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SOHO show returns to calendar with April 2013 date
SYRACUSE — Now Central New York small businesses get their show in the spring. The Small Office Home Office (SOHO) small-business show is slated for April this year after holding down a fall spot on the calendar for 13 of its previous 14 iterations. It’s set for April 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
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SYRACUSE — Now Central New York small businesses get their show in the spring.
The Small Office Home Office (SOHO) small-business show is slated for April this year after holding down a fall spot on the calendar for 13 of its previous 14 iterations. It’s set for April 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at the Oncenter in Syracuse.
In a way, rescheduling the show — which caters to new or existing businesses with 30 or fewer employees — brings it back to its roots. The first SOHO took place in April of 1998. Subsequent versions were held later in the year, including the most recent show in October 2011.
But SOHO didn’t go on in October 2012. Steve Becker, owner and president of Clay–based Premier Promotions and SOHO show producer, opted not to hold it that month.
Becker made that decision after learning that the Central New York economic-development organization CenterState CEO planned to move its own Business Showcase to October — about seven months later than that show’s traditional slot.
“It didn’t make sense for us to do the SOHO show two weeks before the chamber show,” Becker says. “When it was announced that the Business Showcase would go into the fall, I didn’t have enough time to do a show in spring 2012.”
Becker says he worked with Business Showcase partner Galaxy Events to help bring in exhibitors for CenterState’s rescheduled show. Then he turned his attention back to the SOHO show late in 2012, ultimately deciding to bring it back in the spring of 2013.
Although they’re best held at different times in the year, CenterState’s Business Showcase and SOHO fill distinct niches in Central New York, Becker says.
“There’s no competition here,” he says. “The other show is a much broader stroke. SOHO is a different show, because it’s more focused on small-business owners, managers, entrepreneurs. It’s a lot different if you’re dealing with a company with thousands of people than if you have a company with 10 people on your payroll.”
Becker isn’t yet sure how the new date will affect SOHO attendance. Past shows have averaged between 800 and 1,000 people passing through the gates, with another 500 to 700 people staffing display booths. Previous shows have been filled with between 125 and 170 of those booths. The most recent show in 2011 had more than 130 booths.
Attendance will be free for anyone who prints or orders tickets before the show from its website, http://www.sohosyracuse.com. They will cost $5 at the door on the day of the event.
In addition, Becker is currently recruiting exhibitors. A space measuring 10 feet by 10 feet costs $595, or $545 for nonprofit organizations. Exhibitors registering after March 24 will have to pay a $25 late fee. More information is available by visiting the show’s website or by contacting Becker directly at (315) 622-2249 or steve@premierpromo.com.
“The exhibitors we’re looking at would have products, services, resources that are going to be focused on small businesses,” Becker says. “We will have small, medium, and large companies exhibiting, but they want to connect with small businesses.”
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CXtec plans to open sales office in Rochester
Company also expects to boost hiring in Syracuse area SALINA — CXtec is set to open a sales office in Rochester later this year to tap into the talent base in that market. CXtec, which sells new and used data networking and voice equipment and its own line of cabling, expects the Rochester office
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Company also expects to boost hiring in Syracuse area
SALINA — CXtec is set to open a sales office in Rochester later this year to tap into the talent base in that market.
CXtec, which sells new and used data networking and voice equipment and its own line of cabling, expects the Rochester office to house 12 to 15 people by the end of the year. That will include at least one employee of Teracai, a separate company spun off from CXtec in 2009.
Teracai focuses on sales of new and used Cisco products and offers services and support such as installation, network assessments, and project management.
CXtec, based in Salina, serves customer nationwide and finding top salespeople is a priority for the company, says Peter Belyea, president. The firm already has a regional sales manager based in Rochester who will lead the new office, he adds.
The company’s vice president of sales is also from that area, Belyea notes.
“People are really the key to our organization,” he says. “We see the opportunity to grow as being an opportunity to try to attract the best talent we can.”
For Teracai, the move into Rochester will also be a chance to generate more business there, Belyea adds.
Some current CXtec employees who live in the Rochester area will work from that office once it opens, but most of the staff there will be new hires.
Both Teracai and CXtec had strong years in 2012, Belyea says. The companies haven’t yet reported revenue for the year, but CXtec generated $62 million in 2011 and Teracai produced $40 million.
CXtec currently employs about 230 people and Teracai has 45 employees.
The firms are expecting more growth in 2013 as well. The strength made now a good time to open the Rochester office, Belyea says.
The location is scheduled to open March 1.
Belyea says success at CXtec has been driven by strong performance CABLExpress division, which focuses on cabling, and its equal2new business, which focuses on reclaiming old office equipment for resale.
An outgrowth of the equal2new business, LIFECYCLExpress, launched in 2010. That business is aimed at recycling old computers and other electronic equipment that can’t be resold. The addition allowed CXtec to serve as a single stop for customers looking to dispose of their e-waste.
Teracai, Belyea says, has grown to be one of the top Cisco resellers in the country. Both companies posted double-digit revenue growth in 2012, he adds.
And both companies expect hiring in 2013 outside of Rochester. The firms will probably add 20 to 25 people in the Syracuse area this year, Belyea says.
The hiring will come in areas including sales, warehousing, testing, and operations, he says.
CXtec could look to open additional satellite offices in the future as well, Belyea says. Belyea took over as president of CXtec and Teracai in 2011.
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With Wellness: You Don’t Have to be a Big Business to Achieve Big Results
Wellness is a state of mind and body. It’s an individual thing. So, when it comes to employee participation, let’s not get lured into the misconception that wellness only works in large numbers, and therefore is more fitting for a sprawling Fortune 500 company than it is for a small business with 25 to 100
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Wellness is a state of mind and body. It’s an individual thing. So, when it comes to employee participation, let’s not get lured into the misconception that wellness only works in large numbers, and therefore is more fitting for a sprawling Fortune 500 company than it is for a small business with 25 to 100 employees.
Wellness today is for all employers and all of their employees. Even back in the 1980s when I was consulting with small businesses, some of them had a wellness program in place, and didn’t even realize it. When break time came, the employees of one particular small business would take a walk around the block. Walking together during business hours was built into this company’s culture. The only difference between then and now is today we would count the steps with a pedometer clipped to our belt and walk with iPod buds stuck in our ears as opposed to a Sony Walkman. But the results remain the same.
But when it comes to getting companies to implement a wellness program into their corporate culture, it all comes down to getting them to practice what you preach. And what I found to be effective is utilizing the old KISS system with a slight modification — Keep It Simple Sells.
This is not to suggest that a good insurance agent doesn’t know that having a solid health and wellness plan in place will benefit his/her client. But sometimes the litany of objections from the employers — “There’s nothing I can do about health-care costs going up,” “It’s too expensive,” “We don’t have the facilities for exercise,” “My employees won’t want to do it” — can be overwhelming.
John Basten of The Mid-State Group in Lynchburg, Va. says employers are frustrated with the ever-increasing cost of health premiums, and thus turn to brokers for solutions, which often include delivering “wellness” by implementing disincentives and benefit-design changes in an effort to change behavior. It’s a concept that Basten says doesn’t work.
“It’s only through education that you can guide employers to better understand the risks and obstacles they are facing,” he explains. “Essentially, step one is to help them identify the specific health factors within their company, because when real data drives the decision, one can plan for the expected results.”
York International, a large regional broker in Harrison, N.Y. derives about 25 percent of its $10 million in revenue from benefits serving the middle-market employer of 50-2,500 employees. For the past five years, York has been focusing on drawing employee benefits and wellness resources and capabilities from much larger businesses to bring to smaller firms.
“The Fortune 1000 or 5000 have been practicing engaging employees in health beyond the financing of sickness for many years and we think that there is a tremendous opportunity to continue to do that with these middle-market companies,” explains Mike Bodack of York International. “When our point of entry is who we call the ‘user buyer’ of insurance for their company, we try to engage the ‘economic buyer’ as well. It is not often the same person, but it does happen on occasion.”
“When we deal with that economic buyer, we find that it is easy to focus the conversation,” he adds. “Certainly, some folks will have their head in the sand. But the ones who are intelligent, rational human beings understand very quickly. Because in the end, it’s just a math problem.”
When employers perceive wellness as an added cost instead of an added benefit, bad things happen. Or nothing happens at all. Basten of the Mid-State Group has fought that battle for years.
“Employers are frustrated with the ever-increasing cost of health care and are looking for viable strategies to reverse the trend,” he says. “Many are looking for quick fixes which end in employers spending excessive funds in areas that don’t have long-lasting effects. Our specific focus is to educate the employer on how wellness should be defined as an employee benefit. We educate our clients that identifying the specific risk factors affecting their employee group is an essential and foundational step in creating an effective wellness program, starting with getting a minimum of 90 percent of their employees to complete a health-risk assessment without providing incentives.”
Getting the employees behind a wellness program can often be the fuel that jump-starts an employer’s decision-making process, as now he/she sees what was perceived as a potential expense reaping potential dividends in increased employee morale and decreased employee sick days.
As York International’s Bodack sees it, it’s all about the employee kick-off. “We’ve received tremendous response from our kickoff meetings,” he says. “The delivery of the health-risk assessment to an employee is a measure of control all by itself. When an employee takes the 10 minutes to read it, it may be more information than they get about their health from their own doctor. And, an annual health-risk assessment offers the employee a grand picture of his or her health, year after year.”
He adds, “When employees have something personalized, such as their HRA, and see directives they can look at year after year, it provides a tremendous level of control and a heightened awareness. We routinely reach 85 percent or 90 percent involvement from employees who review their Health Risk Assessments.”
One point that Bodack and Basten agree on as wellness experts is that employers should not rely on incentives for employee involvement in the program. And, conversely, neither should they be penalized for not participating.
“Employees are already struggling with family pressures and an uncertainty about the future,” says Basten. “The last thing employees need is a work environment where they are told what not to do and being penalized for doing so. This doesn’t create a thriving corporate culture. Wellness should be offered solely as a benefit and not as a ‘reward,’ and delivered to the employees as such. Only then will the employer get the proper participation they need for the program to be successful.”
Mark Nantz of Knapp Miller Brown Insurance Services in Salem, Ind. says a key component of a successful wellness program, which he has used many times, is the shared clinic model, a benefit which also includes wellness coaches. “The shared clinic model allows smaller employers to use the clinic model, as long as there is a larger employer to act as the anchor,” says Nantz. “Think of a shopping center with the large big box store as the anchor tenant. A large employer can have its own clinic and it can act as an anchor for surrounding companies to share its on-site clinic. On-site clinics can also pull out employees with chronic illnesses and focus on wellness initiatives for those folks.”
It has become increasingly clear that workers’ compensation, employee benefits, and wellness are the three faces of employee health, and the cost of that health means insurance producers must be equipped to bring a unified approach to employers. With the new health-care reform legislation, employers will have an enormous need for expert advice on benefits and wellness. The insurance agents of the future are quickly arming themselves with new ways to attack the true root causes that are driving up health-care costs. And if employers can make their employees healthier without cutting benefits or shifting more premium costs to their employees, where is the downside?
Preston Diamond is managing director and co-founder of the Institute of WorkComp Professionals (IWCP), based in Asheville, N.C. In 2010, IWCP created a sister organization, the Institute of Benefits & Wellness Advisors, that trains, tests, and certifies benefit and property & casualty insurance agents in wellness and employee benefits. Contact him at preston@workcompprofessionals.com
Mohawk Valley fiber-optics firm goes solar
KIRKLAND — Legacy Fiberoptics, Inc., a small business that manufactures and repairs fiber-optic test equipment, is banking on solar power to reduce its energy costs. Legacy Fiberoptics, headquartered in a 7,500-square-foot building at 7930 Limberblost Road in the town of Kirkland, recently had a solar-panel system installed that it expects to provide all its electricity.
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KIRKLAND — Legacy Fiberoptics, Inc., a small business that manufactures and repairs fiber-optic test equipment, is banking on solar power to reduce its energy costs.
Legacy Fiberoptics, headquartered in a 7,500-square-foot building at 7930 Limberblost Road in the town of Kirkland, recently had a solar-panel system installed that it expects to provide all its electricity.
Paradise Energy Solutions — a Pennsylvania–based firm with an office in Himrod, on the west shore of Seneca Lake — installed its 31 kW Ground Mount Solar system in a field outside Legacy’s facility.
Ken Stewart sole owner and president of Legacy Fiberoptics, which employs nine, says he decided to go solar after considering other alternative-energy options.
“I looked at wind energy. To be honest with you, there are very few locations in which to put in wind. We don’t have quite enough wind here. The tower would have to be real high,” says Stewart. “And for hydro power we would have to be next to a non-navigable river.”
The attractive combination of state grants and federal and state tax incentives for solar, including accelerated depreciation, led Stewart to seek out a photovoltaic-power system.
The system cost Legacy more than $100,000, but the business received a grant from NYSERDA for about $45,000. Stewart declined to disclose how he financed the rest of the costs.
With the energy-bill savings and tax incentives, the solar system should pay for itself in less than 6 ½ years, Paradise Energy estimates.
Paradise Energy has guaranteed Legacy Fiberoptics that the solar-panel array will generate a minimum of 35,000 kWh of power.
And if it doesn’t, “they will provide me with a check,” Stewart says. “They’re guaranteeing me a minimum power outage.”
As of press time, Stewart had still not received his first utility bill since going solar, but he says he expects the part of the bill for electricity usage to be zero, while still having to pay the usual energy service fees and taxes.
“My expectation is to never pay for another watt of power,” he says.
About Legacy Fiberoptics
Stewart founded his business in 2008, when he acquired the rights to service the discontinued NetTest, Laser Precision, and Corning optical product lines that had previously been manufactured at a plant in Utica that closed in 2006.
Legacy Fiberoptics consists of a group of former employees of Laser Precision, GN NetTest, and Anritsu (the last company to own the plant before it closed) who have more than 85 years of combined experience in the fiber-optics industry.
Legacy generated double-digit revenue growth in 2012, a year in which it boosted its employee count from seven to nine, Stewart says. He’s hoping for similar revenue growth this year and is looking to add an additional three or more employees.
The company has thousands of customers, ranging from one-person fiber-optic cable installation firms up to and including AT&T, Centurylink Qwest, Comcast, Cablevision, colleges and universities, and federal, state, and local government agencies, according to Stewart. The firm has customers all around the world, including Australia, Europe, Asia, and South America, he adds.
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Connective Corridor work to stretch into downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE — The Connective Corridor project has punched its ticket for downtown Syracuse. Syracuse University (SU) and the city of Syracuse provided an update on their joint project in a public information session Jan. 23 at SU’s Warehouse at 350 W. Fayette St. That building is the endpoint of planned Connective Corridor infrastructure work —streetscape
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SYRACUSE — The Connective Corridor project has punched its ticket for downtown Syracuse.
Syracuse University (SU) and the city of Syracuse provided an update on their joint project in a public information session Jan. 23 at SU’s Warehouse at 350 W. Fayette St. That building is the endpoint of planned Connective Corridor infrastructure work —streetscape and public-transportation improvements designed to connect Syracuse University with the city’s downtown.
Economic development is a major goal of the work, according to Owen Kerney, deputy director of planning and sustainability for the city of Syracuse.
“By doing this we’re also bringing more people down to this corridor, using this corridor, and I would hope that they’re utilizing the businesses along the corridor,” he says. “I hope they’re using the services, the restaurants, the institutions, and other things that you find along the corridor.”
The Jan. 23 information session laid out a timeline for the corridor’s second and third phases. Work on its first phase, which included streetscape development stretching from University Avenue in front of SU’s Hall of Languages to Forman Park on East Genesee Street, started in 2011 and wrapped up in the fall of 2012. It cost $10 million and was funded by federal grants, the city of Syracuse, Onondaga County, and SU, according to Kerney.
Now the city and university are finalizing second- and third-phase plans to extend the streetscape work west on East Genesee Street. It will then jump to Fayette Street at Firefighter’s Memorial Park before continuing to SU’s Warehouse.
Designs are in the process of being finalized. The project’s second and third phases are scheduled to be ready for bids by June, and work is slated to begin later in the summer. Construction will continue through October before stopping for the winter and resuming in March or April 2014. It will again shut down for winter in October 2014 before resuming the next spring for a final estimated completion date of summer 2015.
Total project cost for the second and third phases is $14.8 million. A U.S. Department of Transportation TIGER grant makes up $10 million, with another $1 million coming from Onondaga County and $3.8 million from SU.
Salina–based Barton & Loguidice is the project’s engineering firm. No construction contractors are in place for its second and third phases, but Barrett Industries, which has a regional office in Clay, and Ballard Construction, Inc. of Solvay worked on its first phase, according to Kerney.
Planned corridor improvements include new sidewalks, snow storage areas, bicycle lanes, and vehicle travel lanes. And they include signage, landscaping, lighting, and bus pull-ups.
Linda Dickerson Hartsock, director of community engagement and economic development at SU, also spoke about planned improvements on what she called Syracuse’s “Civic Strip.” That strip is bordered by Water Street, State Street, Montgomery Street, and Adams Street. It includes Jefferson Street, a street that “UPSTATE: A Center for Design, Research, and Real Estate,” part of SU’s School of Architecture, wants to light.
“Jefferson Street is dark at night,” Hartsock said during the informational meeting. “So UPSTATE: is working with lighting designers and lighting technologists and National Grid and the city to look at a relatively unique and innovative overhead lighting treatment that would help draw people down Jefferson Street.”
A new round of façade-improvement grants will soon be available for buildings along the Connective Corridor, according to Hartsock. Empire State Development awarded $250,000 for façade improvements on the corridor as part of the state’s recent Regional Economic Development Council awards. Building owners will be able to start applying for chunks of that funding in February.
The façade improvements come after $625,000 in grants funded work at 40 buildings during the Connective Corridor’s first phase, Hartsock added.
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DeWITT — Profit rose to $3.5 million, or 27 cents a share, in the fiscal second quarter at Anaren, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANEN) from $1.2 million, or 8 cents a share, a year earlier. The DeWitt–based company released its second quarter results Jan. 22. Net sales increased 6.3 percent to $38 million for the period. Anaren
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DeWITT — Profit rose to $3.5 million, or 27 cents a share, in the fiscal second quarter at Anaren, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANEN) from $1.2 million, or 8 cents a share, a year earlier.
The DeWitt–based company released its second quarter results Jan. 22. Net sales increased 6.3 percent to $38 million for the period.
Anaren employs about 800 people. The company develops and manufactures components and subsystems for markets including satellite communications, defense, and wireless communications.
Anaren has locations in the Syracuse area, New Hampshire, Colorado, and China.
Operating profit improved at the company as sales rose, but expenses remained stable, Anaren CFO George Blanton said during a Jan. 23 conference call on the quarterly results. Operating income for the period was $6.3 million, up from $2.7 million in the company’s second quarter last year.
Operating expenses for the period totaled $9.9 million, even with a year earlier. The company implemented cost-cutting efforts during its 2012 fiscal year, including job cuts.
The firm began eliminating positions in July 2011 and reduced its workforce by about 19 percent.
Sales in Anaren’s wireless group totaled $12.8 million in the second quarter, up 19 percent from a year earlier, but down 2.7 percent from the first quarter. The company said it continued to see softness in its wireless infrastructure market.
On the space and defense side, sales totaled $25.2 million, up 0.8 percent from a year earlier. Anaren expects higher space and defense sales in the second half of its 2013 fiscal year as production ramps up on a major radar project the company has been working on.
Company leaders continue to look for potential acquisitions, especially for the space and defense business, Anaren Chairman, President, and CEO Lawrence Sala said during the conference call. The firm is focused on trying to expand its product portfolio in that arena, he said.
Anaren continues to see strong growth potential in its defense business, Sala added. A number of current radar applications are transitioning to a new type of technology where Anaren has a strong track record, he said.
The technology could eventually be deployed on surface ships, fighter aircraft, and in other airborne applications, Sala said. Such programs would represent major opportunities for Anaren.
The company also should see continued work in transitioning ground-based radar systems to the new technology.
Sala also said during the conference call that one of Anaren’s recent new products is taking longer than expected to catch on. The product, Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) modules, can add wireless capabilities to electronic devices.
“This business has definitely fallen short of our expectations,” Sala said.
The space, he added, is a relatively new one for Anaren and the company is working with a new set of customers on the AIR modules.
“We don’t have a good history of being able to predict what customers are doing and when they are going to ramp up,” Sala said.
The firm expected the product to be generating its current level of activity about a year ago, he added. The modules have been on the market for about two years now.
Still, Sala noted that a number of customers are now moving into volume-level production of AIR modules. The company is seeing a steady stream of new business coming in as well.
“We’re seeing acceleration at the front end and the back end,” Sala said.
AIR modules generate about $1 million a year in revenue for the company, a total Sala said should grow to $2 million as the company moves into its next fiscal year.
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Welcome to the 2013 edition of The Central New York Business Journal’s Works In Progress feature. Every year we yield the floor to the businesses and nonprofit organizations we cover in order to obtain a snapshot of the local business scene. The information listed here was compiled and edited from forms that companies and nonprofits completed to showcase
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Welcome to the 2013 edition of The Central New York Business Journal’s Works In Progress feature.
Every year we yield the floor to the businesses and nonprofit organizations we cover in order to obtain a snapshot of the local business scene.
The information listed here was compiled and edited from forms that companies and nonprofits completed to showcase their 2012 accomplishments and outlook for 2013. Businesses and organizations also submitted photographs to spotlight their achievements and plans under way.
Limited space did not allow us to publish even close to all of the initiatives companies and nonprofits are pursuing, nor include more than a fraction of the photos. Again, this feature is but a snapshot of the many activities that firms are undertaking. Take a look around to see where your clients and competitors expect to be in 2011 and what they accomplished last year.
ACORN PRODUCTS CORP.
27 Pleasant Ave., Ilion, NY 13357
– Website: acornproductscorp.com
– Products/Services: Custom plastic injection
molding
– Total Employees: 15
– Top Executive: John Thayer, President
– Geographic Area Served: Northeastern U.S.
ADP–AUTOMATIC DATA
PROCESSING, INC.
445 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY 11010
– Website: adp.com
– Products/Services: HR services, benefits administration, HR outsourcing- BPO, time & attendance, payroll services, ADP mobile solutions, tax & compliance, HR outsourcing- PEO, retirement services, workers’ compensation, pre-employment services, stand-alone services, procurement-to- pay solutions
– Total Employees: 120 in CNY, 240 in upstate NY, 46,000 worldwide
– Top Executive: Jenk Lagho, VP of Sales, Upstate New York
– 2012 Annual Revenue: More than $50 million in upstate New York; more than $10 billion worldwide
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate NY, Western NY, Central NY, Capital District,
worldwide. Physical presence in more than 60 countries, conduct business in more than 120 countries
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Only one of four U.S companies AAA-rated by both Standard Poor’s and Moody’s. ADP Named to Forbes list to “Most Innovative Companies” for the second consecutive year. ADP eclipsed 30,000th human-capital management client milestone. ADP Named to “Working Mother 100 Best Companies List.” ADP Named in IDG ComputerWorld’s Top 50 “Best Places to Work in IT” rankings for 2012
AIR INNOVATIONS, INC.
7000 Performance Drive, North Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: airinnovations.com
– Products/Services: Wine-cellar cooling systems, floral-display systems, cleanroom HVAC, specialty cooling systems for pharmaceutical, semiconductor, aerospace, military, medical device, and other industrial clients.
– Total Employees: 40
– Top Executive: Michael Wetzel, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $8.99 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $10 million
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Launched several new Wine Guardian products. Sold its first units to China and added several new distributors in Europe. Won several large accounts for specialty designed systems.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: International marketing push for the Wine Guardian products. Factory improvements for productivity and quality gains. Website revamp for attracting more OEM (original equipment manufacturers) business and improved Wine Guardian end-user education.
AMERICU CREDIT UNION
1916 Black River Boulevard, Rome, NY 13441 (headquarters)
– Website: AmeriCU.org
– Products/Services: Full-service financial institution serving consumers and businesses with loans and deposit products, insurance products, and financial planning.
– Total Employees: 270
– Top Executives: Mark Pfisterer, President & CEO; Joseph C. Anderson, COO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1.15 billion
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $1.26 billion
– Geographic Area Served: Cayuga, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego counties, with 16 locations in Auburn, Camillus, Cicero, East Syracuse, Fayetteville, Fort Drum, Herkimer, Liverpool, Lowville, North Utica, Oneida, Rome (2 locations), Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: AmeriCU’s assets topped $1 billion, placing AmeriCU in the top 2 percent of credit unions in the nation. AmeriCU was also ranked among the strongest large credit unions in the nation by the Weiss Ratings system. In 2012, AmeriCU continued to provide outstanding member service, as evidenced by off-the-chart “Mystery Shopping” scores (rated by AmeriCU members) and stellar member satisfaction survey results (independently conducted by RMS Research). AmeriCU opened new financial centers in Fayetteville, Camillus, and Watertown, and renovated and expanded the Herkimer location. Mark Pfisterer was appointed to the New York State Department of Financial Services’ State Charter Advisory Board. AmeriCU also allocated more than $1 million in support of numerous local and regional charities and community activities in 2012.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013, AmeriCU will continue its strategy of outstanding member service and aggressive growth. AmeriCU plans several exciting enhancements to electronic delivery channels, including the introduction of next-generation kiosks (called “BIG BLUE”), which allow members to complete almost all routine “teller” transactions. In addition to the traditional withdrawal and deposit transactions, members can make payments, transfer funds between accounts, stop payments on checks, and print official checks.
THE ARC, ONEIDA-LEWIS
CHAPTER
245 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: thearcolc.org
– Services: A full line of services for people with developmental disabilities, including, educational, clinical, therapeutic, residential, vocational, employment, respite, arts, and day habilitation programs
– Total CNY Employees: 725
– Top Executive: Karen Korotzer, CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $31 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $31 million
– Geographic Area Served: Oneida and Lewis counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Core Values CQL- accreditation process, Community Raiser Softball Tournament successful gala, auction, and golf tournament
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continuation of CQL- accreditation process gala, auction, Rome Wine Tasting Event, golf tournament, and softball tournament.
ARGUS ENGINEERING, PLLC
251 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: argusengineering.com
– Services: Mechanical and electrical consulting engineering including LEED consulting, energy modeling, and building commissioning services.
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Jon M. Guisbond, President
– Geographic Area Served: Northeast
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Further advancements in technology to better serve clients.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued efforts in the areas of technology and customer service
ATLANTIC TESTING
LABORATORIES, LIMITED
6431 U.S. Highway 11, Canton, NY 13617
– Website: AtlanticTesting.com
– Services: Subsurface investigations, water-based investigations, geotechnical engineering, construction-materials engineering and testing, special-investigation services, pavement engineering, non-destructive testing, and environmental services
– Total Employees: 87
– Top Executive: Marijean B. Remington, CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Serving the Northeastern United States from 10 service offices located in Albany, Binghamton, Canton (HQ), Elmira, Plattsburgh, Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Initiated development and expansion of services of affiliate
ATL Engineering, P.C.; adjusted principal marketing strategies and increased marketing staff to cover Central/Western NY; achieved milestone of 2 million hours worked without a lost-work-time injury. Recognized by the National Safety Council and Associated General Contractors of New York State.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expand staff mentoring program to incorporate technical, management, and leadership programs. Continue to develop plan for core staffing based on current workload, revenues, and projected workload. Continue to enhance award-winning safety program.
AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
17 Lansing St., Auburn, NY 13021
– Website: auburnhospital.org
– Services: Medical facility
– Total Employees: 881
– Top Executive: Scott Berlucchi
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $96 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $98 million
– Geographic Area Served: Cayuga and surrounding counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Achievements and new services included: comprehensive pain-management services, hospital-based lithotripsy, pre-natal education program, new laboratory patient service center opened, added 35 active and courtesy practitioners to medical staff. Awards included Bariatric Program designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, Finger Lakes Center of Living voted #1 Eldercare Facility in Cayuga County by the Citizen poll, the Stardust Birthing Center was named Best Healthcare Building Project in CNY.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued growth and development of all service lines.
AUBURN VACUUM FORMING
CO., INC.
40 York St., Auburn, NY 13021
– Website: avfco.com
– Products/Services: Custom thermoformed plastic parts for industrial, automotive, and medical industries
– Total Employees: 14
– Top Executive: Paul D. Hickey, President
– Geographic Area Served: U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia
AXA ADVISORS, LLC
120 Madison St., Suite 1900, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: syracuse.axa-advisors.com
– Services: Investment and insurance planning
– Total CNY Employees: 1,800
– Top Executive: Joseph DiMora, Executive Vice President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $11 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $12 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York and the Southern Tier
BAE SYSTEMS
1098 Clark St., Endicott, NY 13760
– Website: baesystems.com
– Products/Services: BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace, and security company. The company’s wide-ranging products and services cover air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services.
– Total Employees: 1,350 (CNY); 93,500 (worldwide)
– Top Executives: Ian King, Chief Executive; Linda Hudson, President & CEO; Dan Gobel, President; Amar Rai, Site Executive-Johnson City
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
BALDWIN & SUTPHEN, LLP
126 North Salina St., Suite 320, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Services: Legal services
– Total CNY Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Robert F. Baldwin, Jr., Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York mainly, but have nationwide clients.
BARTON & LOGUIDICE, P.C.
290 Elwood Davis Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
– Website: bartonandloguidice.com
– Products/Services: Transportation planning and engineering; environmental engineering; industrial hygiene; water and wastewater management; asset management; solid waste management; facilities engineering; planning; energy consulting; sustainable and LEED design; and landscape architecture.
– Total CNY Employees: 128
– Top Executive: Nicholas J. Pinto, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $26 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $28 million
– Geographic Area Served: Services clients throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States, with a concentration of clients in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Business expansion is continuing with the opening of a Watertown office in late 2012/early 2013. “We are proud to be serving as the lead consultant on the Syracuse Connective Corridor, winner of several awards so far. We also won awards for the Saranac Lake Alternative Drinking Water Source project (gold); the Madison County Landfill Solar Capping project (platinum); and the Village of Adams Environmental Restoration project (an American Public Works Association Environmental Project of the Year award).”
