Write a commentThe Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, together with the Office of Oswego County Clerk, Michael C. Backus, today announced that it will host a business and community roundtable meeting.
Mr. Backus will join the group for its monthly meeting on July 27. The meeting will be held at the Canal Commons Conference Room located at 203 West First Street on the lower level. The roundtable meeting will start promptly at 3:30 PM.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for Mr. Backus to share his vision on millennial leadership and to set forth initiatives that he supports to strengthen Oswego and Central New York’s economy. Mr. Backus hopes to gain valuable feedback from business owners, managers, and community residents who are also interested in the next generation of employees and entrepreneurs.
“The Chamber knows the importance of connecting local businesses with their elected government officials and is eager to bring this benefit to the people of Oswego. By community members asking Mr. Backus questions about issues they face it gives him a better idea of changes that need to be made,” stated Greg Mills, director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
“I am always proud to share the great work we do in the Oswego County Clerk’s office and it’s an honor to partner with the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. As the youngest County Clerk in New York State there is a unique opportunity for me to share with employers and community members what it’s like to lead as a millennial,” said Mr. Backus.
The roundtable is open to credentialed members of the media. Details are as follows:
Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Hosts Meeting with Oswego County Clerk Michael C. Backus
July 27, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Canal Commons Conference Room, 203 West First Street, Oswego, NY
*Please RSVP to the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce by phone (315) 343-7681 or visit www.oswegofultonchamber.com to register on-line.
This meeting is open to the public and individuals are encouraged to submit questions to Greg Mills, Director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 315-343-7681 or director@oswegofultonchamber.com.
Oswego County Clerk Michael C. Backus
Elected at 28 years-old to the position of Oswego County Clerk. Mr. Backus manages over thirty-five employees spread across multiple sites including a Record Center, a Recording Office, and three Department of Motor Vehicle bureaus. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Northern Oswego County Health Services, Inc. (NOCHSI). He recently joined the Board of Directors at Oswego Health. He leads the CNY Political Leadership Institute for Leadership Greater Syracuse. He is an adjunct professor in the Communications Department at SUNY Oswego. And, before serving in elected office, he previously worked in the NYS Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives.
About the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization leading a regional collaboration that builds a vibrant retail/commercial/residential environment through the use of its many resources. The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce advances the business and community interests of the region through advocacy, member services and community enhancements.
