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Director reports openings and retail projects moving forward

Oswego Economic Development Commission · August 5, 2026

Summary

Kevin Liddy reported that Bay 54, Needle and Groove, and Coldstone have opened; a State Farm office may replace a closed Subway on Route 71; a 10,000 sq. ft. retail center on Orchard Road is progressing with LOIs and framing; Trader Joe's, HomeGoods and Dutch Bros projects are also on schedule.

Economic development director Kevin Liddy updated the commission on a string of commercial developments and openings. He said Bay 54 opened to strong customer interest and that Needle and Groove and Coldstone have also opened. Liddy said a former Subway site on Route 71 may be occupied by a State Farm insurance office and that a 10,000-square-foot retail center on Orchard Road is advancing with walls and framing up and several executed letters of intent.

Liddy also said that Bendersen's Trader Joe's project is progressing toward a fall opening and that HomeGoods construction has started; Dutch Bros has site-plan matters to resolve but is expected to begin construction soon. The director asked commissioners to continue to share leads for tenant retention and relocation when downtown businesses outgrow their spaces.

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