By Sara Broadwell   We are thrilled to announce the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 annual meeting where, through this year’s theme, “Oswego County Leading the Way,” will spotlight…

By Jan LaneMost of us want to build generational wealth for our loved ones. This might include naming them in a will or setting up a trust that will create lifetime support.What if I told you we also have an opportunity to build generational wealth for our community and the causes we care about?The Community Foundation’s 5forCNY campaign is all about encouraging every Central New Yorker to invest in the future of the community by providing lasting support for local nonprofits.What does that look like? Endowment.Charities rely on gifts from donors to operate, and those donations can fluctuate over time. Endowments are like a financial safety net for universities, hospitals and nonprofits. Think of an endowment as a giant savings account filled with donations, which gets invested to grow over time. The money earned from these investments helps sustainably fund scholarships, cutting-edge research and crucial community programs.Following are some frequently asked questions about endowments:Q.: Who can establish an endowment fund?Many charities establish endowments to help ensure that their missions stay strong during economic downturns and periods of increased community need. Many individuals, families and corporations also create endowments to provide a sustainable stream of funding for their communities and favorite (more…)

By Peter Nwosu, Ph.D. The Oswego County Micron Strategy Steering Committee (OCMSSC) was officially launched in early 2023 shortly after Micron’s historic announcement to invest $100 billion in Central New…

By Brian M. Durant It’s a fascinating moment in Central New York, especially if you’re looking at your career pathways and potential. It seems wherever we turn we see new…

Navigating retirement change by Jeff Weld, Ph.D.  |  jeffweldllc.org I retired seven weeks ago. Despite great anticipation and meticulous planning for a smooth segue, it was a shock. Still is. Up…

Three recent decisions have the potential to impact the way businesses operate by Steven E. Abraham Supreme Court decisions sometimes impact businesses and their employees. At the end of June,…

By Thomas Griffith     tgriffith@cnycf.org If you’re a business owner, at some point you may begin thinking about an exit strategy. Sometimes that strategy presents itself in the form of…

By Steven E. Abraham steven.abraham@oswego.edu Most organizations are aware that it is illegal to discriminate against employees and applicants based on certain characteristics. Thus, an organization may not refuse to…