AN ECONOMIC + JOB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SERVING OSWEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK

K&N’S FOODS USA 2013 ANNUAL REPORT

PATHFINDER INDUSTRIES

FELIX SCHOELLER NORTH AMERICA

TAILWATER LODGE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

In 2013, there was significant investment from existing businesses that expanded their operations, as well as from new firms that located throughout the county. In fact, Operation Oswego County helped to provide business and financial assistance for projects that, when fully implemented, will invest more than $263 million in Oswego County, and will create and/or retain more than 900 jobs. A variety of new businesses were established in the county representing a variety of industrial sectors. Among these are K&N’s Foods USA in the City of Fulton, Tailwater Lodge in the Town of Albion, Murphy’s Automotive Solutions in the Town of Oswego and Mother Earth Baby the City of Oswego. Several existing businesses made sizeable investments to expand including Novelis Corporation in Sciba, Felix Schoeller in the Town of Richland, SAM North America in the Town of Schroeppel, Dr. Padma Ram in the City of Oswego and Eagle Beverage in the Town of Oswego. In addition, Felix Schoeller, Novelis Corporation, K&N’s Foods USA, Teti Bakery, Huhtamaki and SAM North America, are among a handful of businesses representing direct foreign investment in Oswego County over the past three years. These six companies have invested $434 million that will lead to 640 new jobs in manufacturing. As we move ahead in 2014, our focus is to help make our existing businesses more competitive, facilitate attractions and expansions that will lead to investment and job creation/retention of our economic base, and to continue to enhance the overall business climate in Oswego County.

Kevin LaMontagne President

In Memoriam: Louis R. Pettinelli, Jr. (1933 – 2014) The Board of Directors and staff of Operation Oswego County fondly remember Louis R. Pettinelli, Jr. for his commitment to the organization and for his significant contributions to the economic development process in Oswego County. Lou served as OOC’s president for 14 years and as a member of the OOC Board of Directors for more than 35 years. He also served for over 15 years as a member of COMCO, an economic development organization for Cortland, Madison, Cayuga, Onondaga and Oswego Counties, most recently serving as president. As a testament to his commitment to economic development, the Private Industry Council named him “Partner of the Year” in 1990 and OOC recognized him with its “Martin Rose Economic Developer Merit Award” in 1997. Having started his career as a Physical Education teacher, Lou dedicated much of his time furthering athletics in the schools. He was instrumental in bringing wrestling and lacrosse to the Central Square school district and served as assistant and head football coach in Central Square. Lou also held various offices in the Section III and NYS Wrestling Officials Association and received several honors and awards for his contributions. Lou was also very active at his alma mater, SUNY Cortland. He served on their Board of Directors and held offices in several clubs. Lou retired as Assistant Superintendent of the Central Square Central Schools in 1977. He then served as Deputy Superintendent of Oswego County BOCES until 2003. Lou will be greatly missed.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED

Q Site Selection Assistance Q Industrial Parks Q IDA Administration Q Financial Packaging Q “Next Great Idea” Business Plan Competition Q Micro-Enterprise Programs Q Planning and Coordination Q IDA Bond Financing Q Domestic and International Marketing Program Q Industry/Government Liaison Q Business Incubators Q SBA 7(a) Banking Assistance Q Assistance in Accessing Special Q OCCFC Administration Q Speculative Building Program Incentive Programs Q Minority and Women-Owned Business Q IDA Economic Development Fund Loans Q Retention/Expansion Outreach Programs Enterprise Program Q USDA IRP Loans Q Specialized Research and Technical Assistance Q SBA Certified Development Company (504 Loans)

2 2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPACT SUMMARY

New/Expanded/Retained Facilities: 50 Capital Investment: $263,084,649 New/Retained Jobs: 920 Estimated New Annual Payroll: $19,626,244 Investment/Job: $285,962 Average Annual Pay/New Job: $37,889

1953-2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPACT SUMMARY

Capital Investment: $3,991,461,441 New/Retained Jobs: 22,810 Investment/Job: $174,987

2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING INITIATIVES RT 2012 ANNUAL REPO

ENT AN ECONOMIC AND JOB DEVELOPM EGO COUNTY, NY CORPORATION SERVING OSW Q 2011 Annual Report received “Best in Class” from New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC).

