CenterState CEO Celebrates 2018’s Economic Champions!
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SYRACUSE, NY – CenterState CEO’s Economic Champions Luncheon, presented by Fust Charles Chambers LLP, brought together a record crowd of more than 1,000 businesses, community leaders and guests to the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter. During the event, CenterState CEO recognized 302 companies as 2018 Economic Champions for their collective hiring of more than 2,600 employees, 1.2 million square-feet of expansions, and nearly $750 million in capital investments. More than 80 new businesses were recognized for opening their doors and 68 were highlighted for celebrating a milestone anniversary, speaking to businesses’ commitment to the local and regional economy. Companies were nominated as Economic Champions for their accomplishments throughout the year by peers, employees and staff.
"In the 15 years since I moved back to Syracuse I have never seen the level of economic activity, across nearly every industry sector, that we do today," said Robert Simpson, president of CenterState CEO. “The current macro-economic environment is strong and reflected in the fact that we celebrate a record number of champions this year. This high level of growth and opportunity energizes all of us at CenterState CEO. Whether it’s a small business looking for more visibility; a large firm needing support attracting talent; a local company looking to expand its global reach; a global company looking to grow in the region; or an entrepreneur with an idea and a dream to be their own boss, we are here to offer our support."
The luncheon also featured keynote remarks by Jeremy Garelick, who spoke about his vision to strengthen the region’s film industry and the progress being driven by his film production company, America High.
“I am proud of the films American High has been able to produce locally, and the potential impact this has on the region’s growing film industry,” said Garelick. “Through American High we have focused on creating high quality, creative films that will attract investment and lead to new opportunities to grow a local workforce. This community has the talent and capabilities, and it is exciting to see the risk we took in establishing our company here be rewarded.”
The CenterState CEO Community Visionary Award, sponsored by Wegmans Food and Pharmacy, was presented to KeyBank, for its leadership and commitment to community initiatives that create greater community prosperity, including its proactive efforts to bring the Business Boost & Build program, powered by JumpStart, to Syracuse; helping expand entrepreneurship and prosperity in our community through the growth of women and minority owned businesses; its lending and other investments in affordable housing and first time home buying; and its support of local programs and organizations, like Jubilee Homes’ Build to Work program, to help create opportunities for veterans and the un- and underemployed.
“What truly makes KeyBank so deserving of this award is its longstanding commitment to the community,” said Evelyn Ingram, director of community relations at Wegmans. “Whether it’s KeyBank's dedication to supporting entrepreneurs and workforce programs, or its commitment to programs that enable homeownership, Key’s ambitious community impact plan is focused on investing in efforts that help create real progress in Central New York. Wegmans is proud to support CenterState CEO's Community Visionary Award, and to recognize KeyBank for all their efforts.”
“All of us at KeyBank are honored and humbled to receive the 2018 Community Visionary Award from our great partners at CenterState CEO,” said Stephen Fournier, KeyBank Central New York Market President. “This award reflects the deep ties and commitment our employees have to serving this region. From philanthropic investments to responsible community development and mortgage lending, all of our work in Syracuse and Central New York is centered around one purpose: to help this community thrive. We look forward to continuing to work and partner with organizations and individuals in this area for years to come.”
The event also featured a special recognition of Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney, who was presented with CenterState CEO's inaugural Community Champion Award for her outstanding leadership and legacy of positive impact on the region's economy and the citizens of Onondaga County.
County Executive Joanie Mahoney said, “It has been the goal of my administration from day one to make sure our community is a place our children could stay and find real economic opportunity. From investments like the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview to the burgeoning film industry; the new and improved Great New York State Fair, the formation and success of the Agriculture Council and the millions invested in our downtown, Onondaga County is truly a great place to live and a community that our children can be proud to call home. Congratulations to all of the 2018 Economic Champions and thank you for honoring me with this award.”
CenterState CEO Thanks the 2018 Economic Champions Luncheon Sponsors
Presenting: Fust Charles Chambers, LLP
Corporate: Lockheed Martin
National Grid
Community Visionary Award: Wegmans Food & Pharmacy
Speaker Sponsor: AmeriCU Credit Union
Cow Bell Sponsor: C.R. Fletcher Associates, Inc.