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Plans include continued expansion of consulting services related to sustainable and green design for public and private sector clients, with an emphasis on community infrastructure projects. Plan to continue building on firm’s success in helping clients make the best use of limited budget resources by providing long-term value engineering services, asset management services, grantsmanship, and consideration of shared service and design-build opportunities.
BASSETT HEALTHCARE
NETWORK-BASSETT MEDICAL
CENTER
One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326
– Website: bassett.org
– Products/Services: Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health-care system. The organization includes six corporately affiliated hospitals, as well as skilled nursing facilities, health centers, and health partners in related fields.
– Total Employees: 3,400
– Top Executive: Dr. William F. Streck, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Bassett has facilities in Herkimer, Oneida, Otsego, Montgomery, Madison, Chenango, Delaware, Schoharie, and Schenectady counties covering a nine-county region of 5,600 square miles in upstate New York.
– 2012 Estimated Net Revenue: $403.6 million (YTD)
– 2013 Projected Net Revenue: $423.4 million
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: U.S. News ranks Bassett No. 1 in Central New York; named #48 among Top 100 U.S. Integrated Health Systems, published in Modern Healthcare magazine; Bassett Medical Center was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for heart care by HealthGrades; and named to Top 20 Safest Hospitals in NYS Consumer Reports. Bassett Healthcare Network implemented the EMR in the inpatient setting at the center in Cooperstown at the end of 2012.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Bassett Healthcare Network affiliate hospitals in Little Falls, Cobleskill, Delhi and Sidney will institute EMR the first quarter of 2013. Bassett Medical Center is undertaking a project that will integrate mental-health services into the primary-care setting and train primary-care providers to screen for behavioral health disorders that can adversely impact a patient’s health. This approach will initially be offered in health centers in Schoharie, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Herkimer counties and is funded by a combination of foundation and government grants totaling $432,812. With the new grant awards, Bassett is in the process of hiring mental health-care coordinators and licensed clinical social workers to help integrate physical and behavioral health-care services for patients. The long-range plan is to expand these innovative programs throughout Bassett Healthcare Network, with the overall goal of improving the health status of patients.
BCK-IBI GROUP, A NEW YORK
GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
41 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901
– Website: bckpc.com
– Services: Full-service architecture & engineering
– Total CNY Employees: 48
– Top Executives: Lee P. Bearsch, John S. Knudson, Daniel J. Whelan, William Sands, Robert Costello
BEARDSLEY DESIGN ASSOC.
64 South St., Auburn, NY 13021
– Website: beardsley.com
– Services: Professional architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture
– Total Employees: 75
– Top Executive: Richard C. Elliott, President
– Geographic Area Served: Nationwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: During the year, two projects designed by the firm received LEED Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council; the Visitors Center at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Depew, NY and the U.S. Coast Guard Multi-Purpose Swing Building and Site Improvements Project in Buffalo. Projects either recently completed or started include the following: Warriors in Transition Barracks Complex at Fort Eustis, Va., LEED Platinum Operational Readiness Training Complex – Fort Drum , LEED Silver University of Rochester O’Brien Residence Hall, LEED Silver Child Development Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., LEED Silver 20th Air Support Operation Squadron Facility at Fort Drum, LEED Silver Reaper Launch and Recovery Element Beddown Facility at New York Air National Guard, Ft. Drum, Trumansburg Central School District Additions/Renovations, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Center of Excellence for Diabetes Care and Prevention, Akwesasne.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Beardsley Design Associates is committed to continuing its history with providing exceptional services to existing clients and fostering new business relationships. The firm continues to invest in the latest advancements in design technology, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), and sustainable design practices.
BERGMANN ASSOCIATES, INC.
224 Harrison St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: bergmannpc.com
– Services: Architecture and engineering
– Total Employees: 14
– Top Executive: Thomas Mitchell
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $52 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $62 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, and Ohio
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Bergmann Associates continued to grow in 2012, most notably through the acquisition of Gantt Huberman Architects of Charlotte, N.C. In Central New York, its Energy Solutions business recorded record revenues through demand-side management, commissioning, LEED consulting, and design activities. In 2012, Bergmann completed the Onondaga County Sustainability Plan, while work continues on the Syracuse Interconnect Traffic Engineering project.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013, Bergmann Associates forecasts significant growth in its energy solutions, architectural engineering, and transportation businesses. “We will remain focused on client service, and select business segments in which we can provide exceptional value as our clients’ trusted advisers.”
BLUE OCEAN STRATEGIC
CAPITAL, LLC
443 N. Franklin St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: boscllc.com
– Products/Services: Wealth management/family office, investment services, and personal financial planning
– Total Employees: 11
– Top Executive: Theodore J. Sarenski
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1.4 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $2 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York and 14 other states
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Mergers with Stephen Y.L. Chow of Smith Barney and Dennis Hebert of Hebert Finance Consulting.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In Spring 2013, BOSC says it will be leaving its lofty Franklin Square location to join the “exceptional growth and expansion of Armory Square.” BOSC’s new office at 333 Washington St. will almost double in size, transitioning from a 4,500-square-foot space to a 7,500-square-foot space, contemporary in style and design. The office’s move is slated for April 15, 2013. BOSC will continue its controlled growth through consistently expanding customer base. BOSC will continue its search for strategic mergers to expand its service offerings and depth of professional experience
BNY MELLON
6023 Airport Road, Oriskany, NY 13424
– Website: bnymellon.com
– Services: Investment management and investment services
– Total Employees: 1,600
– Top Executive: Frank Behlmer, EVP and COO for global operations
– Geographic Area Served: Oneida and Onondaga counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Named “2012 Economic Champion” by CenterState Corp. for Economic Opportunity; hosted +350 client visits (domestic and international); East Syracuse and Oriskany facilities received Energy Star certifications; employees donated more than 2,000 hours of volunteer time to area nonprofits.
BOND SCHOENICK & KING, PLLC
One Lincoln Center, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: bsk.com
– Services: Law firm
– Total CNY Employees: 246
– Top Executive: Richard D. Hole, Member & Chair of the Management Committee
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: For the second consecutive year, Bond topped US News / Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” with the most First Tier Practice Rankings in New York State. Bond’s Employment Law Practice was named to the Top New York State Law Firm List by Super Lawyers. Bond added attorneys in Albany, Buffalo, Garden City, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, Oswego, Naples, Fla., and Overland Park, Kansas. Completed the multi-million dollar renovation of its 89,000 square feet of headquarters office space in Syracuse and a complete redesign of its website.
BOUSQUET HOLSTEIN, PLLC
110 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: bhlawpllc.com
– Products/Services: Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a law firm of 31 attorneys representing clients across many industries. The firm provides legal counsel on a broad range of matters covering more than 28 practice areas. An in-depth understanding of the economics of business transactions is one of the firm’s defining characteristics. “In addition to a strong commitment to our practice, our professionals believe that it is their responsibility to contribute to our community and make it a better place for all to live. Our commitments to our community are an integral part of who we are.”
– Total CNY Employees: 85
– Top Executives: Laurence G. Bousquet; David A. Holstein; Philip S. Bousquet; John L. Valentino; Paul M. Predmore
– Geographic Area Served: Central Upstate and Northern New York State, New York City Metro Area also representing clients in national and international geographic locations
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: In 2012, the law firm changed its name from Green & Seifter, Attorneys, PLLC to Bousquet Holstein PLLC when Managing Member Lowell A. Seifter was appointed general counsel at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. The firm also completed a year-long strategic planning process to map the firm’s business development and operational goals for the future. Last year the firm added two attorneys and expanded existing practice areas including health care, real estate, family law, and litigation. A new Web-based Business Enterprise Portal was introduced to provide clients with accessible and accurate information to mission-critical documents in a secure environment.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Bousquet Holstein sees the momentum of the last half of 2012 continuing into the new year. The firm’s business and real estate transactional practices are at new levels of activity; estate, gift, and personal planning has been engaged with many clients planning for the contemplated changes in the tax laws; the firm’s professional practice, health care, and hospital law group have been involved with the changing landscape in the health-care field; and the firm’s ERISA, creditors’ rights, and collaborative law practices continue to grow. The firm will continue to roll out its Business Enterprise Portal to its multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional clients and continues to grow its practice locally, regionally, and internationally through the network of clients and contacts. The firm plans to add two attorneys in 2013, will continue to implement the firm’s strategic plan, and will launch a new client-focused website in 2013.
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.
6000 Thompson Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: bms.com
– Products: Biopharmaceuticals
– Total CNY Employees: 435
– Top Executive: Lamberto Andreotti, CEO
BROWN & MICHAELS, P.C.
118 N. Tioga St., Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: bpmlegal.com
– Services: Intellectual property law firm; patent, trademark, and copyright law
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Christopher Michaels, CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
BYRNE DAIRY, INC.
2394 US Route 11, Lafayette, NY 13084
– Website: byrnedairy.com
– Products/Services: A leading manufacturer of quality milk and other dairy products.
– Total CNY Employees: 1,300
– Top Executive: Carl Byrne, President
– Geographic Area Served: Byrne Dairy bottles tens of millions of gallons of milk, cream, and ice cream annually, distributing its products throughout the entire Eastern Seaboard and has the geographic capability to deliver its longer-life dairy and non-dairy products to all states east of the Mississippi.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The company was successful in its 2012 expansion and growth plans, adding store and increasing throughput in its production facilities.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued expansion and growth. The company will continue with expansion plans at its Ultra facility and the development of a yogurt plant and agritourism center in the Town of Cortlandville. Its convenience store company will also continue to expand to serve an ever-growing base of customers.
C&H PLASTICS, INC.
145 Conger Ave., Waterville, NY 13480
– Website: chplastics.com
– Products/Services: Custom injection molding, rapid prototyping, custom color matching, assembly, and packaging
– Total CNY Employees: 40
– Top Executive: William Clark, President
– Geographic Area Served: Global
C&S COMANIES
499 Col. Eileen Collins Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: cscos.com
– Services: Aviation, architecture, BIM, civil infrastructure, construction, design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, landscape architecture, life safety, planning, program & construction management, sustainability, transportation.
– Total CNY Employees: 300
– Top Executive: Ronald Peckham, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue Total: $70 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $75 million
– Geographic Area Served: Nationwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Construction of the addition/renovations to Syracuse Hancock International Airport; completion of the Syracuse Creekwalk; construction of the Academic II building at Onondaga Community College; completion of historic renovations at Emerson Park Pavilion; sale of its crane and rigging company.
CADIMENSIONS, INC.
6310 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: cadimensions.com
– Products/Services: Solidworks mechanical design software, stratasys rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing systems, CAD/CAM products, support, and training
– Total Employees: 41
– Top Executive: Peter DiLaura
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $10 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $10 million to $12 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York, Vermont, Western Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Added five new employee positions and 180 new companies as customers in 2012
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to add employees and coverage in upstate NY as well as additional offices and employees in Pennsylvania. “We are expecting to continue our success of 2012 into and through 2013.”
CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER
101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: cayugamed.org
– Services: Health-care facility
– Total Employees: 1,289
– Top Executive: John B. Rudd, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1,624 billion
– Geographic Area Served: Tompkins, Cortland, Tioga, Seneca, Schuyler, Chemung, and Cayuga counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Construction of a new laboratory; opening of Kids Care-afterhours pediatric care; implementation of new electronic patient information system. Construction project begins for major expansion of surgical services.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Opening a new Maternity Center; on-going construction for expansion of surgical services.
THE CENTERS AT ST. CAMILLUS
813 Fay Road, Syracuse, NY 13219
– Website: st-camillus.org
– Products/Services: The Centers at St. Camillus focuses on rehabilitation. It is a multi-faceted medical complex that offers services and programs designed to help individuals reach their maximum potential and achieve their highest level of independence. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, and home care. Inpatient services include: long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, specialized rehabilitation in the brain injury unit, Central New York’s only NYS-certified inpatient brain injury unit.
– Total Employees: 670
– Top Executive: Aileen Balitz, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $36 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $37 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Per a federal mandate, in late 2012, St. Camillus began to upgrade the sprinkler system in two of its buildings. The project will continue into the summer of 2013. It also added a certified hand therapist to its outpatient rehabilitation team, and worked to continue its outreach and community-based services to enable individuals to remain safe and well at home and in the community.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “We have embarked upon a multi-year plan to enhance our technological capability. Starting in early 2013, we will be replacing or upgrading more than 100 computers. We are looking to move to a complete EMR for our nursing facility — our current medical record system is a hybrid — part electronic and part paper. We are working on ways to share medical information electronically with area physicians and the Regional Healthy Information Organization, which should help clarify what services are needed, define what is covered, and facilitate faster decision-making.”
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR
THE BLIND AND VISUALLY
IMPAIRED
507 Kent St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: cabvi.org
– Products/Services: Manufacturing or packaging of products required by the federal government and New York State government. Provider of vision rehabilitation services to people of all ages, generally free of charge, throughout Central New York.
– Total CNY Employees: 165
– Top Executive: Rudy C. D’Amico, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $40.1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $40.8 million
– Geographic Area Served: Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Fulton, Lewis, Montgomery, Jefferson and northern Otsego counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Added 20 employees. Expanded call-center services for an agency of the federal government. Secured contract as prime vendor for foreign military sales. Brought third certified low-vision specialist. Provided vision rehabilitation services to more than 1,200 individuals. More than 4,500 children participated in preschool vision screenings.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Fill positions in the call center. Commence energy conservation measures at Utica headquarters. Increase employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.
CH INSURANCE
100 Madison St., Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: chinsurance.cc
– Products/Services: CH insurance provides all aspects of commercial and personal insurance. As an independent agent, CH represents a multiple of carriers that provide a broad array of coverage, claim service, consulting, and loss control. CH Benefits provides group insurance products to include health insurance, life insurance, and disability.
– Total Employees: 21
– Top Executives: Joe Convertino, Sr., President; Joe Convertino, Jr., Executive VP
– 2012 Annual Revenue: Growth
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Continued growth
– Geographic Area Company Serves: All CNY, Rochester, Utica/Rome, Binghamton, and clients throughout the U.S. CH has offices in Rochester and Rome
– 2012 Corporate Highlight: CH continues to provide excellent risk management programs for commercial, personal, and group insurance programs for organizations. CH continues to manage and grow its two national programs of interpreting agencies/interpreters and home inspectors. Added a sales account executive and client service representative. CH now has a designated staff member that became ICR certified workplace safety consultant this past year. Joe Convertino, Jr. was elected vice president to the Independent Agents and Brokers of CNY.
2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: CH will continue to grow in all facets of the business. Will be attending the national interpreter conference in Indiana this summer to present topics on risk management. CH will continue to review potential acquisitions that fit strategically within the CH model. Have added a CH Benefit sales executive to grow and expand the group benefit division.
CHIANG I O’BRIEN ARCHITECTS, DPC
Crescent Building, 217 North Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: chiangobrien.com/
– Products/ Services: Chiang O’Brien Architects is a full-service architectural firm providing a complete range of professional expertise in planning, architecture, and interior design. Founded by Grace Chiang and Bob O’Brien, the practice provides focused attention to clients in higher education, health-care, and community services organizations.
– Total Employees: 7
– Top Executives: Grace Chiang, Principal; Bob O’Brien, Principal
– 2012 Annual Revenue: Greater than $500,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Greater than $1 million – Geographic Area Served: New York State (excluding NYC and Long Island)
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: In July 2012, Grace Chiang and Bob O’Brien started Chiang O’Brien Architects, DPC. The construction of the Ithaca College Robert B. Tallman Rowing Center was completed; Phase 1 renovations for Math and Modern Languages Renovations, C. A. Johnson Hall, Hamilton College were completed; design and construction documents were completed for the new Ithaca Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes Clinic; and renovations of the Citrus Television Studio and WJPZ Radio Studio Renovation in Watson Hall at Syracuse University were completed.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The firm will be adding staff and will become a NYS recognized Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise. Phase 2 renovations for Math and Modern Languages Renovations, C. A. Johnson Hall, Hamilton College will commence. Phase 2 renovations for Olin Library 5th floor at Cornell University will commence. Construction of the new Ithaca Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes Clinic will commence. Design for additions and renovations at Kendal at Ithaca will continue. Planning, design, and construction projects on the Cornell University, Ithaca College, Hamilton College, and Cazenovia College campuses continue.
CITY ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
514 W Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: cityelectricweb.com
– Products/Services: Six locations serving the residential, commercial, and industrial markets of Central and northern New York with quality electrical and voice and data products since 1919.
– Total Employees: 94
– Top Executive: Sandra Rosecrans, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $48 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $52 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central and northern New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Conducted a $1 million renovation and expansion of Syracuse location to 501 W. Genesee St. strengthening its commitment to staying in the city of Syracuse. Re-located Rochester location to Henrietta tripling building size to better serve Rochester marketplace. Hired nine new employees and launched a new internship program. Awarded “Best Annual Market Planning Award”’ from Affiliated Distributors. Conducted manufacturer representative tradeshows at Syracuse and Watertown locations offering hands-on demonstrations of the latest product technologies including solar clean energy solutions, LED lighting, safety, productivity saving, voice & data. Contributed to successful construction projects across the state including various SUNY colleges, Fort Drum, health care, and solar.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continual growth with products supporting clean energy needs. Capitalize on a public and private commercial construction projects
anticipating senate approval of nearly $140 million for construction at Fort Drum.
Continued expansion of participation in Upstate New York Utility Energy Efficiency Programs.
CLARK PATTERSON LEE,
DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
59 Court St., Binghamton, NY 13901
– Website: clarkpatterson.com
– Products/Services: Architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, MEP, and civil engineering
– Total CNY Employees: 5
– Top Executive: John J. Martin, Sr. Vice President
– Geographic Area Served: Broome and surrounding counties are served from its Binghamton office. It has offices throughout New York, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Clark Patterson Lee announced that Habiterra Architecture and Landscape Architecture, PC, a Jamestown design firm, is joining its organization. Habiterra officially became part of Clark Patterson Lee on Jan. 1. “This agreement is seen as one of the cornerstones of the firm’s growth strategy.”
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The biggest challenge is adapting to the new economic realities of fewer projects and more competition. “We find that hands-on, genuine service is essential while providing more value and creativity is the best way to meet the needs of our clients. We are excited about the road ahead and committed to a culture of client service and both individual and corporate growth.”
CLEANTEC
8 Adler Drive, Suite 3, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: cleantec.us
– Services: Facility maintenance, emergency restoration, janitorial
– Total Employees: 128
– Top Executive: Frank Parella
– Geographic Area Served: All of New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Not one lost customer because of performance; 40 percent growth over 2011; significant investments in training and the restoration business.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The company would like to make another acquisition; 30 percent budgeted growth is forecast; and expansion of quality-control department is planned.
COMMUNITY BANK, N.A.
5790 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, NY 13214
– Website: communitybankna.com
– Products/Services: Community Bank offers a full range of high-quality products and services for both individuals and businesses. These include FDIC-insured checking and savings deposit products, a variety of personal and commercial loans, personal and employee benefit trust services, and a range of non-bank financial services including annuities, mutual funds, and life insurance.
– Total Employees: 2,191
– Top Executive: Mark Tryniski, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $325 million (projected)
– Geographic Area Served: Operates as Community Bank, N.A. across upstate New York, and as First Liberty Bank & Trust throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Parent company Community Bank System, Inc. made the Forbes list again for the best and worst banks in America, coming in as the fourth best bank in America, and best bank on the East Coast. Completed two acquisitions in 2012, adding 19 HSBC/First Niagara branches to its footprint. The company also raised its dividend for the 20th consecutive year.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “Community Bank plans to continue to focus on our stakeholders and generate above-average total returns for our shareholders, complete engagement in our markets supporting the needs of our customers and communities, and provide developmental opportunities for employees.”
CONTEMPORATY PERSONNEL
STAFFING & PROFESSIONALS
INCORPORATED
904 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088
– Website: cpsprofessionals.com
– Products/Services: Professional and executive recruitment; contract, temp, and temp-to-hire placement
– Total Employees: 30 staff, more than 500 in the field
– Top Executives: Laura J. Liechty, President & Founder; Deb Lerro, Executive VP; Joy Rinaldi, Vice President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: More than $17 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: More than $20 million
– Geographic Area Served: Candidates placed globally for firms primarily headquartered in the Northeast.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: President and Founder, Laurie Liechty, was presented with the Ann Michel Distinguished Entrepreneur Award at the 2012 WISE Conference. The company was recognized by the American Heart Association as a “Fit Friendly” firm due in part to its enhanced wellness program. In September 2012, promoted Deb Lerro to executive VP and Joy Rinaldi to vice president.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Hired an industry-specific sales trainer and consultant, who will begin working with the firm in January 2013. In the process of applying for GSA Schedule with anticipated approval by the end of the first quarter.
CORTLAND REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER
134 Homer Ave., Cortland, NY 13045
– Website: cortlandregional.org
– Products/Services: Cortland Regional Medical Center is an acute-care facility that provides families with a broad range of services.
– Total Employees: 875
– Top Executive: Brian Mitteer, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: 75,000 people in Cortland County plus parts of Tompkins, Onondaga, and Madison counties.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Awarded a $9.9 million grant available through New York State’s Health Care Efficiency and Affordability Law. In the recently released New York State Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAI) 2011 Report, Cortland Regional Medical Center performed well in keeping infections low for the areas it was rated in. The Confident Women Boutique was recently awarded a three-year mastectomy accreditation by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. The boutique, which is a service of Cortland Regional Home Health Services, is the only local provider of post-mastectomy products, which includes prosthetics, camisoles, and lotions.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Renovations to improve overall design and efficiency of a number of patient care areas, including ICU, cardiology, and swing bed unit.
CRISSEY ARCHITECTURAL, P.C.
995 North Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206
– Website: crisseygroup.com
– Services: Architectural, interior design
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Peter D. Crissey
– Geographic Area Served: Eleven states from Maine to Maryland and the District of Columbia
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Changed name to Crissey Architectural, PC; La Quinta, Syracuse Community Health Center Renovations, Destiny tenant spaces, Nottingham Plaza Renovations.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Minor growth. Continued delivery of complete, creative projects on time and within budget.
COMPSON & PIMPINELLA, PLLC
2621 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: ceplaw.com
– Services: Estate planning & elder-law attorneys
– Total Employees: 5
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
COULTER, VENTRE &
MCCARTHY, LLP
636 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
– Services: General legal services, estates, business, corporate, municipal, personal injury, real property, workers’ compensation, zoning, and planning
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
COWLEY ASSOCIATES
235 Walton St., Suite 210, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: cowleyweb.com
– Products/Services: Marketing, Web, print, media
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Paul Cowley, CEO, Founder, & Creative Director
– Geographic Area Served: Global
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Created and continue to manage a successful e-commerce store: CampFitters.com. Generated a successful advertising campaign for Cortland Regional Medical Center. Brand-launch campaign for CenterState CEO with Web video, microsite, billboards, and online banner ads. Developed its Web video skills, including 3D animation and white screen video techniques.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued growth and new business in its areas of expertise. Continue to generate business, sales, and strategies for the growth of its clients. Enhancements in online marketing services (SEM: SEO, PPC, social media). Mobile app development services.
CRUCIBLE INDUSTIES LLC
575 State Fair Blvd., Solvay, NY 13209
– Website: crucible.com
– Products: Manufacturer of specialty steel products for use in high-end applications
– Total CNY Employees: 292
– Top Executive: James D. Beckman, President
– Geographic Area Served: Global
CXTEC
5404 South Bay Road, Syracuse, NY 13221
– Website: cxtec.com
– Products/Services: CXtec contends it pioneers new product categories like equal2new certified pre-owned networking and voice hardware with its lifetime warranty with first year advance replacement, and develops innovations like the CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk Solution, a high-density fiber optic data center cabling system. It says it creates new ways to maximize the value of unwanted IT assets and continues to provide a comprehensive offering of technology products that keeps networks up and costs down.
– Total Employees: 231
– Top Executive: William G. Pomeroy, Founder & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $66 million
– Geographic Area Served: Global
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Its CABLExpress division published two white papers: “Taking Your Network to 40/100G Ethernet” and “Data Center Structured Cabling Guide.” Improved performance of CABLExpress brand fiber optic cables to an industry-leading maximum of 0.4dB insertion loss. Ranked #240 on CRN’s 2012 Solution Provider 500 list, up 12 places from its 2011 ranking. Reached the $100,000 total donation mark to the American Cancer Society through its 10th annual Cables for a Cure program.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Increase new team members by 13 percent, in all areas of the business. Invest in training and development. Implementation of digitized accounting processes. Expansion of CABLExpress product line to ultra-density fiber in the data center.
DALPOS ARCHITECTS, LLC
101 N. Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: dalpos.com
– Services: Architectural services including master planning, design, facility assessments and technology integration in the retail, mixed use, health care, commercial, and residential markets.
– Total Employees: 20
– Top Executives: John Bartolotti, Dennis Cox, James Miller, Taras Pawliw, Partners; John Ceresoli, Assoc. Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Retail/commercial – national; health care – Northeastern U.S.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Upstate Medical University Loguen Crossing, Syracuse; Paragon Outlets in Cedar Grove, Minn.; Franklin View Housing, Syracuse; Archcare Senior Living, NYC; Edna Tina Wilson Living Center, Rochester; Melting Pot in Destiny USA; Funny Bone Comedy Club in Destiny USA; Cayuga Mall Renovations, Ithaca; Cazenovia Equipment.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Dalpos corporate plans include continued growth of its retail/commercial, health-care, and residential markets. The health-care division will continue to develop both an acute and long-term care client base.
DANIEL MANNING
ARCHITECT, PLLC
(formerly JCM Architectural Associates)
225 Wilkinson St., Suite 106, Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: jcm300.com
– Services: Architectural services, expert testimony, construction observation.
– Total Employees: 4
– Top Executive: Daniel Manning
– Geographic Area Served: New York State & Northeastern United States
DANNIBLE & MCKEE, LLP
Financial Plaza, 221 S. Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: dmcpas.com
– Products/Services: Certified public accountants and consultants providing audit and attest services, tax compliance and planning, valuation services, employee benefit plan consulting, estate planning, litigation support services, and forensic accounting to clients nationwide since 1978.
– Total Employees: 80
– Top Executive: Anthony F. Dannible
– Geographic Area Served: Primarily focused on New York State with services provided to clients nationwide.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Dannible & McKee, LLP has experienced continued growth in its client base in the CNY area for 2012, while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. The firm continued to offer its annual seminars for tax and financial planning, construction, manufacturing, and not-for-profit industry, drawing hundreds of area attendees. Staff highlights have included the addition of 13 new professionals to the firm, along with four summer interns. Its staff growth was recognized by CenterState CEO by being designated an Economic Champion for 2012. A new partner was named to the firm this year, Brian Johnson. Additionally, five new audit and tax staff members earned their CPA license. The year ended with the addition of a new marketing director, Jill Richmond.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “We anticipate continued revenue growth in our specialty niche areas (construction, automotive, and health care) as well as future growth in the consulting disciplines including business valuation, ownership transition, litigation support, and fraud prevention and detection. We look forward to progress on firm marketing and business development endeavors.”
DARMAN MANUFACTURING
CO., INC.
1410 Lincoln Ave., Utica, NY 13502
– Website: darmanco.com
– Products: Cloth-roll towel dispensers, towel-processing equipment
– Total Employees: 13
– Top Executive: Pamela Darman
– Geographic Area Served: U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, Pacific Rim
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Only manufacturer of CRT dispensers in Western Hemisphere
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: New Products: DriGiene, a motion-operated cloth roll towel dispenser. MiniCombo, a smaller version of the Auto Combo to both unwind and wind cloth-roll towels for washing.
DAVIES LAW FIRM, P.C.
210 East Fayette St., 7th Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: davieslawfirm.com
– Services: Legal Services: estate and tax planning, elder law, Medicaid, and real estate.
– Total Employees: 9
– Top Executive: Frederick P. Davies
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, and northern New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The firm experienced steady growth in 2012 adding more than 400 new clients. The firm now has four attorneys and four legal assistants.
– 2013 Corporate Outlook: The firm will continue to grow throughout 2013 and plans on adding additional attorneys and staff.
DAVIS-STANDARD, LLC
46 North First St., Fulton, NY 13069
– Website: davis-standard.com
– Products/Services: Davis-Standard manufactures extrusion & liquid coating, cast film, blown film, pelletizing & winding equipment. Markets: Flexible packaging for food and health-care products, adhesive coated tapes and labels, pre-coated convenience products, imaging products, window film, photographic, solar, battery, plastic films for consumer and industrial applications, and plastic resin production.
– Total CNY Employees: 170
– Top Executive: Robert Preston, CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Davis-Standard, LLC continues to build upon its leadership in the global converting and extrusion industries. The company supplies equipment and related services to customers for the production of everything from food packaging and protective coatings to medical tubing and foam insulation. Davis-Standard expanded in 2012 to encompass greater regional capabilities including the opening of a new manufacturing facility in China. The company also recently consolidated its global sales and marketing structure to merge the total product portfolio to better support customers. This includes the addition of key personnel across the board.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Davis-Standard anticipates continued growth in 2013 with several new product introductions, the implementation of a company-wide LEAN manufacturing program, and continued growth in regional service, installation and aftermarket support. Due to Davis-Standard’s vast product line, the company is known for technology that provides superior efficiency and energy savings while reducing waste.
DERMODY, BURKE & BROWN,
CPAS, LLC
443 North Franklin St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: dbbllc.com
– Products/Services: Dermody, Burke & Brown assists its clients in the traditional service areas of auditing, accounting and taxation, and provides a wide array of additional services including business development/management training, business consulting, business valuations, employee-benefit plan audits, family-business services, financial planning, information technology services, internal audit/fraud controls, litigation support, payroll services, Quickbooks consulting and assistance, retirement plan design and administration, and trusts and estates.
– Total Employees: 75
– Top Executives: Madelyn Hornstein, CEO; Jack Burke, CFO; Carolyn Sturick, COO
– Geographic Area Served: Serves regional, national, and international companies from offices in Syracuse, Auburn, and New Hartford.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The firm has hired five new employees in various areas to better serve clients. Jamie Czaplicki was named partner at the firm. More than 70 percent of firm employees have continuously been involved in the community — one of the firm’s core values. Dermody, Burke & Brown’s Wellness Committee led the firm to be a finalist at the 2012 UnitedHealthcare Healthy Workplace Awards. The firm was also recognized by the American Heart Association as a 2012 Fit-Friendly Company. The firm became a member of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY).
