🎉 Business Spotlight – Sarah McNitt, Empower FCU 🎉
At our March Luncheon, we were excited to recognize Sarah McNitt, Branch Manager at Empower Federal Credit Union as our Business Spotlight!
Sarah has a background in retail leadership, with extensive experience in managing store operations and teams. This diverse experience has equipped Sarah with a comprehensive understanding of retail environments, customer engagement, and operational oversight, preparing her for their current role in financial services..
Empower Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution focused on making banking easier, more affordable, and more personal. For decades, we’ve grown by doing one thing especially well. Putting members first. Empower FCU Membership: Feels like a million bucks. Starts with a dollar.
Joining a credit union might sound like a big move – but with us, it’s easy. https://www.empowerfcu.com/about-us/membership
📞 Contact Sarah McNitt, Branch Manager
Phone: 315-728-5350
Email: smcnitt@empowerfcu.com
🎉 Business Spotlight – Reyne Pierce, Pathfinder Bank 🎉
At our March JavaTalk hosted by OneGroup, we were excited to recognize Reyne Pierce of Pathfinder Bank as our Business Spotlight!
Reyne has been helping individuals and families in Central New York with their mortgage needs for more than 30 years. As a Residential Mortgage Lender with Pathfinder Bank, she is a trusted resource for homebuyers navigating the financing process.
Pathfinder Bank has proudly served Central New York since 1859 and remains committed to local decision-making, strong community involvement, and personalized customer service.
📞 Contact Reyne Pierce, Residential Mortgage Lender
Phone: 315-414-1482
Toll-Free: 800-811-5620 x8052
Email: rjpierce@pathfinderbank.com
🎉 Business Spotlight Winner – February’s Luncheon🎉
Congratulations to Zachary Premo with Ads On The Go!
Zach is bringing a fresh, high-energy approach to advertising in the Greater Syracuse area. His mission is simple: cut through the noise of today’s ad-saturated world and make sure your business actually gets noticed, without blowing your budget.
Meet MAX – your Mobile Advertising eXpert!
This isn’t your typical billboard. MAX is equipped with three digital screens and six external speakers, delivering bold, unskippable visibility wherever it goes.
Whether you’re looking for:
✔ Subscription advertising in North Syracuse and Cicero (driving high-traffic routes 5 days a week, 8+ hours a day), or
✔ Exclusive campaigns for sports games, concerts, grand openings, birthday parties, and special events
Ads on the Go creates a moving presence that’s hard to ignore.
Zach has spent the past several years building and growing digital mobile billboard businesses, turning his passion for innovative advertising into real visibility for local organizations. His drive to help fellow business owners stand out truly shows.
We’re proud to highlight Ads on the Go as our February Business Spotlight winner!
If you’re ready to think outside the traditional billboard, Zach might be your guy.
Ads On The Go
Phone:315-816-0633
Email:zach@getadsonthego.com
Web: getadsonthego.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573494298965
🎉 Business Spotlight Winner – February’s Java Talk 🎉
February’s Java Talk Business Spotlight featured Oswego Health, represented by Mike Becallo.
Serving Central New York since 1881, Oswego Health has grown from a small community hospital into a trusted, nonprofit healthcare system focused on accessible, high-quality care. Their services range from primary and specialty care to urgent care, imaging, behavioral health, and senior services.
Oswego Health is also expanding into Clay and Onondaga County, opening a new primary care practice to help address the growing need for local providers and improve access to care right here in our community. We appreciate Mike for sharing Oswego Health’s mission, impact, and continued investment in the areas we live and work.
Mike Becallo
Community Relations Representative
Phone: 315-326-3798
Web: www.oswegohealth.org
Email: mbecallo@oswegohealth.org
Address: 110 West Sixth Street | Oswego, NY 13126
🎉 Business Spotlight Winner – January Luncheon 🎉
Congratulations to Pete Rushford of Crystal Clear Pools & Spas, our January Business Spotlight winner!
Crystal Clear Pools & Spas has been serving the Syracuse area for more than 22 years, earning a strong reputation for quality, customer care, and honest pricing. Their factory-trained team is known for guiding customers through design ideas, offering expert installation, and delivering fast, reliable service. When you purchase one of their spas, you’re backed by a company that truly stands behind its products.
As one of the largest and most awarded Caldera dealers in the area, Crystal Clear Pools & Spas continues to lead with outstanding service and competitive pricing on pools, spas, and game room products. They also offer a Total Satisfaction Guarantee, giving customers peace of mind with every purchase.
We’re proud to feature Pete and his team this month. Be sure to check them out if you’re thinking about upgrading your backyard or adding a spa this year!
8226 Brewerton Road, Cicero, NY, United States, 13039
https://thecrystalclearpool.com/
315-288-5482
crystalclearpoolsyr@gmail.com
🎉 Business Spotlight Winner – January Java Talk 🎉
Congratulations to Joseph Paice of AmeriCU Credit Union for being selected as our January Java Talk Business Spotlight!
Joseph is the Financial Center Manager of the Cicero Financial Center and has been serving AmeriCU members since 2007. He began at the Liverpool Financial Center, working his way from teller to loan officer before taking on leadership roles in Armory Square, Camillus, and now Cicero. He brings pride and dedication to every team he’s been part of.
Outside of work, Joseph enjoys golf, bowling, and his newest hobby—bocce. When he’s not on the course, he’s spending time with family and friends or traveling with his wife. He looks forward to continuing to grow within AmeriCU and building new connections in the community.
Email: josephp@AmeriCU.org
Phone: 315.356.3000 ext.6103
