New Investors-CEO Insights May 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024

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CenterState CEO wishes to recognize the members who have joined as Investors in the last quarter. 

  

Presented by Dermody, Burke & Brown LLC. 

At Dermody, Burke & Brown, we understand the importance of focusing on business and community today for a vibrant economy tomorrow. For that reason, we are proud to recognize and sponsor New Investor Focus. 

 

AMPAworks

Bianca Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer

1 Seneca St., 24th Floor

Buffalo, NY 14203

716-271-3557

AMPAworks creates A.I. cameras that count inventory on shelves using computer vision to automate replenishment and prevent spoilage of inventory.

 

Broadview Federal Credit Union

Michael J. Castellana, Chief Executive Officer

700 Patroon Creek Blvd.

Albany, NY 13306

800-727-3328

www.broadviewfcu.com

Headquartered in Albany, NY and serving members across the state and beyond, Broadview extends a proud, decades-long legacy by staying true to what we’re known for: outstanding service. As a purpose driven organization, we’re motivated by doing the right thing for all those we serve – individuals, families, businesses, and employees. With over $9 billion in assets, 62 branches, 1,500 employees and growing, we have the resources to make a difference. That’s why we’re active in the community through a distinct mix of charitable giving, hands-on involvement, and by providing access to financing and credit, all designed to help people thrive

 

High Tide Capital

Dash Davidson, Founding Principal

210 Exchange St.

Bangor, ME 04401

917-626-0208

www.hightidecapital.com

High Tide Capital is a team of real estate developers who exclusively work on historic projects. It uses Historic Tax Credits to help revitalize our historic downtown communities.

 

Phoenix Technologies Experts

JJ Schwartz, President

PO Box 15275

315-948-1110

www.phoenixtechexperts.com

Phoenix Technologies Experts is a vendor agnostic, technology consulting firm that focuses on helping clients with critical business issues. Its goal is to work with clients to understand their needs and design a plan of action to help them achieve it.  Then, the team works with the companies that can meet the client’s requirements and let the client choose who they want to do business with.  Next, the team helps the client implement the solution or service to their satisfaction. When installation is completed, Phoenix Technologies Experts continues supporting them and the service for those rainy day scenarios.

 

Polyrific

Matt Cashatt, CEO

87 Albany St., 2nd Floor

Cazenovia, NY 13035

480-298-0220

https://polyrific.com

Polyrific empowers enterprises with cutting edge AI, strategic consulting, and tech solutions.

 

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