MACNY Promotes Marissa Beck to Senior Manager, Communications

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York, recently announced the promotion of Marissa Beck to senior manager, communications and media.Reporting to the chief operations officer, Beck is responsible for the development and execution of MACNY’s communications strategy and organization-wide messaging. With a specialized focus on MACNY’s workforce development division, Beck will lead the division’s multi-channel marketing and communication efforts related to events and initiatives specific to registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. In this role, she will also manage MACNY’s overall public relations strategy and relationship with the media.“It’s a pleasure to announce Marissa’s promotion to senior manager, communications and media,” said MACNY President and CEO Randy Wolken. “Throughout Marissa’s tenure with MACNY, she has continued to add value to the organization and our members by developing and implementing strategies that align with our present and future growth. With this new role, we look forward to strengthening our connections with members, partners, industry leaders, and the community through multi-media and multi-channel efforts led by Marissa.” (more…) (more…)

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Newsmakers: Kathryn Watson to Direct Workforce Innovation at SUNY Oswego

SUNY Oswego’s Office of Workforce Innovation and External Relations (OWIER), launched by SUNY Oswego President Peter O. Nwosu in fall 2023, has named Kathryn Watson as its inaugural director of workforce innovation and community impact.The OWIER provides a designated point of entry into SUNY Oswego for industry, nonprofit, public, private and community partners to connect with institutional assets.OWIER staff members identify and form mutually beneficial partnerships with the greater Central New York community to generate economic and social benefits for the region that align with the priorities and vision of SUNY Oswego and with the mission to contribute to the common good while advancing SUNY Oswego’s institutional-wide priorities and goals.Watson will report directly to president’s cabinet member and Assistant Vice President for Workforce Innovation and External Relations Kristi Eck to help advance grant applications that align with immediate institutional and workforce innovation priorities while providing timely and necessary programming to support workforce innovation and upskilling demands and connecting the greater community with SUNY Oswego employees and students as related to these areas of focus. (more…) (more…)

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Newsmakers: Davis-Standard Appoints President for DS Global Services

Davis-Standard, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology, is announced the appointment of Ching Gettman as president of the Davis-Standard Global Services (DS Global Services) team.With a proven track record of leadership and innovation, Ching is set to drive the growth and excellence of DS Global Services, bringing increased value to its customer base through focused service and support strategy execution.With over 20 years of industry experience, Gettman  joins Davis-Standard from Caterpillar, where she served as vice president of product development, aftermarket and strategy. There, she led significant advancements in product development and aftermarket services, reinforcing Caterpillar’s position as an industry leader. Prior to that, she spent 12 years at John Deere, holding various key roles across multiple locations, which provided her with extensive experience and a deep understanding of the aftermarket industry. She also worked as a distributor executive at Cummins Western Canada, where she was responsible for sales, service, rebuild and parts. (more…) (more…)

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Newsmakers: Kathryn Pagliaroli Named Oswego Health’s COO

Kathryn “Katie” Pagliaroli has been promoted to chief operating officer at Oswego Health. She currently serves as senior vice president and chief nursing officer. She will retain those titles in her new role.Pagliaroli has been part of the Oswego Health team since 2001, starting as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit and advancing through various leadership positions.Pagliaroli will now oversee the integration of clinical and operational strategies to elevate patient care and ensure alignment with Oswego Health’s mission. Her role will involve driving strategic initiatives to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen the organization’s role as a leading regional provider.“Katie Pagliaroli’s dedication to Oswego Health needs to be recognized and this promotion demonstrates her tremendous professional growth,” said Michael C. Backus, president and CEO of Oswego Health. “As chief operating officer, as well as senior vice president and chief nursing officer, Katie will build off her deep expertise and unwavering commitment to local healthcare transformation. Through her leadership, Katie will undoubtedly enhance the quality of care we provide and expand our impact in the community.” (more…) (more…)

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Read more about the article Profile: Scott A. Kingsley

Profile: Scott A. Kingsley

The new NBT Bank CEO is a marathon runner, an avid mountain climber and a former firefighter and Meals on Wheels delivery volunteer. He shares his story of overcoming prostate cancer and starting a new chapter in his lifeBy Stefan YablonskiScott A. Kingsley became president and CEO of NBT Bank on May 21. He had joined the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2021.“I’m a North Country guy, yes — I grew up outside of Potsdam and graduated from Potsdam High School,” he said. “We didn’t do a lot of stuff in Syracuse. If we wanted to do something, my family went to Montreal or Ottawa. It was just so much closer; it was a three-hour drive [to Syracuse] and it was an hour, hour and a half to Ottawa. Those are pretty cosmopolitan cities.”Growing up he played soccer, hockey, baseball — “pretty much everything one could do outdoors. As I got older, I started doing other things besides team sports, skiing and golf — those kinds of things,” he added.The 60-year-old went to college at Clarkson University and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance.While in high school and college he was a member (more…)

