Oswego County/CNY Business Profiles
(Possible Career Pathways to Consider)
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Oswego County has a wealth of opportunity! There is something for everyone!
Agriculture
A family farm and farm market in business since 1966. Ontario Orchards is a working apple orchard and farm market with fresh local produce, baked goods from an on site bakery, cheeses, hard cider, craft brews, local honey, NY maple syrup, greenhouses, perennials, as well as a landscaping business and landscaping service.
Dedicated to producing the premier regional malt sourced from New York's finest grain growers.
Arts & Communication
The very first of it's kind, iHeartOswego.com is a comprehensive (CITY-zine) website for the citizens and visitors of Oswego. They provide positive, original information about the city of Oswego and its people. They developed and maintain the only comprehensive local event calendar and business directory.
iHeart Corp offers Website Development, Marketing Strategies and Graphic Design for small businesses and start-up endeavors. A great majority of the services are free for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
OswegoCountyNewsNow.com is a collaborative effort of Oswego County’s two main newspapers, The Palladium-Times (located in Oswego NY) and The Valley News (located in Fulton NY). Together, we bring readers the most local news for Oswego County on a 24/7 news cycle. With dedicated local reporters on regular beats, no one covers Oswego County NY better. In addition to quality news reporting and the most local news content, OswegoCountyNewsNow delivers a marketplace to bring the buyers and sellers of our communities together on a daily basis.
Banking & Finance
What do bank tellers do?
Community Bank, N.A.‘s roots can be traced back to 1866, when our predecessor, St. Lawrence County National Bank, was chartered. As we’ve expanded into the Northern Tier, Southern Tier, Western New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts, we’ve always remembered what got us here—our customers. And it’s evident in everything we do.
For over 150 years, we’ve served the financial needs of our customers. They’re the reason we exist. Of course, many companies make that claim. At Community Bank, we take it to heart. It’s why we make such a big deal about customer service. We don’t see going the extra mile as extra at all. It’s simply business as usual.
If you’re looking for credit unions near Oswego, NY, Compass Federal Credit Union is pointing the way to better tomorrows. As your credit union, we’re owned by account holders and loan recipients like you. That means that our goal is to best serve you, not line the pockets of stockholders. If you’re ready for your financial institution to treat you like a person and not a line item on a spreadsheet…
Empower Federal Credit Union welcomes employees of many companies, immediate family/household members of employees and retirees, as well as our outreach to underserved communities to enjoy personal and business banking solutions including auto loans, mortgages*, credit cards and more.
Since 1871, Fulton Savings Bank has empowered our neighbors to turn their plans in to action. From big days to life's little moments, Fulton Savings Bank has been there. Together, we make life easier and goals achievable. A better, more personal way to bank starts here.
NBT Bank is an independent, community bank based in Norwich, N.Y. We trace our roots back to 1856 when a group of business leaders in Norwich saw a need for additional banking resources in the community and came together to form a bank. We have a proud heritage of building long-term financial relationships with individuals, businesses and organizations, agricultural operations and local governments.
Founded in 1975, Oswego County FCU is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative association dedicated to providing quality financial products and services delivered in a professional, courteous and timely manner.
Pathfinder Bank has been serving the Central New York community since 1859 but the only hint of "old-fashioned" you'll find here is in our commitment to customer service and community involvement.
It is both our customer focused approach to providing financial services and our innovative philosophy that have made us who we are today. Our aim is to provide all the advanced conveniences the national banks have to offer, without the hassles. Here at Pathfinder Bank, we are local decision makers dedicated to serving the communities in which we live, work, and play.
Health Science
Oswego Hospital has been meeting the healthcare needs of Oswego County since 1881. 164-bed acute care community hospital. This not-for-profit hospital offers acute medical, emergency, surgical, maternity and behavioral health services.
OCO is one of the top six private employers in Oswego County. Its 50 programs are administered at over 80 sites, and in virtually every County community.
OCO consists of four departments: Health & Nutrition, Community Services, Residential Services and Corporate (Administrative) Services. What “began as a venture in faith,” now is a strong, vibrant agency that actively and effectively pursues its mission: ....to build partnerships that improve the quality of life and create successful communities.
The St. Luke Family of Caring is an affiliation of community-based, not-for-profit, non-denominational residential and healthcare organizations serving the greater-Oswego County, NY area since 1975. Affiliates include St. Luke Health Services, Bishop’s Commons Enriched Housing Residence and St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence located on our healthcare campus in the City of Oswego. Together we provide a continuum of residential options, care and services to over 300 people daily, and employ over 400 in our community.
Tourism & Hospitality
Oswego County offers year-round fun and recreation for everyone! History, festivals, fishing, and outdoor activities highlight each season. We are centrally located in New York State.
What do Waiters and food prep workers do?
Back in 1954 George Sachel made a pitch to Mimi Longley, proposing to put her name in lights if she married him. She did, and Mimi’s Drive In was born 11 years later! Mimi’s has a simple philosophy “delivery quality food quickly and affordably.
Legal & Law Enforcement
The New York State Police has a long and proud history of serving the citizens of New York since 1917. Our mission, to serve, protect and defend the people of New York, while preserving the rights and dignity of all, has remained constant from our inception and is still our goal today. Integrity, respect, customer service and leadership are the foundations we continue to build upon in order to serve to the best of our abilities.
The Oswego County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing for the peace and security of all residents and visitors in Oswego County. The law enforcement division includes road patrol, civil, court security, marine and snowmobile patrol, and criminal investigation division. County-wide coverage includes patrolling 968 square miles, eastern Lake Ontario and Oneida Lake. We also operate a state of the art direct supervision correctional facility.
The Oswego City Police Department has a budgeted staffing of 51 full-time sworn officers that serve the citizens of Oswego on a 24-hour basis. With the recent trend toward Community Oriented Policing, the Oswego City Police Department has open access to the public on a twenty-four hour basis. As you walk in to the police station you will be personally greeted by a police officer, who is there to assist you any way possible. In addition to standard emergency vehicle patrols, we offer foot/beat patrols, bicycle patrols, and ATV patrols to “protect and serve” the community. The effectiveness of our department is enhanced through the efforts of highly trained and motivated police officers, who strive to make the City of Oswego a better place to live.
Manufacturing
Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum. Novelis has an integrated network of technically advanced rolling and recycling operations across 33 facilities in 9 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Novelis works closely with the following colleges and universities to recruit new employees: Clarkson, Syracuse, Binghamton, Buffalo, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Canton, Alfred State, OCC, and Cornell.
EJ is the leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications and utility networks worldwide.
Huhtamaki is a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing and management organization that relies on the strength of its people to create a culture of innovative solutions and operational excellence.
Huhtamaki is a global food packaging specialist. Its products include paper and plastic disposable tableware, such as cups, plates and containers for quick service restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, caterers and vending operators. The company provides coated paper cups for fast food chains such as Burger King, as well as flexible packaging and labels for food and drink, pet food, pharmaceuticals, household and hygiene brands. Huhtamaki also makes egg cartons and trays, fruit trays and cup carriers.
Services
K-9 Grooming & Pet Motel offers the finest possible loving, gentle care for your dogs and cats while you are away. We treat your pets like they are our own!
We have been providing consistent, excellent service for the past 42 years. Our kennel uses the very best food and equipment and our staff keeps a high standard for cleanliness and excellent air flow.
Our trained and courteous staff provides the best in dog and cat grooming in the area.
The BEST kennel and grooming salon just got even BETTER with a new remodel of the facility!
Transportation