Q 2012 Annual Report received “Best in Class” from The Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA).

Q Both OOC’s E-News and website, www.oswegocounty.org, received an “Honorable Mention” from NYSEDC.

QTwo new print ads, “Keeping it Fresh! From Farm to Table…” and “Manufacturing Heats Up! Oswego County Companies Compete Globally” developed to highlight Oswego County assets of benefit to food processors and manufacturers, respectively.

Q15,777 visitors to OOC’s website www.oswegocounty.org.

QPublic relations initiatives included 71 news releases and articles published, 27 issues of the E-News, and assistance/coordination to 40 business firms and community organizations.

From KeepingKeepin Farm To IItt FFresh!resh Table… “Being in the fresh-to-market food industry, MONTREALMONTM Oswego County allows us to be located at the Manufacturing heart of our supply and, with a highly accessible BOSTON transportation network, the quickest to market.” – Jeremy Dygert of Champlain Valley Specialty NY, maker of Grab Apples. Heats Up! TORONTO BUFFFFFALOALALO NEW YORK CITY sWithin hours of every major Northeast market Oswego County Companies Compete Globally. PHILADELPHIA “We considered expanding at our existing facilities in Ohio, CLEVELAND sExperienced food processing workforce High quality water from Lake Ontario Texas, UK and China. We chose Oswego County because it’s a WAASHINGTON s pro-business community with excellent educational resources sReliable utility services and solid industrial infrastructure that provide a skilled workforce with a get-it-done attitude.” sPotential incentives available – Kevin LaMontagne, CFO, Fulton Companies, maker of commercial boilers nd water - Over 30 institutes of higher learning within 50 miles - Modern infrastructure network for industrial users

MONTREAL - Limitless transportation options via interstate, rail, air and water - Potential incentives available

BOSTON L. Michael Treadwell, CEcD (315) 343-1545 www.OswegoCounty.org

TORONTO BUFFALO NEW YORK CITY 343-1545 www.OswegoCounty.org L. Michael Treadwell, CEcD (315) PHILADELPHIA CLEVELAND

