CenterState CEO Celebrates 2017’s Economic Champions! |
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 SYRACUSE, NY – The Economic Champions Luncheon, presented by Fust Charles Chambers LLP, brought together a record crowd of more than 775 CenterState CEO members, community leaders and guests to the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter. During the event, CenterState CEO recognized 289 companies as 2017 Economic Champions for their collective hiring of more than 5,000 employees, nearly 2 million square-feet of expansions, and $975 million in capital investments. Companies were nominated as Economic Champions for their accomplishments throughout the year by peers, employees and staff.
"Through this event we celebrate the companies that are at the forefront of our region’s growth and economic progress,” said CenterState CEO President Robert Simpson. “With each capital investment, new hire, expansion or new business, Central New York’s economy is strengthened. Their achievements – no matter how big or small – echoes throughout the regional economy and impacts us all.”
The luncheon also featured remarks from Quentin Hillsman, Head Coach, Syracuse University Women’s Basketball. Hillsman shared his motivational insight on leadership, team building and community engagement. Since taking over the Syracuse Women’s Basketball program in 2006, Hillsman has guided the Orange to unprecedented heights, becoming the all-time winningest coach in school history and transforming the program into a national championship contender. The keynote speaker sponsor is AmeriCU Credit Union.
“Congratulations to CenterState CEO’s 2017 Economic Champions, and thank you for the growth, diversity and opportunities you all have inspired across this region,” said Hillsman. “We look forward to celebrating not only your accomplishments of the past year, but also the example that has been and continues to be set for our communities that teamwork is paramount to economic growth, and that the leadership capabilities of one can truly impact the lives of many in a limitless and positive way.”
The CenterState CEO Community Visionary Award, sponsored by Wegmans Food and Pharmacy, was presented to Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc., for its more than 30 years of service to the community. This award is given to a person, company or association that embodies the vision of economic opportunity and has had a significant impact on community prosperity.
“Jubilee Homes of Syracuse is a catalyst for achieving the long-term revitalization of Syracuse’s southwest side,” said Evelyn Carter, director of community relations at Wegmans. “What truly makes them so deserving of this award is their vision and ongoing commitment to improving lives of others through affordable housing, business growth and development, and youth programming and employment opportunities. Wegmans is proud to support CenterState CEO's Community Visionary Award, and to recognize Jubilee Homes for all their efforts.”
CenterState CEO Thanks the 2017 Economic Champions Luncheon Sponsors
Presenting: Fust Charles Chambers, LLP
Corporate: CBD Companies Lockheed Martin National Grid Spectrum Enterprise
Community Visionary Award: Wegmans Food & Pharmacy
Speaker Sponsor: AmeriCU Credit Union
Video Sponsor: WCNY/415 Productions
Parking Sponsor: C&S Companies
Media: Advance Media New York Business Journal News Network News Radio 570 WSYR Now on 106.9 FM Visual Technologies Corp.
About CenterState CEO CenterState CEO is an independent and forward thinking economic development strategist, business leadership organization and chamber of commerce; dedicated to the success of its members and the prosperity of the region. We serve as an advocate and resource for smart business, catalyze and facilitate regional growth, and promote community prosperity through results-driven partnerships, planning and problem-solving. www.centerstateceo.com
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2017 Economic Champions
ACC Technical Services, Inc. ACR Health ADP, LLC AT & T AT&T Premier Technologies Acumen Detection Adirondack Physical & Occupational Therapy Advance Media New York Aerospace Alliance of Upstate New York Air Innovations, Inc. AKROBOTIX LLC Ale "n" Angus Pub ALDI All Money Spends All Seasonings Ingredients, Inc. All Times Publishing, LLC All Star Alley & Tavern Aloha Japanese Bento Express AmeriCU Credit Union Anaren, Inc. Anheuser-Busch InBev Anoplate Corporation Answer Syracuse - A Division of Finger Lakes Business Services Anytime Fitness Aquarii, Inc. at home Ascent AeroSystems, Inc. Atlantic Testing Laboratories Limited AutoModality, Inc. Avalon Document Services Bankers Healthcare Group Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. Beak & Skiff Apple Farms Bell & Spina, Architect-Planners, P.C. Berkshire Bank Berkshire Hathaway CNY Realty Best Western Plus East Syracuse Inn Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center BlueRock Energy, Inc. BodyMind Float Center Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC Breakout Games - Syracuse Bronstein Container Co., Inc. Business Journal News Network Bypass Market CBD Companies of CNY, LLC C & S Companies C.H. Insurance Brokerage Services Co., Inc./C.H. Benefits Co., Inc. CABVI Syracuse Industries Cameron Group, LLC Camillus Senior Pointe Apartments Caps and Wraps Beauty Supply Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Cathy's Cookie Kitchen Cazenovia Bagel Co. Central New York Community Foundation, Inc. Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County Chimera Integrations, LLC Chobani LLC Chocolate Pizza Co., Inc. Clinton's Ditch Cooperative Co., Inc. CNY ATD CNY Biotech Accelerator CNY Fertility Center Community Bank, NA Congruent Story Cortland Regional Medical Center CountryMax Covanta Covey Computer Software Cowley Associates CPS Recruitment, Inc. Crave Dessert Studio Creole Soul Café Crest Cadillac - Acura Critical Link Crouse Health Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center Cueva Contract Inc. dba Interior Innovations Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company CXtec Dannible & McKee, LLP Darco Manufacturing, Inc. Darwin on Clinton Dave and Buster's del Lago Resort & Casino Dermody, Burke & Brown,CPAs, LLC Destiny USA Dig Safely New York, Inc. Digital Hyve Dot Foods, Inc. Doubletree Hotel Syracuse Drago Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Drive Research Dupli Envelope & Graphics/PCI Ed & Ed Business Technology, Inc. Edwards Agency, LLC Elderwood at Liverpool Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse-Destiny USA EMPOWER Federal Credit Union Engie Resources Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services, D.P.C. Eric Mower + Associates Ernst & Young, LLP EZ3D Technologies, Inc. Fabio's Antica Cucina Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Famous Artists Feldmeier Equipment, Inc. Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc. Food Bank of Central New York FreshySites Fulton Screen Printing Fust Charles Chambers LLP G & C Food Distributors and Brokers, Inc. Gannon's Ice Cream Inc. - Destiny Gardner & Capparelli CPAs, LLP Gasparini Sales, Inc. Geronimo Energy Gilbane Building Company Giovanni Food Co., Inc. Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. Go Green Supply CNY Good Nature Farm Brewery & Tap Room Greater Syracuse Business Development Corp. (GSBDC) Grober Nutrition, LLC Grossman St. Amour Certified Public Accountants PLLC GRYPHON Sensors GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Hampton Inn & Suites - Syracuse/North (Airport Area) Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. HealthWay Herkimer County Community College Hezel Associates: Evaluation, Research & Planning Hillside Work Scholarship Connection Hilton Garden Inn Syracuse Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oswego Holiday Inn Express Airport Homewood Suites by Hilton-Syracuse/Carrier Circle Honeywell International Hotel Syracuse Restoration, LLC IBU, LLC Ichor Therapeutics ICS Solutions Group ICM Controls Corp. iHeartMedia Infiniti of Syracuse IV4.com JC Jones & Associates, LLC JAS Recruitment JADAK LLC Jefferson Clinton Hotel Jubilee Homes of Syracuse KS&R King + King Architects Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt Lahinch Group Last House on the Block Ministries Le Moyne College Karen E. Lawitts, DDS Knowles Cazenovia Liberty Resources, Inc. Lipo Spa Liverpool Art Center Lockheed Martin MST Loretto M & T Bank Mack Brothers Boiler & Sheet Iron Works Malara Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery C.T. Male Associates Marquardt Switches, Inc. Marriott Syracuse Downtown McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center Metro Fitness Clubs Mill House Market Mohawk Global Logistics Mohawk Valley Community College Morrisville State College Morse Manufacturing Co., Inc. MultiMed Billing Service, Inc. Museum of Science & Technology NBC3, CBS5, CW6 and CNYCentral.com Nascentia Health, Inc. National Grid Nickels Energy Solutions Northeast Natural Homes, Inc./Northeast Green Building Consulting LLC Northland Communications OBG Oliva Companies OmniMesh ONEGROUP Oneida Indian Nation Onondaga County Water Authority Onondaga Small Business Development Center Orangetheory Fitness Orso's Nu-Look Collision Centers Oswego Health Pathfinder Bank PEACE, Inc. Peregrine Development Company Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge Pinckney Hugo Group Pioneer Companies, A CP Realty Company Pioneer Warehousing & Distribution, LLC Preventive Esthetics Price Rite Primerica Financial Services Progressive Expert Consulting, Inc. Quadrant Biosciences, Inc. Quality Mechanical Services, Inc. Rapid Response Monitoring Services, Inc. Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS) Roth North America SS Funding & Procurements Resources, LLC Saab Defense & Security USA LLC Salt City Coffee Salt City Grille Scotch 'n Sirloin Restaurant SGTR LLC & E. Smith Contractors LLC Shaughnessy's Irish Pub Simon's Agency, Inc. Site-Seeker, Inc. SkinLaze, LLC SKY Armory SkyOp LLP Solvay Bank Spark.Orange, LLC Speach Family Candy Shoppe Inc. Spectrum Enterprise Speedway Press, Inc. SpinCar Spinland Studios, LLC SRC, Inc. St. Joseph's Health Step Up Moment Stewart's Shops Liverpool Stone's Steakhouse Strong Industries Sugar & Company Sumer Sun Auto Warehouse Sunoco - Fulton Ethanol Plant SUNY College at Cortland SUNY Upstate Medical University Sustainable Office Solutions, LLC SWBR Architects Syracuse Behavorial Healthcare Syracuse Label & Surround Printing Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Syracuse SCORE Chapter 98 Syracuse University T. Gschwender & Associates, Inc. TCGPlayer.com TemperaturePro of Syracuse Terakeet Teriyaki Madness Tessy Plastics Corporation The Bonadio Group The DeClutter Coach The Fish Friar The Hearth at Greenpoint The Lab Creative, LLC The Little Tea Cart The QMC Group The Raymond Corporation The Salvation Army The Wolak Group Career Development Center Thompson & Johnson Equipment Co., Inc. Tom Anelli & Associates, PC Tompkins Trust Company Tradesmen International, Inc. Turning Stone Resort Casino LLC Universal Metal Works, LLC Vera House, Inc. Vince's Gourmet Imports Vine & Barrel VIP Structures Visions Federal Credit Union Visual Technologies Corp. Wegmans Food and Pharmacy Welch Allyn, Inc. Wells College West & Company Diamonds & Fine Jewelry Wilcox Paper Company Willey Lumber Company, Inc. Wireless Business Group, LLC Woodbine Group, Inc. Wysocki's Lake Park Manor |
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