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expand its service line to better serve clients. Expand its footprint in upstate New York. Continue relationship with PKF North America to tap into a wealth of experience and resources of other top North American accounting firms to benefit clients. As a founding sponsor of the New York Family Business Center, DB&B says it will continue to support the organization and its vision — helping to ensure that family-owned businesses efficiently and effectively evolve. As an investor of CenterState CEO, the firm will continue to support the organization and its vision, focusing on enhancing business, economic development, and the community’s quality of life. Continue to add certifications in industries that will benefit clients.
DESTINY USA
9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse, NY 13290
– Website: destinyusa.com
– Services: Tourist destination
– Total Employees: 4,500 and growing
– Top Executive: Robert Congel, Founder and Chairman
– Geographic Area Served: 130 million people live within a day’s drive of Syracuse including, New York, Canada, and surrounding states.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Increased visitation to 23 million people. Opened 33 new retail stores, including: Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, GUESS, Eddie Bauer, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Off Broadway Shoes, Jos A Bank Factory Store, Burlington Coat Factory, H&M (remodel), and Forever 21 (remodel); four entertainment venues: WonderWorks, Canyon Climb Adventure, Pole Position Raceway, and OptiGolf; and eight dining venues including: Cantina Laredo, The Melting Pot, Doc Popcorn, and Great American Cookie. There are also four new retail stores announced but not yet open, six entertainment venues, and three additional dining facilities.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Destiny USA anticipates opening several more brands, along with others in the complex, growing employment to more than 5,000 area residents, and increasing visitation towards 29 million visits. Canadian visits to Destiny USA and Central New York will continue to grow considerably.
DEVELOPMENT CHENANGO
CORPORATION
15 South Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815
– Website: chenangony.org
– Services: Business assistance, site location assistance, low-cost financing, and incentives
– Total Employees: 4
– Top Executive: Steven Craig
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $300,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $315,000
– Geographic Area Served: Chenango County
2012 Corporate Highlights: Submission of Foreign-Trade Zone application; establishment of Dairy Revolving Loan Fund; provided more than 50 hours of technical assistance to 36 local businesses and entrepreneurs (70 jobs projected to be created and 86 retained); answered more than 100 business inquiries; EDA application to revitalize Utica Main Rail Line submitted and provisional letter of approval for $4.7 million received; data collection for Chenango County Economic Development Strategic Plan completed and goals identified; more than 40 hours of staff time dedicated to 15 local business or farms on expansion projects (100 new jobs created, with up to 125 additional jobs to be created).
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Establishment of Foreign-Trade Zone; release and begin implementation of Economic Development Strategic Plan; Main Street Grant application for $250,000 in downtown revitalization funding on behalf of the Village of New Berlin successful; implementation begins in 2013; Chenango County IDA will explore new business-park development; Development Chenango will renovate and revitalize the 17-19 South Broad St. property; continue to work with clients to access funds through the Southern Tier Region’s Community Revitalization Fund/Rural Initiative Fund.
DUMAC BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
19 Corporate Circle, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: dumac.com
– Products/Services: Total solutions provider for independent supermarkets. Quick service and table service businesses providing POS, CCTV, and a variety of technology solutions and services; Web-based applications for inventory, reporting, and staff scheduling.
– Total Employees: 106
– Top Executive: Howard McCarthy, CEO
– Geographic Area Served: International with primary focus in the contiguous U.S.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated 60th anniversary in business, addition of Indianapolis branch, addition of product offerings including digital menu boards; 10 percent growth in staff
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued growth in staff at corporate offices and the addition of branches offering on-site services
DWYER ARCHITECTURAL, LLC
313 E. Willow St., Suite 107, Syracuse, NY 13203
– Website: dwyerywa.com
– Services: Architecture and interior design
– Total CNY Employees: 4
– Top Executive: Kimberly A. Dwyer, Managing Partner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $475,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $750,000
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York
EMPIRE FIBREGLASS
PRODUCTS INC.
P.O. Box 1006, Little Falls, NY 13365
– Website: empirefiberglass.com
– Products/Services: Molded fiberglass products, for the both the industrial and commercial customers. Storage tanks, scrubbers, commercial pool filter tanks, FRP grating, platforms, railings, and ladder systems.
– Total Employees: 28
– Top Executive: Thomas Baum, President
– Geographic Area Served: Customers in the Northeast U.S. and eastern Canada, although products are shipped worldwide.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Two visible additions to Disney World New Fantasyland (Beast Castle and Entrance to the Little Mermaid ride). Began fabricating a new product line by vacuum bagging.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Hold gains made in 2012.
ENDICOTT PRECISION, INC.
1328-30 Campville Road, Endicott, NY 13760
– Website: endicottprecision.com
– Products/Services: Precision sheet-metal fabrication, stampings, weldments, CNC mill & water-jet machining, assembly.
– Total CNY Employees: 130
– Top Executive: Ronald Oliveira, General Mgr.
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $21 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $22.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: National, exports to Europe & Asia
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Achieved AS9100 “C” Quality. Purchased seven new CNC press brakes.
2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Maintain steady sales increase of 5 percent to10 percent within current customer base.
THE ERASER COMPANY, INC.
123 Oliva Drive, Syracuse, NY 13221
– Website: eraser.com
– Products: Wire and cable strippers and cutters, fiberglass erasers, and infrared heating equipment
– Top Executive: Marcus BeVard, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
ERIC MOWER + ASSOCIATES
211 W. Jefferson St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: mower.com
– Products/Services: EMA is a full-service advertising, marketing and PR firm offering strategic planning, market research, brand strategy and identity, advertising (online, print, broadcast), digital/print graphic design, media planning and buying, website development, social media, direct marketing (print, email, mobile), public relations and public affairs, crisis planning/reputation management, and SEO/SEM.
– Total Employees: 250
– Top Executives: Eric Mower, Chairman & CEO; Chris Steenstra, Managing Partner/Syracuse
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $34 million
– Geographic Area Served: EMA serves clients across the country and internationally from its seven offices. (Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse; Atlanta, Ga.; Charlotte, N.C.; Cincinnati, Ohio)
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: EMA grew significantly in 2012, adding a 40-person office in Cincinnati, as well several new clients in Syracuse and across EMA’s seven-office network. The launch of two new, diverse specialty practice areas — building/construction and New Moms — helped to drive agency growth. The agency was ranked #5 nationally on Advertising Age’s annual Best Places to Work list. BtoB magazine honored EMA’s campaign for GE Energy with top, Best of Show honors at its annual Best Creative Awards competition in New York City. Won the silver award for Midsize Agency of the Year in Bulldog Reporter’s Bulldog Stars of PR Awards and was named a Top Place to Work in PR by PR News. Announced the creation and sponsorship of the Market Ready Award as part of Startup Labs Syracuse, the region’s largest business competition launched by CenterState CEO. The award — a suite of branding and marketing services from EMA valued at $50,000 — is given to the startup that demonstrates it is most ready for launch. The agency named Tom Merrick to the position of executive creative director, and Chris Steenstra was named a Who’s Who in B-to-B Marketing by BtoB magazine.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: EMA anticipates steady growth in 2013 and will continue to recruit additional digital marketing specialists in Syracuse and across all offices to serve its clients. The agency will launch an Energy + Sustainability specialty practice to meet the needs of businesses promoting energy-efficient technologies, products, and services. In addition, EMA will introduce a new Web-based service for clients who have an existing design playbook and need their high-volume print and digital support materials delivered on brand, quickly, and cost-effectively.
ESTATE PLANNING LAW
CENTER, DAVID J. ZUMPANO,
CPA/ESQ.
5789 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, NY 13214
– Website: eplawcenter.com
– Services: Estate planning, wills & trusts, health-care proxy, power of attorney, asset & business protection, probate & trust administration, Medicaid planning & special needs planning
– Total Employees: 7
– Top Executive: David J. Zumpano, Principal
EXCELLUS BLUECROSS
BLUESHIELD, CNY REGION
333 Butternut Drive, Syracuse, NY 13214
– Website: excellusbcbs.com
– Products/Services: Health insurance
– Total CNY Employees: 950
– Top Executive: Arthur Vercillo, M.D., Regional President
– Geographic Area Served: Cayuga, Cortland, Lewis, Jefferson, Onondaga, Oswego, Tompkins, St. Lawrence counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The managed care plans of Excellus BCBS again received the highest accreditation status available from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Christopher C. Booth, president of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, was named CEO of the health plan and its parent corporation, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. Received approval from the NYS Department of Health to offer Family Health Plus and the company’s Medicaid Managed Care product, HMOBlue Option in Tompkins and Oswego counties. The prescription drug plan BlueCross BlueShield Rx PDP is one of four standalone Medicare Part D plans in the nation and the only such plan in New York State with the highest quality star rating from the federal government for 2013. Continued to provide funding for community health planning efforts, including HealtheConnections, Central New York’s Regional Health Information Organization. Excellus BCBS was among 70 companies named the Healthiest Companies in America by Interactive Health Solutions, a leading provider of employee health management programs.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield says it will continue to offer a wide array of products, options and financing arrangements to help keep coverage affordable. It is committed to being a nonprofit health insurer and to community planning and promoting a collaborative local health-care system. “And as a nonprofit, we believe the company’s sponsorships and community grants are vitally important in improving the quality of life and health status of our communities. We are investing in technology and expertise to contain costs, and enhance customer service capabilities and the working relationship with providers. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is working closely with New York State to prepare for the state health-care exchange that will be available online to help individuals research, compare, and purchase health insurance beginning in 2014.”
EXCELLUS BLUECROSS
BLUESHIELD, UTICA REGION
12 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502
– Website: excellusbcbs.com
– Products/Services: Health Insurance
– Total Employees: 400
– Top Executive: Eve Van de Wal, Regional President
– Geographic Area Served: Oneida, Madison, Herkimer, Hamilton, Delaware, Otsego, Fulton, Montgomery, Franklin, Clinton, and Essex counties.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The managed care plans of Excellus BCBS again received the highest accreditation status available from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Christopher C. Booth, president of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, was named CEO of the health plan and its parent corporation, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. Received approval from the NYS Department of Health to offer Family Health Plus and the company’s Medicaid Managed Care product, HMOBlue Option in Tompkins and Oswego counties. The prescription drug plan BlueCross BlueShield Rx PDP is one of four standalone Medicare Part D plans in the nation and the only such plan in New York State with the highest quality star rating from the federal government for 2013. Continued to provide funding for community health planning efforts, including HealtheConnections, Central New York’s Regional Health Information Organization. Excellus BCBS was among 70 companies named the Healthiest Companies in America by Interactive Health Solutions, a leading provider of employee health management programs.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield says it will continue to offer a wide array of products, options and financing arrangements to help keep coverage affordable. It is committed to being a nonprofit health insurer and to community planning and promoting a collaborative local health-care system. “And as a nonprofit, we believe the company’s sponsorships and community grants are vitally important in improving the quality of life and health status of our communities. We are investing in technology and expertise to contain costs, and enhance customer service capabilities and the working relationship with providers. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is working closely with New York State to prepare for the state health-care exchange that will be available online to help individuals research, compare, and purchase health insurance beginning in 2014.”
FAGAN ENGINEERS & LAND
SURVEYORS, D.P.C.
113 E. Chemung Place, Elmira, NY 14904
– Website: FaganEngineers.com
– Products/Services: Fagan Engineers (FE) is a civil/environmental engineer firm serving commercial, industrial and municipal clients providing: civil/municipal engineering, site design & land development, topographic & out-boundary surveys, GIS mapping & data management, wetland delineation & mitigation, natural-gas permitting & design (New York and Pennsylvania), solid waste/landfill permitting & design (New York and Pennsylvania), environmental phase I/II/III.
– Total CNY Employees: 22
– Top Executive: James B. Gensel
– Geographic Area Served: Southern Tier of New York, Northern Tier of Pa.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Fagan Engineers says it established itself as key partner, providing engineering support services to the natural-gas industry in the Marcellus Shale gas play. FE continues to serve its commercial, industrial, and municipal clients throughout the Twin Tiers. FE was ranked 73 on the Zweig Letter 2012 Hot Firm List. This list recognizes the 100 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States and Canada.
2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Fagan Engineers is transitioning to Fagan Engineers & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. in 2013.
FAXTON ST. LUKE’S HEALTHCARE
1656 Champlin Ave., Utica, NY 13502
– Website: faxtonstlukes.com
– Services: Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare is a not-for-profit health-care organization offering numerous clinical Centers of Excellence.
– Total CNY Employees: 2,658
– Top Executive: Scott H. Perra, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $330 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $338 million
– Geographic Area Served: Mohawk Valley
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH) is accredited by NIAHOSM and certified to the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Standard. For the second year in a row, FSLH is the number one ranked bariatric hospital in New York State and is among the top 5 percent of hospitals in the nation for its bariatric surgery program with a 5-star rating by HealthGrades. FSLH is also a recipient of the HealthGrades Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year. Andrew Pellecchia, M.D., an endoscopic ultrasound specialist, recently joined the staff. He is the only physician in the area to perform advanced endoscopic procedures. In April, FSLH opened The Imaging Center offering women’s services employing 18 staff members. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at FSLH is one of only 21 programs in New York State certified by AACVPR. FSLH and SEMC have each been awarded a $7.1 million HEAL grant from New York State.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: FSLH and SEMC will continue to explore options for a full affiliation agreement. The model being pursued maintains the Catholicity of SEMC and allows for more linkages between the two organizations. A January 2013 opening is anticipated for the multi-million dollar expansion taking place at FSLH’s new Center For Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Services, also the site of St. Luke’s Home. The new construction and expansion will improve long-term care services and consolidate community-based alternatives for Oneida County residents. In early 2013, Adirondack Community Physicians will launch a call center, which connects patients to 40 providers in eight locations with just one call.
FIBERDYNE LABS, INC.
127 Business Park Drive, Frankfort, NY 13340
– Website: fiberdyne.com
– Products/Services: LED display manufacturing and sales. Digital advertising billboards in multiple locations throughout Central New York. Fiber-optic products and installation services.
– Total CNY Employees: 100
– Geographic Area Served: Nationwide and international customer base
FIBER INSTRUMENT SALES, INC.
161 Clear Road, Oriskany, NY 13424
– Website: fissales.com
– Products/Services: Manufacturer and distributor of fiber optics equipment and supplies; plastic molding, precision machining.
– Total Employees: 350
– Top Executive: Frank Giotto
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $75 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $80 million
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Expansion of fiber optic cable plant.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Cautiously optimistic that increased global need for more bandwidth will require a demand for fiber optics.
FIRLEY, MORAN, FREER
& EASSA, CPA, P.C.
5010 Campuswood Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: fmfecpa.com
– Services: Accounting, auditing, review, compilation, corporate/personal taxation, business advisory/consultation, valuation
– Total Employees: 81
– Top Executive: Andrew M. Eassa, Managing Principal
– Geographic Area Served: Services clients throughout the United States and Canada
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: 1) One new principal admitted to the firm, 2) Double-digit increase in firm revenues, 3) Recognized for 20 years in the McGladrey Alliance
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: 1) Continued growth in firm revenues, 2) Continued diversity in client industries that are served, 3) Continued hiring of new team members, 4) Continued technology initiatives and enhancements.
FIRST NIAGARA BANK
126 North Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: firstniagara.com
– Services: Banking services, property & casualty insurance, and employee-benefits consulting
– Total CNY Employees: 500
– Top Executive: David A. Kavney, Central New York Market Executive
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York Market includes Syracuse, Binghamton, Mohawk Valley, Cortland, Auburn, Ithaca, and the North Country.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Completed the upstate NY HSBC branch acquisition which significantly increased the bank’s presence and market share in Central New York. First Niagara now has a leadership market position across upstate New York.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The grand opening of the Syracuse–based mortgage processing center will take place during the first quarter of 2013. “We continue to invest in our communities and provide superior service and products to our clients so they can do great things!”
FISHER ASSOCIATES
120 E. Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: fisherassoc.com
– Services: Engineering & land surveying
– Total Employees: 5
– Top Executive: Claire Fisher, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $11 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $13 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio
FOOR & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS
110 Baldwin St., Elmira, NY 14901
– Website: foorassocs.com
– Services: Foor & Associates, Architects is a diversified architectural firm with licensed architects and a staff experienced in planning, programming, design, cost estimating, construction documents and construction administration of renovations, rehabilitation and additions, as well as new buildings. The firm provides professional services to educational, institutional, commercial, industrial, and public facilities, including elderly housing.
– Total Employees: 6
– Top Executive: Larry R. Foor
– Geographic Area Served: Southern Tier of upstate New York and Northern Tier of Pa.
FRANCISCAN COMPANIES
333 Butternut Drive, Suite 100, DeWitt, NY 13214
– Website: FranciscanCompanies.com
– Products/Services: Respiratory care, sleep-related breathing disorder therapy, oxygen systems, home medical equipment, home health care, senior services, Lifeline Medical Alert, day program for seniors.
– Total Employees: 200
– Top Executive: Frank L. Smith, Jr., President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Gross Revenue: $34 million
– 2013 Projected Gross Revenue: $36 million
– Geographic Area Served: Onondaga, Cayuga, Madison, Oswego, Oneida, Herkimer, Tompkins, Cortland, Chenango, Tioga, Broome, Lewis Jefferson, St. Lawrence in NY; Susquehanna, Wyoming, and Wayne Counties in Pa.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Our flagship corporation, Franciscan Health Support, LLC experienced double-digit growth. Focused on growth to underserved rural areas by developing preferred provider agreements with Carthage Area Hospital, Lewis County General Hospital, and Oneida Hospital. An agreement was also reached with Fidelis that will lead to statewide coverage. Franciscan is folding Home Care for Cortland County into its licensed agency to ensure people in Cortland have access to much-needed care. Improved customer-service experience through the implementation of live call answering at Franciscan Health Support. Established a branding campaign with the tagline, “Live Home, Live Well” and developed a new company website. Expanded and grew Embracing Age by adding transportation, companion services, and spiritual care in response to community needs.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued geographic expansion to underserved rural areas. Provide customers and patients with the latest, high-tech equipment, along with clinical support in their homes to use said equipment.
FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND
GIFFORD ZOO
1 Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204
– Web site: rosamondgiffordzoo.org
– Services: Friends of the Zoo is a 501 (c)(3) organization. The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to the Zoo through funds dedicated to the welfare of the zoo’s animals, educational programs, and family-friendly facilities.
– Total Employees: 21 full time, 5 part time
– Top Executive: Janet Agostini, President
– 2012 Annual Gross Revenues: $2.1 million
– 2012 Projected Gross Revenues: $2.1 million
– Geographic Area Served: Onondaga, Oswego, Madison, Cortland, and Cayuga counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Renovations to the courtyard and Elephant Encounter, including stadium-style seating; construction initiated on a new Giant Pacific Octopus exhibit scheduled to open in early 2013; staged more than 250 catered events for social and business gatherings; launched an adult Twilight Lecture Series and behind-the-scenes tours to a sold-out season; and increased zoo attendance by 8 percent.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Friends of the Rosamond Zoo and Onondaga County Parks will partner with the community to develop a strategic and master plan for the zoo. The Onondaga County Legislature included $125,000 in funding for this process in its 2013 budget and Friends of the Zoo will be raising private funds to match this amount.
Friends of the Zoo will also begin planning for the zoo’s 2014 Centennial Celebration.
THE FULTON COMPANIES
972 Centerville Road, Pulaski, NY 13142
– Website: fulton.com
– Products/Services: Fulton is a global manufacturer of steam, hydronic, and thermal fluid heat transfer systems. Now in its sixth decade, Fulton Companies offers a service-oriented approach to the design and manufacture of creative heating solutions for use in the following markets: buildings and facilities (including schools, health-care institutions, and government facilities), chemical/pharmaceutical processing, food processing, paper processing, dry cleaning, and asphalt preparation.
– Total Employees: More than 850
– Geographic Area Served: Fulton is a global leader in heat transfer equipment and energy management solutions. Headquartered in Pulaski, Fulton maintains manufacturing facilities in New York, Ohio, and Texas, as well as Great Britain and China. Fulton distributes its products worldwide.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Fulton Companies completed its 112,000-square-foot addition to its existing manufacturing and corporate headquarters in Pulaski. The new facility houses an 82,000-square-foot addition to the existing manufacturing building, as well as a 10,000-square-foot research and development center and a 20,000-square-foot corporate office center.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The Fulton Companies’ Pulaski facility expansion has provided the room needed to respond to increased production demands and larger capacity equipment. Fulton will use the new space to further grow its manufacturing capabilities and existing product lines, as well as focus on the continual development of new products and technologies.
GEA FARM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
4754 State Route 233, Westmoreland, NY 13490
– Website: norbco.com
– Products: Manufacturer of barn and dairy equipment serving the commercial dairy industry.
– Total CNY Employees: 54
– Top Executive: Todd Finn, Director of Manufacturing Operations
GEAR MOTIONS, INC./
NIXON GEAR DIV.
1750 Milton Ave., Syracuse, NY 13209
– Website: gearmotions.com
– Products/Services: Cut and ground spur and helical gears for OEM.
– Total CNY Employees: 50
– Top Executive: Sam Haines, CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $14 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $15 million
– Geographic Area Served: U.S. and International
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Added ProGear of Buffalo to the Gear Motions family.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Additional acquisitions to the Gear Motions family.
GHD
One Remington Park Drive, Cazenovia, NY 13035
– Website: ghd.com
– Services: Serves clients in the markets of water, wastewater, properties & buildings, environment, energy & resources, and transportation.
– Total CNY Employees: 180
– Top Executive: Gerald C. Hook, Eastern OC Operating Manager
– Geographic Area Served: GHD’s business model is to operate globally and deliver services locally. It has 6,500 people in more than 100 offices across five continents. Its Central New York offices are located in Cazenovia and Syracuse.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: A year of solid growth for GHD with revenue rising almost 12 percent. Its growth included increased workflow from energy & resources and an addition of seven new firms that joined GHD.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “We will continue to collaborate across all of our technical disciplines and cross-sell our services to provide a truly integrated offering. By listening to our clients and acknowledging what is important to them, we move forward towards our goal of being a leader in our five global markets. In addition to our existing client base, we look for further local growth in our property & building, energy & resources, and transportation markets. “
GILBERTI, STANZIANO, HEINTZ
& SMITH
555 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: gilbertilaw.com
– Services: Provides legal services to private industry, government, and municipal clients. Environmental and land-use law firm focusing on legal work associated with environmental and regulatory matters; large-scale real estate development, including public and private infrastructure and community development; energy and alternative energy; business and finance; eminent domain, commercial and residential real estate; complex commercial and environmental litigation; and municipal and government relations.
– Top Executive: William J. Gilberti, Jr., CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Offices in Syracuse, Albany, and New York City
GREEN CLEANING
TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
222 Teall Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210
– Website: SafeScienceTV.com.
– Products/Services: Green Cleaning Technologies has integrated green cleaning and disinfecting system for hands, all surfaces, and indoor air, beyond LEED building requirements. This Integrated Technology System (ITS) has broad application for use in medical, commercial, schools and universities, food service, professional athletics, transportation (including fleets and boats), housing and residential applications.
– Total Employees: 3
– Top Executive: Richard Kampas, President
– Geographic Area Served: Currently USA, Middle East, and India
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The introduction of the complete SafeScience Six Hour Hand protection technology expanded the personal safety offered by GCT’s branded “We Protect You” integrated system. Business and training services offered as a result of the Hurricane Sandra disaster were a significant reaffirmation of the mitigation effectiveness and simplicity of use of the entire system for surface mold and air disinfecting. New clients and expanded service to existing clients was significant in 2012, including the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team facilities, Colgate University, and the new Grab Apple facility in Oswego.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In addition to the introduction of GCT’s “We Protect You” system into several high profile retail and food service chains, several of the SafeScience products will reach both retail and Internet store shelves. Additional Web SafeScienceTV.com training and educational videos will be added and the introduction of several new products will be completed. Product additions will include new insect protection, yard protection, travel and disaster protection kits, and radon detection and mitigation systems. The continuous goal of the SafeScience product line is to use fewer safe and cost-effective products to allow any traditional maintenance program to reduce the number of products they currently use by more than 65 percent.
GROSSMAN ST. AMOUR
CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS PLLC
110 W. Fayette St., Suite 900, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: gsacpas.com
– Services: Services include accounting, audit, taxation, business formation and valuation, financial planning and investment management, fraud examination and deterrence, consulting, and peer review. Industries served include but are not limited to affordable housing, construction and real estate, employee-benefit plans, equine, fire districts, government and municipalities, manufacturing and retail distribution, medical practices and health care, not-for-profit, professional service industries, and public school districts. Grossman St. Amour CPAs is an independent member of PrimeGlobal.
– Total Employees: 42
– Top Executives: Gary A. Grossman and Steven J. St. Amour, Co-managing Partners
– Geographic Area Served: Regional, national, and international clients
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The firm introduced a new identity and brand by renaming the firm Grossman St. Amour CPAs PLLC, (formerly Green & Seifter, CPAs); one new partner was named to the firm; acquisition of a local CPA’s business; firm was named one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work for in 2012 by Best Companies Group and Accounting Today.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued service to clients in industries ranging from affordable housing, construction, real estate, government and municipalities, manufacturing, retail distribution, medical practices and health-care, not-for-profit and professional service industries. Will do so by understanding the business of clients, identifying their business and financial needs, and providing services that will help them achieve their business and personal financial goals. Introduce services in new industry areas. Continue growth and retention of clients and employees, office renovations, and community projects.
GZA GEOENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
PALMERTON GROUP, LLC
6296 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: gza.com
– Services: Environmental remediation, permitting, regulatory compliance, expert witness, and geo/civil engineering.
– Total Employees: 535
– Top Executive: William Beloff, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $100.8 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue Total: $104 million
– Geographic Area Served: Domestic and international
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Entered upstream and midstream oil & gas market; on winning team for the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project; Post Fukishima support services to the nuclear industry.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expanded work in oil & gas market, environmental remediation, water resources and dams, frac sand mining, and gas and electric power industry.
F. E. HALE MANUFACTURING CO.
120 Benson Place, Frankfort, NY 13340
– Website: halesince1907.com
– Products: Wood library and cabinetry/storage furniture manufacturers
– Total Employees: 50
– Top Executive: Jim Benson, President
– Geographic Area Served: National
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Recently opened an e-commerce site for Home Direct sales. Hale will be adding new products throughout the coming year.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Look to increase sales to residential market and expand library furniture offerings. Anticipate the overall furniture market to see slight growth in 2013.
HAMILTON COLLEGE
198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY 13323
– Website: hamilton.edu
– Services: Higher education
– Total Employees: 667
– Top Executive: Joan Hinde Stewart, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $116.8 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $118 million
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated the 200th anniversary of the college’s founding in 1812; opened the Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Construction of a new theatre and studio arts building.
HANCOCK ESTABROOK, LLC
1500 AXA Tower I, 100 Madison St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: hancocklaw.com
– Services: Legal services
– Total Employees: More than 120
– Top Executive: Janet D. Callahan, Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Serves: international
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Launch of the newly redesigned website; Partner Maureen Maney installed as the president of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, and Partner Mary King installed as president of the Central New York Women’s Bar Association; creation of the regulatory & white collar crime practice; lateral hire of Richard Scrimale, attorney, certified public accountant, and accredited business valuator.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Enhance and expand the scope of firm’s government relations practice, spearheaded by former U.S. Congressman Michael Arcuri and former Senior Upstate Advisor Michael Schell; assist major health-care clients with transitions relative to the Affordable Care Act; provide counsel to clients regarding 2013 tax changes.
HARDINGE, INC.One Hardinge Drive,
Elmira, NY 14902
– Website: hardinge.com
– Products/Services: Hardinge applies its engineering design and manufacturing expertise in high performance machining centers, high-end cylindrical and jig grinding machines, SUPER-PRECISIONÂ and precision CNC lathes and technologically advanced work-holding accessories.
– Total Employees: 410
– Top Executive: Richard L, Simons Chairman, President, & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $330 million
– Geographic Area Served: Hardinge has manufacturing operations in China, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States products are shipped to countries in all regions or the world.
HARRIS BEACH, PLLC
333 W. Washington St., Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: harrisbeach.com
– Services: Full-service law firm; areas of practice: corporate law, banking, securities, mergers, acquisitions, commercial and residential real estate, family law, business and commercial litigation, tax, bankruptcy, financial restructuring, health care, insurance, trusts and estates.
– Total CNY Employees: 27
– Top Executives: Lee E. Woodard and David M. Capriotti, Co-managing Partners
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York includes Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence, Seneca, Tioga, and Tompkins counties.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: “Our practice during 2012 in Central New York saw increases in the area of representing clients on intellectual property, corporate, energy, health care, and general municipal matters. We also represented municipalities on labor and employment law matters and local governmental agencies on financing of economic development projects. Our financial restructuring practice remained strong in the region as well as across the state. We expanded our representation of educational and financial institutions.”
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “In 2013, as municipalities face increasing budgetary constraints, we expect to continue to represent them in the privatization of their health care and nursing-home facilities. We expect to see continued growth in 2013 in such areas as intellectual property, corporate, energy, health care, municipal, financial restructuring, and economic development.”
HAYLOR, FREYER & COON, INC.
231 Salina Meadows, Syracuse, NY 13212 (headquarters)
– Website: haylor.com
– Products/Services: Full-service insurance agency specializing in business, schools, municipalities, group benefits, personal insurance products and financial services. Specialty division for loss control, safety analysis, workers’-compensation claims, property and liability claims settlement.
