Reading in a Pandemic: How Has it Impacted the Community?

Staff at the river’s end bookstore in Oswego. “Through the initial lockdown right up to the present day, our community has responded by taking advantage of our curbside service, home delivery and competitive shipping rates,” said store manager Emil Christmann.

Reading in a Pandemic: How Has it Impacted the Community?

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:December 14, 2020
Post category:Departments Tim's Notes

By Tim Nekritz nekritz@gmail.com ‘With reading books among the reported trends as people spend more time in their homes, how did that impact local booksellers and libraries?’ The pen, the…

Publisher’s Note December 2020 / January 2021

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:December 14, 2020
Post category:Departments Publisher's Note

By Wagner Dotto We just published our 27th annual Business Guide. A thank-you note to our advertisers is in order. Without those who advertise we would not be able to…

‘What Should the President’s Focus Be for the Next Four Years?”

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:December 14, 2020
Post category:Departments On The Job

Interviews by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant “I want him to not raise taxes and maintain low regulations on businesses. Any businessman wants that. Maybe he should rebuild the infrastructure of the…

Adjusting to Reduced Income Due To COVID-19

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:December 14, 2020
Post category:Departments Guest Columnist

The current health and economic crisis is a stark reminder of the importance of an emergency fund. Randy L. Zeigler ‘It’s difficult to predict when things will return to some…

Janet Clerkin

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:December 14, 2020
Post category:Departments Last Page

Tourism industry in Oswego County hard hit by pandemic; event promotions currently on hold, says tourism and public information coordinator By Lou Sorendo Q. Can you describe how badly the…

Patty Smith

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:December 14, 2020
Post category:Departments How I Got Started

Co-owner of Brown Dog Wood Products in Central Square specializes in kiln-dried lumber, custom moldings By Lou Sorendo ‘COVID-19 has actually meant better business for us because people are home.…

The oldest and most important Taiwanese temple is Longshan founded in 1738.

Taiwan, the ‘Other’ China

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:December 14, 2020
Post category:Departments Where in the World is Sandra Scott?

By Sandra Scott Unfortunately, the island of Taiwan is often overlooked as a tourist destination. But it has a fascinating history and many interesting places to visit. Taiwan is officially…

Arius Cunningham, 7, plays foam building blocks at the Children’s Museum of Oswego.

Bringing Play Back to Children’s Museum

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:October 14, 2020
Post category:Departments Tim's Notes

By Tim Nekritz nekritz@gmail.com The Children’s Museum of Oswego closing from March to August was a challenge, because it took away peak time for field trips, as well as the…

43 North Marina, LLC, located in the town of West Monroe, is adding 28,500-sq-ft. for boat storage, office space, a showroom and sales department for parts.

Project Summary: Current Growth Across Oswego County

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:October 14, 2020
Post category:Departments Economic Trends

L. Michael Treadwell ooc@oswegocounty.org ‘All these projects are examples of great growth in Oswego County. That growth is a much-needed positive sign during the pandemic. It’s proof of our strength,…

Successful Family Business Succession Planning — Where to Start

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:October 14, 2020
Post category:Departments Guest Columnist

By Richard L. Weber, Esq. Ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation of family ownership can be challenging and requires careful preparation and execution. Family-owned and operated businesses are…