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New Line of Credit Established for Nonprofits in CNY

CNY Community Foundation teams up with NBT Bank to provide low-interest bridge loans to nonprofits in need of cash The Central New York Community Foundation’s local impact investing program has closed on a $750,000 deal to secure a low interest line of credit for Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY, Inc. (VLPCNY).The funding will help the organization continue its legal aid services until funding from state grant contracts are fulfilled.This will be the first project receiving funding from a new certificate of deposit (CD) funding program the Community Foundation has established in partnership with NBT Bank.VLPCNY is a nonprofit legal aid organization that engages the legal community in volunteer service to low-income community members throughout Central New York. Its volunteer panel consists of over 500 lawyers who serve more than 3,500 clients a year with civil law needs.The new agreement will allow the organization to continue funding legal aid and anti-poverty programming while awaiting reimbursement from state agencies such as the Department of State and the Department of Health for multiple executed contracts.“VLPCNY, like so many nonprofit organizations, receives most of its funding from New York state to provide critical services that that State has identified as essential to life,” said Sal (more…)

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Read more about the article Economic Trends: Oswego County Attends SEMICON West
A team from New York attending the SEMICON West in San Francisco in July, including officials from Oswego County and Central New York.

Economic Trends: Oswego County Attends SEMICON West

Event in San Francisco is the largest semiconductor and micro-electronics trade show and exhibition in the countryby Austin Wheelock  |  ooc@oswegocounty.org As part of Oswego County’s investigation into the investments needed to attract businesses in the semiconductor supply chain industry, a team consisting of the chairman of the Oswego County Legislature, James Weatherup, and the executive director of Operation Oswego County and CEO of the Oswego County Industrial Development Agency, Austin Wheelock, traveled to San Francisco July 9 – 11 to participate in SEMICON West. This was Oswego County’s first time attending this event and allowed key county government and economic development representatives to get first-hand knowledge of the size and magnitude of the semiconductor supply chain as well as understand what those businesses are looking for when making a decision to expand or relocate.Here are our observations: What is SEMICON West?SEMICON West is the world’s largest and longest running semiconductor and microelectronics trade show and exhibition event. Started in 1971 and held annually in San Francisco, it attracts more than 22,000 visitors from all over the globe, including the 3,000 SEMICON member organizations and more than 500 semiconductor supply chain business exhibitors. The three-day event is a who’s who of leaders (more…)

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Read more about the article ON THE JOB: ‘What do you feel most proud about your organization?’

ON THE JOB: ‘What do you feel most proud about your organization?’

Interviews by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant“I’m always satisfied when my business can provide a nice, clean, quiet and affordable room to our customers. Seeing a happy customer, who finds value in their stay, makes the effort worthwhile.”  — Robert M. Taylor, Owner, All Seasons Inn, Scriba/Oswego“I am most proud of my organization for the involvement in our local communities. From Oswego to Pulaski to Watertown and beyond, we have agents and staff who are dedicated to making their communities a brighter place. Beyond our community outreach efforts, we love that we get to serve our communities by bringing a relational approach rather than a transactional approach to real estate sales. When working with our team, we love that our clients consider us their forever agency. Our relationships go far beyond the typical lifecycle of a real estate transaction.”  — Dana Decker, Broker and owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CNY Realty, Oswego“Without a doubt, the people at Bonadio are what I’m most proud of. The growth and success of our firm over the past 45 years is a testament to the hard work and commitment of every single employee. And despite the tremendous growth we’ve seen, we’ve remained true to our values and enhanced (more…)

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The First Quarter

The 2025 Business Guide we’re working on is a significant one — it marks the end of the very first quarter of the 21st. century (or the beginning of the second quarter).It was not too long ago — actually it was about 25 years ago — that we were all concerned with the Y2K crisis, that the Euro was introduced as the common currency to the many European countries and that the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton was coming to a conclusion — not to mention the fever of the dotcom bubble, which dominated the news for several years until it “burst” in 2001-2002.At the time, some of the largest employers in Oswego County were Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (listed in the 2000 Business Guide as having 1,300 full time employees, the county’s largest private employer), Alcan Aluminum Corp. (with 750 employees), Sealright (650), Nestle Chocolate Confections (600) and Metal Transportation Systems (423).Also on the list were A. L. Lee Memorial Hospital (with 383 employees), Oswego Wire (378), Owens Brockway (275), and Agrilink (formerly known as Birds Eye), which had 240 employees at the time.A few other companies listed in the 2000 Business Guide included:• Crysteel Manufacturing (80 employees)• (more…)

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The chicken riggies at Tailwater were exceptional, with a light amount of spice and chunks of chicken in each forkful of penne.

