BUSINESS UPDATE: Oswego YMCA Turns 170
Organization has been ‘an engine of community vitality’ as it supports families and community health, says CEO Stefan Yablonski The Oswego YMCA is celebrating 170 years this November. Founded…
Par-K Jeep Chrysler dealership closed at the end of August after many decades in Fulton. Longley Brothers acquired its assets and become the sole new auto dealer in the city.
BUSINESS UPDATE: After Par-K Acquisition, Longley Brothers Plans Big Expansion in Fulton
By Stefan Yablonski Earlier this summer, Longley Brothers acquired the assets of Par-K Enterprise, a Jeep and Chrysler dealership which closed after several decades in business. The owners, the…
BUSINESS UPDATE — Officials: New IKEA to Boost Business, Tourism in the Region
By Stefan Yablonski IKEA announced recently that it plans to open a new store at Destiny USA. The store is expected to open in the fall. IKEA Syracuse will…
SUNY Oswego President Peter O. Nwosu (at podium) welcomes subcommittee chairs (seated) and attendees to the June 20 Oswego County Micron Strategy Steering Committee Summit.
BUSINESS UPDATE: Micron Strategy Steering Committee Marks Second Year of collaborative progress at SUNY Oswego summit
By SUNY Oswego, Office of Communications and Marketing The Oswego County Micron Strategy Steering Committee hosted its second annual summit on June 20, at SUNY Oswego’s Marano Campus Center…
John Vashaw, Jr. (right) has taken the lead from his father John Sr. and continues to provide dependable, quality service at Vashaw’s Collision.
BUSINESS UPDATE: 51 Years Later Self-Made Vashaw Enjoys Golden Days
By Tom and Jerry Caraccioli When John Vashaw Sr. left his job at Flett’s Body Shop after 17 years it was with mixed emotions. Alex “Slim” Flett Sr. had…
BUSINESS UPDATE — Wade’s Diner: Serving Breakfast for Nearly 9 Decades
Breakfast joint has become an Oswego tradition By Tom and Jerry Caraccioli In 1937, Neal Wade opened his new business in a Pullman railroad car. He had been hauling…
Dani Maynes poses in front of a wall decoration that she created using her own books.
BUSINESS UPDATE: New Café in Mexico Offers Beverages, Snacks, Books
Occupational therapist said she decided to start her own business focusing on two of her favorite things — books and brews. It’s the first business of its type in the…
Jeanne McManus, the owner of Ontario Cleaners in Fulton, stands next to racks of dry cleaned clothing. “I’m the fourth owner of the business,” she says.
BUSINESS UPDATE: Ontario Cleaners Marks 100 Years in Business
Business in Fulton has kept its name and its same location since its founding a century ago By Stefan Yablonski Ontario Cleaners was nuclear powered. “During COVID, what saved…
Aaron Ballard is the owner of Ballard & Associates.
BUSINESS UPDATE: Ballard & Associates Expands Services in Fulton
Insurance company specializing in Medicare plans got its start in Onondaga County in 2008. It’s now thriving in Fulton By Stefan Yablonski It’s all about helping people. Ballard &…
The Fulton Driving Range is now under a new ownership. It was renamed Tee TimeCNY.
BUSINESS UPDATE: Fulton Driving Range Under New Ownership
Long established business near Battle Island State Park Golf Course going through renovations, getting ice cream parlor, lounge By Stefan Yablonski Greg Callen, founder of Move Along, Inc., a…