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Pulaski Manufacturer Spreads Wings Westward
Felix Schoeller is expanding in California after the acquisition of the Alameda Co. in Anaheim, shown above. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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'How I Got Started': Bill Reilly
Co-owner of the river’s end bookstore in Oswego talks about growing the business against all odds. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Golden Age of ConnextCare
Dan Dey, president and CEO of ConnextCare, and Tricia Peter-Clark, executive vice president and chief operating officer at ConnextCare, are celebrating the organization's 50th anniversary this year. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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The Vanishing Family Farm
The latest census shows the trend toward fewer family farms and larger scale operations is happening in New York state. For the story, click on the headlline or photo above.
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Operation Oswego County Reports on Progress
Oswego County's designated economic development agency detailed progress earlier today at its annual meeting. One of the projects it touted involves Lindsey Aggregates, Inc., which recently expanded its mining operation in the town of Palermo. The company added a state-of-the-art aggregate washing facility and associated units to efficiently crush and classify aggregate products. For a meeting recap, click on the photo or caption above.
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Rome Memorial latest hospital to join Upstate's Telestroke Network
Rome facility can now tap into high-level stroke expertise. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Burritt Motors Revs Up for New Construction
Building has begun on the new $8.5 million Burritt Motors' Chrysler dealership on state Route 104 East in Oswego. Upgrades are planned for its adjacent Chevrolet store as well. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Farmers Markets Receive $20K from Shineman Foundation
Karen Goetz, right, executive director of the Shineman Foundation, presents a check for $20,000 to Katie Toomey, left, executive director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and Sara Broadwell, member engagement coordinator for the GOFCC. The grant will support the Oswego-Fulton Farmers Markets. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Top Gun: Ed Fayette
Area realtor sets the standard for sales, customer satisfaction. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Sky is the Limit for CNY Drones
The Fulton-based business — left by Sean Falconer, left, and John McGraw — is ready to take off to new heights. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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'Success Story': Lindsey Aggregates
Lindsey Aggregates has become an industry leader after making a multi-million dollar investment. The team is anchored by, from left, Monica Coe, secretary; Alan Levine, company CEO; and co-owners Warren and Virginia Vandish. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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"How I Got Started": Bob Bateman
Life and career are sweet for the owner of Cakes Galore & More in Oswego. Check out the story by clicking on the headline or photo above.
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CNY's Economy Growing, But Not Spectacularly
Region grows at lower rates compared to other Upstate New York areas. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Gun Shops Still Thriving in Central NY
Bill Fairbrother works on a shotgun at his gun shop, Buck-N-Bears, in Mexico. For a look at the local gun industry, click on the caption or photo above.
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Profile: Jim Weatherup
New chairman of the Oswego County Legislature ready to take on challenges. For story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Cahill Landing Redevelopment Project Upgrades Oswego Waterfront
Developer Anthony Pauldine has restored the former Coleman's Irish Pub (left) into an apartment building, and is also constructing a professional office building along West First Street in Oswego. Check out this project as well as several others that will impact Oswego County in 2019 in the February-March edition of Oswego County Business magazine. To subscribe, click on the headline or photo above.
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Litatro Building One of Several Top Projects in County in '19
Entrepreneur Atom Avery is positioned to transform a major downtown corner with construction of the Litatro Building, a mixed-use facility. Look for the story in the upcoming February-March edition of Oswego County Business magazine. To subscribe, click on the headline or photo above.
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Shifting Into Overdrive
Rich Burritt, fourth-generation owner of Burritt Motors, is revving up for an ambitious $10 million expansion project in the Port City. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Breaking: Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Plant to Have New Owner
Attis Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: ATIS) is acquiring Sunoco's ethanol plant in Volney. The deal also includes Sunoco's 1886 Malt House, one of the largest craft-malting facilities in the United States. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Anthony House by Wellhouse Ministries to Present Annual Ball
From left, Celestina Spinella, David Chelson and Kateri Spinella look over plans for Anthony House, a comfort care home for the terminally ill. Their annual fundraiser is coming up later this month. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Train, Develop, Optimize
Sue Wisniewski, director of marketing and communications for Train, Develop, Optimize, joins Robert Kocik, Manufacturing Extension Partnership center director, in showcasing the organization's rich history and value to the community. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Oswego Family Physicians joins Oswego Health
Oswego Family Physicians, a primary care practice located at 110 W. Utica St., Oswego, recently became part of Oswego Health’s Physician Care P.C. Celebrating the occasion are, seated from left, physician Micheal Stephens of OFP; Michael Harlovic, president and CEO of Oswego Health; and physician Robert Morgan of OFP; back row from left, Jeff Coakley, executive vice president at Oswego Health and chief operating officer for Oswego Hospital; physician Renato Mandanas, chief medical officer; and Christopher Mitchell, executive director of Physician Care P.C. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Pizza War Breaks Out in Mexico, New York!
Three pizza shops are fiercely competing for customers in the tiny village of Mexico in Oswego County (pop. 5,200). For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Chamber to Feature National Small Business Week Breakfast
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Oswego County Business Magazine
Issue 162
June/July 2019
Cover Story
- SRC’s Steady Growth
Fueled by a series of million dollar contracts with the federal government and an increase in global sales, North Syracuse nonprofit continues steady growth
Features
Special Report
- More Millennials Moving to Syracuse
- ADA Compliance Extending to Websites
- Syracuse New Times Betting on Paid Circulation
- The Vanishing Family Farms
- The Art of House Flipping
- Ready to Buy a New Home?
- Downward Dive
- OCC Shifts Gears
- CCC Looks to Remain Competitive
- The Graying of Central New York – and NYS
- How CNY Manufacturers Try to Get New Workers
- Novelis and Toyota: ‘Let’s Go Places’
- Pulaski Manufacturer Spreads Wings Westward
- Skill-Up Oswego County!
- Program to Bolster Workforce
- Pure Genius
Business Updates
Profiles
Mercedes Niess
On The Job
What’s the Best Advice to Give to a Young Entrepreneur?
Success Stories
The Medicine Place
My Turn
Casual Dressing Now Dominating Workplace
Newsmakers
News Briefs on Local Businesses & Business People
Economic Trends
The Impact of Manufacturing and Logistics/Distribution on Oswego County
Last Page
Peter Myles