– Total Employees: 204
– Top Executives: James D. Freyer, Jr. Chairman & CEO; C. Bruce Wichmann, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $29.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $30.2 million
– Geographic Area Served: In addition to Syracuse headquarters, there are eight additional CNY locations: Watertown, Binghamton, Ithaca, Rochester, Utica, Theresa, Morrisville, Oswego, covering New York, New England, and Mid-Atlantic States.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Achieved recognition as the 83rd largest broker by revenue in the U.S. by Business Insurance Magazine. Announced James D. Freyer, Jr. as chairman upon 2012 retirement of Victor A. DiSerio. Continued strong charitable commitment to the community. Developed a captive for NYS auto recyclers. Provided health-care reform compliance education & health-care cost containment strategies to more than 500 public entities across New York State. Developed social media platform for personal insurance market. Collaborated with the SU Whitman School of Management on a marketing/branding research project
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expansion of global capabilities through Assurex Global. Continued expansion of specialty programs such as schools, municipalities, transportation, construction, personal insurance, & employee benefits. Provide expertise on newer exposures such as cyber fraud and network security as well as additional financial options such as captives. Educate local businesses on reducing cost associated with workers’-compensation & OSHA regulations. Remain a trusted adviser to clients in areas of wellness, health-care reform compliance, & cost containment. Enhance digital front door to maximize Internet-based opportunities and provide 24/7 support to clients. Continue developing opportunities for employee outreach in the community.
HEALTHWEAR RENTAL, INC.
703 North St., Endicott, NY 13760
– Website: HealthWearRental.com
– Products/Services: Medical linens and uniforms for surgical centers, private physician offices, dental, physical therapy, and licensed massage therapists. Professional mat service.
– Total Employees: 17
– Top Executive: Mark Berghorn, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: Between $500,000 and $1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Same
– Geographic Area Served: Service Southern Tier of NY, Central NY, and Finger Lakes region. Select areas of Mohawk Valley.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Increased sales more than 10 percent for year. Added an additional delivery route. Expanded into select areas of Mohawk Valley.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continuation of growth at current rate; also additional growth in Utica market.
HISCOCK LEGAL AID SOCIETY
351 S. Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: hiscocklegalaid.org
– Services: A not-for-profit charitable organization founded to provide free legal assistance to people in need in the community.
– Total Employees: 54
– Top Executive: Susan R. Horn, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Primarily Onondaga County
HOLMES, KING, KALLQUIST &
ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS LLP
575 N. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13208
– Website: hkkarchitects.com
– Services: Architectural, interior design, historic preservation
– Total Employees: 22
– Top Executives: Carlton H. Holmes, Bruce C. King, Leif G. Kallquist, Partners
– Geographic Area Served: New York and adjacent states
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Completed: The Colgate Inn, The Landmark Theatre Stagehouse Expansion; began Campus West, SU Law College student housing; continued design of SUNY ESF Academic Research Building.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Commenced design for Cayuga Community College student housing; continued design for Oneida Public Library, new building. As the economy improves, it expects to see continued growth in all specialty areas.
HOLT ARCHITECTS, P.C.
217 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: holt.com
– Services: Architecture, interior design, master planning, programming, 3-D renderings, construction administration, campus planning, LEED studies, environmental studies, feasibility studies, building condition surveys, code analysis.
– Total CNY Employees: 31
– Top Executive: Graham Gillespie, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $5.8 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $6 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York, Southern Tier, Western New York Capital, Region New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Project ribbon cuttings: Ithaca College New Robert B. Tallman Rowing Center & Ward Romer Boathouse; Cayuga Medical Center – clinical laboratory addition; certification goal of Silver Franziska Racker Centers – New Learning Center and Renovated Preschool Ithaca Beer Company; planning & design concepts for new facility Farm Sanctuary Melrose Small Animal Hospital; Auburn Community Hospital Stardust Community Birthing Center ground breakings; Seneca Way Apartment Building; Breckenridge Place Housing Project; Cayuga Medical Center Surgical Services renovation; Tompkins County Human Services annex addition and alteration; Binghamton University Union North Rehabilitation; Phase II Broome Community College Natural Science Center Cornell University – Olin Library Renovation Cornell University; Kroch Rare Manuscripts Collection Renovation. New hires and promotions.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: HOLT Architects’ 50th anniversary; expanding practice and opening new office in downtown Syracuse; groundbreaking on Cayuga Medical Center’s obstetrics wing.
THE HOUSE OF THE GOOD
SHEPHERD
1550 Champlin Ave., Utica, NY 13502
– Website: ChangingChildrensLives.com – Products/Services: Comprehensive human-services agency providing treatment to more than 730 children and 2,000 of their family members a year. Residential and community-based programs, special education, and family-support services are dedicated to serving children and families with serious emotional, social, and behavioral problems. The mission of the agency is to provide care that changes children’s lives.
– Total Employees: 340 full- and part-time staff
– Top Executive: William Holicky
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $22.8 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $22.8 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central and Northern New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Introduced non-secure detention and outpatient diagnostic programs in Herkimer County providing local services to support the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families at a cost savings for the community. Responded to market needs in the child welfare system leading a major restructuring to enhance programs. Recognized by the Sanctuary Institute for innovative practices in implementing the Sanctuary Model for traumatized youth living in foster homes. Increased services in the Bridges to Health program in Watertown. Achieved permanency goals for 82 percent of the 357 children served by the Utica Foster Care program helping children reunite with their birth families or be adopted. Facilitated more than 30 adoptions in its Foster Care programs in Utica and Watertown. Named by the American Heart Association as a recipient of a Community Impact Grant. Selected as a community partner with the On Point College. Received Alumni Circle Award for Outstanding Nonprofit from the Women’s Fund of Herkimer & Oneida Counties.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expand respite and crisis services to stabilize clients while helping them avoid permanent family disruption. Prepare for the launch of New York’s Medicaid redesign plan transitioning Medicaid-funded services into managed care.
HR WORKS, INC.
6700 Collamer Road, Suite 115B, East Syracuse, NY 13057 (headquartered in Rochester)
– Website: hrworks-inc.com
– Services: HR Works provides scalable strategic human resource management and consulting services.
– Total Employees: 53
– Top Executive: Candace Walters, President
– Geographic Area Company Serves: Upstate New York, national
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: 1) Opening of new branch office in East Syracuse, 2) #5 on “Best Companies to Work for in New York State” list, 3) Rochester Top 100 fastest growing company, 4) Inc. 5000 list of the Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in U.S.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Further expansion in Central New York and beyond
HUMAN TECHNOLOGIES
CORPORATION (HTC)
2260 Dwyer Ave., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: htcorp.net
– Products/Services: Centralized facilities management and maintenance services; warehousing/distribution; corporate uniform apparel management; commercial custodial/janitorial service; complete lines of customized embroidered, screen printed, and sublimated apparel; behavioral health services; job placement and on-the-job training opportunities for people with disabilities and others who may have employment-related concerns; packaging assembly and fulfillment operations; military cut and sew textile operations.
– Total CNY Employees: 323
– Top Executive: Richard E. Sebastian, Jr., President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $19.9 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $30 million
– Geographic Area Served: Mohawk Valley, Syracuse, Binghamton, as well as facilities management services throughout New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: HTC’s Property Management Group added 16 new customer accounts. There were 26 new employees hired to service these new custodial and grounds maintenance contracts. The Logistics and Manufacturing Group won contracts to provide uniforms, uniform components, and management services for U.S. Air Force Protection, Florida Forest Service, NYS Department of Corrections & Community Supervision, and the New York City Police. HTC also manufactured more than 400,000 head harnesses for the Defense Logistics Agency, and was awarded a new contract to manufacture 280,000 chemical helmet covers. These contracts created jobs for 12 new employees.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: HTC is forecasting significant growth in both employment and revenue in 2013. Growth in existing lines of business and anticipated start-ups of new businesses will likely result in employment gains of 5 percent to 10 percent and revenue increases of 30 percent as compared to 2012.
IMAGE AUTO, LLC/RIM DOCTOR
948 Spencer St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: ImageAutoNY.com
– Services: Image Auto specializes in a complete line of in-house and mobile auto-reconditioning services to auto dealers, repair facilities, body shops, and the general public. Rim Doctor alloy wheel refinishing, Rim Doctor alloy wheel straightening, custom wheel finishes, paintless dent removal, and more. Rim Doctor Mobile services are available in the Syracuse/Rochester markets. Its proprietary frontline management system is available to auto dealerships to keep their pre-owned inventory test drive and delivery ready across all serviced territories. Custom printed carpeted and all-weather floor mats are available for all dealership customers.
– Total Employees: 21
– Top Executive: Paul J. Daly, Founder & President
– Geographic Area Served: Greater Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Utica, Albany, Glens Falls, Kingston, and Binghamton in New York, and Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: With the addition of several new team members and fully integrating its wheel-straightening offering into its fixed location services, the firm has generated its 9th consecutive year of double-digit percentage growth. With a renewed focus on developing its team, it held its first annual ProVision retreat at Greek Peak Mountain Resort. There, the company articulated its two-railed commitment to set the standard in its industry for both quality of services as well as being the best place to work.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “In 2013, we will be celebrating our 10th year in business and are excited to announce our affiliation with Empire State Hail Company, which specializes in paintless dent repair. They are also the premier repairers of hail damage in upstate NY. Their offices are on site at the Spencer Street location. We are projecting another year of double-digit percentage growth as we continue to expand our retail presence locally and our mobile services elsewhere.”
INDIUM CORPORATION
34 Robinson Road, Clinton, NY 13323
– Website: indium.com
– Products/Services: Indium Corporation is a premier materials manufacturer and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, solar, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders, performs, and fluxes; brazes; sputter targets; indium, gallium, and germanium metals and inorganic compounds; and Reactive NanoFoilÂ.
– Total CNY Employees: 365
– Top Executive: Greg Evans, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Headquartered in Clinton, Indium has global technical support and factories located in China, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. selling products to markets around the globe.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Indium Corporation wrapped up the expansion of its manufacturing facility in the Utica Business Park with the opening of the renovated employee entrance, cafeteria, and locker rooms. It also purchased a new manufacturing facility in Rome as part of its ongoing expansion and investment in the Mohawk Valley. The new plant is sized to accommodate future expansion of upstream and downstream processes to improve its costs and performance.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Indium Corporation will continue renovations to the new Rome facility to allow for expanded production capacities. This includes state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, processes, and analytical capabilities, addressing the world’s demand for high-performance materials. The company will continue to expand its community support by working closely with organizations, such as SABA, to provide shadowing and internship opportunities for students in local schools and colleges. These opportunities help support the STEM initiatives throughout Central New York.
INFICON, INC.
2 Technology Place, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: inficon.com
– Products/Services: INFICON provides instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and advanced process-control software that enhance productivity and quality in sophisticated industrial-vacuum processes.
– Total CNY Employees: 243
– Top Executive: Peter Maier, President
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide, more than 65 percent international revenue
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: INFICON is celebrating its third consecutive record year for orders, sales, and results; 2012 was also a significant year for hiring, with a 10 percent increase in our workforce of scientists, engineers, and technicians. Part of this increase was in direct response to the transfer of a high technology product line from Liechtenstein to Syracuse and the integration of its most recent acquisition. “We continued to see strong export sales and expect that this part of our business will be a significant driver in sales growth.” The company also benefits from the increased popularity of modern mobile devices, as well as advanced flat panel displays and energy efficient lighting technologies.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “INFICON believes in a brightening economic environment ahead that is being driven by ongoing technological progress in high-tech manufacturing processes towards smaller, environmentally friendlier products that consume less energy and perform higher. INFICON is able to meet manufacturers’ increasing requirements to measure and control these new production processes, which drives growth for our products. We will continue our high level of investment in technology research and product development and will also increase efforts to develop new markets, to ensure healthy long-term growth of the company.”
INFORIA, INC.
235 Walton St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: inforiainc.com
– Products/Services: Electronic health record (EHR) software solutions for medical practices of all specialties.
– Total Employees: 30
– Top Executive: Karen S. Goetz
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $1.75 million
– Geographic Area Served: Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, and Florida
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: 100 percent of Inforia’s customers who wanted to qualify for the government’s incentive program for EHR adoption were able to do so in 2012.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Capitalize on the government’s incentives to encourage medical practices to adopt EHR systems. Small to medium-sized medical practices are looking for an affordable, Web-based solution that is easy to implement and use.
IDP: ENGINEERING
One Webster’s Landing, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: ipdengineering.com
– Services: Design of HVAC, plumbing, electric, and fire protection services for nearly all public and private market sectors.
– Total Employees: 16
– Top Executive: Sam Cosamano, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $2.2 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $2.8 million
– Geographic Area Served: All areas within approximately 150 miles of Syracuse.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Provided services to nine area hospitals, several industrial clients, and designed various highly specialized university laboratories.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to provide outstanding service to existing customer base as well as continue to expand by utilizing the staff’s extensive K-12 school experience to break into that market.
ISSI TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONALS
5010 Campuswood Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Websites: issitechpros.com, tkos.com
– Services: Full-service professional staffing and recruiting firm specializing in IT and engineering, offering retained, direct, temp-to-perm, contract, and payroll services.
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Allison P. Smith, President & CEO
– 2013 Projected Revenue: 10 percent increase from 2012
– Geographic Area Served: Regional, national, and international companies
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: In 2012, ISSI had its highest revenue-generating year in business. “Despite the stable economy, many high-level professional placements were made and we continued to see growth in our federal sector business.” ISSI launched two new websites and increased its social-media presence. It also continued to contribute 10 percent of net profit to community organizations.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013, ISSI hopes to continue to grow its business at a consistent pace of 10 percent. “We will look to additional geographic areas for strong technology sector business and continue our growth in the Washington, D.C. area. In addition, ISSI will be replacing our current recruiting platform with new cutting-edge technology.”
ITHACA COLLEGE
953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: ithaca.edu
– Products/Services: Comprehensive educational institution offering four-year and graduate degree programs.
– Total Employees: 1,449
– Top Executive: Thomas Rochon, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $215.1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $228.1 million
ITHACA PUBLIC RELATIONS
159 Snyder Hill Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: ithacapr.com
– Services: Strategic marketing and advertising, media and public relations. “We create and execute integrated marketing and advertising plans/strategies and campaigns. We coordinate/monitor/maintain client social-media presences, work with the news media on behalf of clients, and incorporate other public-relations activities as part of overall marketing/PR packages for our clients.”
– Total Employees: 1
– Top Executive: Bob Steinkamp
– 2012 Annual Revenue: More than $100,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: More than $150,000
– Geographic Area Served: International
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: IPR expanded its efforts in the advertising arena, creating ad campaigns for 11 new clients in 2012. Entered into sports marketing in 2012, when it was commissioned to create and execute an integrated marketing campaign for the highly successful inaugural Finger Lakes Mud Run at Everest Park.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: IPR will shift its focus from serving small- to medium- size businesses to medium/large businesses. It will increase the number of clients it provides social media maintenance/monitoring services to and will also begin two new initiatives: CEO media relations boot camp, and a series of workshops that teach/introduce businesses to the concept of “brand journalism,” and how to successfully implement it.
IT PERFORMANCE LLC
P.O. Box 352, Manlius, NY 13104
– Website: ITPerformanceLLC.com
– Services: IT management consulting
– Total Employees: 1
– Top Executive: Paul Fitterer
– Geographic Area Served: Global
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Attained certification to provide instruction in ITIL, IT Service Management Best Practices. Facilitated establishment of the ITIL Foundations Certification Course with Onondaga Community College’s Business Workforce Development Program. Provided information technology strategic and organization performance support for the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s (FEMA) IT organization.
ITT GOULDS PUMPS
240 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148
– Website: gouldspumps.com
– Products: Pumps
– Total CNY Employees: 900
– Top Executive: Robert J. Pagano, Jr., President
JERRY REED-VOICE TALENT
21 Redwood Ave., Whitesboro, NY 13492
– Website: http://jerryreed.com
– Services: Narration, corporate video voice-over, documentaries, TV and radio commercials, retail over-head announcements, telephone messaging, audio books, storytelling, and any application where a professional voice is needed.
– Total Employees: 1
– Top Executive: Jerry Reed
– Geographic Area Served: Customers worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Provided the English narration for a Dutch children’s storybook –—Frederick Spin which was made into an iPad/iPod/iPhone application and marketed in the U.S. Reed was among 100 professional voice artists that provided voice-over for 10 radio and video spots for the VOEastAfrica campaign which produced 10 viral videos for recognized aid-agencies fighting the crisis in the Horn Of Africa. Reed was tapped to be the commercial voice of the Campbell Dean Funeral Homes in Canastota and Oneida. He also completed work on a major project as audio storyteller of 62 of the original Grimm’s Fairy Tales. The audio stories were introduced to Central New Yorkers through the Radio Free Hamilton website and are now available on SoundCloud to commemorate 200 years since their original publication in December 1812.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Plans for 2013 are to work with more companies and agencies in Central New York to help showcase their products and services as well as assist in giving a professional sound to their training, e-Learning projects, documentaries, commercials, and other messaging. Reed continues to market his voice services worldwide with instantaneous digital delivery through the Internet.
JGB ENTERPRISES, INC.
115 Metropolitan Park Drive, Liverpool, NY 13088
– Website: jgbhose.com
– Products/Services: Manufacture industrial and hydraulic hose assemblies for numerous applications. Manufacture water and fuel systems for the military, and support more than 40,000 stock numbers for spare parts and related items.
– Total Employees: 180
– Top Executive: Robert G. Zywicki, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $110 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $115 million
– Geographic Area Served: United States and International
JEWISH FEDERATION OF
CENTRAL NEW YORK, INC.
5655 Thompson Road, DeWitt, NY 13214
– Website: JewishFederationCNY.org
– Services: A nonprofit corporation established to serve the interests and well-being of the CNY Jewish community by ensuring that the vision of Jewish identity and continuity is realized.
– Total Employees: 6
– Top Executive: Linda Alexander
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1.1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $1.1 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: “Our Federation is more than 90 years old. Every year, our donors contribute to a pooled fund to support the Jewish agencies and programming in our area. We are fortunate to have the continued support of our community.”
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “First and foremost is our ‘campaign’ to raise the funds through our Annual Campaign to support our Jewish community. Second is ‘communications,’ where we publish a bi-weekly Jewish newspaper which is sent free of charge to every Jewish household in the community, and as a voice of the community, we serve as a watchful eye against anti-Semitism.
JULIA REICH DESIGN
371 Main St., 2nd Floor, Aurora NY 13026
– Website: juliareichdesign.com
– Services: Graphic design, Web design, marketing, branding
– Total Employees: 4
– Top Executive: Julia Reich
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $119,271
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $150,000
– Geographic Area Served: New York State, national
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Increased profit margin from past several years; have new lakeside office location; more than five new clients, several of whom are national (not local or regional); experienced an increase in requests for Infographics design services.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Launch of major re-branding initiative. Will rename company to “Stone Soup Creative” to more accurately portray the business services and competencies.
KEYSTONE ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS AND
SURVEYORS, LLC
58 Exchange St., Binghamton, NY 13901
– Website: keyscomp.com
– Services: Architectural, engineering, surveying, and environmental services.
– Total CNY Employees: 46
– Top Executive: Kenneth D. Ellsworth, Managing Member
– Geographic Area Served: Southern Tier of New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Welcomed nine new employees: Project highlights included Houghton College; providing architectural/engineering services for the new Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex; Broome Community College; providing architectural/engineering services for the Wales Building renovation project. Keystone was recognized as one of the Top Ten winners for the 2012 myMarvin Architect’s Challenge for providing architectural design services for the Worcester Central School District’s addition and renovation project. Selected for Outstanding Design in the November edition of the 2012 American School & University (AS&U) Architectural Portfolio for the Worcester Central School District’s addition and renovation project. Providing architectural/engineering services for the Harford Barn Thompson Lab and roof replacements at Cornell University.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Anticipated 15 percent growth, pursuing mergers/acquisitions.
KING + KING ARCHITECTS LLP
358 W. Jefferson St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: kingarch.com
– Services: Architecture, interior design, and planning
– Total CNY Employees: 56
– Top Executive: Peter G. King, CEO/Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Completed the following work during the past year: College at Brockport Special Events Recreation Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Emergency Department, North Syracuse Central School District Smith Road Elementary, and ProLiteracy Headquarters.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Will work on recently awarded projects with Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, Edwards Knox Central School, Fulton City Schools, InterFaith Works of Central New York, Ithaca College, Syracuse University, Massena Memorial Hospital, Productivity Leadership Systems, Rome Memorial Hospital, Solvay Union Free School District, and the Syracuse Community Health Center.
KIONIX, INC.
36 Thornwood Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: kionix.com
– Products: MEMS inertial sensors that include 3-axis accelerometers and gyroscopes along with 6-axis combination devices
– Total CNY Employees: 200
– Top Executive: Dr. Gregory J. Galvin, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Asia, Europe, the Americas, Oceania
KLEPPER, HAHN & HYATT
5710 Commons Park Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: khhpc.com
– Services: Structural engineering for new buildings, additions and renovations, landscape architecture, building envelope services including roofing design, façade rehabilitation, infrared thermography, building envelope commissioning, energy modeling, parking garage reviews and rehabilitation, special structural inspections, and forensic investigations.
– Total Employees: 27
– Top Executive: Richard L. Applebaum, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $3 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $3.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Primarily upstate NY, also Metropolitan New York and Long Island, N.J., Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: “We expanded our scope to include building energy modeling, both whole-building modeling as well as localized two-dimensional heat flow analysis through building envelopes.”
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “We have a variety of interesting projects to start out the year, including several façade and envelope energy improvements, a 10-story medical building, garage rehabilitations, parking-lot improvements, and a number of additions and renovations. In 2013, a majority of our structural projects will be designed in BIM – typically Revit.”
KOENIG & SELZER ASSET
MANAGEMENT GROUP
134 Stanwood, Suite L, Manlius, NY 13104
– Website: koenigselzer.com
– Total Employees: 5
– Top Executives: Harvey Koenig and Jon Selzer
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $600,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $700,000
– Geographic Area Served: Generally Central New York, also licensed in 15 states
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Continued growth. Expansion of technology support and implementation of practice management system. This was the 14th year sponsoring a team in the Komen Race for the Cure.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Advise clients of the Affordable Care Act. Continue to expand advisory services for clients. “Clear” the $100,000 mark for funds raised to support breast cancer programs locally
LABORATORY ALLIANCE OF
CENTRAL NEW YORK
1304 Buckley Road, Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: laboratoryalliance.com
– Services: Clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory testing
– Total Employees: 440
– Top Executive: Michael R. O’Leary, M.D., CEO and Director of Laboratories
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $50 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $50 million
– Geographic Area Served: Primary market: Onondaga County and five surrounding counties. The company also services the 56 counties serviced by the Upstate Poison Control Center for whom the company provides emergency toxicology testing. Some esoteric tests are performed for out-of-state companies and hospitals as well as tuberculosis testing for Monroe County.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Jointly owned by St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Crouse Hospital, and Upstate University Hospital, Laboratory Alliance serves its three owner hospitals, provides reference testing for two regional hospitals (Auburn Memorial Hospital and Oneida Healthcare Center) and is the laboratory of choice for non-hospital clients including long-term-care facilities and the majority of physician offices in Central and upstate New York. The company also provides testing for the medical device industry. In 2012, the company performed more than 10 million tests.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Laboratory Alliance will continue the Lean initiative it launched in April 2010 by expanding it beyond its Operations Center in Liverpool and the three laboratories that it operates in its owner hospitals to some of its 11 Patient Service Centers located in Onondaga, Madison, and Oswego counties. Requests for interfaces to the electronic health records of area medical practices will continue to be a primary focus of the company’s information technology department.
LAKE ARCHITECTURAL
24 Maple St., Marcellus, NY 13108
– Website: lakearchitectural.com
– Services: LEED, site analysis, programming feasibility study, preliminary design, design development, advanced visualization, construction documents and administration, building information modeling
– Total Employees: 5
– Top Executive: Wayne LaFrance, Owner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $425,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $500,000
– Geographic Area Served: Regional and national
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Destiny USA – multiple design features, multiple tenants; Lenox & Hartmann – first LEED certified retail in U.S.; Institute of Human Performance Renovation; Upstate Medical Center Research Lab; SUNY Onondaga Community College capital improvement projects; Miggiani Residence – extreme energy-efficient custom home design
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to grow national retail and regional light medical and higher education client base. Plans to increase select technical staff.
LAW OFFICE OF BERNHARD
MOLLDREM
224 Harrison St., Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: lawyers.com/molldremlaw
– Services: Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets
– Geographic Area Served: CNY and beyond
LAW OFFICE OF KARL E. MANNE
107 Court St., Herkimer, NY 13350
– Website: karlmanne.com
– Services: Law firm, legal services
– Total Employees: 3
– Top Executive: Karl Manne, Sole Practitioner
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF
MID-NEW YORK, INC.
255 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: lasmny.org
– Services: The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. is a not-for-profit law office which provides civil legal services.
– Total Employees: 57
– Top Executive: Paul J. Lupia, Executive Director, Utica Office Executive Director
– Geographic Area Served: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego counties
LEGAL SERVICES OF
CENTRAL NEW YORK, INC.
472 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: lscny.org
– Services: Legal services
– Total CNY Employees: 32
– Top Executive: Dennis A. Kaufman, Executive Director
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $2.75 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $2.75 million
– Geographic Area Served: 13 counties in CNY
LEGRAND/PASS & SEYMOUR
PO Box 4822, Syracuse, NY 13221
– Website: legrand.us/passandseymour
– Products: Electrical wiring devices and accessories
– Total Employees: 87
– Top Executive: Pat Davin, Vice President/General Manager
– Geographic Area Served: United States, Canada, select international markets
LEND LEASE (US)
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
360 West Jefferson St., Suite A, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: lendlease.com
– Services: Real-estate development, construction management, general contracting, design/build, and construction consulting services
– Total Employees: 50
– Top Executive: Mark Balling
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $98 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $110 million
– Geographic Area Company Serves: Upstate New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Introduced health-care development and public private partnership service offerings.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Growth in health-care/health-care development and higher education markets and the introduction of green retro-fit options for existing public and private clients.
LEVENE GOULDIN &
THOMPSON, LLP
450 Plaza Drive, Vestal, NY 13850
– Website: lgtlegal.com
– Services: Legal services, general practice law firm
– Total Employees: 145
– Top Executive: Jeffrey Loew, Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York with offices in Vestal, Binghamton, Ithaca, Spencer, Whitney Point, and Deposit
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expansion into Northeastern Pennsylvania
LONGLEY JONES
1010 James St., Syracuse, NY 13201
– Website: longley-jones.com
– Services: Real-estate management and commercial brokerage
– Total Employees: 300
– Top Executive: E. Carlyle Smith, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: More than $3 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $3.25 million
– Geographic Area Served: Offices in Syracuse, Rome, Utica, Rochester, Troy, and Plattsburgh.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Expanded commercial brokerage in Central New York and New York State unified court-approved receiver.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to expand further into the geographic regions that it is currently in, concentrating on residential and commercial management.
LORETTO
700 E. Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205
– Website: loretto-cny.org
– Services: Comprehensive network of elder-care services
– Total Employees: 2,000
– Top Executive: Bruce Buchanan, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: City of Syracuse and Central New York (Onondaga County)
LOURDES HOSPITAL
169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905
– Website: lourdes.com
– Services: Health care
– Total Employees: 2,361
– Top Executive: David Patak, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $277.3 million
– Geographic Area Served: Southern Tier of New York State and Northeastern Pennsylvania
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Completion of three-year Mission 2012 construction/expansion project to improve outpatient services and accessibility to diagnostic imaging, emergency services, laboratory, pre-admission testing, GI lab, and rehabilitation.
LUTHERAN CARE
108-110 Utica Road, Clinton, NY 13323
– Website: lutherancare.org
– Services: Health-care services
– Total Employees: 400
– Top Executive: Andrew Peterson, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $22.4 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $23.2 million
– Geographic Area Served: Mohawk Valley
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: New home-companion service
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Implementing electronic medication administration records (e-MAR).
M&T BANK
101 South Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: mtb.com
– Products/Services: Full-range of financial service and wealth management products for commercial, small business, government, not-for-profit, and consumer clients.
– Total Employees: 15,708
– Top Executive: Robert G. Wilmers, Chairman & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $3.26 billion (YTD 9/30/12)
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Earnings forecasts not available.
– Geographic Area Served: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, D.C.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Gained a significant amount of market share by adding new business and individual customers, particularly across upstate New York. M&T ranks as the leading bank by deposit share and business lending in Syracuse and most upstate New York markets. M&T also fully integrated the world-renowned wealth management services of Wilmington Trust, provided across Central New York by its Syracuse–based team.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to increase lending to local business customers, helping them grow their local operations and create jobs. Expand its work with attorneys and accountants in Central New York to bring an integrated approach to wealth management to local business owners and wealthy clients. M&T also anticipates a major expansion in the New York City-New Jersey-Connecticut region in 2013 by closing the planned acquisition of Hudson City Savings Bank.
MACKENZIE HUGHES LLP
101 S. Salina Street, Ste. 600, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: mackenziehughes.com
– Services: Law firm
– Total Employees: 80
– Top Executive: Stephen T. Helmer, Chair, Executive Committee
– Geographic Area Served: New York State
MARCO DAMANLIUS DESIGNS
331 Glendale Ave., Liverpool, NY 13088
– Website: marcodamanliusdesigns.com
– Products/Services: Industrial and automobile design, product designs, architectural illustration and design, AutoCAD drafting/design, illustrations, murals, vinyl graphics/wall wordings.
– Total Employees: 4
– Top Executive: Marco daManlius, Chief Executive Creative Officer
– Geographic Area Served: United States, Central America
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Rebranded into Marco daManlius Designs for improved image, more focused, and re-establish new goals. Had 40th Anniversary of Art and Design by Mark Falso celebration and hosted first annual Christmas Art Show. Distributed thank you gifts to all of the local members of the media in CNY which included an illustration of the Gridley Building, a family-connected historical site.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: To built concept vehicles such as its Gull-Wing style recreational vehicle trailer, concept automobile, and a new convention center with tower for NYS Fairgrounds, more art shows and craft shows to attend, an international tour hauling its concept vehicles for shows in various towns. “Our goal is to expand to manufacture our products and to help America grow again.”
MCFARLAND JOHNSON, INC.
49 Court St., Metrocenter, Binghamton, NY 13902
– Website: mjinc.com
– Services: McFarland Johnson (MJ) offers a wide range of consulting services, including transportation planning and design, site / civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and sustainable design services, as well as environmental, hydraulic / hydrologic and construction inspection / administration expertise.
