CenterState CEO Ranked 14 Among the Best Companies to Work for in New York

Posted On
April 24, 2018

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SYRACUSE, NY– CenterState CEO is pleased to announce that it is 14 among the top 27 small employers in the state, according to the New York State Society for Human Resource Management’s (NYS-SHRM) annual Best Companies to Work for in New York State awards program.

Created in 2007, this annual program evaluates and ranks the best places of employment in the State based on employee satisfaction and engagement, as well as workplace practices and policies. It is unique because employees’ survey responses count for 75% of the ranking formula.

“This type of recognition is not an individual award," said Robert Simpson, president of CenterState CEO. "Each member of our staff contributes to a culture of service and success by going above and beyond for our members and this region."

The Best Companies to Work for in New York State program is a partnership between the NYS-SHRM and Best Companies Group. The Presenting Sponsors of the 2018 awards were Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Ryan LLC; Celebration Supporting Sponsors were Anchin and Blue 449; Supporting Sponsors were National Consumer Panel, Strategic Financial Solutions, LLC and UPSCO, Inc. For more information on the Best Companies to Work for in New York State program, please visitwww.BestCompaniesNY.com.

 

2018 Best Companies to Work for in New York State

Winners listed in ranked order within their category.
Primary New York state office location provided.

 

Small Companies (15 -99 U.S. employees)

1          Hanweck Associates l New York, NY

2          HR Works, Inc l Fairport, NY

3          MassMutual Greater Long Island l Melville, NY

4          Cello Health Insight l New York, NY

5          StreetEasy l New York, NY

6          Vanteon Corporation l Fairport, NY

7          WorkStridel New York, NY

8          Belle Haven Investments l Rye Brook, NY

9          The Westchester Bank l White Plains, NY

10        American Portfolios l  Holbrook, NY

11        Agency Within, LLC l Long Island City, NY

12        Lawline l New York, NY

13        Northern Credit Union l Watertown, NY

14        CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportuinity l Syracuse, NY

15        Genesee Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. l Batavia, NY

16        National Consumer Panel l Syosset, NY

17        LECESSE Construction Services l West Henrietta, NY

18        UPSCO, Inc. l Moravia, NY

19        Oswego County FCU l Oswego, NY

20        SMP l West Henrietta, NY

21        Situation Interactive l New York, NY

22        MediSked, LLC l Rochester, NY

23        Sturges Manufacturing Company, Inc. l Utica, NY

24        Resolute Digital, LLC l East Aurora, NY

25        Pharos Systems International l Rochester, NY

26        Terphane Inc. l Bloomfield, NY

27        Transfinder Corporation l Schenectady, NY

 

Medium Companies (101-249 U.S. employees)

1          First American Equipment Finance l Fairport, NY

2          RBT CPAs, LLP l Newburgh, NY

3          The Hayner Hoyt Corporation l Syracuse, NY

4          Conductor, Inc. l New York, NY

5          Johnston l Auburn, NY

6          SupplyHouse.com l Melville, NY

7          SeaComm Federal Credit Union l Massena, NY

8          Phaidon International l New York, NY

9          Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc l Buffalo, NY

10        Terakeet l Syracuse, NY

11        Evite l Los Angeles, CA

12        Doyle Security Systems, Inc. l Rochester, NY

13        Bluecore, Inc. l New York, NY

14        ServU Federal Credit Union l Painted Post, NY

15        Quorum Federal Credit Union l Purchase State, NY

16        ClearVision Optical l Hauppauge, NY

17        Genesee Regional Bank l Rochester, NY

18        Outreach l Richmond Hill, NY

19        William Mattar, P.C. l Williamsville, NY

 

Large Companies (250+ U.S. employees)

1          Edward Jones l Delmar, NY

2          Microchip Technology Inc.  l Hauppauge, NY

3          Bethpage Federal Credit Union l Bethpage, NY

4          Bohler Engineering NY, PLLC l New York, NY

5          Barnum Financial Group l Shelton, CT

6          Anchin l New York, NY

7          Beacon Hill Staffing Group l New York, NY

8          QuickChek Corporation l Whitehouse Station, NJ

9          Ryan, LLC l Dallas, TX

10        Integral Ad Science l New York, NY

11        Independent Health l Buffalo, NY

12        Empower Federal Credit Union l Syracuse, NY

13        Horizon Health Services l Buffalo, NY

14        Goldberg Segalla l Buffalo, NY

15        Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan l Albany, NY

16        The Pike Company, Inc. l Rochester, NY

17        Urban Engineers of New York, D.P.C. l Philadelphia, PA

18        AmeriCU Credit Union l Yorkville, NY

19        Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc l Mt. Laurel, NJ

20        MVP Health Care l Rochester, NY

21        Pioneer Bank l Albany, NY

22        Blue449 l New York, NY

23        Strategic Financial Solutions l New York, NY

24        NYCM Insurance l Edmeston, NY

 

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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