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NEWSLETTER
u WINTER 2022 u Business & Industry United For A Better Community
WHAT’S INSIDE: EXPO RETURNS "Back to Business" is theme of 2023 showcase
FRESH TAKE
Specialty coffee shop and wine bar opens in Oswego
WHAT'S AHEAD
State of the Village address will preview 2023 in Oswego
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is the season for holiday shopping – and you don’t have to travel far to find what you need for gifts, parties and seasonal festivities. You can find everything you need in Oswego and surrounding communities. The National Retail Federation predicts this year’s November and December retail sales will grow by 6 to 8% over 2021, tallying up to $960 billion nationwide. When planning your holiday gift-buying sprees this year, it’s important to focus PRSRT locally. STD dollars
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“Local businesses are a part of the fabric of Oswego and the community’s support is vital to their success,” said Angie Hibben, IOM, President/CEO of the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce. “The businesses in our community are our neighbors and friends. They are the first to gladly sponsor fundraisers, our local sports teams, schools, and not-for-profits.” The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reports local businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to community causes.
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