Decor Sponsor: Crouse Health
Parking Sponsor: C&S Companies
Media: 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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2018 Economic Champions
1886 Malt House
20/E & Cazenovia Cut Block
ACC Technical Services, Inc
Acropolis Realty Group
Admin-On-Call
Ahern, Murphy & Associates
Air Innovations, Inc.
AiRXOS/GE
AKROBOTIX LLC
Ale "n" Angus Pub
All Seasonings Ingredients Inc.
All Times Publishing
Allen Tool Phoenix Inc.
Ambition
American High
American Reserve Clothing Co.
AmeriCU Credit Union
Anaren, a TTM Technologies Company
Angry Garlic
Anoplate Corporation
Answer Syracuse - A Division of Finger Lakes Business Services
AP Professionals
Appel Osborne Landscape Architecture
Armory Boys, LLC
Armoured One
Ascent AeroSystems, Inc.
Ashley Home Center
AT&T
Auburn Community Hospital
AutoModality
AXA
Bankers Healthcare Group
Barclay Damon, LLC
Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C.
BASCOL - Before and After School Childcare on Location, Inc.
Bersani Gallery
Berkshire Bank
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Select
BIGNAME Commerce LLC
Biscotti Cafe & Gelateria
BlueRock Energy, Inc.
Bossong's Commercial Delivery, Inc.
BOUSQUET HOLSTEIN
Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC
BR Johnson Inc.
Brackens Financial Solutions Network LLC
Bradley's Jewelers
Brewery Ommegang
BTI The Travel Consultants
Business Journal News Network
CBD Companies of CNY, LLC
C&S Companies
C.H. Insurance Brokerage Services Co., Inc./C.H. Benefits Co., Inc.
C.R. Fletcher Associates, Inc.
Café Kubal
Center for Community Alternatives
Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Central New York Community Foundation
Central Rock Gym
Chick-Fil-A
Child Advocacy Center Foundation
Chocolate Pizza Co., Inc.
Citronelle
Clinton's Ditch Cooperative Co., Inc.
Cloud City Comics
CNY Arts
CNY ATD
CNY Roots
Covanta
CoveyCS
Cowley Associates
CPS Recruitment, Inc.
Cracked Bean Roastery
Critical Link
Crouse Health
Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company, Inc.
CXtec
Dannible & McKee, LLP
DeFi Cuisine
Density
Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC
Design Specialists Inc
Dewitt Fit Body Boot Camp
Digital Hyve
DiMarco, Abiusi & Pascarella, CPAs, PC
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Dropcopter
Dunbar Association Inc.
East Coast Tags
Edge Strength and Conditioning
Element on Water
Empire Syracuse
EMPOWER Federal Credit Union
ENV Insurance Agency, LLC
Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services, D.P.C.
EventPrep, Inc.
Everson Museum of Art of Syracuse & Onondaga County
EZ3D Technologies, Inc.
Famous Artists
Fashion Rescue 911 Boutique
Feldmeier Equipment, Inc.
Fierce…with Love
Firehouse Subs
Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa, CPA, PC
Five Star Urgent Care/WellNow Urgent Care
Flawless Image Med Spa
Floridella Boutique
FOCUS Greater Syracuse
Fortus Healthcare Resources
Fotokite
Fust Charles Chambers LLP
G & C Food Distributors and Brokers, Inc.
Gear Motions, Inc.
Geddes Federal Savings and Loan Association
Geiger Properties
Glazed & Confused
Goodies 2 Mediterranean Grill & Cuisine
Grand Canyon University
Grange Bldg. & Grange X Rentals
Greek Peak Mountain Resort & Hope Lake Lodge & Conference Center
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
Hancock Estabrook, LLP
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
HealtheConnections
Hearing Aid Consultants of CNY
Henderson-Johnson Co., Inc
Henry Wilson Jewelers
Hercules Candy Company
Highland Patient Transport
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Syracuse/Carrier Circle
Hope for Bereaved, Inc
Hotel @ T5, LLC
Housing Visions
Huntington Family Centers, Inc.
Hutchings Psychiatric Center
Ichor Therapeutics Inc.
ICM Controls Corp.
iHeartMedia
iLoveKickboxing.com
Imajion
IMS, Inc.