– Total Employees: 55
– Top Executive: Richard J. Brauer, President/CEO
– Geographic Area Served: MJ has eight offices across the Northeast in Binghamton (headquarters); Saratoga Springs; Horseheads; Canandaigua; Jermyn, Pa.; Concord, N.H.; Putnam, Conn.; and South Burlington, Vt.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: McFarland Johnson has been involved with several award-winning projects, including: The Sustainable Master Plan Update project at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, which received two awards; the design of an Airport Apron Radiant Heat Prototype at the Greater Binghamton Airport; part of the team for the Highway Reconstruction on the New York State Thruway in Syracuse; and Marcy Correctional Facility Pharmacy Warehouse Design.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Heading into 2013, look for McFarland Johnson to continue the growth of its planning, engineering, and construction management services with new services and new offices.
MCMAHON AND GROW
301 N. Washington St., Rome, NY 13442
– Website: mgglaw.com
– Services: General legal services
– Total Employees: 9
– Top Executive: Julie Grow Denton, Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
MEGGESTO, CROSSETT &
VALERINO, LLP
313 E. Willow St., Suite 201, Syracuse, NY 13203
– Website: mcvlaw.com
– Services: Legal services
– Total Attorneys: 7
– Top Executives: James A. Meggesto, William W. Crossett, IV, Gary J. Valerino
– Geographic Area Served: Onondaga and surrounding counties
MENTER, RUDIN & TRIBELPIECE, PC
308 Maltbie St., Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: menterlaw.com
– Services: Banking, business restructuring & bankruptcy, commercial transactions, construction law, continuing-care service, creditors’ rights, environmental law, estate & trust planning, labor relations & employment law, litigation, municipal law, personal injury, and real estate.
– Total Employees: 41
– Top Executive: Jeffrey A. Dove, President
– Geographic Area Served: Fully staffed offices in both Syracuse and Watertown and practice throughout New York State and across the country as necessary.
MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY
COLLEGE (MVCC)
1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501
– Website: mvcc.edu
– Products/Services: Public, co-educational institution offering two-year degree programs, on campuses in Utica and Rome as well as online. Shorter length certificate programs are also available.
– Total Employees: 590
– Top Executive: President Randall J. VanWagoner, Ph.D.
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $48 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $50.6 million
– Geographic Area Served: MVCC mostly serves Central New York region, but has students from all over the country and the world.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Launched three new degree programs in criminal justice/transfer option, cyber security, and geospatial technology; surpassed $2.5 million in Challenge and Opportunity Major Gifts campaign; enrolled more than 7,000 students; launched new Young Entrepreneurs Academy partnership to train high school students how to start and operate their own businesses; key cultural series performances included Maya Angelou and Geoffrey Canada.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to expand degree and certificate offerings aligned with local employers’ workforce needs with an emphasis on business, engineering, and health-care sectors. Continued efforts to better recruit and equip adult learners. Initiating efforts to build upon strong track record of dual-credit partnerships where high school students start earning college credits as HS juniors and seniors. Expanding non-credit professional development and corporate training opportunities.
MORSE MFG. CO., INC.
727 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: morsedrum.com
– Products/Services: Manufacturer of drum-handling equipment
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
MV CIONI ASSOCIATES, INC.
P.O. Box 779, New Hartford, NY 13413
– Website: mvcioni.com
– Products/Services: Consulting
– Total Employees: 2
– Top Executive: Mark V. Cioni, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $500,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $500,000
– Geographic Area Served: Global
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Consulting to various private and governmental agencies on critical infrastructure resiliency.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Improving U.S. critical infrastructure, consulting to a wide range of verticals in the areas of enterprise architecture, critical business solutions involving IT and mobile infrastructure, and organizational development.
NBT BANK, N.A.
52 S. Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815
– Website: nbtbank.com
– Services: Personal banking, commercial banking, investments, and insurance
– Top Executive: Martin Dietrich, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Southern Tier (NY), Mohawk Valley (NY), Capital Region (NY), North Country (NY), Central New York (in 2013), Northeastern Pennsylvania, Western Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Added branches in Greene and Schoharie counties; acquired all five branches of Hampshire First Bank in NH; and expanded its Norwich campus. Announced plans to acquire all 26 branches of Alliance Bank in Syracuse, scheduled for 2013. The bank reported in total assets of $6 billion for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2012. In addition to charitable contributions, the bank also launched iStrive banking products in 2012 for youth and young adults to gain first-hand experience managing a bank account. The U.S. Small Business Administration again named NBT Bank Top Large Community Lender in the CNY, the Capital Region, and the Southern Tier for 2012. The bank approved 70 loans totaling $10 million to startup and existing businesses in the agency’s 34-county Syracuse District. The bank distributed 20 loans valued at $2.3 million in the CNY Region, 25 loans totaling $4.3 million in the Capital Region, and 25 loans worth $3.3 million in the Southern Tier.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The bank will be even more active in the greater Syracuse region. Planned acquisition of all 26 branches of Alliance Bank in Syracuse.
NELSON ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
1 North Park Row, Clinton, NY 13323
– Website: nelsonae.com
– Services: Architectural and engineering: structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and civil/site, project planning, programming, feasibility studies, cost estimating, design development, construction documents, bidding support, and construction administration.
– Total CNY Employees: 14
– Top Executive: Peter N. Nelson, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: All of New York State, Florida, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Washington, North Carolina, and Kentucky
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Completed the LEED Gold new office and warehouse facility for New York Power Authority in Niagara; designed and completing construction on the New Meadowbrook Assisted Living Facility in Carthage; completed construction on the New Otter Lake Fire House in Otter Lake.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “As we begin 2013, we have a positive outlook on the opportunities we see in various market sectors. We will continue to work our strategic plan, which stresses increasing development and credentials of staff, our most valuable resource; integrating emerging technology into our work environment; and delivering to our clients environmentally responsible designs that meet their needs and budget constraints.”
NETTI CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC
6443 Ridings Road, Syracuse NY 13206
– Website: netticonsulting.com
– Products/Services: Electronic health records (EHR) consulting services including system selection, implementation, Meaningful Use attainment and HIPAA privacy, security, breach, and risk management.
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: John Netti
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Assisted medical practices in more than a dozen different specialties in attaining Meaningful Use. Established the Mountain Creek HIPAA Group, which is a practice that will provide HIPAA services on a national basis.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expand geographically to become a national company.
O’BRIEN & GERE
333 W. Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: obg.com
– Services: Engineering and project delivery
– Total CNY Employees: 400
– Top Executive: James A. Fox, CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $200 million
– Geographic Area Served: United States
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated 67th anniversary; new manufacturing facility in Liverpool
OLINSKY LAW GROUP
300 South State St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: windisability.com
– Services: Disability law firm with practice areas in Social Security, workers’ compensation, long-term disability, and Americans with Disabilities Act violations
– Total Employees: 37
– Top Executive: Howard D. Olinsky, Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Served: New York State and nationwide
ONEIDA HEALTH CARE
321 Genesee St., Oneida, NY 13421
– Website: oneidahealthcare.org
– Services: Full-service health-care facilities.
– Total CNY Employees: 925
– Top Executive: Gene F. Morreale, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $85.1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $86.2 million
– Geographic Area Served: Madison, Oneida, western Herkimer and eastern Onondaga counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Acquired a da Vinci HD si robotic surgical system for colorectal, GYN, thoracic, and urological procedures, including the first single-site gallbladder procedures in CNY. The year also saw the expansion of primary care services, including the opening of Chittenango Internal Medicine and a new building in Verona which houses Verona Health Center; $6 million conversion to a new system-wide software platform went live on Aug. 1; Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval three-year accreditation.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Potential projects for 2013 include expansion of orthopedic services; additional da Vinci services; ongoing physician recruitment for obstetrics, pediatrics, pulmonology, and primary care; launch of a specialized “microsite” for quick access to information on OHC’s da Vinci Robotic Surgery program
ONONDAGA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215
– Website: sunyocc.edu
– Services: Higher education
– Total Employees: 1,231; includes 676 faculty members. 194 fulltime/482 part time
– Top Executive: Interim President Margaret M. “Meg” O’Connell
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $72.4 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $75.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Onondaga Community College has students from 57 different nations, but the bulk of students come from the counties of Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Cortland, and Madison.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Continued growth in student enrollment, number of students earning degrees, opening of SRC Arena and Events Center, opening of new student residence hall.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Hire new college president, open “Academic II” building which will transverse the gorge through campus and house the college’s signature music program, strengthened business and workforce development partnerships and programs.
O’SHEA MCDONALD
& STEVENS LLP
107 West Liberty St., Rome, NY 13442
– Website: oshealawfirm.com
– Services: Legal services
– Total Employees: 6
– Top Executives: William Stevens, J. Kevin O’Shea, Timothy Brian O’Shea
– Geographic Area Served: Oneida County
OSWEGO HEALTH
110 W. Sixth St., Oswego, NY 13126
– Website: oswegohealth.org
– Services: Oswego Health is health-care system that includes Oswego Hospital, Fulton Medical Center, Central Square Health Center, The Manor at Seneca Hill, Springside at Seneca Hill, and Oswego Health Home Care, Inc.
– Total CNY Employees: 1,258
– Top Executive: Ann C. Gilpin, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $121.7 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $127.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Oswego County, northern Onondaga County, and southern Jefferson County.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Welcomed 11 new physicians which included subspecialties in cardiology, family medicine, internists, behavioral health, and hospitalists. Oswego Health formally opened the Fulton Medical Center in April, and six months later, unveiled the Central Square Medical Center. Both facilities offer urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. Oswego Health continued to implement an EMR system, as well as computerized physician order entry. Workstations on Wheels (WOWs) were deployed. The Manor at Seneca Hill expanded its adult day health program. The health-care facility received approval from the NYS Department of Health to increase its participants by five and is now providing care to 28 individuals.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Physician retention and recruitment continues to be the top strategic goal for Oswego Health in 2013. Oswego Health will strive to retain and recruit physicians as outlined in its medical staff development plan. Oswego Health will take a more proactive role in developing wellness programs in the community that enable residents to lead more healthy lives.
PINCKNEY HUGO GROUP
760 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: pinckneyhugo.com
– Services: Pinckney Hugo Group is a full-service marketing communications firm providing strategic solutions for clients in a broad range of industries through strategic planning, creative, research, advertising, graphic design, media, direct marketing, public relations, social media, sales promotion, and interactive development.
– Total Employees: 47
– Top Executive: Douglas Pinckney, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Capitalized Billings: $38 million
– 2013 Projected Capitalized Billings: $40 million
– Geographic Area Served: Regional, national, and international
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The firm is one of 27 New York State companies and 375 companies nationwide to be included on Inc. magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America for six consecutive years. Named one of the 2013 Best Companies to Work for in New York State. Celebrated 10th anniversary. Continued to expand the agency’s creative, interactive, media, production, public relations, account service, administrative, and video departments, growing from five to 47 employees over the past 10 years. Agency work was shown in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe this year. Renovated and remodeled an additional 5,000 square feet within the firm’s 35,000-square-foot warehouse. Won several national awards. Significantly invested in professional development and technology. Continued to focus on sustainability practices for the agency and clients. Added numerous regional and national accounts to client roster.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to generate results for clients; attract talented employees; secure new regional and national business; invest in technology and increase capital expenditures in order to build upon the company’s solid 10 years of growth.
PLAN & PRINT SYSTEMS, INC.
6160 Eastern Ave., Syracuse, NY 13211
– Website: planandprint.com
– Products/Services: Construction document management, printing, and distribution; retail display graphics printing and hardware. Authorized servicing dealer for HP Design Jets, Canon imageProGraph printers, and Oce and KIP America.
– Total Employees: 21
– Top Executive: John Lipari
– 2012 Annual Revenue: Even with 2011
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Even with 2012
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated its 30th year in business. Became dealers for Contex and Image Access wide format scanners. Added Rochester, Ithaca, and Mohawk Valley to service area for wide format printers and scanners.
PLAN FIRST TECHNOLOGIES INC.
120 Groton Ave., Cortland, NY 13045
– Website: p1tech.net
– Services: Network consulting, IT support, IT project management, computer repair and upgrades, virus and malware removal, dial-up Internet services, email, and website hosting.
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Nick Pizzola
– Geographic Area Served: Primarily Central New York & the Southern Tier, also serving customers in the Buffalo, Watertown, Albany, and Northern Pennsylvania areas.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Enhanced client base; new employees hired; expanded technical knowledge.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expanding its customer base; hiring new employees; offering new services to current and future clients; and continuing to increase the staff’s technical knowledge.
PLUS SIGN & GRAPHICS
1116 Cumberland Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210
– Website: plussignandgraphics.com
– Products: Large format digital printing for signs, banners, and graphics for display.
– Total Employees: 1
– Top Executive: Sarah Parsons
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Increase 10 percent from 2012
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate/Central New York Region
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Secured many new major accounts including, but not limited to, state/county/town work, large nonprofits, and higher-education institutions.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue offering stellar quality and customer service to current clients. Looking toward managed growth from referrals, local marketing, and social/professional network contacts
PREFERRED MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY
1 Preferred Way, New Berlin, NY 13411
– Website: preferredmutual.com
– Products/Services: Property & casualty insurance products and services for individuals, families, and businesses.
– Total Employees: 260
– Top Executive: Christopher P. Taft, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $260 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $280 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Provided paperless billing option for policyholders. Effectively responded to policyholders affected by Hurricane Sandy. Implemented corporate customer service initiative. Hired 27 new employees
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Provide expanded customer service enhancements for ease of doing business; use information and technology to enhance business processes’ strengthen relationships with agency partners; and grow “skilled and talented workforce.”
PREMIER TECHNOLOGIES
201 Fayette St., Manlius NY 13104
– Website: premieruny.com
– Products/Services: AT&T mobility boutique retail.
– Total Employees: 74
– Top Executives: Dave Mueller, Founder & CEO; Mark Peters, President/Partner; Robin Cortese, Vice President/Partner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $11 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $11.9 million
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York with respect to local sales while serving clients nationally with respect to communication;
Upstate New York with respect to local sales while serving clients with 17 locations throughout upstate New York.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Redefining company culture, internal growth and development, focus on client expectation and their willingness to recommend promoting Premier’s locations as educational centers within a retail setting B2B focus.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “New look and feel as we are renovating some of our oldest locations.” Potential expansion. Bringing on additional talent. Community involvement.
RESEARCH & MARKETING
STRATEGIES, INC.
15 East Genesee St., Suite 210, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
– Website: RMSresults.com
– Services: Market research; online, telephone and mail surveys; focus groups; mystery shopping; customer/patient/guest/employee satisfaction surveys; lead qualification; trend analysis; competitor profiling; advertising assessment; image and awareness studies; brand equity reports; feasibility studies; database management; in-depth interviewing; quick pulse surveys. RMS Healthcare Division – Patient satisfaction surveying and experience measurement; physician practice assessments; patient centered medical home recognition; meaningful use demonstration; HIPAA compliance consultants; practice management and consulting.
– Total Employees: 17 full time; 25 flex time
– Top Executive: Mark Dengler, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $1.65 million
– Geographic Area Served: Primarily United States, have seen International interest
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated 10 years in business and reached its $1.25 million revenue goal; sales were strong and RMS’ customer base grew while retaining current clients. Expanded into new areas including manufacturing, hospitality, retail, and advertising (featuring the firm in a New York Times article). The first international accounts with a Canadian firm and a Korean firm were secured. The RMS Healthcare was named as a preferred vendor in conducting the newly required In-Center Hemodialysis Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey by the National Renal Administrators Association and was also listed in Modern Healthcare’s 2012 edition of the Top 21 Patient Satisfaction Measurement Firms, helped to assist 34 practices across the country in achieving PPC-PCMH recognition, and launched a quarterly newsletter. RMS QualiSight introduced FocusVision and the in-house research panel grew significantly in 2012 and continues to grow. Overall, the firm hired four new employees and the company’s blog, website, and newsletter continue to be used as valuable references.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: While there is a continued need to show value and quality through research activities in all industries, it is especially significant in the health-care industry with the increase of government monitoring and measurement requirements due to the Affordable Care Act. RMS Healthcare will continue to assist health-care agencies and the firm will continue to help industry segments create data-based dashboards and use available customer and target market information for effective monitoring and decision-making. Additionally, RMS expects to work with its clients to help them evaluate and analyze their current data to guide strategic planning. RMS expects research to continue to play a vital role in helping companies effectively position themselves for growth. The trend for conducting surveys, focus groups, and mystery shopping is expected to grow in 2013. RMS will continue to provide quality results at the lowest possible cost for the highest value.
RICH & GARDNER
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
206 Plum St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: richandgardner.com
– Services: Commercial general construction, construction management
– Total Employees: 48
– Top Executives: Dan Gardner, President; Rob Swietoniowski, Vice President; Terry Summers, Vice President; Randal L. Brink, CFO; Joe Donegan, Vice President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $23 million
– 2013 Project Revenue: $24 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Pro-Literacy, Salina School Apartment, 550 Harrison Center, Seaway Lofts, R + L Carriers, Dunkin’ Donuts, J. C. Penney’s, Natur-Tyme, Gillespie Chevrolet
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to service its customer base throughout the Northeast; stabilize workforce; increase revenue slightly.
RIVERHAWK COMPANY
215 Clinton Road, New Hartford, NY 13413
– Website: riverhawk.com
– Products: Tensioned hardware, frictionless bearings, and measurement equipment
– Total CNY Employees: 85
– Top Executive: Ed Gunn, General Manager
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Introduced the company’s next generation of tensioners.
ROBERTSON STRONG APGAR
ARCHITECTS, P.C.
1054 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203
– Website: rsa-architect.com
– Services: Architectural firm
– Total CNY Employees: 18
– Top Executive: Lawrence C. Apgar, President
ROME STRIP STEEL COMPANY
P.O. Box 189, Rome, NY 13442
– Website: romestripsteel.com
– Products: Cold rolled high and low carbon strip steel and alloy strip steel
– Total Employees: 125
– Top Executive: Kirk Hinman, President
– Geographic Area Served: U.S., Canada, Mexico
RYAN-BIGGS ASSOCIATES, P.C.
4592 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153
– Website: ryanbiggs.com
– Services: Structural engineering
– Total Employees: 6 (in this branch office)
– Top Executive: Jamie L. Davis, Vice President/Branch Manager
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $4.1 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central and Western New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Ryan-Biggs launched redesigned website. Continued to expand on knowledge and use of Building Information Modeling software by adding a dozen REVIT design projects to its portfolio. Ross Shepherd, an associate at Ryan-Biggs, was appointed to the BIM-M Initiative in Atlanta, Ga. Completed structural design of Coyne Science Center at Le Moyne College; Robert B. Tallman Rowing Center at Ithaca College; and Cayuga Medical Center Surgical Services addition.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Ryan-Biggs will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2013.
SAAB SENSIS CORP.
85 Collamer Crossing, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: sensis.com
– Products/Services: Saab Sensis Corp. provides the defense and aviation markets with advanced sensor technologies, next-generation radars, automation, and modeling and simulation solutions. The company serves military, civil aviation, airport and airline customers.
– Total Employees: 408
– Top Executive: Marc Viggiano, CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide; more than 35 countries across six continents.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Saab Sensis received a number of contracts in 2012, including the FAA’s Airport Surface Surveillance Capability program, Aerobahn airport surface management system contracts from US Airways, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Denver and Phoenix International Airports, and wide area surveillance programs in Canada and South Korea.
SACK & ASSOCIATES
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, PLLC
721 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210
– Website: sack.pro
– Products/Services: Mechanical/electrical/fire protection engineering design
– Total Employees: 33
– Top Executive: Paul C. Sack
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER
2209 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: stemc.org
– Services: St. Elizabeth Medical Center is a full-service, acute-care regional hospital
– Total Employees: 1,953
– Top Executive: Richard H. Ketcham, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $198.6 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $206 million
– Geographic Area Served: Primary and secondary service area is Oneida and Herkimer counties, plus portions of Madison and Lewis counties.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Mother Marianne Cope, a founder of St. Elizabeth Hospital, was canonized. St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) and Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare boards of directors explored an affiliation. The Medical Center received National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award for eight and ninth consecutive year. SEMC is one of 16 hospitals in NYS to receive a grant aimed at improving medication safety. Adirondack Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy announced addition of lymphedema therapy services at Medical Arts. SEMC Foundation established the Sister Rose Vincent Legacy Fund and the former Family Medicine Center Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center in memory of the former CEO. Completed Phase I of a new laboratory construction project.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Plans include renovation and reopening of the Town of Webb Health Center in Old Forge. SEMC will continue with Phase II of a new laboratory construction project. SEMC will continue to explore affiliation possibilities with Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare.
ST. GERMAIN & AUPERLE
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, LLP
6000 W. Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031
– Website: sa-engineers.com
– Services: Structural engineering services
– Top Executives: Richard St. Germain and Richard P. Aupperle, III, Partners
– Geographic Area Served: New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
HEALTH CENTER
301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, NY 13203
– Website: sjhsyr.org
– Services: Health-care services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, mental health, and primary care
– Total Employees: 3,800
– Top Executive: Kathryn H. Ruscitto, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue Total: $550 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $550 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central Upstate New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Opened new and expanded emergency department and psychiatric emergency department. Broke ground on new patient tower and operating-room suites. Announced collaboration with Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists. Began transformation to an electronic health record throughout St. Joseph’s system.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to focus on quality and safety throughout the health-care system. Complete construction of expanded Westside Family Health Center, as well as co-located behavioral health and primary care services at all Syracuse–based clinics.
SITRIN HEALTH CARE CENTER
2050 Tilden Ave., New Hartford, NY 13413
– Website: sitrin.com
– Products/Services: Sitrin provides long-term care, respite care, residential care for adults with developmental disabilities, assisted living, independent housing for seniors, medically affiliated adult day health care, inpatient (post-acute) comprehensive medical rehabilitation, dental clinics, child care, wellness classes, and a wellness center. Services also include outpatient medical rehabilitation. Sitrin is one of six Paralympic Sport Clubs in New York State.
– Total CNY Employees: 635
– Top Executives: Richard A. Wilson, President & CEO; Edward Kowalsky, Chairman
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $24 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $25 million
– Geographic Area Served: Mohawk Valley, Central New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Created a new military rehabilitation program that provides comprehensive care to injured service members and veterans, and began treating wounded warriors in January 2012. The Sitrin Foundation held its First Annual Stars & Stripes Run/Walk for this country’s national heroes on Sept. 28 at SUNYIT raising $72,000 for Sitrin’s Military Rehabilitation Program and proposed Lodge/Medical Treatment Center at Camp Sitrin. Additionally, Sitrin opened a second new Individualized Residential Alternative, in Utica in early 2012, also providing new employment opportunities.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Sitrin will advance its efforts to build a Lodge/Medical Treatment Center, which will house specialized inpatient programs to help injured service members, veterans, and individuals with similar conditions recover from post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, amputation, spinal cord injuries, and other conditions. It will accommodate approximately 31 individuals at a time. Special workshops will be offered to aid families adjusting to the return of a loved one from deployment and address other situations that affect the family as a whole. An Equestrian Therapy Center has been proposed. Sitrin and Upstate Cerebral Palsy are aligning with the Root Farm (Verona), a center for excellence for equine-assisted therapies for more than 14 years. This joint effort will result in a new facility to be built on Sitrin’s main campus. The center will house up to 20 horses, and new employment opportunities are also expected.
SMITH SOVIK KENDRICK
& SUGNET, PC
250 S. Clinton St., Suite 600, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: smithsovik.com
– Services: Law firm
– Total Employees: 50
– Top Executive: Kevin Hulslander, Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Watertown, Binghamton, Utica/Rome, Rochester, Cortland, Ithaca, Geneva, Norwich, Oswego, Elmira, and all the counties in Central and upstate New York.
SOLVAY BANK
1537 Milton Ave., Solvay, NY 13209
– Website: solvaybank.com
– Services: Full-service commercial bank offering deposit accounts, mortgage lending, commercial lending, trust and investment services, insurance products, and fraud-protection services
– Total Employees: 156
– Top Executive: Paul P. Mello, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $24 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $23.6 million
– Geographic Area Served: Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, and Oswego counties in the state of New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Solvay Bank was ranked number 77 of more than 5,000 community banks in the United States based on return on equity numbers. Additionally, Solvay Bank grew market share for deposits in Onondaga County by 0.25 percent.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/ Outlook: Plans for 2013 include the launch of mobile banking for personal banking customers and the completion of a building addition at the bank’s Milton Avenue headquarters.
SOVENA USA
1 Olive Grove St., Rome, NY 13441
– Website: sovenausa.com
– Products: Private label and branded edible oils (blended oils, cooking and seed oils, frying oils, olive oils, specialty oils, and vinegars) for retail, foodservice, and industrial markets.
– Total CNY Employees: 160
– Top Executive: Brett Milligan, CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $225 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $240 million
– Geographic Area Served: North America
SRC, INC.
7502 Round Pond Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: srcinc.com
– Products/Services: Research and development, manufacturing, and logistics
– Total CNY Employees: 800
– Top Executive: Paul G. Tremont, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $287.8 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $290.6 million
– Geographic Area Served: U.S.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Listed #81 on FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For ; #14 on list of Best Companies to Work for in NYS, #1 in Ohio; #9 in Texas; and #14 in Virginia. Seven patent applications submitted with three new patents issued. Numerous advancements in technology in the areas of ultra-light aircraft detection, ground-based sense, and avoid technology to help unmanned air systems to fly in the national airspace. Chem-bio Cyber Received $20 million contract from the EPA to evaluate the manufacture, use, and environmental consequences of new chemical substances entering the U.S. marketplace and to develop new scientific methodologies to assess existing chemicals in commercial and consumer products. One of eight prime contractors on a $100 million contract from the Navy Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Va. Received contract from the U.S. Army’s National Ground Intelligence Center to research advanced electronic, electro-optic, and weapon system technologies and provide analytical, production, and process support for the Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database. SRC participated in several community philanthropic efforts. SRC Fellow to recognize the outstanding contributions of a very small and elite group of technical professionals. Dr. Dan Thomas named first SRC Fellow.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to invest in internal research and development efforts to develop new technologies. Work with customers to identify their “grand challenge” problems and use SRC’s Advanced Technology Initiatives program to help solve them. Expand employee retention and development programs to continue to attract and retain the best talent possible.
STANTEC
111 Grant Ave., Endicott, NY 13760
– Website: stantec.com
– Services: Stantec is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, and management consulting firm with a focus on sustainable design solutions. “We support public and private-sector clients in a diverse range of markets, at every project stage, from initial concept and financial feasibility to project completion.”
– Total CNY Employees: 130
– Top Executive: Robert Gomes, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Stantec operates out of more than 190 locations in North America and four locations internationally.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Stantec continued its pursuit of strategic growth across North America, acquiring seven firms whose specialties range from architecture and transportation design to oil and gas and mining work. The largest was 520-person firm Greenhorne & O’Mara, a multidiscipline design firm based primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the U.S.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “Our goal is to be a top 10 global design and consulting services firm, and our focus is to provide professional services in the infrastructure and facilities market principally on a fee-for-service basis while participating in various models of alternative project delivery. We intend to continue to expand the depth and breadth of our services, both organically and through acquisition.”
STATE UNIVERSITY OF
NEW YORK AT OSWEGO
7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY 13126
– Website: oswego.edu
– Products/Services: Higher education and professional development at multiple sites and online.
– Total CNY Employees: 2,102
– Top Executive: Deborah F. Stanley, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $175 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $175 million
– Geographic Area Served: Mostly New York State, but increasingly drawing students from many states and countries.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Higher Education affirmed the accreditation of SUNY Oswego. Oswego filled its first endowed professorship in a hiring year that increased the full-time faculty members on staff by 8.6 percent. Received national recognition, with distinction, on the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The college’s endowment received a $5 million gift — the largest cash philanthropic gift in SUNY Oswego’s 150-year history — and will name the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation, now under construction. An alumnus intends to bequeath about $5 million in support of the college’s Possibility Scholars program. Oswego’s School of Education established an innovative teacher training pilot program in nine high-need secondary schools around the state under a $1.73 million grant. The National Science Foundation awarded SUNY Oswego a five-year, $872,523 grant to boost the retention in science-related majors. SUNY Oswego signed its first international agreement for a mutual degree program in the natural sciences, establishing a “two-plus-two” program in chemistry with Zhejiang Gongshang University in China. Oswego concluded its sesquicentennial celebration.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The $118 million Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation is expected to open in fall 2013, as will a vastly made-over Rice Creek Field Station, renovated Romney Field House, and new home for the School of Education. A South Korean university will send 45 students to Oswego in January as the most visible example of the college’s increased recruitment of international students. The college plans to seek to fill a number of administrative positions in such areas as student services, enrollment management, facilities design, instructional and administrative technology, athletics, and graduate studies. The college will promote its new cluster of programs in health-services fields.
STEEL SALES, INC.
8085 NYS Highway 12, Sherburne, NY 13460
– Website: steelsalesinc.com
– Products/Services: Steel, aluminum, & stainless; beams, angles, channels, flats, tubes, sheet, plate, rebar, & wire mesh. snow plow/construction blades & edges, galvanized & plastic culverts, metal roofing & siding, abrasion resistant plate, custom metal fabrication; punch, weld, shear, bend, roll, thread. High-definition plasma table.
– Total Employees: 20
– Top Executive: Brenda S Westcott, President
– Geographic Area Served: New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Steel Sales Inc. saw a year of continued growth in 2012 in existing metal products and fabrication sales along with new product lines. Already serving excavating contractors, counties, towns, and villages with plastic and metal drainage products, it teamed up with several quality manufacturers to offer construction equipment edges and snow-plow accessories that include plow blades, plow shoes, tire chains, sander chains, nuts, and bolts, most of it in stock. “We continue to be a leader in sales of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum backed by a fabrication shop that can cut, shape, or weld our products into just about anything our customers need.”
STEVENS OFFICE INTERIORS
1449 Erie Blvd. East, Syracuse, NY 13210
– Website: stevensinteriors.com
– Products/Services: Office furniture — new, used, and remanufactured; office technology products, move and rearrangement services
– Total Employees: 32
– Top Executive: Thomas Maugeri
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York’s 25 Counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Awarded several Ft. Drum projects and completed the installations. Completed design and major installations of O’Brien & Gere off-site locations, United Health Services Hospital, and New York Air Brake.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “Relocate our facility to improve showroom and display the latest furniture and technology products in the corporate, higher education, and health-care business segments. Look forward to a prosperous 2013.”
