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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.
Latest News
Oswego County Ranked in Top 10 for Logistics
Business Facilities magazine recently ranked Oswego County 10th in the top-10 logistics leaders across the United States in its 12th annual rankings report. The rankings were based on “the locations which have tremendous asse... Read More
NEXT Technology Conference to Feature World-Class Keynotes, Workshops
The third annual NEXT Conference will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Downtown Marriott (the former Hotel Syracuse). NEXT is presented by the Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering at Syracuse Univer... Read More
SUNY Oswego rises sharply in U.S. News rankings
SUNY Oswego has jumped to 44th place in U.S. News & World Report rankings — a 14-place rise — in the list of 2017 top regional universities in the north. "The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings refle... Read More
Attention Area Entrepreneurs!
For those interested in expanding or starting a small business in Oswego County, there is a small business training class scheduled to begin later this month. The course is scheduled to begin Saturday. The class... Read More
'I Am Oz'
"I Am Oz" is a statement familiar to most students, faculty, staff and recent alumni of SUNY Oswego. It is the inclusive and welcoming statement that has been the opener for acknowledging and learning about the broad ... Read More
SUNY Oswego Hires Chief Communication Officer
SUNY Oswego hired Wayne Westervelt as the new chief communication officer for the college, President Deborah F. Stanley announced recently. Westervelt brings 20 years of experience in the fields of marketing, communications, media and ... Read More
SUNY Oswego Names Interim Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations
SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley appointed 20-year development professional Mary Canale to the position of interim vice president of development and alumni relations. Canale succeeds Kerry Dorsey, who retires Oct. 13 after 13 y... Read More
Up-cycling to Success
It requires ingenuity to take discarded material and create a product of higher quality. This is exactly what Amara Ercums is doing as owner of US Beer Bites, a new business located at 17 W. Cayuga St., Oswego. It operates within U... Read More
Brewing up Business
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Powerful News Gets Positive Reaction from Nuke Community
Exelon Generation has agreed to purchase the 850-megawatt James A. FitzPatrick nuclear plant in Scriba. Entergy, the owner of FitzPatrick, and Exelon, owner of the adjacent Nine Mile Point Nuclear Generating Station, announced the sale... Read More
Shape Up and Ship Out: Exporting the Focus
Exporting is one of the most effective means of expanding sales and markets for healthy businesses. Whether a company is considering exporting, selling internationally on a limited basis, or fully engaged with an international dist... Read More
KeyCorp closes acquisition of First Niagara Financial Group
KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) has closed its $4.1 billion acquisition of First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) (“First Niagara”), a Buffalo-based banking company. Systems and client conversion is expected du... Read More
BREAKING NEWS: City of Oswego Receives $10 million for downtown revitalization
The city of Oswego is $10 million richer today.Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the city of Oswego has been selected as a winner of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative in the Central New York Region.He made the announcement Thursday at... Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Greg Mills to Resign From Top Post at Chamber
Greg Mills is resigning from his position as executive director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, effective July 22. “Over the past few years, I have enjoyed working with businesses across our community to s... Read More
Port of Oswego Authority Receives 14th Pacesetter Award
The Port of Oswego has been awarded its 14th Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award from the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation. SLSDC Administrator Betty Su... Read More
PSC: Benefits of Preserving Upstate Nuclear Via CES Far Exceed Costs
The New York Public Service Commission’s recent proposal relative to the proposed nuclear component of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Clean Energy Standard underscores that preserving Upstate nuclear plants would bring significant economic... Read More
Leadership Program Seeks County Residents for Class of 2017
Leadership Oswego County, a program of SUNY Oswego's Office of Business and Community Relations, is recruiting through June and July for the class of 2017. The program, founded in 1992, prepares a select group of county residents to beco... Read More
Dave Canale
Q.: How did you first get into the insurance industry? A.: After spending 11 years working for another agency, my brother Tracy and I opened our own office on May 1, 2003. We were located in the back of the old firehouse building on East Sixth and... Read More
Real Estate: End of an Era
The trend of mergers and collaborations does not discriminate against any economic sector.The Oswego County Board of Realtors has been absorbed into the Greater Syracuse Association of Realtors, ending over 70 years of service in Oswego County.Gen... Read More
From Farm to Factory
Mark Southwick knows what it takes to roll up his sleeves and get the job done.After all, he grew up on a farm.Southwick, 37, is the new plant manager at Huhtamaki in Fulton and is bringing a solid work ethic to an environment that demands nothing ... Read More
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