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Read more about the article How I Got Started: Graham Barney

How I Got Started: Graham Barney

Owner of Snax Enterprises in downtown Oswego offers snacks from all over the world. Started his business at age 26 in part funded by stimulus checks he saved during COVID-19By Stefan YablonskiIf calamari squid flavored potato chips from China aren’t for you, perhaps the Lay’s potato chips that taste like Kobe beef are more your style. Graham Barney started Snax Enterprises last spring. The store at 167 W. First St. in Oswego offers unique snacks, candies and beverages from every corner of the world.Q: When did you start?A: I started in 2023. Snax Enterprises opened April 7 — I basically sold out in the first two days. I honestly didn’t expect that kind of turnout. I’d be happy with like 30 customers, but it was like 300 … a line out the door the first day. I don’t know if I’ll ever have as good a day as that. It was outstanding.Q: And now?A: Typical day now, I’d say about two dozen people on an average week day. Sometimes a little busier on the weekends. It slows some times during the day, it comes in waves.Q: Why this type of business?A: I went to one of these stores a few (more…)

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Read more about the article Special Report: Lawsuit Forces Changes in Way Real Estate Agents Are Paid

Special Report: Lawsuit Forces Changes in Way Real Estate Agents Are Paid

As of Aug. 17, it is no longer standard practice for home sellers to pay a commission to the buyer’s agent in addition to their real estate agentBy Aaron GiffordTeri Beckwith, a licensed salesperson who has sold homes in Oswego County for 30 years, said the new regulations could limit the number of offers. “Buyers are just not used to paying their agents. It doesn’t make much sense right now.”Realtors in Central New York and across the nation hope new regulations that change the way buyers’ agents are paid won’t turn their industry upside down.As of Aug. 17, it is no longer standard practice for home sellers to pay a commission to the buyer’s agent in addition to their real estate agent.Instead, written agreements with buyers’ agents specifying how much they will be paid must be established ahead of time.In addition, compensation rate offers to buyers’ agents cannot be disclosed on the Multiple Listing Service, which most sellers and buyers access to view available properties.This regulation follows the $418 million settlement the National Association of Realtors paid out to a group of Missouri homeowners who argued in federal court that the long-accepted practice of paying sellers’ agents led to unnecessary (more…)

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Read more about the article Business Update: Laser Transit Still on the Road for the Long Haul
Laser Transit founder and CEO George Joyce in front of one of his company’s trucks. “It’s a big deal to get to where we are today from where we started,” he says.

Business Update: Laser Transit Still on the Road for the Long Haul

Lacona-based logistics company celebrating 30 years in businessBy Stefan YablonskiCEO George Joyce stands in front of one of his trucks in Lacona.Laser Transit keeps on truckin’ decade after decade after decade.What makes Laser Transit so successful all these years?“Not a single attribute, but several factors contribute,” according to founder and CEO George Joyce.“We were actually formed on Dec. 31, 1994. But ’95 is when we first began operations,” he said. “I haven’t really thought about [celebrations]. But certainly, we should mark the milestone somehow. It’s a big deal to get to where we are today from where we started. I’ve been doing this a while, since I graduated college in the early ‘70s. I’ve been in the logistics business for more than 50 years.”They literally started on a shoestring and managed to move quite a ways, he added.“We’ve managed to work with just about all the major companies in Oswego County — we’ve watched a lot of people come and go, also,” he said. “I feel good that we are still up and running and really still thriving. So I’m pretty happy about that.”“Literally, we started out with just one [vehicle]. When I say shoestring, it really was a shoestring,” (more…)

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Read more about the article Business Update: Oswego Bread Finds Consumers Across the Globe
Oswego Tea Company’s baker prepares a new batch of cinnamon-raisin bread. The business bakes 300 loaves of bread a week for delivery and another 100 for restaurants and cafés in Oswego.

Business Update: Oswego Bread Finds Consumers Across the Globe

The Oswego Tea Company’s cinnamon-raisin bread has a following in the U.S. and in several countriesBy Tom and Jerry CaraccioliMap of the United States showing the location of people who have ordered The Oswego Tea Company’s cinnamon-raisin bread.When you walk into The Oswego Tea Company, one of the first things you will notice is a map of the United States with hundreds of thumb tacks marking various places throughout the country. As you scan the room, you’ll also see an area for drinking tea.Twenty-five years ago, Lisa Shaw had a vision.After she and her husband, Warren, bought a building on Oswego’s east side of town, the Shaws initially opened it to house Ontario Outfitters, a clothing store that offered off-price, discount clothes before the days of TJMaxx and Marshalls. The clothing store anchored the building. But Shaw’s vision and ultimate goal was to create and own a café–eatery in which customers could eat, visit, enjoy coffee or tea at their leisure and not feel rushed.“When my husband and I would go out, we liked to sit and hang,” Shaw explained. “Having a meal is an event, a three-hour thing. Most restaurants want to flip tables. We always felt like we (more…)

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