Write a commentThe Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GOFCC) by CenterState CEO officially kicked off the 35th season of Project Bloom this week with community planting efforts across Oswego and Fulton, continuing a decades-long tradition of beautification, collaboration and community pride throughout Oswego County.
Constellation returns as the 2026 presenting sponsor, supporting beautification efforts across multiple planting locations and public spaces throughout the season. Veterans Memorial Park once again serves as the signature planting site for the initiative and features exclusive presenting sponsor recognition.
Volunteers from Novelis and Pathfinder Bank also participated in this year’s kickoff, planting flowers at the East 10th Street berm and Washington Square Park. In Fulton, GOFCC staff, volunteers from the Fulton Garden Club and Eastern Shore Insurance Agency planted all five Fulton Welcome Signs, creating floral displays at each major entry point into the city.
Above, left to right: volunteers from the Fulton Garden Club, Constellation, and Eastern Shore Insurance Agency helped bring Project Bloom to life.
For 35 years, Project Bloom has enhanced parks, downtowns, gateways and public spaces throughout Oswego County, helping create welcoming environments for residents and visitors while contributing to community pride and quality of life. This year, Project Bloom included the delivery of 90 flower baskets to Fulton businesses, installation of 65 hanging flower baskets throughout Oswego, beautification of five Fulton Welcome Signs and four parks and public spaces in Oswego, and the planting of more than 500 flowers by volunteers and community partners.
“Project Bloom is a reflection of what is possible when businesses, organizations, volunteers and community members come together with a shared sense of pride in Oswego County,” said Taylor Davis, operations manager for the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. “We are incredibly grateful for the continued partnership and volunteer support that help this initiative grow and thrive year after year.”
Community partners and sponsors supporting Project Bloom 2026 include:
City of Oswego | Community Partner
City of Fulton | Community Partner
Constellation | Presenting Sponsor
Pathfinder Bank | Large Business Sponsor
Novelis | Large Business Sponsor
Great Lakes Heating and Air Solutions | Large Business Sponsor
Fulton Savings Bank | Large Business Sponsor
Oswego County Federal Credit Union | Large Business Sponsor
Eastern Shore Insurance Agency | Large Business Sponsor
Oswego Rotary Club | Volunteer planting, cleanup and maintenance support
Fulton Garden Club | Volunteer planting and maintenance support
Mozaic NY (formerly Oswego Industries) | Volunteer support
Davis Contracting & Renovations | Construction and installation of Project Bloom signage
SUNY Oswego Art & Design | Design collaboration for new signs and banners
Oliver B. Paine Greenhouses, Ontario Orchards, and Travis Floral Shop | Flowers
Small business sponsors throughout Oswego and Fulton
Additional volunteer planting days and beautification efforts will continue throughout the coming weeks as part of the 2026 Project Bloom season.
Community members are encouraged to follow the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce on social media for Project Bloom updates, volunteer opportunities and partner spotlights throughout the season.
About Project Bloom
Project Bloom is a community beautification initiative led by the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce focused on enhancing public spaces throughout Oswego County through flowers, landscaping and collaborative community partnerships. Now celebrating its 35th year, the initiative is made possible through sponsorships, volunteers and partnerships with local businesses, organizations and municipalities.