Tailwater Restaurant & Bar

It’s worth taking the trip to dine at luxurious Tailwater Lodge in AltmarBy Julie McMahonCrème brulee:The flavors of hibiscus and pistachio were very subtle, with a light floral and nutty aftertaste.Tailwater Lodge is a bit of luxury in the middle of the woods of Oswego County — and the restaurant there is no exception when it comes to a lavish but countrified meal.Situated along the Salmon River, Tailwater Lodge and its rustic ambience blends right into the atmosphere of rural Altmar. The food is no exception, with the menu highlighting rustic and classic dishes.We enjoyed the French onion soup, steak, riggies and dessert, which all rose to the high bar Tailwater sets for its hospitality.The restaurant can be found through the main entrance of the Tailwater Lodge and the eatery continues the Lodge’s aesthetic, with logs and stones built into the décor, large fish paintings on the walls and dim lighting. Quiet, fitting music played including James Taylor, Journey and Tom Petty.After we were sitting for a while, our server brought us some tasty garlic sesame rolls served with butter and a jalapeno jelly, which was more sweet than spicy. It was a nice start to the meal, but took (more…)

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Newsmakers: Katie Toomey to Chair Oswego Health Foundation

The Oswego Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the nonprofit healthcare system, has announced changes to leadership within its board of directors. Katie Toomey• Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC Chief Marketing Officer Katie Toomey has been appointed as board chairwoman. An Oswego resident, Toomey oversees Bond’s marketing team. She works with the firm’s management on strategic initiatives, including business development, marketing strategy, and implementation of marketing initiatives. Before joining Bond, Toomey was vice president of member engagement with CenterState CEO. She also served as executive director for the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, which became a fully integrated affiliate of CenterState CEO in 2017. Toomey has 20 years of marketing communications and business development experience in a variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer goods. In addition to serving in this new leadership role within the Oswego Health Foundation, Toomey is an active member of the Oswego Health system board of directors. Mary Ann Drumm• CRA Medical Imaging CEO Mary Ann Drumm will serve as vice chairwoman. Since 2002, Drumm has been responsible for overseeing the radiology services at the hospitals they service — including Oswego Hospital, Crouse Hospital — and radiology for several subspeciality practices in the surrounding area. The (more…)

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Newsmakers: Will Barclay Named Pathfinder Bank’s Chairman of the Board

Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc., the bank holding company of Pathfinder Bank recently announced that William Barclay has been named chairman of the board of directors. Barclay succeeds Chris Burritt, who retired in accordance with the company’s by-laws. Burritt joined the Board of Directors in 1986 and has served as chairman for 10 years, marking 38 years of dedicated service.    “It has been an honor and privilege to be part of this great organization for 38 years since joining what was then Oswego City Savings Bank. Since then, our bank has grown from $88 million to $1.4 billion in assets, now owned by our shareholders,” said Burritt. “I confidently pass the baton to Will Barclay, whose wealth of experience and wisdom will undoubtedly enrich this role. We trust in his leadership to guide us forward with integrity and vision,” he added. (more…) (more…)

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Alumna Appointed to SUNY Oswego College Council

Carol Bradlinski-Watros has been appointed to SUNY Oswego’s College Council by New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul for a seven-year term. The College Council is mandated by New York State Education Law, which provides for the establishment of a local council to supervise the operations and affairs of each state-operated institution of the State University.   Bradlinski-Watros of Mexico received her master’s in counseling services from SUNY Oswego in 1988.Her career was spent in Oswego County schools: at CITI as well as in the Hannibal and Central Square districts. She also spent several years in roles at Madison-Oneida BOCES, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES and Syracuse University.Now in her retirement, Bradlinski-Watros has committed her time to serving the Mexico community, where she moved 30 years ago. She serves on the board of directors for the Mexico Public Library, coordinates the outreach committee for her church and volunteers at a local thrift shop which supports the community’s food pantry. She is also the office manager for Mexico’s Kellogg Memorials. (more…) (more…)

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