Read more about the article BUSINESS UPDATE: Hotels Deal with the Off-Season Low Occupancy
Façade of Riverside Inn in Fulton. General manager Harry Kelawala said to keep cashflow higher in the dull winter months, he works with the Department of Social Services to offer short-term housing for people who need a temporary home until they find an apartment.

BUSINESS UPDATE: Hotels Deal with the Off-Season Low Occupancy

Occupancy rate “drops dramatically starting in November,” says general manager at Riverside Inn in Fulton By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   During the wintertime, occupancy rates in places of lodging tends…

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Read more about the article BUSINESS UPDATE: After Par-K Acquisition, Longley Brothers Plans Big Expansion in Fulton
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…

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Read more about the article BUSINESS UPDATE: Micron Strategy Steering Committee Marks Second Year of collaborative progress at SUNY Oswego summit
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…

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Read more about the article BUSINESS UPDATE: 51 Years Later Self-Made Vashaw Enjoys Golden Days
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…

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