Oswego County Business Magazine

'How I Got Started': Nadine Barnett
Owner of Dusting Divas in Mexico reflects on her beginnings, continual success. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
Catch of the Day
Tom Kielbasinski, left, hatchery manager at the Salmon River Fish Hatchery in Altmar, joins Fran Verdoliva, special assistant on the Salmon River for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, at one of the most popular destination points in Oswego County. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
Success Story: Giovanni Food Co.
Under the guiding hand of CEO and owner Louis DeMent, Giovanni Food Co. continues growth in Baldwinsville. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
Leave a Legacy: The Give Back
Norrie and Geraldine Jones’ legacy benefits the Oswego community. For the story, click on the caption or photo above.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top Gun: Ed Fayette
Area realtor sets the standard for sales, customer satisfaction. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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.
'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.
"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.
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.
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.
Profile: Jim Weatherup
New chairman of the Oswego County Legislature ready to take on challenges. For story, click on the headline or photo above.
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.
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.
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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