Integrated Marketing
Interior Innovations
IV4.com
JAS Recruitment
JMA Wireless
KeyBank N.A.
King + King Architects LLP
Klepper Hahn & Hyatt
Knowles Precision Devices
Koenig Advertising Public Relations
L. & J.G. Stickley, Inc.
Laboratory Alliance of CNY, LLC
Laci's Vacations
Liberty POST
Liberty Resources, Inc.
Life Force Sanctuary
Liquor World
Lock 1 Distilling Co.
Lockheed Martin MST
Loft & Manor
Lofts at 239
Lole
M & T Bank
M.A. Polce Consulting, Inc.
M3 Placement & Partnership
Malara Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery
Marquardt Switches, Inc
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Medical Answering Service
Medicare Made Simple, LLC
Mello Velo Bicycle Shop
Metro Fitness Club
Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching
Mid-Lakes Navigation
Mohawk Global Logistics
Morse Manufacturing Co., Inc
Mower
MultiMed Billing Service, Inc.
MyTown Realty
Nascentia Health, Inc.
National Grid
Nave Law Firm
NBT Bank
Nickels Energy Solutions
Northeast Information Discovery, Inc.
Northwestern Mutual
Nurse Connection Staffing, Inc.
OBG
OmniMesh
ONEGROUP
Oneida Indian Nation
Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES
Orbis Lounge
Orso's Nu-Look Collision Center
Pastabilities
Pathfinder Bank
PEACE, Inc.
Peak Campus
Pen & Trophy Center
Peppino's Pizzeria & Catering Company
Piaker & Lyons, CPAs
Pinckney Hugo Group
Pioneer Companies
PPC
Premium E-Cigs and Vapor Room
Pretty Little Vintage Co.
Prevision
ProLiteracy
Provisions Bakery
QPK Design, LLP
Quantifly
RedHouse Arts Center, Inc.
Relo Solutions Group
Remedy Intelligent Staffing
Renovus Solar
Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS)
Rudy Schmid Inc., TOTAL CAR CARE
Sahm Brewing Co.
Salon Amare
Sarah Lynn Wood Agency
Scalfone Law PLLC
SeaBreeze Park
Seneca Savings
Sensory Technologies, LLC
Servpro of N&E Onondaga & of Oswego County
SIDEARM Sports
Simon's Agency, Inc
Site-Seeker, Inc.
SkyOp LLC
Sola Salon Studios CNY
Solvay Bank
Spark.Orange, LLC
SpinCar
Spinnaker Custom Products
SRC, Inc.
St. Joseph's Health
Steri-Pharma
Storming Crab
Strong Hearts Café
Sugar Magnolia Bistro
SUNY College at Cortland
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
SUNY Oswego
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Sutton Real Estate Company LLC
SWBR
Syntela Conferencing
Syracuse 727 LLC
Syracuse Crunch Hockey Club
Syracuse Kung Fu, LLC
Syracuse Office Environments
Syracuse Regional Airport Authority
Syracuse University
Syracuse Wedding Magazine
Talisman Tap Room
TCGPlayer.com
TDO – TRAIN.DEVELOP.OPTIMIZE
TERACAI
THALES
The 505 on Walnut
The Bonadio Group
The Chef & The Cook
The Hops Spot
The Ice Cream Stand
The Landmark Theatre
The Marrone Law Firm
The Preserve Tavern & Grille
The PressRoom Pub
The Salvation Army
The Stoop Kitchen
The Taste of Africa
Thompson & Johnson Equipment Co., Inc.
thyssenkrupp Elevator
Tompkins Trust Company
Tronser, Inc.
TruWeather Solutions LLC
Turning Stone Resort Casino LLC
Upstate Imports Auto Repair
Upstate Printing Co.
Upstate Shredding - Weitsman Recycling
Usherwood Office Technology
UsPLM
VIP Structures
Visions Federal Credit Union
Visual Technologies Corp.
Volpi Manufacturing
Water Street Bagel
Wegmans Food & Pharmacy
Welch Allyn, Inc.
Wells College
Westlake Development LLC
WestRock, Solvay Mill
Whitney Lofts
Willow Rock Brewery
Wireless Business Group
WISE Women’s Business Center
Women of the University Community
XO Taco
XTO Incorporated
Yeti Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies
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