WASHINGTON 3 2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Southern Graphic Systems, Schroeppel, NY Felix Schoeller North America, located in the Town of Richland, acquired new machinery and equipment, purchased inventory, and made renovations to expand their world class paper converting operation. The $6.35 million project created over 150 jobs. Assistance was provided by Northland Filter International, located in the Lake Ontario Industrial Park in the City of Oswego, Empire State Development Corporation, the County of Oswego IDA and Operation Oswego County. purchased and installed two new production lines to produce low to medium efficiency air filtration products to compliment their existing HEPA filtration line. The $650,000 project will create 25-30 Novelis Corporation is adding a third aluminum finishing line and expanding its automotive new jobs. Financial assistance is being provided by Empire State Development Corporation and scrap recycling operation in the Town of Scriba. The $200 million projects are expected to create Operation Oswego County. another 90 jobs. Assistance for the projects is being provided by the Empire State Development Corporation and the County of Oswego IDA. Southern Graphic Systems is expanding in the Oswego County Industrial Park in the Town of Schroeppel by adding new production machinery and equipment to expand its capacity to manufacture printing engravings, including upgrades to the chrome and copper plating lines. The $2.2 million expansion will create 6 jobs and retain 26. The project received funding assistance from Empire State Development Corporation and the County of Oswego IDA. K&N’s Foods USA acquired the 280,000-square-foot former BirdsEye plant in the City of Fulton. The $4 million project involved renovating and equipping the facility in order to manufacture a wide variety of frozen, valued-added, Halal chicken products, under the brand license from K&N’s Foods Limited, Pakistan. The project will create 183 jobs. This is the first North American facility for K&N’s, a popular international brand. Assistance was provided by the County of Oswego IDA, Empire State Development Corporation, M&T Bank and Operation Oswego County. Pathfinder Industries, a women-owned manufacturer of large scale sheet metal and machine work, rebuilt their business in the City of Fulton after their former building was destroyed by fire. The $4.1 million project retained 26 jobs. Funding assistance for the 18,288 sf plant was provided Murphy’s Automotive, Oswego, NY by the County of Oswego IDA. Laser Transit, a 3rd party logistics company located in the Village of Lacona, acquired equipment Murphy’s Automotive Solutions built a new, 3,300 sf state-of-the-art automotive repair capable of lifting 50,000 pounds to handle heavy coils. The $338,000 project created 2 jobs. facility in the Town of Oswego. The $450,000 project created 4 jobs. Assistance was provided by Assistance was provided by Pathfinder Bank and the County of Oswego IDA. Pathfinder Bank and the County of Oswego IDA. Patterson Warehousing, Inc. added a 21,000 sf expansion on their facility in the City of Fulton increasing their warehousing capacity to 148,000 sf. The $1.3 million project retained 44 jobs. Financial assistance was provided by the County of Oswego IDA. FX Caprara is constructing two automotive dealership buildings (Ford and Chevrolet), each 18,500 sf, adjacent to I-81 in the Village of Pulaski. The $7 million project is expected to create an additional 40 jobs. Assistance was provided by the County of Oswego IDA and Watertown Savings Bank. Premier Living Suites opened its new 30,000 sf student housing complex in the City of Oswego. The $3.4 million project provides housing for 71 students and was financed by the City of Oswego CDO, Pathfinder Bank and the County of Oswego IDA. BioSpherix, Ltd. acquired and are renovating a closed 40,000 sf elementary school in the APW School District in the Village of Parish, which they will use for manufacturing and R&D for the production of laboratory equipment. The $571,000 project will retain 56 and create 12 jobs. Laser Transit, Lacona, NY Assistance was provided by M&T Bank and the County of Oswego IDA.

4 In 2013, Operation Oswego County helped to promote business development by assisting 50 projectsprojects that will, when fully implemented, invest more than $263 million in Oswego County and willl create and/or retain 920 jobs.

