Read more about the article Hottest Professions: What’s in Big Demand in CNY?
Jobs in heating, ventilation and air conditioning are in high demand. “There’s probably 10 jobs per one individual. “There’s every company that wants HVAC work done. Lots of new buildings are going up and plenty of old buildings need to be renovated,” said Elvis Mehmedovic, franchise owner of Express Employment in Syracuse.

Hottest Professions: What’s in Big Demand in CNY?

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   The CNY employment statistics are looking good. “Job growth has been particularly strong in private health care and social assistance, which saw a 6.4% rise…

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Read more about the article MACNY President: ‘The Central New York Region Is a Hot Spot for Manufacturing’

MACNY President: ‘The Central New York Region Is a Hot Spot for Manufacturing’

By Stefan Yablonski   Manufacturing is poised for significant growth in New York state, according to Randy Wolken, MACNY president & CEO. “Our expansion here will also contribute to meaningful…

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Read more about the article Assemblyman Barclay Optimistic About Region’s Future
State Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R-Pulaski) in October at the annual “Local Landscapes & Landmarks” art exhibit, held at The Art Scene at CNY Arts Center. He shakes hands with Ray Grela, a local artist and photographer.

Assemblyman Barclay Optimistic About Region’s Future

Micron, plans for small modular nuclear reactor at Nine Mile Point and infrastructure improvement in the area are some of the reasons to be optimistic, says State Assembly Minority Leader…

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Read more about the article Building Tomorrow: A Vision for Oswego County’s Economic Growth
Rendering of the renovated Foundry banquet facility in Oswego. Photo courtesy of Alberts Group.

Building Tomorrow: A Vision for Oswego County’s Economic Growth

By Austin Wheelock  |  ooc@oswegocounty.org   When you think of economic development, excitement and opportunity may not always come to mind — but for us, they are at the heart…

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Read more about the article Micron: The Latest at Clay’s Forthcoming Computer Chip Fabs
Rendering of the Micron in Clay. Officials say part of the plant can be operational in 2027.

Micron: The Latest at Clay’s Forthcoming Computer Chip Fabs

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect new information about the completion of the Micron project. During an interview with Oswego County Business Magazine,…

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Read more about the article SPECIAL REPORT: At the Age 99 Rosie’s Still Putting in Full Days at Work
Rose Anthony stands behind the bar at her Rosie’s Tavern in Granby Center. She turned 99 in February but works every day of the week.

SPECIAL REPORT: At the Age 99 Rosie’s Still Putting in Full Days at Work

Rose Anthony, the owner of Rosie’s Tavern in Granby Center, does it all: Plow the driveway, do the cleaning, the ordering. At 99 years of age, she works every day…

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Read more about the article TIM’S NOTES: The Times They Are A-changing for the Live Music Scene
A busy and rocking bar — like when author Tim Nekritz and his band The Condescenders played a packed Halloween-themed show at The Eis House in Mexico — is a welcome sight for musicians and music fans, but the economy has sometimes made it challenging for performers and venues to find success on a regular basis.

TIM’S NOTES: The Times They Are A-changing for the Live Music Scene

Difficult economy and changing habits are making it challenging for performers and venues to find success on a regular basis By Tim Nekritz  |  nekritz@gmail.com   It’s a Thursday evening…

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