Ogdensburg company selected as St. Lawrence County Chamber Business of the Year

CANTON, N.Y. — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce says Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers is its 2025 Business of the Year. In addition, the chamber will recognize Jernabi Coffee House of Potsdam for its Customer Service Excellence, Canton Apples & Cider as the Local Producer of the Year, and the Massena Public Library as the Community Cornerstone. The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its annual business awards ahead of its annual dinner on Oct. 22. The chamber will use the event to recognize the recipients for their achievements and contributions to the county’s business climate, quality of life, and character. “St. Lawrence County and the North Country are filled with remarkable businesses and organizations that are essential to the vitality of our region,” Ben Dixon, executive director of the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, said in the announcement. “It is wonderful for us to be able to recognize them for the way they support other businesses, enhance our economy, and present our region as an exceptionally great place to be.” The chamber invites other business and community leaders to attend the annual dinner on Oct. 22 to honor cheer on the awardees. More information and registration can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/2fdbsdrx About the Business of the Year Founded in 1943, Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers employs more than 50 local residents and consistently reinvests in modern equipment, facility improvements, and sustainability initiatives that strengthen both its operations and the regional economy, per the chamber’s announcement. Under the leadership of the Winter and Wright families, Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers “balances business excellence with exceptional community engagement.” Its philanthropy has supported local initiatives that include the Boys & Girls Club and youth athletics to health care, including support for the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center. The company also demonstrates ongoing innovation through recent investments in recycling technology and cold-storage systems.