L. & J.G. STICKLEY, INC.
1 Stickley Drive, Manlius, NY 13104
– Website: stickley.com
– Products: Premium quality casegoods & upholstered/leather furniture
– Total CNY Employees: 900
– Top Executives: Aminy I. Audi, Chairman & CEO; Edward Audi, President
– Geographic Area Served: United States, Canada, & foreign markets
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Opening a new corporate-owned showroom in Paramus, N.J.; grand re-opening of showrooms in Albany & White Plains, N.Y.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “Establish Stickley Contract division, additional New York metro location and grand re-opening of our Rochester showroom.”
SUN ENVIRONMENTAL CORP.
6051 Galster Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: sunenvironmentalcorp.com
– Services: Environmental services: waste transportation & disposal, industrial services, remediation, tank services, consulting, vacuum trucks
– Total Employees: 9
– Top Executives: James Hanmer, CEO; Matthew Notaro, President
– Geographic Area Served: Northeast United States
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Forty percent revenue increase over 2011. Purchased wet/dry vacuum truck; purchased 5,500 gallon vacuum trailer; purchased various other equipment.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Maintaining superior safety record. Add additional staff. Possible facility upgrade.
SUNYIT
100 Gov. Horatio Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502
– Website: sunyit.edu
– Products/Services: Undergraduate and graduate degree programs in technology, professional studies.
– Total Employees: 258
– Top Executive: Bjong Wolf Yeigh
– Geographic Area Served: New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing was launched and was awarded $250,000 through the Regional Economic Development Committee process. The $20 million Wildcat Field House was officially opened, and the newly constructed Peter A. Spina Field was dedicated. Gov. Cuomo visited campus and reviewed construction plans for the Computer Chip Commercialization Center.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Construction will continue on a campus technology complex comprising the Center for Advanced Technology and the Computer Chip Commercialization Center. The approval of new mechanical engineering degree program and its launch in the fall semester are expected. A series of nanotechnology forums and two lecture series will continue to offer the public insight into a wide variety of technology-related topics.
SUSTAINABLE OFFICE
SOLUTIONS, LLC
900 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
– Website: sustainableofficesolutions.com
– Products/Services: New and pre-owned office furniture, building-content liquidation, movable walls and low-profile raised flooring, sound masking and acoustical products, ergonomic accessories, office design, and layout/space planning.
– Total Employees: 6
– Top Executive: Andy Picco
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York from Rochester to Utica, Binghamton to Watertown
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Expanded offerings and secured many wholesale sources for pre-owned inventory to save customers money and the environment as well.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Major changes this year include hiring an added sales representative, major remodeling of showroom into a resource center, doubling office/showroom size with all new products as well as possibly doubling warehouse space for added product inventory. “We will be demonstrating our Trendway movable wall and low profile raised flooring; new system workstations from Trendway and AIS; new case goods including desks, storage units, and much more; active sound masking system from Lencore; resource center will have all fabric, paint, laminates, and veneer samples available to assist our customers as well.”
SWBR ARCHITECTURE,
ENGINEERING & LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE, P.C.
309 South Franklin St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: swbr.com
– Services: Architecture, interior design, structural engineering, landscape architecture
– Total CNY Employees: 5
– Top Executive: Frederick J. Koenig, Syracuse Office Manager
– Geographic Area Served: New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Rescue Mission master-plan and Phase 1 project Rescue Mission, various upgrades and studies; Auburn Enlarged City School District, Phase 1; Auburn Enlarged City School District, Phase 2; Hannibal Central School District
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013, SWBR looks to expand its efforts locally in the health-care and housing markets. SWBR will continue to grow its expertise in the educational market both locally and towards the capital district.
SYNAPSE PARTNERS, LLC
360 Erie Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: synapsellc.com
– Products/Services: A privately owned enterprise, Synapse Services, LLC. is an excess/surplus line wholesale insurance brokerage firm specializing in the environmental market. Synapse Risk Management, LLC. offers environmental risk-management strategies, guidance in sustainable property practices, and real estate transaction support including turnkey green building solutions and redevelopment of impaired properties throughout the U.S.
– Total Employees: 22
– Top Executives: Vita DeMarchi, Daniel Beck, Brian Macrae, and Ken Burrell, Managing Partners
– Geographic Area Served: The United States, with insurance licenses in all 50 states.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Synapse Partners, LLC. was recognized as a 2012 CenterState CEO Economic Champion. The firm handled more than $72 million in premiums. Synapse Risk Management, LLC. prepared the city of Rome energy management plan, upgraded 68 electric vehicle charging stations, and designed a soil vapor intrusion mitigation system for a 540,000-square-foot facility. The Syracuse headquarters became the seventh highest LEED EBOM platinum-certified building in the world. The not-for-profit, Synapse Sustainability Trust, Inc., in conjunction with the Audubon Society, planted more than 1,000 trees in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex for the reforestation effort of the migratory flyways. Syracuse Sustainability Trust also hosted the Energy21Symposium, a conference for community leaders, science and engineering educators, and energy professionals.
– 2012 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Synapse Partners, LLC. is anticipating significant growth in numbers of insurance policies written in 2013. Synapse Risk Management, LLC. is launching a new product called Facets, a software package and set of protocols which, for the first time, enables businesses to easily leverage a specific array of green practices into quantifiable and bankable return on investment.
TAG MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
4019 New Court Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206
– Products/Services: Solar PV electric systems, geothermal systems, commercial heating/cooling systems, residential plumbing services, generators, residential indoor air quality surveys, commercial/residential heating and cooling services, water heater service, water heater replacements, Ondemand water heaters, bath remodels, insulation (cellulose and spray foam), air sealing, replacement windows and doors, comprehensive home assessments, new home with Energy Star Rating Services, USGBC LEED for Homes Green Rating Services, thermal imaging surveys (residential), and solar thermal water heating systems, commercial design/build services, commercial HVAC diagnostic and forensic analysis services.
– Total Employees: 90
– Top Executives: Steve Tallman and Ellis G. Guiles, Jr.
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $16.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $16.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central, Northern, and Southern Tier of NY
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Added solar PV electric systems, solar thermal water heating, and generators to products/services offered.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued focus on the Home Performance Division’s revenue growth. Continue to grow Commercial Design/Build services.
TERACAI CORPORATION
217 Lawrence Road East, North Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: teracai.com
– Products/Services: TERACAI helps commercial, health-care, and education customers design, install, and manage their core networking, communications, and data center solutions. An ISO 9001:2008-certified VAR, TERACAI provides virtualization and unified communications solutions from design to implementation by aligning technical expertise, manufacturer partnerships, and customers’ business objectives.
– Total Employees: 45
– Top Executive: William G. Pomeroy, Founder & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $46 million
– Geographic Area Served: Northeast
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Ranked #345 on CRN’s 2012 Solution Provider 500 list, up 36 places in its second year of eligibility. Added five new team members. Deployed Liquidware Labs solutions to dramatically improve customers’ virtual desktop performance and help reduce end-user support incidents. Recognized by Cisco for customer satisfaction excellence for the sixth time in a row, achieving this honor every time it has been presented since Teracai’s inception in 2009.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Increase new members by 12 percent in all areas of the business. Planned presence expansion into targeted geography. Expansion into video collaboration. Implementation of digitized accounting processes.
TESTONE, MARSHALL &
DISCENZA, LLP
432 North Franklin St., Suite 60, Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: tmdcpas.com
– Services: Testone, Marshall & Discenza, LLP, (TMD) has served individuals and businesses by providing comprehensive accounting, auditing, and consulting services. The firm has developed specialty practice groups focused on government, nonprofits, manufacturing, construction, dealerships, and health-care providers. TMD also offers financial, technology, and bookkeeping consulting services.
– Total Employees: 90
– Top Executive: Frank P. Discenza, Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, and North Country
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Implemented updated practice management software . Increased workforce in Central New York. Expanded firm’s geographic footprint.
Recognized as a Healthy Workplace by United Healthcare and as a Fit- Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Launching new niche-specific e-newsletter series. Plan to expand into 14,000 square feet of office space. Continued exploration of mergers and acquisitions. Further growth of bookkeeping consulting services. Website redesign to enhance client experience. Increase seminar offerings to clients and contacts.
TIME WARNER CABLE
6005 Fair Lakes Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: timewarnercable.com/northeast
– Products/Services: Time Warner Cable Inc. is a provider of video, high-speed data, and voice services, connecting more than 15 million customers to entertainment, information, and each other.
– Total Employees: 1,800
– Top Executive: Steve Makowski, Area Vice President of CNY Operations
– Geographic Area Served: From Sayre, Pa. through the Southern Tier, through Onondaga County, to the East and the Mohawk Valley and up through Watertown and the North Country up to Lake Champlain, N.Y.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: TWC made a $6 million investment in CNY network making the area completely D3 capable. Introduced, iTV which uses the latest technology to allow businesses to interact real-time with potential customers through their television screens. CNY was also the first in the country to receive the new TWC customer viewing guide in June. In addition, TWC Sports Channel announced a partnership with Section III to bring more high school football coverage to fans. TWC also added 60 jobs to the Binghamton call center and 75 high-tech jobs to the East Region Network Operations Center in East Syracuse. And finally, the company increased download speed on its most popular tier of HS dservice from 10 mbps to 15 mbps.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued focus on increasing network speed, additional HD programming, and viewing-guide enhancements for tailored customer viewing, as well as launching new video options on products such as the iPad, mobile devices, and more.
TOMPKINS USA
623 Oneida St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: tompkinsusa.com
– Products: Commercial, circular knitting machines
– Total CNY Employees: 17
– Top Executive: Michael Mosher, General Manager
– 2012 Annual Revenuel: $1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $1.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Tompkins USA has doubled its workforce.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to grow.
TURNER CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
6700 Kirkville Road, Suite 203, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: turnerconstruction.com
– Services: Building services include construction management, general contracting, estimating, interior renovation, scheduling, and sustainable construction.
– Total Employees: 13 CNY employees, 126 total business unit
– Top Executive: Carl E. Stewart, III, Vice President & Operations Manager
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $51 million for CNY
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $51 million for CNY
– Geographic Area Served: Turner’s New York North Business Unit has offices located in Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse to serve the upstate New York region.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Two of Turner’s highlights throughout 2012 include working with SUNY Upstate Medical University Institute for Human Performance and SUNY ESF.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013, Turner plans to expand the K-12 and higher-education market segments.
UNIMAR, INC.
3195 Vickery Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: unimar.com
– Products/Services: LED aviation obstruction lighting products for broadcast towers, cell towers, industrial stacks, wind turbines, and all tall structures.
– Total CNY Employees: 14
– Top Executive: Michael A Marley, Owner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $6.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $8 million
– Geographic Area Served: Global
UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY
1020 Mary St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: upstatecp.org
– Products/Services: Upstate Cerebral Palsy is the provider of direct-care services and programs for individuals who are physically, developmentally, or mentally challenged and their families. The organization provides innovative programs and services that support people and create opportunities to fulfill life choices … one person at a time, through Everyday Miracles.
– Total CNY Employees: 1,900
– Top Executive: Louis B. Tehan, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $73 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $74.4 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York State and beyond
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: During 2012, Upstate Cerebral Palsy joined with five other nonprofit affiliates under the umbrella of the UCP Parent Corporation. This expansion in programs and services now extends the geographical footprint of these agencies west to Cayuga County (E. John Gavras Center) and Onondaga County (Kelberman Center CNY Medical Center, PLLC) and north to St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties (Central NY Health Home Agency, LLC).
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013 plans are under way for the development of four additional newly formed corporations further expanding the parent company’s reach to 27 counties throughout the central and mid-Hudson regions of NYS. Annualized budget for 2013 for these 11 entities is projected to exceed $100 million. Additionally, merger/acquisition discussions are taking place with three additional nonprofits which will serve to further expand the vision and mission of all affiliates within the parent organization.
UPSTATE SHREDDING, LLC
1 Recycle Drive, Owego, NY 13827
– Website: upstateshredding.com
– Products/Services: Scrap metal processor and recycling center
– Total Employees: 300
– Top Executive: Adam Weitsman, Owner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $550 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $710 million
– Geographic Area Served: 280-mile radius
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Addition of Albany port facility, Buffalo facility, Liberty facility, wire recovery unit, and many additional jobs
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Addition of more locations, jobs, and increase tonnage in scrap (ferrous and nonferrous) and revenues, direct access to waterways through self -owned Albany port facility that will allow export of scrap both domestically and internationally direct
USGBC (U.S. GREEN BUILDING
COUNCIL) NY UPSTATE
CHAPTER
727 East Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13210
– Website: greenupstateny.org
– Products/Services: USGBC provides education, advocacy, and outreach to individual members and those interested in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining buildings in a more sustainable, environmentally friendly manner.
– Total Employees: 1 full time, 1 part time
– Top Executive: Tracie Hall, Executive Director
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $133,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $135,000
– Geographic Area Served: All of New York State except for Rockland County, Westchester County, New York City, and Long Island.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Presented dozens of successful education, advocacy, and networking events across the state, including several GPRO sessions — the contractor training certificate program that hundreds of contractors took advantage of this year.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: One focus for 2013 will be educating the building design and construction community in implementation of LEED V4 — the soon-to-be released new version of the well-known rating system. LEED V4 introduces several new concepts, as USGBC continues to change the building industry to create more sustainably built environments. “We will look to our sponsors and affiliates to help us advance our programs and assist upstate New York in becoming more green and more successful.”
UTICA COLLEGE
1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY 13502
– Website: utica.edu
– Services: Higher education
– Total Employees: UC has 401 full time and 302 part time (FTE = 582) plus 110 full-time and 41 part-time contract employees (bookstore, facilities, food service = 135 FTE)
– Top Executive: Todd S. Hutton, Ph.D., President
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York, Mohawk Valley
– Fiscal 2012 Annual Unrestricted Operating Revenue: $67.5 million
– Fiscal 2013 Projected Annual Operating Revenue: $66.7 million
– Geographic Area Served: With international students and online programs, UC now has nearly 3,800 students from around the world.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: UC received a $250,000 grant to develop the Northeast Cyber Forensics Center to provide the high-technology crime-fighting tools and services needed to combat the exponential growth of cybercrime in both the public and private sectors. UC received a $250,000 grant from Empire State Development to establish new online division in Utica. Utica College’s newly established accelerated second-degree nursing program was approved by the NYS Department of Education. Donald Rebovich, Ph.D., executive director of Utica College’s Center for Identity Management and Information Protection, working in conjunction with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and ID Analytics, released preliminary results of a CIMIP study on how sex offenders are avoiding registration/tracking under the new sex offender reporting/tracking systems. The college dedicated the Albert S. Mazloom Atrium, recognizing its namesake for his extraordinary record of professional and entrepreneurial achievement, philanthropy and service. UC dedicated its new zoology lab in the Gordon Science Center to The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc., whose generosity made the lab renovations possible. UC dedicated its newly renovated Connie Gaetano Plaza in the Charles A. Gaetano Athletic Stadium to the late Connie Gaetano. Assistant Vice President of Advancement Tim Nelson was named to National Lacrosse Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Utica College will complete renovations in the Harza Building in downtown Utica, housing the college’s new online division, which will expand over the next few years, with added programs and jobs. In January, Utica College’s first cohort of 24 students will begin the new accelerated second-degree nursing program at the college’s new site in Syracuse. A new campus-based MBA in professional accountancy is slated to begin in the fall of 2012. A new online bachelor’s degree program in homeland security and emergency management is slated to begin accepting transfer students later this year. The college’s cybersecurity programs will continue to add to their specialized tracks, with the addition of a new concentration in forensics. The undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity program leaders are working toward the prestigious NSA certification.
VINCE’S GOURMET IMPORTS
440 South Main St., North Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: VincesGourmet.com
– Products/Services: Imported groceries and gourmet specialty items; also offering homemade meals, full-service deli, and catering.
– Total Employees: 4 full time, 11 part time
– Top Executive: Sam Mondello, Jr., Owner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: 8 percent growth
– 2013 Projected Revenue: 15 percent growth
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York and nationwide via website.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated sixth anniversary. Added kitchen with open cooking area offering hot-meal options for eating in or taking out. Increased eat-in area.
Expanded number of homemade pasta options. Added new deli lunch specials. Community program/fundraiser for schools, partnering with Madison ARC. Hired one new full-time employee; two part-time employees
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to offer products that are reminiscent of a real taste of Italy. Store will be renovated to include an Espresso bar. Offer cooking classes. Expand the community program to more organizations — bringing quality products to benefit the buyers and the organizations.
VIP ARCHITECTURAL
ASSOCIATES, PLLC
One Webster’s Landing, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: viparchitecture.com
– Services: Architectural design, master planning, feasibility studies, interior design
– Total CNY Employees: 14
– Top Executive: Joel F. Cheely, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $2.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $2.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York, Florida
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Move to self-designed, newly renovated office space on the fifth Floor of One Webster’s Landing; designed new apartments and retail/office shells for Pike Block project in Downtown Syracuse; completed Burritt Motors GM branding renovation and expansion; completed Syracuse University Archival Library Storage project; designed Tops Markets “Canstruction” project (Airport Plaza) to benefit the Food Bank of Central New York.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Designing the 180,000-square-foot expansion of Southern Wine & Spirits, Lyncourt; designing Tessy Plastics expansion; designing Vernon Downs Phase 3 project; designing Northwood School (Lake Placid) expansion project.
VIP STRUCTURES
One Webster’s Landing, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: vipstructures.com
– Services: Integrated design-build — architecture, engineering, construction, development, property management
– Total CNY Employees: 150
– Top Executive: David C. Nutting, Chairman & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $73 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $65 million
– Geographic Area Company Serves: Primary service area includes Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Cortland, Tompkins, and Madison counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Two key projects entered the construction phase, the Greenpac Papermill in Niagara Falls and Pike Block, a multi-use residential/retail project in the heart of downtown Syracuse with apartments now available for lease at Pike Block. Both projects set company records not only for physical size but also dollar value. Many new field personnel joined VIP during 2012 further growing the pool of skilled tradesmen. The fifth floor of One Webster’s Landing was fully remodeled as the new home of VIP Architectural Associates, PLLC. VIP dipped a toe in social media with the introduction of FaceBook pages for both VIP Structures and Pike Block. Both pages have provided a new window on the company’s activity. In addition, VIP Structures introduced a newly designed website for Pike Block (pikeblock.com).
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Build on its success in marketing professional services in the private sector; look to strategic partnerships in development projects to broaden its market; continue to market the advantages of design-build in its primary market; the marketplace is improving but competition is still fierce and the firm will work aggressively to continue holding market share.
WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
6789 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, NY 13066
– Website: wegmans.com
– Products/Services: 80-store supermarket chain
– Total Employees: 5,912
– Top Executive: Danny Wegman, CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $6.2 billion
– Geographic Area Served: 81 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Wegmans has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune magazine for 15 consecutive years. In 2012, Wegmans ranked fourth on the list.
WILLIAM TAYLOR ARCHITECTS,
PLLC
6432 Baird Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206
– Website: taylor-architects.com
– Services: Architecture, interior design, planning, materials handling system design, commercial/industrial laundry design
– Total Employees: 8
– Top Executive: William Taylor, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $23 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $19 million
– Geographic Area Served: Continental United States
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Geothermal conversion for Copenhagen Central School, SUNY Upstate Medical Center renovations, Dermatology Associates office, NE Medical Center, Massena Public Library roof replacement.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Alterations to Hammondsport Central School; Hancock International sand storage facility; SUNY Oneonta Chase PE building alterations; SUNY Canton Building #18 addition & alterations; National Grid investment recovery building roof replacement; CNY Fire Building addition; Amboy Aeronautical Museum; SUNY Oneonta Bugbee School alterations; Time Warner Security renovations; Norstar Apartments reconstruction.
ZAUSMER-FRISCH, SCRUTON
& AGGARWAL
219 Burnet Ave., Syracuse, NY 13203
– Website: zausmerfrisch.com
– Services: A design/build firm
– Total Employees: 16
– Top Executive: Garson Zausmer, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $6 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $7 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York and New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Projects completed for CNY Ronald McDonald House, Fairmount Animal Hospital, Eastern Copy Products, Redding Reloading, Woodcliff Hotel, Eric Mower & Associates – Albany, Utica College, West Taft Family Medical, Gold’s Gym, Menorah Park, and New York Air Brake.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “We have a strong backlog of dental, medical, veterinary, and corporate projects throughout Central New York. We look forward to continuing expansion of business in 2013.”
Welcome to the 2013 edition of The Central New York Business Journal’s Works In Progress feature.
Every year we yield the floor to the businesses and nonprofit organizations we cover in order to obtain a snapshot of the local business scene.
The information listed here was compiled and edited from forms that companies and nonprofits completed to showcase their 2012 accomplishments and outlook for 2013. Businesses and organizations also submitted photographs to spotlight their achievements and plans under way.
Limited space did not allow us to publish even close to all of the initiatives companies and nonprofits are pursuing, nor include more than a fraction of the photos. Again, this feature is but a snapshot of the many activities that firms are undertaking. Take a look around to see where your clients and competitors expect to be in 2011 and what they accomplished last year.
ACORN PRODUCTS CORP.
27 Pleasant Ave., Ilion, NY 13357
– Website: acornproductscorp.com
– Products/Services: Custom plastic injection
molding
– Total Employees: 15
– Top Executive: John Thayer, President
– Geographic Area Served: Northeastern U.S.
ADP–AUTOMATIC DATA
PROCESSING, INC.
445 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY 11010
– Website: adp.com
– Products/Services: HR services, benefits administration, HR outsourcing- BPO, time & attendance, payroll services, ADP mobile solutions, tax & compliance, HR outsourcing- PEO, retirement services, workers’ compensation, pre-employment services, stand-alone services, procurement-to- pay solutions
– Total Employees: 120 in CNY, 240 in upstate NY, 46,000 worldwide
– Top Executive: Jenk Lagho, VP of Sales, Upstate New York
– 2012 Annual Revenue: More than $50 million in upstate New York; more than $10 billion worldwide
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate NY, Western NY, Central NY, Capital District,
worldwide. Physical presence in more than 60 countries, conduct business in more than 120 countries
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Only one of four U.S companies AAA-rated by both Standard Poor’s and Moody’s. ADP Named to Forbes list to “Most Innovative Companies” for the second consecutive year. ADP eclipsed 30,000th human-capital management client milestone. ADP Named to “Working Mother 100 Best Companies List.” ADP Named in IDG ComputerWorld’s Top 50 “Best Places to Work in IT” rankings for 2012
AIR INNOVATIONS, INC.
7000 Performance Drive, North Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: airinnovations.com
– Products/Services: Wine-cellar cooling systems, floral-display systems, cleanroom HVAC, specialty cooling systems for pharmaceutical, semiconductor, aerospace, military, medical device, and other industrial clients.
– Total Employees: 40
– Top Executive: Michael Wetzel, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $8.99 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $10 million
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Launched several new Wine Guardian products. Sold its first units to China and added several new distributors in Europe. Won several large accounts for specialty designed systems.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: International marketing push for the Wine Guardian products. Factory improvements for productivity and quality gains. Website revamp for attracting more OEM (original equipment manufacturers) business and improved Wine Guardian end-user education.
AMERICU CREDIT UNION
1916 Black River Boulevard, Rome, NY 13441 (headquarters)
– Website: AmeriCU.org
– Products/Services: Full-service financial institution serving consumers and businesses with loans and deposit products, insurance products, and financial planning.
– Total Employees: 270
– Top Executives: Mark Pfisterer, President & CEO; Joseph C. Anderson, COO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1.15 billion
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $1.26 billion
– Geographic Area Served: Cayuga, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego counties, with 16 locations in Auburn, Camillus, Cicero, East Syracuse, Fayetteville, Fort Drum, Herkimer, Liverpool, Lowville, North Utica, Oneida, Rome (2 locations), Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: AmeriCU’s assets topped $1 billion, placing AmeriCU in the top 2 percent of credit unions in the nation. AmeriCU was also ranked among the strongest large credit unions in the nation by the Weiss Ratings system. In 2012, AmeriCU continued to provide outstanding member service, as evidenced by off-the-chart “Mystery Shopping” scores (rated by AmeriCU members) and stellar member satisfaction survey results (independently conducted by RMS Research). AmeriCU opened new financial centers in Fayetteville, Camillus, and Watertown, and renovated and expanded the Herkimer location. Mark Pfisterer was appointed to the New York State Department of Financial Services’ State Charter Advisory Board. AmeriCU also allocated more than $1 million in support of numerous local and regional charities and community activities in 2012.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013, AmeriCU will continue its strategy of outstanding member service and aggressive growth. AmeriCU plans several exciting enhancements to electronic delivery channels, including the introduction of next-generation kiosks (called “BIG BLUE”), which allow members to complete almost all routine “teller” transactions. In addition to the traditional withdrawal and deposit transactions, members can make payments, transfer funds between accounts, stop payments on checks, and print official checks.
THE ARC, ONEIDA-LEWIS
CHAPTER
245 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: thearcolc.org
– Services: A full line of services for people with developmental disabilities, including, educational, clinical, therapeutic, residential, vocational, employment, respite, arts, and day habilitation programs
– Total CNY Employees: 725
– Top Executive: Karen Korotzer, CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $31 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $31 million
– Geographic Area Served: Oneida and Lewis counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Core Values CQL- accreditation process, Community Raiser Softball Tournament successful gala, auction, and golf tournament
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continuation of CQL- accreditation process gala, auction, Rome Wine Tasting Event, golf tournament, and softball tournament.
ARGUS ENGINEERING, PLLC
251 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: argusengineering.com
– Services: Mechanical and electrical consulting engineering including LEED consulting, energy modeling, and building commissioning services.
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Jon M. Guisbond, President
– Geographic Area Served: Northeast
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Further advancements in technology to better serve clients.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued efforts in the areas of technology and customer service
ATLANTIC TESTING
LABORATORIES, LIMITED
6431 U.S. Highway 11, Canton, NY 13617
– Website: AtlanticTesting.com
– Services: Subsurface investigations, water-based investigations, geotechnical engineering, construction-materials engineering and testing, special-investigation services, pavement engineering, non-destructive testing, and environmental services
– Total Employees: 87
– Top Executive: Marijean B. Remington, CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Serving the Northeastern United States from 10 service offices located in Albany, Binghamton, Canton (HQ), Elmira, Plattsburgh, Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Initiated development and expansion of services of affiliate
ATL Engineering, P.C.; adjusted principal marketing strategies and increased marketing staff to cover Central/Western NY; achieved milestone of 2 million hours worked without a lost-work-time injury. Recognized by the National Safety Council and Associated General Contractors of New York State.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expand staff mentoring program to incorporate technical, management, and leadership programs. Continue to develop plan for core staffing based on current workload, revenues, and projected workload. Continue to enhance award-winning safety program.
AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
17 Lansing St., Auburn, NY 13021
– Website: auburnhospital.org
– Services: Medical facility
– Total Employees: 881
– Top Executive: Scott Berlucchi
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $96 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $98 million
– Geographic Area Served: Cayuga and surrounding counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Achievements and new services included: comprehensive pain-management services, hospital-based lithotripsy, pre-natal education program, new laboratory patient service center opened, added 35 active and courtesy practitioners to medical staff. Awards included Bariatric Program designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, Finger Lakes Center of Living voted #1 Eldercare Facility in Cayuga County by the Citizen poll, the Stardust Birthing Center was named Best Healthcare Building Project in CNY.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued growth and development of all service lines.
AUBURN VACUUM FORMING
CO., INC.
40 York St., Auburn, NY 13021
– Website: avfco.com
– Products/Services: Custom thermoformed plastic parts for industrial, automotive, and medical industries
– Total Employees: 14
– Top Executive: Paul D. Hickey, President
– Geographic Area Served: U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia
AXA ADVISORS, LLC
120 Madison St., Suite 1900, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: syracuse.axa-advisors.com
– Services: Investment and insurance planning
– Total CNY Employees: 1,800
– Top Executive: Joseph DiMora, Executive Vice President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $11 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $12 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York and the Southern Tier
BAE SYSTEMS
1098 Clark St., Endicott, NY 13760
– Website: baesystems.com
– Products/Services: BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace, and security company. The company’s wide-ranging products and services cover air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services.
– Total Employees: 1,350 (CNY); 93,500 (worldwide)
– Top Executives: Ian King, Chief Executive; Linda Hudson, President & CEO; Dan Gobel, President; Amar Rai, Site Executive-Johnson City
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
BALDWIN & SUTPHEN, LLP
126 North Salina St., Suite 320, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Services: Legal services
– Total CNY Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Robert F. Baldwin, Jr., Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York mainly, but have nationwide clients.
BARTON & LOGUIDICE, P.C.
290 Elwood Davis Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
– Website: bartonandloguidice.com
– Products/Services: Transportation planning and engineering; environmental engineering; industrial hygiene; water and wastewater management; asset management; solid waste management; facilities engineering; planning; energy consulting; sustainable and LEED design; and landscape architecture.
– Total CNY Employees: 128
– Top Executive: Nicholas J. Pinto, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $26 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $28 million
– Geographic Area Served: Services clients throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States, with a concentration of clients in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Business expansion is continuing with the opening of a Watertown office in late 2012/early 2013. “We are proud to be serving as the lead consultant on the Syracuse Connective Corridor, winner of several awards so far. We also won awards for the Saranac Lake Alternative Drinking Water Source project (gold); the Madison County Landfill Solar Capping project (platinum); and the Village of Adams Environmental Restoration project (an American Public Works Association Environmental Project of the Year award).”
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Plans include continued expansion of consulting services related to sustainable and green design for public and private sector clients, with an emphasis on community infrastructure projects. Plan to continue building on firm’s success in helping clients make the best use of limited budget resources by providing long-term value engineering services, asset management services, grantsmanship, and consideration of shared service and design-build opportunities.