Eagle Beverage Company is expanding their facility in the Town of Oswego with a new 62,300 sf warehouse and distribution center. The $5.6 million project will retain 54 and create 8 jobs. Assistance was provided by Comerica Bank and the County of Oswego IDA. Dr. Padma Ram acquired a 26,000 sf building in the City of Oswego, which has been renovated to expand her medical practice. The $1.6 million project will create 14 jobs. Assistance was provided by Wells Fargo Bank, the City of Oswego CDO and the County of Oswego IDA. Fulton Tool Company, in the City of Fulton, acquired a horizontal machining center to address new business in the castings and forging product line such as commercial water pumps, remote generators and non-commercial aircraft products. The $209,000 project created 3 jobs. Funding for the project was provided by Pathfinder Bank and the County of Oswego IDA. Hillside Plaza Laundry , a woman-owned business in the City of Oswego, acquired new Mother Earth Baby, Oswego, NY equipment and made renovations to help improve energy and water efficiencies. The $80,800 project created 1 job. Assistance was provided by the County of Oswego IDA. Mother Earth Baby, located in the City of Oswego, offers baby products, parenting resources, Ontario Shores R.V. Park, Inc. was provided financing assistance to acquire the former cloth diaper delivery and laundering services and education classes. The $200,000 project created Rainbow Shores RV Park in the Town of Richland. The 34 acre park has 213 campsites and 12 4 jobs. Funding assistance was provided by the Oswego CDO, Pathfinder Bank and the County of rental units, plus full water, electric, sewer and cable hookups. Amenities also include a swimming Oswego IDA. pool, playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts. The $1.5 million project will create 4 jobs and Sunoco, Inc. invested approximately $2 million making infrastructure improvements and financial assistance was provided by First Niagara Bank and a SBA 504 loan from Operation Oswego equipment upgrades to its ethanol plant in the Town of Volney. Assistance was provided by the County, Inc. County of Oswego IDA. New Moon Telescopes, located in the Town of West Monroe, designs and manufactures large, Tailwater Lodge is a 42-room, 32,000 sf hotel, corporate retreat and fishing resort set on 35-acres portable and precise Newtonian telescopes. The owner is a graduate of the Oswego County Micro- with 1,700 feet of riverfront access along the Salmon River in the Town of Albion. The $4.5 million Enterprise Training Program. The $70,000 project included the addition of storage/warehousing project created 30 full-time and 24 part-time jobs. Assistance was provided by the County of and equipment to expand the home-based business and created 2 jobs. Financing was provided by Oswego IDA and Pathfinder Bank. the County of Oswego IDA and the CNY Enterprise Development Corporation. ServiceMaster Janitorial is a licensed, locally owned and operated franchise of ServiceMaster Clean, the largest janitorial services provider in the world. The franchise is located in Lacona and services Oswego County. The owner is a graduate of the Oswego County Micro-Enterprise Training Program. The $60,000 project created 5 jobs. Funding was provided by the County of Oswego IDA. SAM North America, a division of Sung An Machinery of South Korea, acquired a 10,000 sf building in the Oswego County Industrial Park in the Town of Schroeppel. The facility houses a pilot scale co-extrusion laminating and film casting machine for use in R&D, as well as new product development and servicing of flexible packaging equipment. This new location will serve as their corporate headquarters in North America. The $2.2 million project will retain 4 and create 10 jobs. Assistance was provided by the County of Oswego IDA and Key Bank.

SAM North America, Schroeppel, NY New Moon Telescopes, West Monroe, NY

5 RECOGNIZING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACHIEVEMENT

Pathfinder Bank received the 2013 Ally Award. Pictured are, from left, Kevin Novelis Corporation received the 2013 Jobs Award. Pictured are, from left, Kevin Ronald L. Woodward, Sr. received 2013 Martin Rose Economic Developer Award. LaMontagne, Operation Oswego County (OOC) board president, Ronald Tascarella, LaMontagne, OOC board president, Andrew Quinn, Human Resources Leader at Pictured from left are Kevin LaMontagne, OOC board president, Woodward, and L. senior vice president/chief credit officer at Pathfinder Bank, Jan Resnick, president of Novelis, and L. Michael Treadwell, OOC executive director. Michael Treadwell, OOC executive director. the Pathfinder Bank board of directors and L. Michael Treadwell, OOC executive director. TheTh AllAlly AAward d The Jobs Award Martin Rose Economic Developer Merit Award The Ally Award for 2013 was presented to Pathfinder Bank, The 2013 Jobs Award, recognizing significant capital investment Ronald L. Woodward, Sr. was honored with the 2013 Martin recognizing it as an “ally” for its significant contribution to the as well as job creation and retention, was presented to Novelis Rose Economic Developer Merit Award for his outstanding record economic development process in Oswego County. Pathfinder Corporation for its significant contribution to the Oswego County of exhibiting leadership, support and cooperation in helping was recognized for its partnership with Operation Oswego and Central New York economies by investing in a $208 million to further economic development efforts and improving the County utilizing the SBA 504 Program and the County of Oswego expansion of its manufacturing complex in the Town of Scriba to business climate and quality of life in the City of Fulton and in IDA in financing projects resulting in over $20 million in capital manufacture aluminum products for the automotive industry. Oswego County, NY. Mr. Woodward was recognized for his investments and the creation of over 200 jobs, for its active Novelis was also recognized for being the largest manufacturing dedicated service as Mayor of the City of Fulton for over 8 years, support of the Next Great Idea, the Annual Meeting, and the employer in the County with over 800 employees and for its 50 Common Council Alderman for 12 years and Executive Assistant marketing of Oswego County, and for being an essential partner year history in manufacturing in Oswego County, NY. to the Mayor for 4 years and for his devotion and commitment to in growing and sustaining the economic base in Oswego County. neighborhood restoration and revitalization, development of the Pathfinder Trail, Lake Neatahwanta restoration to expand tourism and recreational opportunities, Brownfield enhancement efforts and playing an integral role supporting business attraction, expansion and retention in the City of Fulton for over 24 years.

