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By Ken Sturtz Alec Johnson is busy publishing Oswego Shopper and Oswego County News — and five daily newspapers and more than a dozen publications in what has become the largest…
Oswego County Business Magazine
By Ken Sturtz Alec Johnson is busy publishing Oswego Shopper and Oswego County News — and five daily newspapers and more than a dozen publications in what has become the largest…
By Bruce Frassinelli More than one-quarter of all U.S. newspapers have shut down since 2004. Trend is expected to continue Although many newspaper publishers are reluctant to characterize how bad…
By Ken Sturtz Patrick Waite of Fulton has seen substantial change in human services over four-decade career When Patrick Waite reflects on his career in human services he marvels at…
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While work-life balance is important, salary is often cited as main reason workers stay in their jobs Employee retention relates to more than salary, as the…
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Several sectors show decreased in employment numbers Although some indicators show businesses are adapting and adjusting to post-COVID-19 life, staffing persists as a factor that’s proving…
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The healthcare industry has struggled for decades with a staffing shortage. The pandemic only worsened the problem, with staff absences due to COVID-19, staff burnout and…
By Margaret McCormick Developer and real estate broker Stephen Skinner making his mark in Syracuse neighborhood Last year, Syracuse developer and real estate broker Stephen Skinner, a Republican, challenged Democrat…
By Ken Sturtz Over a decade it has evolved from a fledgling startup to become a major ‘catalyst for change’ in Oswego County. Longtime SUNY Oswego chemistry professor Richard “Dick”…
By Steve Yablonski Longtime business adviser who helped thousands to start or expand their business, set to retire Q: How did you come to be in this position? A: At…