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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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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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From Farm to Factory
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A Successful Second Act
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Gluten-free Bakery Opens in Fulton
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Rudy's Lakeside Drive-In
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10 Regions Compete for Up to $750 Million in State Awards
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Port of Oswego Authority Gears Up For Shipping Season
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State Senator Pulling Out All Stops to Save Fitz
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Next Small Business Training Class to Begin in June
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Novelis to Commission Another Automotive Line May 23
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NBT Bancorp Inc. Elects New Chairman
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Oswego County Business Magazine
Issue 161
April/May 2019
Cover Story
- A New Move for Terry LeRoy
- LeRoy: Body Modification Industry Still a Young Industry
Homegrown entrepreneur who started a specialty jewelry manufacturing company in the basement of his home and grew it to sell products worldwide relocates to Oswego
Features
Special Report
Business Updates
Profiles
Kristin Bullard
On The Job
What Do You Do to Retain Your Best Employees?
Success Stories
Lindsey Aggregates
My Turn
Newspaper: An Industry in Crisis
Newsmakers
News Briefs on Local Businesses & Business People
Economic Trends
Programs that Facilitate Region’s Business Development and Growth
Last Page
Kateri Spinella
Healthcare Briefs
- 7 Questions to John Radford, MD
- Harbor Lights Honors Retiring Dr. Jay Chapman
- Is Your Workplace Making You Fat?
- Behaving Badly
- The Cure of Kindness
- Mental Health Woes Are Rising in Young Americans — Is Social Media to Blame?
- Newly Created Organization to Promote Better Health Outcomes
- Port City Day Spa
- Integrative Healing Spa
- Mirbeau Inn & Spa
- The Hamill House
- Hair We Are Salon and Spa