R.M. Burritt Motors received the 2013 Business Excellence Award. Pictured are, from LaMontagne (left) and Treadwell (right) congratulate Vincent G. Lobdell (middle) left, Kevin LaMontagne, OOC board president, Rich and Chris Burritt, owners of Burritt for receiving the 2013 Dee Heckethorn Entrepreneur Award. Motors, and L. Michael Treadwell, OOC executive director. The Business Excellence Award Dee Heckethorn Entrepreneur Award The Business Excellence Award for 2013 was presented to R.M. Vincent G. Lobdell was the recipient of OOC’s 2013 Dee Hecketh- Burritt Motors, Inc., in recognition for demonstrating adaptation orn Entrepreneur Award in recognition and appreciation of excep- and growth in a competitive business environment and for its tional entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and dedication to fostering commitment to invest $2.2 million to make major renovations the growth and development of HealthWay Home Products into and add over 10,000 square feet to its Chevrolet and Buick dealer- a global leader in the production of state-of-the-art air cleaning ship. Burritt Motors was also recognized for its green initiative by products. Lobdell was also recognized for his commitment to incorporating a new solar power system, for plans to create 17 helping revitalize the Village of Pulaski through the historic reno- new jobs and for employing over 40 people and for its outstand- vations of the 1832 Ontario Iron Works into HealthWay’s corporate ing reputation of providing quality services and products to the headquarters and manufacturing plant and for the restoration of Oswego County community for 58 years. the 1938 Kallet Theater into a 400-seat capacity conference, event and training center.

6 OPERATION OSWEGO COUNTY SUPPORTERS AND ALLIES

Each year, OOC asks local businesses and individuals to invest in the future of Oswego County Partner Level (continued): and help us continue to provide essential economic development services to our community by Hannibal Village Market contributing to our Fund Drive. The annual appeal has provided OOC with supplemental funding Harbor Lights Chemical Dependency Services HealthWay Home Products that is used exclusively for promoting and marketing of Oswego County for business development. Integrys Energy Services Platinum Level ($5,000+): Oswego County Business Magazine Entergy Nuclear Northeast Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 73 National Grid Rowlee Construction, Inc. Step One Creative Gold Level ($3,000-4,999): Steve Chirello Advertising Constellation Energy Group United Wire Technologies The Fulton Companies Universal Metal Works Silver Level ($1,000-2,999): Vickery Insurance C&S Engineers, Inc. Friends of OOC ($25-99): Caraccioli & Associates, PLLC Compass Federal Credit Union Fulton Savings Bank Corte Spencer Jack Alter, CPA Diane & Dale Currier NBT Bank FitzGibbons Real Estate SUNY Oswego OBCR Majestic Mold & Tool Bronze Level ($500-999): Oswego County Podiatry BioSpherix, Ltd. Contributing Board Members: Broadwell Development Ann Gilpin Community Bank Barb Bateman Eagle Beverage Bruce Phelps Huhtamaki David Vickery IBEW Local Union 43 Ellen Holst Oswego County Federal Credit Union Eric Behling PathFinder Bank Gary Toth Port of Oswego Authority George Joyce R.M. Burritt Motors, Inc. Jeffrey Grimshaw Riccelli Enterprises Kevin LaMontagne Wiltsie Construction Company, Inc. Lloyd “Buddy” Stemple Winter Harbor Marina Louis Pettinelli Partner Level ($100-499): Michael Quenville Behling Orchards Nancy Bellow Bosco & Geers Food Market Theresa Himes Carolyn Rush Thomas Meucci Caswell & Associates CPAs Vince Lobdell Charles & Diane Rock Special Thank You for Sponsors Construction & General Laborers Local 633 of the 2013 Annual Meeting: DeWald Roofing Company Community Bank Eastern Shore Associates Fulton Savings Bank Fulton Tool Company, Inc. NBT Bank Great Lakes Recycling, Inc. M&T Bank Grossman St. Amour CPAs, PLLC PathFinder Bank