BASSETT HEALTHCARE
NETWORK-BASSETT MEDICAL
CENTER
One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326
– Website: bassett.org
– Products/Services: Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health-care system. The organization includes six corporately affiliated hospitals, as well as skilled nursing facilities, health centers, and health partners in related fields.
– Total Employees: 3,400
– Top Executive: Dr. William F. Streck, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Bassett has facilities in Herkimer, Oneida, Otsego, Montgomery, Madison, Chenango, Delaware, Schoharie, and Schenectady counties covering a nine-county region of 5,600 square miles in upstate New York.
– 2012 Estimated Net Revenue: $403.6 million (YTD)
– 2013 Projected Net Revenue: $423.4 million
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: U.S. News ranks Bassett No. 1 in Central New York; named #48 among Top 100 U.S. Integrated Health Systems, published in Modern Healthcare magazine; Bassett Medical Center was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for heart care by HealthGrades; and named to Top 20 Safest Hospitals in NYS Consumer Reports. Bassett Healthcare Network implemented the EMR in the inpatient setting at the center in Cooperstown at the end of 2012.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Bassett Healthcare Network affiliate hospitals in Little Falls, Cobleskill, Delhi and Sidney will institute EMR the first quarter of 2013. Bassett Medical Center is undertaking a project that will integrate mental-health services into the primary-care setting and train primary-care providers to screen for behavioral health disorders that can adversely impact a patient’s health. This approach will initially be offered in health centers in Schoharie, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Herkimer counties and is funded by a combination of foundation and government grants totaling $432,812. With the new grant awards, Bassett is in the process of hiring mental health-care coordinators and licensed clinical social workers to help integrate physical and behavioral health-care services for patients. The long-range plan is to expand these innovative programs throughout Bassett Healthcare Network, with the overall goal of improving the health status of patients.
BCK-IBI GROUP, A NEW YORK
GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
41 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901
– Website: bckpc.com
– Services: Full-service architecture & engineering
– Total CNY Employees: 48
– Top Executives: Lee P. Bearsch, John S. Knudson, Daniel J. Whelan, William Sands, Robert Costello
BEARDSLEY DESIGN ASSOC.
64 South St., Auburn, NY 13021
– Website: beardsley.com
– Services: Professional architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture
– Total Employees: 75
– Top Executive: Richard C. Elliott, President
– Geographic Area Served: Nationwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: During the year, two projects designed by the firm received LEED Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council; the Visitors Center at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Depew, NY and the U.S. Coast Guard Multi-Purpose Swing Building and Site Improvements Project in Buffalo. Projects either recently completed or started include the following: Warriors in Transition Barracks Complex at Fort Eustis, Va., LEED Platinum Operational Readiness Training Complex – Fort Drum , LEED Silver University of Rochester O’Brien Residence Hall, LEED Silver Child Development Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., LEED Silver 20th Air Support Operation Squadron Facility at Fort Drum, LEED Silver Reaper Launch and Recovery Element Beddown Facility at New York Air National Guard, Ft. Drum, Trumansburg Central School District Additions/Renovations, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Center of Excellence for Diabetes Care and Prevention, Akwesasne.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Beardsley Design Associates is committed to continuing its history with providing exceptional services to existing clients and fostering new business relationships. The firm continues to invest in the latest advancements in design technology, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), and sustainable design practices.
BERGMANN ASSOCIATES, INC.
224 Harrison St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: bergmannpc.com
– Services: Architecture and engineering
– Total Employees: 14
– Top Executive: Thomas Mitchell
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $52 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $62 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, and Ohio
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Bergmann Associates continued to grow in 2012, most notably through the acquisition of Gantt Huberman Architects of Charlotte, N.C. In Central New York, its Energy Solutions business recorded record revenues through demand-side management, commissioning, LEED consulting, and design activities. In 2012, Bergmann completed the Onondaga County Sustainability Plan, while work continues on the Syracuse Interconnect Traffic Engineering project.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013, Bergmann Associates forecasts significant growth in its energy solutions, architectural engineering, and transportation businesses. “We will remain focused on client service, and select business segments in which we can provide exceptional value as our clients’ trusted advisers.”
BLUE OCEAN STRATEGIC
CAPITAL, LLC
443 N. Franklin St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: boscllc.com
– Products/Services: Wealth management/family office, investment services, and personal financial planning
– Total Employees: 11
– Top Executive: Theodore J. Sarenski
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1.4 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $2 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York and 14 other states
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Mergers with Stephen Y.L. Chow of Smith Barney and Dennis Hebert of Hebert Finance Consulting.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In Spring 2013, BOSC says it will be leaving its lofty Franklin Square location to join the “exceptional growth and expansion of Armory Square.” BOSC’s new office at 333 Washington St. will almost double in size, transitioning from a 4,500-square-foot space to a 7,500-square-foot space, contemporary in style and design. The office’s move is slated for April 15, 2013. BOSC will continue its controlled growth through consistently expanding customer base. BOSC will continue its search for strategic mergers to expand its service offerings and depth of professional experience
BNY MELLON
6023 Airport Road, Oriskany, NY 13424
– Website: bnymellon.com
– Services: Investment management and investment services
– Total Employees: 1,600
– Top Executive: Frank Behlmer, EVP and COO for global operations
– Geographic Area Served: Oneida and Onondaga counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Named “2012 Economic Champion” by CenterState Corp. for Economic Opportunity; hosted +350 client visits (domestic and international); East Syracuse and Oriskany facilities received Energy Star certifications; employees donated more than 2,000 hours of volunteer time to area nonprofits.
BOND SCHOENICK & KING, PLLC
One Lincoln Center, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: bsk.com
– Services: Law firm
– Total CNY Employees: 246
– Top Executive: Richard D. Hole, Member & Chair of the Management Committee
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: For the second consecutive year, Bond topped US News / Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” with the most First Tier Practice Rankings in New York State. Bond’s Employment Law Practice was named to the Top New York State Law Firm List by Super Lawyers. Bond added attorneys in Albany, Buffalo, Garden City, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, Oswego, Naples, Fla., and Overland Park, Kansas. Completed the multi-million dollar renovation of its 89,000 square feet of headquarters office space in Syracuse and a complete redesign of its website.
BOUSQUET HOLSTEIN, PLLC
110 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: bhlawpllc.com
– Products/Services: Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a law firm of 31 attorneys representing clients across many industries. The firm provides legal counsel on a broad range of matters covering more than 28 practice areas. An in-depth understanding of the economics of business transactions is one of the firm’s defining characteristics. “In addition to a strong commitment to our practice, our professionals believe that it is their responsibility to contribute to our community and make it a better place for all to live. Our commitments to our community are an integral part of who we are.”
– Total CNY Employees: 85
– Top Executives: Laurence G. Bousquet; David A. Holstein; Philip S. Bousquet; John L. Valentino; Paul M. Predmore
– Geographic Area Served: Central Upstate and Northern New York State, New York City Metro Area also representing clients in national and international geographic locations
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: In 2012, the law firm changed its name from Green & Seifter, Attorneys, PLLC to Bousquet Holstein PLLC when Managing Member Lowell A. Seifter was appointed general counsel at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. The firm also completed a year-long strategic planning process to map the firm’s business development and operational goals for the future. Last year the firm added two attorneys and expanded existing practice areas including health care, real estate, family law, and litigation. A new Web-based Business Enterprise Portal was introduced to provide clients with accessible and accurate information to mission-critical documents in a secure environment.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Bousquet Holstein sees the momentum of the last half of 2012 continuing into the new year. The firm’s business and real estate transactional practices are at new levels of activity; estate, gift, and personal planning has been engaged with many clients planning for the contemplated changes in the tax laws; the firm’s professional practice, health care, and hospital law group have been involved with the changing landscape in the health-care field; and the firm’s ERISA, creditors’ rights, and collaborative law practices continue to grow. The firm will continue to roll out its Business Enterprise Portal to its multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional clients and continues to grow its practice locally, regionally, and internationally through the network of clients and contacts. The firm plans to add two attorneys in 2013, will continue to implement the firm’s strategic plan, and will launch a new client-focused website in 2013.
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.
6000 Thompson Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: bms.com
– Products: Biopharmaceuticals
– Total CNY Employees: 435
– Top Executive: Lamberto Andreotti, CEO
BROWN & MICHAELS, P.C.
118 N. Tioga St., Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: bpmlegal.com
– Services: Intellectual property law firm; patent, trademark, and copyright law
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Christopher Michaels, CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
BYRNE DAIRY, INC.
2394 US Route 11, Lafayette, NY 13084
– Website: byrnedairy.com
– Products/Services: A leading manufacturer of quality milk and other dairy products.
– Total CNY Employees: 1,300
– Top Executive: Carl Byrne, President
– Geographic Area Served: Byrne Dairy bottles tens of millions of gallons of milk, cream, and ice cream annually, distributing its products throughout the entire Eastern Seaboard and has the geographic capability to deliver its longer-life dairy and non-dairy products to all states east of the Mississippi.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The company was successful in its 2012 expansion and growth plans, adding store and increasing throughput in its production facilities.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued expansion and growth. The company will continue with expansion plans at its Ultra facility and the development of a yogurt plant and agritourism center in the Town of Cortlandville. Its convenience store company will also continue to expand to serve an ever-growing base of customers.
C&H PLASTICS, INC.
145 Conger Ave., Waterville, NY 13480
– Website: chplastics.com
– Products/Services: Custom injection molding, rapid prototyping, custom color matching, assembly, and packaging
– Total CNY Employees: 40
– Top Executive: William Clark, President
– Geographic Area Served: Global
C&S COMANIES
499 Col. Eileen Collins Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: cscos.com
– Services: Aviation, architecture, BIM, civil infrastructure, construction, design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, landscape architecture, life safety, planning, program & construction management, sustainability, transportation.
– Total CNY Employees: 300
– Top Executive: Ronald Peckham, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue Total: $70 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $75 million
– Geographic Area Served: Nationwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Construction of the addition/renovations to Syracuse Hancock International Airport; completion of the Syracuse Creekwalk; construction of the Academic II building at Onondaga Community College; completion of historic renovations at Emerson Park Pavilion; sale of its crane and rigging company.
CADIMENSIONS, INC.
6310 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: cadimensions.com
– Products/Services: Solidworks mechanical design software, stratasys rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing systems, CAD/CAM products, support, and training
– Total Employees: 41
– Top Executive: Peter DiLaura
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $10 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $10 million to $12 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York, Vermont, Western Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Added five new employee positions and 180 new companies as customers in 2012
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to add employees and coverage in upstate NY as well as additional offices and employees in Pennsylvania. “We are expecting to continue our success of 2012 into and through 2013.”
CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER
101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: cayugamed.org
– Services: Health-care facility
– Total Employees: 1,289
– Top Executive: John B. Rudd, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1,624 billion
– Geographic Area Served: Tompkins, Cortland, Tioga, Seneca, Schuyler, Chemung, and Cayuga counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Construction of a new laboratory; opening of Kids Care-afterhours pediatric care; implementation of new electronic patient information system. Construction project begins for major expansion of surgical services.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Opening a new Maternity Center; on-going construction for expansion of surgical services.
THE CENTERS AT ST. CAMILLUS
813 Fay Road, Syracuse, NY 13219
– Website: st-camillus.org
– Products/Services: The Centers at St. Camillus focuses on rehabilitation. It is a multi-faceted medical complex that offers services and programs designed to help individuals reach their maximum potential and achieve their highest level of independence. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, and home care. Inpatient services include: long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, specialized rehabilitation in the brain injury unit, Central New York’s only NYS-certified inpatient brain injury unit.
– Total Employees: 670
– Top Executive: Aileen Balitz, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $36 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $37 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Per a federal mandate, in late 2012, St. Camillus began to upgrade the sprinkler system in two of its buildings. The project will continue into the summer of 2013. It also added a certified hand therapist to its outpatient rehabilitation team, and worked to continue its outreach and community-based services to enable individuals to remain safe and well at home and in the community.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “We have embarked upon a multi-year plan to enhance our technological capability. Starting in early 2013, we will be replacing or upgrading more than 100 computers. We are looking to move to a complete EMR for our nursing facility — our current medical record system is a hybrid — part electronic and part paper. We are working on ways to share medical information electronically with area physicians and the Regional Healthy Information Organization, which should help clarify what services are needed, define what is covered, and facilitate faster decision-making.”
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR
THE BLIND AND VISUALLY
IMPAIRED
507 Kent St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: cabvi.org
– Products/Services: Manufacturing or packaging of products required by the federal government and New York State government. Provider of vision rehabilitation services to people of all ages, generally free of charge, throughout Central New York.
– Total CNY Employees: 165
– Top Executive: Rudy C. D’Amico, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $40.1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $40.8 million
– Geographic Area Served: Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Fulton, Lewis, Montgomery, Jefferson and northern Otsego counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Added 20 employees. Expanded call-center services for an agency of the federal government. Secured contract as prime vendor for foreign military sales. Brought third certified low-vision specialist. Provided vision rehabilitation services to more than 1,200 individuals. More than 4,500 children participated in preschool vision screenings.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Fill positions in the call center. Commence energy conservation measures at Utica headquarters. Increase employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.
CH INSURANCE
100 Madison St., Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: chinsurance.cc
– Products/Services: CH insurance provides all aspects of commercial and personal insurance. As an independent agent, CH represents a multiple of carriers that provide a broad array of coverage, claim service, consulting, and loss control. CH Benefits provides group insurance products to include health insurance, life insurance, and disability.
– Total Employees: 21
– Top Executives: Joe Convertino, Sr., President; Joe Convertino, Jr., Executive VP
– 2012 Annual Revenue: Growth
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Continued growth
– Geographic Area Company Serves: All CNY, Rochester, Utica/Rome, Binghamton, and clients throughout the U.S. CH has offices in Rochester and Rome
– 2012 Corporate Highlight: CH continues to provide excellent risk management programs for commercial, personal, and group insurance programs for organizations. CH continues to manage and grow its two national programs of interpreting agencies/interpreters and home inspectors. Added a sales account executive and client service representative. CH now has a designated staff member that became ICR certified workplace safety consultant this past year. Joe Convertino, Jr. was elected vice president to the Independent Agents and Brokers of CNY.
2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: CH will continue to grow in all facets of the business. Will be attending the national interpreter conference in Indiana this summer to present topics on risk management. CH will continue to review potential acquisitions that fit strategically within the CH model. Have added a CH Benefit sales executive to grow and expand the group benefit division.
CHIANG I O’BRIEN ARCHITECTS, DPC
Crescent Building, 217 North Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: chiangobrien.com/
– Products/ Services: Chiang O’Brien Architects is a full-service architectural firm providing a complete range of professional expertise in planning, architecture, and interior design. Founded by Grace Chiang and Bob O’Brien, the practice provides focused attention to clients in higher education, health-care, and community services organizations.
– Total Employees: 7
– Top Executives: Grace Chiang, Principal; Bob O’Brien, Principal
– 2012 Annual Revenue: Greater than $500,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Greater than $1 million – Geographic Area Served: New York State (excluding NYC and Long Island)
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: In July 2012, Grace Chiang and Bob O’Brien started Chiang O’Brien Architects, DPC. The construction of the Ithaca College Robert B. Tallman Rowing Center was completed; Phase 1 renovations for Math and Modern Languages Renovations, C. A. Johnson Hall, Hamilton College were completed; design and construction documents were completed for the new Ithaca Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes Clinic; and renovations of the Citrus Television Studio and WJPZ Radio Studio Renovation in Watson Hall at Syracuse University were completed.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The firm will be adding staff and will become a NYS recognized Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise. Phase 2 renovations for Math and Modern Languages Renovations, C. A. Johnson Hall, Hamilton College will commence. Phase 2 renovations for Olin Library 5th floor at Cornell University will commence. Construction of the new Ithaca Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes Clinic will commence. Design for additions and renovations at Kendal at Ithaca will continue. Planning, design, and construction projects on the Cornell University, Ithaca College, Hamilton College, and Cazenovia College campuses continue.
CITY ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
514 W Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: cityelectricweb.com
– Products/Services: Six locations serving the residential, commercial, and industrial markets of Central and northern New York with quality electrical and voice and data products since 1919.
– Total Employees: 94
– Top Executive: Sandra Rosecrans, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $48 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $52 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central and northern New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Conducted a $1 million renovation and expansion of Syracuse location to 501 W. Genesee St. strengthening its commitment to staying in the city of Syracuse. Re-located Rochester location to Henrietta tripling building size to better serve Rochester marketplace. Hired nine new employees and launched a new internship program. Awarded “Best Annual Market Planning Award”’ from Affiliated Distributors. Conducted manufacturer representative tradeshows at Syracuse and Watertown locations offering hands-on demonstrations of the latest product technologies including solar clean energy solutions, LED lighting, safety, productivity saving, voice & data. Contributed to successful construction projects across the state including various SUNY colleges, Fort Drum, health care, and solar.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continual growth with products supporting clean energy needs. Capitalize on a public and private commercial construction projects
anticipating senate approval of nearly $140 million for construction at Fort Drum.
Continued expansion of participation in Upstate New York Utility Energy Efficiency Programs.
CLARK PATTERSON LEE,
DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
59 Court St., Binghamton, NY 13901
– Website: clarkpatterson.com
– Products/Services: Architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, MEP, and civil engineering
– Total CNY Employees: 5
– Top Executive: John J. Martin, Sr. Vice President
– Geographic Area Served: Broome and surrounding counties are served from its Binghamton office. It has offices throughout New York, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Clark Patterson Lee announced that Habiterra Architecture and Landscape Architecture, PC, a Jamestown design firm, is joining its organization. Habiterra officially became part of Clark Patterson Lee on Jan. 1. “This agreement is seen as one of the cornerstones of the firm’s growth strategy.”
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The biggest challenge is adapting to the new economic realities of fewer projects and more competition. “We find that hands-on, genuine service is essential while providing more value and creativity is the best way to meet the needs of our clients. We are excited about the road ahead and committed to a culture of client service and both individual and corporate growth.”
CLEANTEC
8 Adler Drive, Suite 3, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: cleantec.us
– Services: Facility maintenance, emergency restoration, janitorial
– Total Employees: 128
– Top Executive: Frank Parella
– Geographic Area Served: All of New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Not one lost customer because of performance; 40 percent growth over 2011; significant investments in training and the restoration business.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The company would like to make another acquisition; 30 percent budgeted growth is forecast; and expansion of quality-control department is planned.
COMMUNITY BANK, N.A.
5790 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, NY 13214
– Website: communitybankna.com
– Products/Services: Community Bank offers a full range of high-quality products and services for both individuals and businesses. These include FDIC-insured checking and savings deposit products, a variety of personal and commercial loans, personal and employee benefit trust services, and a range of non-bank financial services including annuities, mutual funds, and life insurance.
– Total Employees: 2,191
– Top Executive: Mark Tryniski, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $325 million (projected)
– Geographic Area Served: Operates as Community Bank, N.A. across upstate New York, and as First Liberty Bank & Trust throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Parent company Community Bank System, Inc. made the Forbes list again for the best and worst banks in America, coming in as the fourth best bank in America, and best bank on the East Coast. Completed two acquisitions in 2012, adding 19 HSBC/First Niagara branches to its footprint. The company also raised its dividend for the 20th consecutive year.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “Community Bank plans to continue to focus on our stakeholders and generate above-average total returns for our shareholders, complete engagement in our markets supporting the needs of our customers and communities, and provide developmental opportunities for employees.”
CONTEMPORATY PERSONNEL
STAFFING & PROFESSIONALS
INCORPORATED
904 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088
– Website: cpsprofessionals.com
– Products/Services: Professional and executive recruitment; contract, temp, and temp-to-hire placement
– Total Employees: 30 staff, more than 500 in the field
– Top Executives: Laura J. Liechty, President & Founder; Deb Lerro, Executive VP; Joy Rinaldi, Vice President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: More than $17 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: More than $20 million
– Geographic Area Served: Candidates placed globally for firms primarily headquartered in the Northeast.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: President and Founder, Laurie Liechty, was presented with the Ann Michel Distinguished Entrepreneur Award at the 2012 WISE Conference. The company was recognized by the American Heart Association as a “Fit Friendly” firm due in part to its enhanced wellness program. In September 2012, promoted Deb Lerro to executive VP and Joy Rinaldi to vice president.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Hired an industry-specific sales trainer and consultant, who will begin working with the firm in January 2013. In the process of applying for GSA Schedule with anticipated approval by the end of the first quarter.
CORTLAND REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER
134 Homer Ave., Cortland, NY 13045
– Website: cortlandregional.org
– Products/Services: Cortland Regional Medical Center is an acute-care facility that provides families with a broad range of services.
– Total Employees: 875
– Top Executive: Brian Mitteer, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: 75,000 people in Cortland County plus parts of Tompkins, Onondaga, and Madison counties.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Awarded a $9.9 million grant available through New York State’s Health Care Efficiency and Affordability Law. In the recently released New York State Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAI) 2011 Report, Cortland Regional Medical Center performed well in keeping infections low for the areas it was rated in. The Confident Women Boutique was recently awarded a three-year mastectomy accreditation by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. The boutique, which is a service of Cortland Regional Home Health Services, is the only local provider of post-mastectomy products, which includes prosthetics, camisoles, and lotions.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Renovations to improve overall design and efficiency of a number of patient care areas, including ICU, cardiology, and swing bed unit.
CRISSEY ARCHITECTURAL, P.C.
995 North Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206
– Website: crisseygroup.com
– Services: Architectural, interior design
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Peter D. Crissey
– Geographic Area Served: Eleven states from Maine to Maryland and the District of Columbia
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Changed name to Crissey Architectural, PC; La Quinta, Syracuse Community Health Center Renovations, Destiny tenant spaces, Nottingham Plaza Renovations.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Minor growth. Continued delivery of complete, creative projects on time and within budget.
COMPSON & PIMPINELLA, PLLC
2621 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: ceplaw.com
– Services: Estate planning & elder-law attorneys
– Total Employees: 5
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
COULTER, VENTRE &
MCCARTHY, LLP
636 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
– Services: General legal services, estates, business, corporate, municipal, personal injury, real property, workers’ compensation, zoning, and planning
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
COWLEY ASSOCIATES
235 Walton St., Suite 210, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: cowleyweb.com
– Products/Services: Marketing, Web, print, media
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Paul Cowley, CEO, Founder, & Creative Director
– Geographic Area Served: Global
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Created and continue to manage a successful e-commerce store: CampFitters.com. Generated a successful advertising campaign for Cortland Regional Medical Center. Brand-launch campaign for CenterState CEO with Web video, microsite, billboards, and online banner ads. Developed its Web video skills, including 3D animation and white screen video techniques.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued growth and new business in its areas of expertise. Continue to generate business, sales, and strategies for the growth of its clients. Enhancements in online marketing services (SEM: SEO, PPC, social media). Mobile app development services.
CRUCIBLE INDUSTIES LLC
575 State Fair Blvd., Solvay, NY 13209
– Website: crucible.com
– Products: Manufacturer of specialty steel products for use in high-end applications
– Total CNY Employees: 292
– Top Executive: James D. Beckman, President
– Geographic Area Served: Global
CXTEC
5404 South Bay Road, Syracuse, NY 13221
– Website: cxtec.com
– Products/Services: CXtec contends it pioneers new product categories like equal2new certified pre-owned networking and voice hardware with its lifetime warranty with first year advance replacement, and develops innovations like the CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk Solution, a high-density fiber optic data center cabling system. It says it creates new ways to maximize the value of unwanted IT assets and continues to provide a comprehensive offering of technology products that keeps networks up and costs down.
– Total Employees: 231
– Top Executive: William G. Pomeroy, Founder & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $66 million
– Geographic Area Served: Global
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Its CABLExpress division published two white papers: “Taking Your Network to 40/100G Ethernet” and “Data Center Structured Cabling Guide.” Improved performance of CABLExpress brand fiber optic cables to an industry-leading maximum of 0.4dB insertion loss. Ranked #240 on CRN’s 2012 Solution Provider 500 list, up 12 places from its 2011 ranking. Reached the $100,000 total donation mark to the American Cancer Society through its 10th annual Cables for a Cure program.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Increase new team members by 13 percent, in all areas of the business. Invest in training and development. Implementation of digitized accounting processes. Expansion of CABLExpress product line to ultra-density fiber in the data center.
DALPOS ARCHITECTS, LLC
101 N. Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: dalpos.com
– Services: Architectural services including master planning, design, facility assessments and technology integration in the retail, mixed use, health care, commercial, and residential markets.
– Total Employees: 20
– Top Executives: John Bartolotti, Dennis Cox, James Miller, Taras Pawliw, Partners; John Ceresoli, Assoc. Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Retail/commercial – national; health care – Northeastern U.S.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Upstate Medical University Loguen Crossing, Syracuse; Paragon Outlets in Cedar Grove, Minn.; Franklin View Housing, Syracuse; Archcare Senior Living, NYC; Edna Tina Wilson Living Center, Rochester; Melting Pot in Destiny USA; Funny Bone Comedy Club in Destiny USA; Cayuga Mall Renovations, Ithaca; Cazenovia Equipment.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Dalpos corporate plans include continued growth of its retail/commercial, health-care, and residential markets. The health-care division will continue to develop both an acute and long-term care client base.
DANIEL MANNING
ARCHITECT, PLLC
(formerly JCM Architectural Associates)
225 Wilkinson St., Suite 106, Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: jcm300.com
– Services: Architectural services, expert testimony, construction observation.
– Total Employees: 4
– Top Executive: Daniel Manning
– Geographic Area Served: New York State & Northeastern United States
DANNIBLE & MCKEE, LLP
Financial Plaza, 221 S. Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: dmcpas.com
– Products/Services: Certified public accountants and consultants providing audit and attest services, tax compliance and planning, valuation services, employee benefit plan consulting, estate planning, litigation support services, and forensic accounting to clients nationwide since 1978.
– Total Employees: 80
– Top Executive: Anthony F. Dannible
– Geographic Area Served: Primarily focused on New York State with services provided to clients nationwide.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Dannible & McKee, LLP has experienced continued growth in its client base in the CNY area for 2012, while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. The firm continued to offer its annual seminars for tax and financial planning, construction, manufacturing, and not-for-profit industry, drawing hundreds of area attendees. Staff highlights have included the addition of 13 new professionals to the firm, along with four summer interns. Its staff growth was recognized by CenterState CEO by being designated an Economic Champion for 2012. A new partner was named to the firm this year, Brian Johnson. Additionally, five new audit and tax staff members earned their CPA license. The year ended with the addition of a new marketing director, Jill Richmond.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “We anticipate continued revenue growth in our specialty niche areas (construction, automotive, and health care) as well as future growth in the consulting disciplines including business valuation, ownership transition, litigation support, and fraud prevention and detection. We look forward to progress on firm marketing and business development endeavors.”
DARMAN MANUFACTURING
CO., INC.
1410 Lincoln Ave., Utica, NY 13502
– Website: darmanco.com
– Products: Cloth-roll towel dispensers, towel-processing equipment
– Total Employees: 13
– Top Executive: Pamela Darman
– Geographic Area Served: U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, Pacific Rim
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Only manufacturer of CRT dispensers in Western Hemisphere
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: New Products: DriGiene, a motion-operated cloth roll towel dispenser. MiniCombo, a smaller version of the Auto Combo to both unwind and wind cloth-roll towels for washing.
DAVIES LAW FIRM, P.C.
210 East Fayette St., 7th Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: davieslawfirm.com
– Services: Legal Services: estate and tax planning, elder law, Medicaid, and real estate.
– Total Employees: 9
– Top Executive: Frederick P. Davies
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, and northern New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The firm experienced steady growth in 2012 adding more than 400 new clients. The firm now has four attorneys and four legal assistants.
– 2013 Corporate Outlook: The firm will continue to grow throughout 2013 and plans on adding additional attorneys and staff.
DAVIS-STANDARD, LLC
46 North First St., Fulton, NY 13069
– Website: davis-standard.com
– Products/Services: Davis-Standard manufactures extrusion & liquid coating, cast film, blown film, pelletizing & winding equipment. Markets: Flexible packaging for food and health-care products, adhesive coated tapes and labels, pre-coated convenience products, imaging products, window film, photographic, solar, battery, plastic films for consumer and industrial applications, and plastic resin production.
– Total CNY Employees: 170
– Top Executive: Robert Preston, CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Davis-Standard, LLC continues to build upon its leadership in the global converting and extrusion industries. The company supplies equipment and related services to customers for the production of everything from food packaging and protective coatings to medical tubing and foam insulation. Davis-Standard expanded in 2012 to encompass greater regional capabilities including the opening of a new manufacturing facility in China. The company also recently consolidated its global sales and marketing structure to merge the total product portfolio to better support customers. This includes the addition of key personnel across the board.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Davis-Standard anticipates continued growth in 2013 with several new product introductions, the implementation of a company-wide LEAN manufacturing program, and continued growth in regional service, installation and aftermarket support. Due to Davis-Standard’s vast product line, the company is known for technology that provides superior efficiency and energy savings while reducing waste.
DERMODY, BURKE & BROWN,
CPAS, LLC
443 North Franklin St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: dbbllc.com
– Products/Services: Dermody, Burke & Brown assists its clients in the traditional service areas of auditing, accounting and taxation, and provides a wide array of additional services including business development/management training, business consulting, business valuations, employee-benefit plan audits, family-business services, financial planning, information technology services, internal audit/fraud controls, litigation support, payroll services, Quickbooks consulting and assistance, retirement plan design and administration, and trusts and estates.
– Total Employees: 75
– Top Executives: Madelyn Hornstein, CEO; Jack Burke, CFO; Carolyn Sturick, COO
– Geographic Area Served: Serves regional, national, and international companies from offices in Syracuse, Auburn, and New Hartford.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The firm has hired five new employees in various areas to better serve clients. Jamie Czaplicki was named partner at the firm. More than 70 percent of firm employees have continuously been involved in the community — one of the firm’s core values. Dermody, Burke & Brown’s Wellness Committee led the firm to be a finalist at the 2012 UnitedHealthcare Healthy Workplace Awards. The firm was also recognized by the American Heart Association as a 2012 Fit-Friendly Company. The firm became a member of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY).
