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.
CLIFF’S LOCAL MARKET OWNER INDUCTED INTO NYS CONVENIENCE RETAIL HALL OF FAME
