Bosco’s Now Under New Ownership
New owner of grocery store in Oswego aims to continue Bosco’s family tradition By Steve Yablonski The steady stream of vehicles in and out of the parking lot is the…
Before striking out on his own, Steve Chirello worked at PR managar at Syracuse University, Miller Brewing Co., among other places.
Chirello Advertising Celebrates 25 Years in Business
Founded in 1996, the business is still going strong today with additional clients and more products By Steve Yablonski A summer internship sparked a lifelong career. “Believe it or not,…
Models wearing samples of T-shirts marketed by Syracuse-based In Our Words Apparel.
Mother-Daughter Team Starts T-Shirt Business to Inspire Women
Ashley McLeod and her mother, entrepreneur Gwen Webber-McLeod, betting on a new line of T-shirts that they say will inspire women By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If Syracuse resident Ashley McLeod…
Karen Knapik-Scalzo is the person most in the media seek when they’re writing stories about local unemployment, employment trends, salaries or other key labor-related statistics. She has been on the job for 30 years.
30 Years on the Job: Karen Knapik-Scalzo
Associate economist with the NYS Department of Labor, a SUNY Oswego grad, helps the media and the public understand trends in local labor, jobs By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Karen Knapik-Scalzo…
Assistant professor James Weinschreider teaches in the technology department at SUNY Oswego while he maintains a goat farm in Wayne County.
SUNY Oswego Instructor Re-Launches Goat Dairy
Assistant professor and his wife produce specialty cheeses at their re-launched business in Wayne County By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Operating a goat dairy provides interesting conversation fodder for SUNY Oswego…
Francesca Orsomarso, the founder and president of FMN Creative in Utica.
Owner of Utica PR Business Selected as Young Entrepreneur of the Year
By David L. Podos The owner of a boutique public relations company in Utica has recently been honored with the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the SBA Upstate…
Jennifer Powers helps her son, David, work sap off a maple tree in their property.
Ex Police Officer Turns to Maple Syrup Business to Meet Family’s Needs
Happy Jack’s Maple sells at area farmers markets, pop-up shops in other stores, online and at a few grocery stores By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Most people become farmers because they…
Brian Rossi and his family of Fabius, promoting the coffee he sells in the region.
‘Serial Entrepreneur’ Weathers Pandemic
Owner of Cook’s Coffee sees decline in sales but he’s optimistic business will pick up By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Entrepreneurship is Brian Rossi’s cup of tea — make that cup…
People enjoying some of the attactions at Greek Peak Mountain.
Ski Resort Operators: A Season Like No Other
Operators believe more skiers will hit the slopes this season because it provides the opportunity to get out of the house and be active By Mary Beth Roach Outside is…
Clothing Company Betting on Promoting Syracuse Love
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Just before the birth of their baby, Matt and Taylor Sourwine birthed their company, SYR Clothing, which shares their love for the Salt City. “It was…