2013 NETWORKING/COORDINATION HIGHLIGHTS

Q Provided administrative services for the County of Oswego IDA and the Oswego Q Provided administrative services for an USDA Intermediary Relending Program. County Civic Facilities Corporation. QParticipated on numerous boards and economic development organizations Q Marketed SBA 504 loans as a Certified Development Company of the SBA. including: CNY Regional Economic Development Council, CNY Regional Planning and Development Board, NYS Economic Development Council, Q Participated with the Workforce Development Board of Oswego County to oversee job training initiatives. Northeastern Economic Developers Association, International Economic Development Council, National Association of Development Companies, QAdministered a county-wide Micro-Enterprise Training and Loan Program. CenterState Coporation for Economic Opportunity, Cayuga Community College Foundation, National Business Incubation Association, Women’s Network for Entrepreneurial Training and The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. 7 2013 ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Board of Directors George Joyce Ex-Officio Members Laser Transit Ltd. President: Kevin LaMontagne Carolyn Rush, Chair Fulton Companies Vincent Lobdell County of Oswego IDA HealthWay Vice President: Barbara Bateman Kevin Gardner, Chairman NBT Bank Edward Mervine, Esq. Oswego County Legislature PathFinder Bank Treasurer: Thomas V. Greco Louella LeClair, Chair Fulton Savings Bank Thomas Meucci Oswego County Economic Development Huhtamaki and Planning Committee Secretary: Roy Clark Dunkin’ Donuts Daniel Murphy Philip Church Brian Anderson Integrys Energy Services Oswego County Administrator National Grid Louis R. Pettinelli, Retired Deborah Stanley, President Eric Behling Oswego County BOCES SUNY Oswego Bruce B. Phelps Behling Orchards Staff Nancy J. Bellow, Retired Fulton Tool Company L. Michael Treadwell, CEcD SUNY Oswego Michael D. Quenville Executive Director Peter Cullinan PathFinder Bank David Dano Entergy Ken Sherman Business Finance Director Jonathan Daniels Sherman Vincent Associates Austin Wheelock Port of Oswego Authority Joe Solazzo Economic Development Specialist William Galloway Construction & General Laborers, Local 633 & Property Manager Century-21 Galloway Realty Lloyd “Buddy” Stemple, Retired Evelyn LiVoti Ann Gilpin Novelis Corporation Marketing & Development Manager Oswego Health Gary Toth Teresa Woolson Edward Gilson Carpenter’s Local 747 Administrative Coordinator J.W. Stevens Co. David R. Turner Karen Perwitz Jeffrey Grimshaw Oswego County Department Administrative Secretary SUNY Oswego Office of Business of Community Development & Community Relations David Vickery Theresa Himes Vickery Insurance Bosco & Geers Food Market Nancy Weber Ellen Holst Mexican Pride Farm Oswego County Opportunities

MISSION STATEMENT

Operation Oswego County’s mission is to establish and implement sound economic development strategies in order to enhance the economic vitality of Oswego County’s businesses, industries and citizens, leading to an overall better quality of life. Key to our mission is the creation and retention of job opportunities, diversification and strengthening of our economic base, and developing the local economy in a planned, organized and environmentally friendly atmosphere. This is a publication of Operation Oswego County Foundation, Inc.

44 West Bridge Street, Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: 315-343-1545 Fax: 315-343-1546 Email: [email protected] www.oswegocounty.org