Read more about the article 2026 PROGRESS — SMALL BUSINESS: Small Businesses Continue  Energize Local Economies
Sara Broadwell, executive director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

2026 PROGRESS — SMALL BUSINESS: Small Businesses Continue Energize Local Economies

Small businesses are crucial because they drive economic growth through significant job creation, foster innovation with unique products and boost local economies by keeping revenue within the community, according to…

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2026 PROGRESS — REAL ESTATE: Seller’s Market? Buyer’s Market? One Sure Thing: Inventory Is Growing

By Stefan Yablonski   The real estate market in Central New York is extremely competitive and heavily favors sellers, characterized by rapidly rising prices, low inventory and homes selling in…

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2026 PROGRESS — TOURISM: Beyond Fishing, Cruise Ships to Increase County as Destination

By Stefan Yablonski   American Cruise Lines is bringing small cruise ships to Oswego starting in its 2026 season. They will offer several custom luxury sightseeing cruises this summer as…

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Read more about the article 2026 PROGRESS — NONPROFITS: Nonprofits Still Facing Troubling Times
Frank Ridzi is vice president of community investment for the Central New York Community Foundation.

2026 PROGRESS — NONPROFITS: Nonprofits Still Facing Troubling Times

The pandemic is over but nonprofits face new challenges. “I don’t think nonprofits have fully recovered from the pandemic because they have been hit with another type of challenge,” said…

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Read more about the article 2026 PROGRESS — FARMING: Year Starts on a Positive Note for Dairy Farmers
Audrey Donahoe is the president of American Dairy Association North East.

2026 PROGRESS — FARMING: Year Starts on a Positive Note for Dairy Farmers

By Stefan Yablonski   The new year has brought new hope for farmers. “We have had a pretty good start to 2026!” said Audrey Donahoe, president of American Dairy Association…

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2026 PROGRESS — CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE: Officials Excited for a Potential Fourth Nuclear Plant, Micron

By Stefan Yablonski   The Greater Oswego Fulton Chamber of Commerce has a lot planned for 2026, according to Sara Broadwell, executive director. Promoting economic and business growth is a…

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Read more about the article Top Projects in Central New York
Robert Simpson, president and chief executive officer of CenterState CEO: “There is a noted shift in community mindset, from “is this real,’ to ‘we deserve to win.’ I hear it in meetings and it’s highlighted in the data shared in this year’s Economic Forecast Report.”

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CenterState CEO: ‘We Are Becoming a Fast-growing Community’ By Stefan Yablonski   At a very high level, 2025 is about capitalizing on this moment, according to Robert Simpson, president and…

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