business Update: Pathfinder Bank Cashes in on Unexpected Opportunity
By Stefan Yablonski Pathfinder Bank has recently announced it has signed paperwork to acquire the
Business Update: Taking Restaurants to a Whole Other Level
By Margaret McCormick What would Danielle Mercuri do if she wasn’t a successful restaurant owner?
Vinny Lobdell Jr.: The Real Meaning of Success
By Stefan Yablonski At first glance, Vincent “Vinny” Lobdell Jr. is the epitome of success.
Better Than ‘Jake’
By Christopher Malone Jake’s Grub & Grog, the Oneida River-adjacent establishment in Central Square, has
Profile: Dimitar Karaivanov
New Community Bank System’s CEO looks to build on past success, plans to expand in
Feature Stories
For entrepreneur, the sky’s the limit
Tai Shaw, Vietnam Owner of CNY Uniforms Plus, Syracuse By Mary Beth Roach “All
Bringing a delicious Turkish taste to Oswego
Sevgi Evren Familo, Turkey Owner of Tatlim Bakery, Oswego By Mary Beth Roach Éclairs
‘The Shoe Guy’ repairs shoes … improves lives
Ralph Rotella, Italy Owner of Discount Shoe Repair, Syracuse By Mary Beth Roach Everyone
Giving back to her community and beyond
Paloma Sarkar, India First vice president, enterprise risk manager at Pathfinder Bank By Mary
Ensuring better healthcare for everyone
Jay Subedi, Bhutan Owner of TruCare Connections. Several locations in Upstate New York By
Starting from scratch, staying connected to Latino heritage
Hugo Acosta, Venezuela Owner of CNY Latino Media, Syracuse By Mary Beth Roach When
Entrepreneur is now taking his kofta kebabs to mass market
Assad Majid, Syria Owner of Sinbad Middle Eastern Restaurant, Eastwood, Syracuse By Mary Beth
Million Dollar Homes Becoming More Common in CNY
By Aaron Gifford In Skaneateles, a four-bedroom waterfront home is priced at $5.9 million. In
The State of Real Estate
As flowers and ‘For Sale’ signs appear in yards across CNY, how will the real
Success Story
Lasnicki Landscaping & Nursery
After four decades, Landscaping & Nursery continues to grow By Steve Yablonski More than 40 years ago, Andy Lasnicki planted the seeds of a business that has grown like a
Dining Out
Better Than ‘Jake’
By Christopher Malone Jake’s Grub & Grog, the Oneida River-adjacent establishment in Central Square, has been serving Central New Yorkers with entertainment, food and beer for more than a decade
Departments
Tim’s Notes: Sterling Stage — A Unique Music Venue Away in the Woods
by Tim Nekritz | nekritz@gmail.com To say one of the most distinctive musical venues in
Economic Trends: Events to Promote Industry, Small Business
Operation Oswego County hosts manufacturing and small business summits, state grants workshop and annual economic
Q.: In a few words, please describe your new book, ‘Holocaust Refugees in Oswego’? During
Brian Anderson Joins Davis-Standard as CPO
Davis-Standard, LLC, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology
New HR director appointed at Crouse
Crouse Health has announced that Rebecca Houde has been appointed director of human resources. She
FOCUS Welcomes New Board Members
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Syracuse whose mission is to tap citizen
Dober Appointed Director of Labor Sales at Excellus
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has appointed Andrew Dober director of labor sales. Dober began his career
Dannible & Mckee, LLP Expands Accounting, Advisory Services
Dannible & McKee, LLP, a certified public accounting and consulting firm, announced the hiring of
Publisher’s Note: 30 Years Promoting Tourism
by Wagner Dotto We’re celebrating a big milestone: the publication of our 30th annual Summer
Guest Columnist: From CEO to Average Joe
Navigating retirement change by Jeff Weld, Ph.D. | jeffweldllc.org I retired seven weeks ago. Despite great
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