Located in the heart of downtown Oswego, OBCR offers diversified programs designed to enrich our campus and community by fostering civic engagement and economic development.
We build relationships
Office of Business and Community Relations
Program and Services
Sheldon Institute
The Sheldon Institute for Barbara Shineman Scholars addresses the academic and cultural needs of motivated, inquisitive and creative students with a two week summer program.
Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning is a multiple 4-day program for adults ages 50+ to pursue exciting educational and social experiences on campus.
Small Business Development Center
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a team of professional counselors who can assist you with all aspects of small business ownership.
Workforce Development Board
Workforce Development Board (WDB) is a non-profit workforce grant-making organization that oversees employment-related programs.
Leadership Oswego County
Leadership Oswego County prepares a select group of county residents to become the community stewards of the future
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) encourages and fosters the development and maintenance of volunteer opportunities for Americans aged 55 & over.
Request for Qualifications
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is an online system that posts bidding opportunities to pre-qualified consultants on behalf of the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
Professional Development
OBCR provides professional development training to employees of businesses & other organizations of all sizes.
Staff
Director, Office of Business & Community Relations
Executive Director, Workforce Development Board
Chena Tucker
Office of Business and Community Relations
315.312.3493
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Associate Director
Chad Whelsky
Office of Business and Community Relations
315.312.3492
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Project Director, RSVP
Erin Palmitese
Office of Business and Community Relations
315.312.3492
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Program Coordinator, RSVP
Tracie Wallace
Office of Business and Community Relations
315.312.3492
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Program Coordinator
Sarah Ingerson
Office of Business and Community Relations
315.312.3492
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Office Manager
Bailey Teachman
Office of Business and Community Relations
315.312.3492
[email protected]
Office of Business and Community Relations
34 East Bridge Street
Oswego, NY 13126
Phone: 315.312.3492
Email: [email protected]
Business Resource Center
121 East First Street
Oswego, NY 13126
Phone: 315.312.3493
Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mon-Fri