Cliff’s Local Market Owner Inducted Into NYS Convenience Retail Hall Of Fame
Jim Clifford, Owner and President of Cliff’s Local Market and Clifford Fuel Company, Inc., was recently inducted into the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) New York State Convenience Retail Hall of Fame. NYACS is a trade organization representing the interests of 7,500 neighborhood convenience stores and 127,000 employees across New York State. According to the NYACS newsletter, “Jim Clifford joined the NYACS board of directors in 1996 and served until 2014. A dedicated member of the Legislative Committee, he was a fierce advocate of NYACS policy agenda. His company, Cliff’s Local Market, has been a valued NYACS member since 1986 and recently celebrated over 60 years serving Central New York.” “This is an award for our entire team at Cliff’s and Clifford Fuel. It’s to be shared with not only the current members of our group, but also with the ones that worked with us previously and in all capacities, as we navigated the fuel and the store business,” said Clifford. “I think we have the very best staff, and the loyalty we have in our company is second to none.” Continuing his father Jack’s legacy, Clifford now shares leadership with his sons, Jim and Mike. Cliff’s Local Market, a locally owned and operated chain of 22 convenience stores throughout Central New York, has a longstanding commitment to giving back to the community. With over 60 years in business, the Clifford family has supported numerous charities, community-wide events, and local organizations.
