CenterState CEO Announces 2015 Business of the Year Finalists

Posted On
December 1, 2015

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CenterState CEO recognizes 15 members as Business of the Year finalists for their outstanding achievements over the past year. These companies serve as models of success for being innovative, dedicated to our community, creating jobs and making new investments.

These finalists were selected from a competitive pool of more than 70 member businesses who submitted applications for this honor. This high caliber slate of nominees made for a very competitive process.

Winners will be announced at CenterState CEO's Annual Meeting on April 2. A single company will be awarded in each category. 

CenterState CEO Business of the Year Finalists

Over 50 Employees
Cayuga Milk Ingredients
Sutherland Global Services
Felix Schoeller North America

Under 50 Employees
Empire Brewing Company
SBB (Sullivan, Bazinet, Bongio)
Ultimate Arrival

Community Involvement
AmeriCU
Solon Quinn Studios
Syracuse Media Group

Not-for-Profit
Clear Path for Veterans
OCRRA
The Rescue Mission

Minority Owned Business –
Presented in partnership with
Upstate Minority Economic Alliance
The CHC Group, Inc.
Jose Perez, Attorney at Law
Tony Baird Electronics

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