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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, look for the February-March edition of Oswego County Business magazine. Click on the headline or photo above to subscribe today!
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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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Tim Ames: Born to Paint
Former business owner finds new passion later in life. Next move: to open a fine art gallery in Oswego. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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New Sheriff in Town
Don Hilton takes command as leader of the Oswego County Sheriff's Department. For the story, click on headline or photo above.
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True Entrepreneur Always One Project Ahead of Game
Ed Alberts blends experience, vision to create successful mix of businesses in areas ranging from health care, technology, education, fitness and more. For the story, click on headline or photo above.
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'How I Got Started': Larry Rowlee
At 71, long-time contractor, SUNY Oswego graduate still rolling up his sleeves and taking care of business. For the story, click on headline or photo above.
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Breaking: William Scriber Takes Command at Port
New executive director, CEO takes the helm at the port. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Success Story: The Good Guys Barbershop
Friendliness, attention to quality place business a cut above the rest. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Wanted: Massive Shortage of Truck Drivers Worsens
Prospective truck drivers test their skills in the simulation room at National Tractor Trailer School in Liverpool. For the story, click on the headline or photo above.
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Oswego County Business Magazine
Issue 160

Cover Story
- EJ USA Preps for Full Production in Spring
- EJ USA, Ltd: Why It Moved from Cicero to Oswego County
Newcomer to Oswego County Industrial Park in Schroeppel geared up for transition
Company is now the largest employer at Oswego County Industrial Park in Schroeppel
Features
Special Report
- Sandy Creek Native Has it Covered with Wall 2 Wall Floor Covering
- Orton’s Motorsports Rolls in as Newest Oswego County Business
- Tax Season. What Mistakes You Should Avoid
- Syracuse Airport: First-Class Upgrade
- Gun Shops Still Thriving in CNY
- Nearly two months of 2019 have passed, giving us a taste of what the new year should bring Central New York companies. We recently asked 21 area businesses for their expectations of the economy for 2019. Here’s what they said.
- CNY’s Economy Growing But Not As Fast
- CNY Sees Lowest Unemployment Rate in Decades
- Agriculture
- Organized Labor
- Human Services
- Real Estate
- Health Care
- ConnextCare Makes Transition
- Manufacturing
- Tourism
- Hotel Occupancy Higher in Oswego County
- Tourism in Oswego
- Onward and Upward
- Transforming Downtown Oswego
- Top Projects
- CenterState CEO Forecast: Robust Growth
Business Updates
Profiles
James Weatherup
On The Job
What Are Your Goals for 2019?
Success Stories
Laser Transit Ltd.
My Turn
The Incompetent Boss and the Peter Principle
Economic Trends
Economic Advancement Plan Progress Report
Last Page
Chena Tucker