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expand its service line to better serve clients. Expand its footprint in upstate New York. Continue relationship with PKF North America to tap into a wealth of experience and resources of other top North American accounting firms to benefit clients. As a founding sponsor of the New York Family Business Center, DB&B says it will continue to support the organization and its vision — helping to ensure that family-owned businesses efficiently and effectively evolve. As an investor of CenterState CEO, the firm will continue to support the organization and its vision, focusing on enhancing business, economic development, and the community’s quality of life. Continue to add certifications in industries that will benefit clients.
DESTINY USA
9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse, NY 13290
– Website: destinyusa.com
– Services: Tourist destination
– Total Employees: 4,500 and growing
– Top Executive: Robert Congel, Founder and Chairman
– Geographic Area Served: 130 million people live within a day’s drive of Syracuse including, New York, Canada, and surrounding states.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Increased visitation to 23 million people. Opened 33 new retail stores, including: Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, GUESS, Eddie Bauer, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Off Broadway Shoes, Jos A Bank Factory Store, Burlington Coat Factory, H&M (remodel), and Forever 21 (remodel); four entertainment venues: WonderWorks, Canyon Climb Adventure, Pole Position Raceway, and OptiGolf; and eight dining venues including: Cantina Laredo, The Melting Pot, Doc Popcorn, and Great American Cookie. There are also four new retail stores announced but not yet open, six entertainment venues, and three additional dining facilities.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Destiny USA anticipates opening several more brands, along with others in the complex, growing employment to more than 5,000 area residents, and increasing visitation towards 29 million visits. Canadian visits to Destiny USA and Central New York will continue to grow considerably.
DEVELOPMENT CHENANGO
CORPORATION
15 South Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815
– Website: chenangony.org
– Services: Business assistance, site location assistance, low-cost financing, and incentives
– Total Employees: 4
– Top Executive: Steven Craig
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $300,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $315,000
– Geographic Area Served: Chenango County
2012 Corporate Highlights: Submission of Foreign-Trade Zone application; establishment of Dairy Revolving Loan Fund; provided more than 50 hours of technical assistance to 36 local businesses and entrepreneurs (70 jobs projected to be created and 86 retained); answered more than 100 business inquiries; EDA application to revitalize Utica Main Rail Line submitted and provisional letter of approval for $4.7 million received; data collection for Chenango County Economic Development Strategic Plan completed and goals identified; more than 40 hours of staff time dedicated to 15 local business or farms on expansion projects (100 new jobs created, with up to 125 additional jobs to be created).
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Establishment of Foreign-Trade Zone; release and begin implementation of Economic Development Strategic Plan; Main Street Grant application for $250,000 in downtown revitalization funding on behalf of the Village of New Berlin successful; implementation begins in 2013; Chenango County IDA will explore new business-park development; Development Chenango will renovate and revitalize the 17-19 South Broad St. property; continue to work with clients to access funds through the Southern Tier Region’s Community Revitalization Fund/Rural Initiative Fund.
DUMAC BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
19 Corporate Circle, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: dumac.com
– Products/Services: Total solutions provider for independent supermarkets. Quick service and table service businesses providing POS, CCTV, and a variety of technology solutions and services; Web-based applications for inventory, reporting, and staff scheduling.
– Total Employees: 106
– Top Executive: Howard McCarthy, CEO
– Geographic Area Served: International with primary focus in the contiguous U.S.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated 60th anniversary in business, addition of Indianapolis branch, addition of product offerings including digital menu boards; 10 percent growth in staff
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued growth in staff at corporate offices and the addition of branches offering on-site services
DWYER ARCHITECTURAL, LLC
313 E. Willow St., Suite 107, Syracuse, NY 13203
– Website: dwyerywa.com
– Services: Architecture and interior design
– Total CNY Employees: 4
– Top Executive: Kimberly A. Dwyer, Managing Partner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $475,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $750,000
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York
EMPIRE FIBREGLASS
PRODUCTS INC.
P.O. Box 1006, Little Falls, NY 13365
– Website: empirefiberglass.com
– Products/Services: Molded fiberglass products, for the both the industrial and commercial customers. Storage tanks, scrubbers, commercial pool filter tanks, FRP grating, platforms, railings, and ladder systems.
– Total Employees: 28
– Top Executive: Thomas Baum, President
– Geographic Area Served: Customers in the Northeast U.S. and eastern Canada, although products are shipped worldwide.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Two visible additions to Disney World New Fantasyland (Beast Castle and Entrance to the Little Mermaid ride). Began fabricating a new product line by vacuum bagging.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Hold gains made in 2012.
ENDICOTT PRECISION, INC.
1328-30 Campville Road, Endicott, NY 13760
– Website: endicottprecision.com
– Products/Services: Precision sheet-metal fabrication, stampings, weldments, CNC mill & water-jet machining, assembly.
– Total CNY Employees: 130
– Top Executive: Ronald Oliveira, General Mgr.
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $21 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $22.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: National, exports to Europe & Asia
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Achieved AS9100 “C” Quality. Purchased seven new CNC press brakes.
2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Maintain steady sales increase of 5 percent to10 percent within current customer base.
THE ERASER COMPANY, INC.
123 Oliva Drive, Syracuse, NY 13221
– Website: eraser.com
– Products: Wire and cable strippers and cutters, fiberglass erasers, and infrared heating equipment
– Top Executive: Marcus BeVard, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
ERIC MOWER + ASSOCIATES
211 W. Jefferson St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: mower.com
– Products/Services: EMA is a full-service advertising, marketing and PR firm offering strategic planning, market research, brand strategy and identity, advertising (online, print, broadcast), digital/print graphic design, media planning and buying, website development, social media, direct marketing (print, email, mobile), public relations and public affairs, crisis planning/reputation management, and SEO/SEM.
– Total Employees: 250
– Top Executives: Eric Mower, Chairman & CEO; Chris Steenstra, Managing Partner/Syracuse
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $34 million
– Geographic Area Served: EMA serves clients across the country and internationally from its seven offices. (Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse; Atlanta, Ga.; Charlotte, N.C.; Cincinnati, Ohio)
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: EMA grew significantly in 2012, adding a 40-person office in Cincinnati, as well several new clients in Syracuse and across EMA’s seven-office network. The launch of two new, diverse specialty practice areas — building/construction and New Moms — helped to drive agency growth. The agency was ranked #5 nationally on Advertising Age’s annual Best Places to Work list. BtoB magazine honored EMA’s campaign for GE Energy with top, Best of Show honors at its annual Best Creative Awards competition in New York City. Won the silver award for Midsize Agency of the Year in Bulldog Reporter’s Bulldog Stars of PR Awards and was named a Top Place to Work in PR by PR News. Announced the creation and sponsorship of the Market Ready Award as part of Startup Labs Syracuse, the region’s largest business competition launched by CenterState CEO. The award — a suite of branding and marketing services from EMA valued at $50,000 — is given to the startup that demonstrates it is most ready for launch. The agency named Tom Merrick to the position of executive creative director, and Chris Steenstra was named a Who’s Who in B-to-B Marketing by BtoB magazine.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: EMA anticipates steady growth in 2013 and will continue to recruit additional digital marketing specialists in Syracuse and across all offices to serve its clients. The agency will launch an Energy + Sustainability specialty practice to meet the needs of businesses promoting energy-efficient technologies, products, and services. In addition, EMA will introduce a new Web-based service for clients who have an existing design playbook and need their high-volume print and digital support materials delivered on brand, quickly, and cost-effectively.
ESTATE PLANNING LAW
CENTER, DAVID J. ZUMPANO,
CPA/ESQ.
5789 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, NY 13214
– Website: eplawcenter.com
– Services: Estate planning, wills & trusts, health-care proxy, power of attorney, asset & business protection, probate & trust administration, Medicaid planning & special needs planning
– Total Employees: 7
– Top Executive: David J. Zumpano, Principal
EXCELLUS BLUECROSS
BLUESHIELD, CNY REGION
333 Butternut Drive, Syracuse, NY 13214
– Website: excellusbcbs.com
– Products/Services: Health insurance
– Total CNY Employees: 950
– Top Executive: Arthur Vercillo, M.D., Regional President
– Geographic Area Served: Cayuga, Cortland, Lewis, Jefferson, Onondaga, Oswego, Tompkins, St. Lawrence counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The managed care plans of Excellus BCBS again received the highest accreditation status available from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Christopher C. Booth, president of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, was named CEO of the health plan and its parent corporation, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. Received approval from the NYS Department of Health to offer Family Health Plus and the company’s Medicaid Managed Care product, HMOBlue Option in Tompkins and Oswego counties. The prescription drug plan BlueCross BlueShield Rx PDP is one of four standalone Medicare Part D plans in the nation and the only such plan in New York State with the highest quality star rating from the federal government for 2013. Continued to provide funding for community health planning efforts, including HealtheConnections, Central New York’s Regional Health Information Organization. Excellus BCBS was among 70 companies named the Healthiest Companies in America by Interactive Health Solutions, a leading provider of employee health management programs.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield says it will continue to offer a wide array of products, options and financing arrangements to help keep coverage affordable. It is committed to being a nonprofit health insurer and to community planning and promoting a collaborative local health-care system. “And as a nonprofit, we believe the company’s sponsorships and community grants are vitally important in improving the quality of life and health status of our communities. We are investing in technology and expertise to contain costs, and enhance customer service capabilities and the working relationship with providers. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is working closely with New York State to prepare for the state health-care exchange that will be available online to help individuals research, compare, and purchase health insurance beginning in 2014.”
EXCELLUS BLUECROSS
BLUESHIELD, UTICA REGION
12 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502
– Website: excellusbcbs.com
– Products/Services: Health Insurance
– Total Employees: 400
– Top Executive: Eve Van de Wal, Regional President
– Geographic Area Served: Oneida, Madison, Herkimer, Hamilton, Delaware, Otsego, Fulton, Montgomery, Franklin, Clinton, and Essex counties.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The managed care plans of Excellus BCBS again received the highest accreditation status available from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Christopher C. Booth, president of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, was named CEO of the health plan and its parent corporation, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. Received approval from the NYS Department of Health to offer Family Health Plus and the company’s Medicaid Managed Care product, HMOBlue Option in Tompkins and Oswego counties. The prescription drug plan BlueCross BlueShield Rx PDP is one of four standalone Medicare Part D plans in the nation and the only such plan in New York State with the highest quality star rating from the federal government for 2013. Continued to provide funding for community health planning efforts, including HealtheConnections, Central New York’s Regional Health Information Organization. Excellus BCBS was among 70 companies named the Healthiest Companies in America by Interactive Health Solutions, a leading provider of employee health management programs.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield says it will continue to offer a wide array of products, options and financing arrangements to help keep coverage affordable. It is committed to being a nonprofit health insurer and to community planning and promoting a collaborative local health-care system. “And as a nonprofit, we believe the company’s sponsorships and community grants are vitally important in improving the quality of life and health status of our communities. We are investing in technology and expertise to contain costs, and enhance customer service capabilities and the working relationship with providers. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is working closely with New York State to prepare for the state health-care exchange that will be available online to help individuals research, compare, and purchase health insurance beginning in 2014.”
FAGAN ENGINEERS & LAND
SURVEYORS, D.P.C.
113 E. Chemung Place, Elmira, NY 14904
– Website: FaganEngineers.com
– Products/Services: Fagan Engineers (FE) is a civil/environmental engineer firm serving commercial, industrial and municipal clients providing: civil/municipal engineering, site design & land development, topographic & out-boundary surveys, GIS mapping & data management, wetland delineation & mitigation, natural-gas permitting & design (New York and Pennsylvania), solid waste/landfill permitting & design (New York and Pennsylvania), environmental phase I/II/III.
– Total CNY Employees: 22
– Top Executive: James B. Gensel
– Geographic Area Served: Southern Tier of New York, Northern Tier of Pa.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Fagan Engineers says it established itself as key partner, providing engineering support services to the natural-gas industry in the Marcellus Shale gas play. FE continues to serve its commercial, industrial, and municipal clients throughout the Twin Tiers. FE was ranked 73 on the Zweig Letter 2012 Hot Firm List. This list recognizes the 100 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States and Canada.
2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Fagan Engineers is transitioning to Fagan Engineers & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. in 2013.
FAXTON ST. LUKE’S HEALTHCARE
1656 Champlin Ave., Utica, NY 13502
– Website: faxtonstlukes.com
– Services: Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare is a not-for-profit health-care organization offering numerous clinical Centers of Excellence.
– Total CNY Employees: 2,658
– Top Executive: Scott H. Perra, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $330 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $338 million
– Geographic Area Served: Mohawk Valley
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH) is accredited by NIAHOSM and certified to the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Standard. For the second year in a row, FSLH is the number one ranked bariatric hospital in New York State and is among the top 5 percent of hospitals in the nation for its bariatric surgery program with a 5-star rating by HealthGrades. FSLH is also a recipient of the HealthGrades Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year. Andrew Pellecchia, M.D., an endoscopic ultrasound specialist, recently joined the staff. He is the only physician in the area to perform advanced endoscopic procedures. In April, FSLH opened The Imaging Center offering women’s services employing 18 staff members. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at FSLH is one of only 21 programs in New York State certified by AACVPR. FSLH and SEMC have each been awarded a $7.1 million HEAL grant from New York State.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: FSLH and SEMC will continue to explore options for a full affiliation agreement. The model being pursued maintains the Catholicity of SEMC and allows for more linkages between the two organizations. A January 2013 opening is anticipated for the multi-million dollar expansion taking place at FSLH’s new Center For Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Services, also the site of St. Luke’s Home. The new construction and expansion will improve long-term care services and consolidate community-based alternatives for Oneida County residents. In early 2013, Adirondack Community Physicians will launch a call center, which connects patients to 40 providers in eight locations with just one call.
FIBERDYNE LABS, INC.
127 Business Park Drive, Frankfort, NY 13340
– Website: fiberdyne.com
– Products/Services: LED display manufacturing and sales. Digital advertising billboards in multiple locations throughout Central New York. Fiber-optic products and installation services.
– Total CNY Employees: 100
– Geographic Area Served: Nationwide and international customer base
FIBER INSTRUMENT SALES, INC.
161 Clear Road, Oriskany, NY 13424
– Website: fissales.com
– Products/Services: Manufacturer and distributor of fiber optics equipment and supplies; plastic molding, precision machining.
– Total Employees: 350
– Top Executive: Frank Giotto
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $75 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $80 million
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Expansion of fiber optic cable plant.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Cautiously optimistic that increased global need for more bandwidth will require a demand for fiber optics.
FIRLEY, MORAN, FREER
& EASSA, CPA, P.C.
5010 Campuswood Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: fmfecpa.com
– Services: Accounting, auditing, review, compilation, corporate/personal taxation, business advisory/consultation, valuation
– Total Employees: 81
– Top Executive: Andrew M. Eassa, Managing Principal
– Geographic Area Served: Services clients throughout the United States and Canada
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: 1) One new principal admitted to the firm, 2) Double-digit increase in firm revenues, 3) Recognized for 20 years in the McGladrey Alliance
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: 1) Continued growth in firm revenues, 2) Continued diversity in client industries that are served, 3) Continued hiring of new team members, 4) Continued technology initiatives and enhancements.
FIRST NIAGARA BANK
126 North Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: firstniagara.com
– Services: Banking services, property & casualty insurance, and employee-benefits consulting
– Total CNY Employees: 500
– Top Executive: David A. Kavney, Central New York Market Executive
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York Market includes Syracuse, Binghamton, Mohawk Valley, Cortland, Auburn, Ithaca, and the North Country.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Completed the upstate NY HSBC branch acquisition which significantly increased the bank’s presence and market share in Central New York. First Niagara now has a leadership market position across upstate New York.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The grand opening of the Syracuse–based mortgage processing center will take place during the first quarter of 2013. “We continue to invest in our communities and provide superior service and products to our clients so they can do great things!”
FISHER ASSOCIATES
120 E. Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: fisherassoc.com
– Services: Engineering & land surveying
– Total Employees: 5
– Top Executive: Claire Fisher, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $11 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $13 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio
FOOR & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS
110 Baldwin St., Elmira, NY 14901
– Website: foorassocs.com
– Services: Foor & Associates, Architects is a diversified architectural firm with licensed architects and a staff experienced in planning, programming, design, cost estimating, construction documents and construction administration of renovations, rehabilitation and additions, as well as new buildings. The firm provides professional services to educational, institutional, commercial, industrial, and public facilities, including elderly housing.
– Total Employees: 6
– Top Executive: Larry R. Foor
– Geographic Area Served: Southern Tier of upstate New York and Northern Tier of Pa.
FRANCISCAN COMPANIES
333 Butternut Drive, Suite 100, DeWitt, NY 13214
– Website: FranciscanCompanies.com
– Products/Services: Respiratory care, sleep-related breathing disorder therapy, oxygen systems, home medical equipment, home health care, senior services, Lifeline Medical Alert, day program for seniors.
– Total Employees: 200
– Top Executive: Frank L. Smith, Jr., President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Gross Revenue: $34 million
– 2013 Projected Gross Revenue: $36 million
– Geographic Area Served: Onondaga, Cayuga, Madison, Oswego, Oneida, Herkimer, Tompkins, Cortland, Chenango, Tioga, Broome, Lewis Jefferson, St. Lawrence in NY; Susquehanna, Wyoming, and Wayne Counties in Pa.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Our flagship corporation, Franciscan Health Support, LLC experienced double-digit growth. Focused on growth to underserved rural areas by developing preferred provider agreements with Carthage Area Hospital, Lewis County General Hospital, and Oneida Hospital. An agreement was also reached with Fidelis that will lead to statewide coverage. Franciscan is folding Home Care for Cortland County into its licensed agency to ensure people in Cortland have access to much-needed care. Improved customer-service experience through the implementation of live call answering at Franciscan Health Support. Established a branding campaign with the tagline, “Live Home, Live Well” and developed a new company website. Expanded and grew Embracing Age by adding transportation, companion services, and spiritual care in response to community needs.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued geographic expansion to underserved rural areas. Provide customers and patients with the latest, high-tech equipment, along with clinical support in their homes to use said equipment.
FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND
GIFFORD ZOO
1 Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204
– Web site: rosamondgiffordzoo.org
– Services: Friends of the Zoo is a 501 (c)(3) organization. The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to the Zoo through funds dedicated to the welfare of the zoo’s animals, educational programs, and family-friendly facilities.
– Total Employees: 21 full time, 5 part time
– Top Executive: Janet Agostini, President
– 2012 Annual Gross Revenues: $2.1 million
– 2012 Projected Gross Revenues: $2.1 million
– Geographic Area Served: Onondaga, Oswego, Madison, Cortland, and Cayuga counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Renovations to the courtyard and Elephant Encounter, including stadium-style seating; construction initiated on a new Giant Pacific Octopus exhibit scheduled to open in early 2013; staged more than 250 catered events for social and business gatherings; launched an adult Twilight Lecture Series and behind-the-scenes tours to a sold-out season; and increased zoo attendance by 8 percent.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Friends of the Rosamond Zoo and Onondaga County Parks will partner with the community to develop a strategic and master plan for the zoo. The Onondaga County Legislature included $125,000 in funding for this process in its 2013 budget and Friends of the Zoo will be raising private funds to match this amount.
Friends of the Zoo will also begin planning for the zoo’s 2014 Centennial Celebration.
THE FULTON COMPANIES
972 Centerville Road, Pulaski, NY 13142
– Website: fulton.com
– Products/Services: Fulton is a global manufacturer of steam, hydronic, and thermal fluid heat transfer systems. Now in its sixth decade, Fulton Companies offers a service-oriented approach to the design and manufacture of creative heating solutions for use in the following markets: buildings and facilities (including schools, health-care institutions, and government facilities), chemical/pharmaceutical processing, food processing, paper processing, dry cleaning, and asphalt preparation.
– Total Employees: More than 850
– Geographic Area Served: Fulton is a global leader in heat transfer equipment and energy management solutions. Headquartered in Pulaski, Fulton maintains manufacturing facilities in New York, Ohio, and Texas, as well as Great Britain and China. Fulton distributes its products worldwide.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Fulton Companies completed its 112,000-square-foot addition to its existing manufacturing and corporate headquarters in Pulaski. The new facility houses an 82,000-square-foot addition to the existing manufacturing building, as well as a 10,000-square-foot research and development center and a 20,000-square-foot corporate office center.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The Fulton Companies’ Pulaski facility expansion has provided the room needed to respond to increased production demands and larger capacity equipment. Fulton will use the new space to further grow its manufacturing capabilities and existing product lines, as well as focus on the continual development of new products and technologies.
GEA FARM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
4754 State Route 233, Westmoreland, NY 13490
– Website: norbco.com
– Products: Manufacturer of barn and dairy equipment serving the commercial dairy industry.
– Total CNY Employees: 54
– Top Executive: Todd Finn, Director of Manufacturing Operations
GEAR MOTIONS, INC./
NIXON GEAR DIV.
1750 Milton Ave., Syracuse, NY 13209
– Website: gearmotions.com
– Products/Services: Cut and ground spur and helical gears for OEM.
– Total CNY Employees: 50
– Top Executive: Sam Haines, CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $14 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $15 million
– Geographic Area Served: U.S. and International
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Added ProGear of Buffalo to the Gear Motions family.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Additional acquisitions to the Gear Motions family.
GHD
One Remington Park Drive, Cazenovia, NY 13035
– Website: ghd.com
– Services: Serves clients in the markets of water, wastewater, properties & buildings, environment, energy & resources, and transportation.
– Total CNY Employees: 180
– Top Executive: Gerald C. Hook, Eastern OC Operating Manager
– Geographic Area Served: GHD’s business model is to operate globally and deliver services locally. It has 6,500 people in more than 100 offices across five continents. Its Central New York offices are located in Cazenovia and Syracuse.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: A year of solid growth for GHD with revenue rising almost 12 percent. Its growth included increased workflow from energy & resources and an addition of seven new firms that joined GHD.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “We will continue to collaborate across all of our technical disciplines and cross-sell our services to provide a truly integrated offering. By listening to our clients and acknowledging what is important to them, we move forward towards our goal of being a leader in our five global markets. In addition to our existing client base, we look for further local growth in our property & building, energy & resources, and transportation markets. “
GILBERTI, STANZIANO, HEINTZ
& SMITH
555 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: gilbertilaw.com
– Services: Provides legal services to private industry, government, and municipal clients. Environmental and land-use law firm focusing on legal work associated with environmental and regulatory matters; large-scale real estate development, including public and private infrastructure and community development; energy and alternative energy; business and finance; eminent domain, commercial and residential real estate; complex commercial and environmental litigation; and municipal and government relations.
– Top Executive: William J. Gilberti, Jr., CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Offices in Syracuse, Albany, and New York City
GREEN CLEANING
TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
222 Teall Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210
– Website: SafeScienceTV.com.
– Products/Services: Green Cleaning Technologies has integrated green cleaning and disinfecting system for hands, all surfaces, and indoor air, beyond LEED building requirements. This Integrated Technology System (ITS) has broad application for use in medical, commercial, schools and universities, food service, professional athletics, transportation (including fleets and boats), housing and residential applications.
– Total Employees: 3
– Top Executive: Richard Kampas, President
– Geographic Area Served: Currently USA, Middle East, and India
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The introduction of the complete SafeScience Six Hour Hand protection technology expanded the personal safety offered by GCT’s branded “We Protect You” integrated system. Business and training services offered as a result of the Hurricane Sandra disaster were a significant reaffirmation of the mitigation effectiveness and simplicity of use of the entire system for surface mold and air disinfecting. New clients and expanded service to existing clients was significant in 2012, including the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team facilities, Colgate University, and the new Grab Apple facility in Oswego.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In addition to the introduction of GCT’s “We Protect You” system into several high profile retail and food service chains, several of the SafeScience products will reach both retail and Internet store shelves. Additional Web SafeScienceTV.com training and educational videos will be added and the introduction of several new products will be completed. Product additions will include new insect protection, yard protection, travel and disaster protection kits, and radon detection and mitigation systems. The continuous goal of the SafeScience product line is to use fewer safe and cost-effective products to allow any traditional maintenance program to reduce the number of products they currently use by more than 65 percent.
GROSSMAN ST. AMOUR
CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS PLLC
110 W. Fayette St., Suite 900, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: gsacpas.com
– Services: Services include accounting, audit, taxation, business formation and valuation, financial planning and investment management, fraud examination and deterrence, consulting, and peer review. Industries served include but are not limited to affordable housing, construction and real estate, employee-benefit plans, equine, fire districts, government and municipalities, manufacturing and retail distribution, medical practices and health care, not-for-profit, professional service industries, and public school districts. Grossman St. Amour CPAs is an independent member of PrimeGlobal.
– Total Employees: 42
– Top Executives: Gary A. Grossman and Steven J. St. Amour, Co-managing Partners
– Geographic Area Served: Regional, national, and international clients
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The firm introduced a new identity and brand by renaming the firm Grossman St. Amour CPAs PLLC, (formerly Green & Seifter, CPAs); one new partner was named to the firm; acquisition of a local CPA’s business; firm was named one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work for in 2012 by Best Companies Group and Accounting Today.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued service to clients in industries ranging from affordable housing, construction, real estate, government and municipalities, manufacturing, retail distribution, medical practices and health-care, not-for-profit and professional service industries. Will do so by understanding the business of clients, identifying their business and financial needs, and providing services that will help them achieve their business and personal financial goals. Introduce services in new industry areas. Continue growth and retention of clients and employees, office renovations, and community projects.
GZA GEOENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
PALMERTON GROUP, LLC
6296 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: gza.com
– Services: Environmental remediation, permitting, regulatory compliance, expert witness, and geo/civil engineering.
– Total Employees: 535
– Top Executive: William Beloff, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $100.8 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue Total: $104 million
– Geographic Area Served: Domestic and international
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Entered upstream and midstream oil & gas market; on winning team for the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project; Post Fukishima support services to the nuclear industry.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expanded work in oil & gas market, environmental remediation, water resources and dams, frac sand mining, and gas and electric power industry.
F. E. HALE MANUFACTURING CO.
120 Benson Place, Frankfort, NY 13340
– Website: halesince1907.com
– Products: Wood library and cabinetry/storage furniture manufacturers
– Total Employees: 50
– Top Executive: Jim Benson, President
– Geographic Area Served: National
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Recently opened an e-commerce site for Home Direct sales. Hale will be adding new products throughout the coming year.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Look to increase sales to residential market and expand library furniture offerings. Anticipate the overall furniture market to see slight growth in 2013.
HAMILTON COLLEGE
198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY 13323
– Website: hamilton.edu
– Services: Higher education
– Total Employees: 667
– Top Executive: Joan Hinde Stewart, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $116.8 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $118 million
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated the 200th anniversary of the college’s founding in 1812; opened the Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Construction of a new theatre and studio arts building.
HANCOCK ESTABROOK, LLC
1500 AXA Tower I, 100 Madison St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: hancocklaw.com
– Services: Legal services
– Total Employees: More than 120
– Top Executive: Janet D. Callahan, Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Serves: international
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Launch of the newly redesigned website; Partner Maureen Maney installed as the president of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, and Partner Mary King installed as president of the Central New York Women’s Bar Association; creation of the regulatory & white collar crime practice; lateral hire of Richard Scrimale, attorney, certified public accountant, and accredited business valuator.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Enhance and expand the scope of firm’s government relations practice, spearheaded by former U.S. Congressman Michael Arcuri and former Senior Upstate Advisor Michael Schell; assist major health-care clients with transitions relative to the Affordable Care Act; provide counsel to clients regarding 2013 tax changes.
HARDINGE, INC.One Hardinge Drive,
Elmira, NY 14902
– Website: hardinge.com
– Products/Services: Hardinge applies its engineering design and manufacturing expertise in high performance machining centers, high-end cylindrical and jig grinding machines, SUPER-PRECISIONÂ and precision CNC lathes and technologically advanced work-holding accessories.
– Total Employees: 410
– Top Executive: Richard L, Simons Chairman, President, & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $330 million
– Geographic Area Served: Hardinge has manufacturing operations in China, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States products are shipped to countries in all regions or the world.
HARRIS BEACH, PLLC
333 W. Washington St., Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: harrisbeach.com
– Services: Full-service law firm; areas of practice: corporate law, banking, securities, mergers, acquisitions, commercial and residential real estate, family law, business and commercial litigation, tax, bankruptcy, financial restructuring, health care, insurance, trusts and estates.
– Total CNY Employees: 27
– Top Executives: Lee E. Woodard and David M. Capriotti, Co-managing Partners
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York includes Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence, Seneca, Tioga, and Tompkins counties.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: “Our practice during 2012 in Central New York saw increases in the area of representing clients on intellectual property, corporate, energy, health care, and general municipal matters. We also represented municipalities on labor and employment law matters and local governmental agencies on financing of economic development projects. Our financial restructuring practice remained strong in the region as well as across the state. We expanded our representation of educational and financial institutions.”
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “In 2013, as municipalities face increasing budgetary constraints, we expect to continue to represent them in the privatization of their health care and nursing-home facilities. We expect to see continued growth in 2013 in such areas as intellectual property, corporate, energy, health care, municipal, financial restructuring, and economic development.”
HAYLOR, FREYER & COON, INC.
231 Salina Meadows, Syracuse, NY 13212 (headquarters)
– Website: haylor.com
– Products/Services: Full-service insurance agency specializing in business, schools, municipalities, group benefits, personal insurance products and financial services. Specialty division for loss control, safety analysis, workers’-compensation claims, property and liability claims settlement.
– Total Employees: 204
– Top Executives: James D. Freyer, Jr. Chairman & CEO; C. Bruce Wichmann, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $29.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $30.2 million
– Geographic Area Served: In addition to Syracuse headquarters, there are eight additional CNY locations: Watertown, Binghamton, Ithaca, Rochester, Utica, Theresa, Morrisville, Oswego, covering New York, New England, and Mid-Atlantic States.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Achieved recognition as the 83rd largest broker by revenue in the U.S. by Business Insurance Magazine. Announced James D. Freyer, Jr. as chairman upon 2012 retirement of Victor A. DiSerio. Continued strong charitable commitment to the community. Developed a captive for NYS auto recyclers. Provided health-care reform compliance education & health-care cost containment strategies to more than 500 public entities across New York State. Developed social media platform for personal insurance market. Collaborated with the SU Whitman School of Management on a marketing/branding research project
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expansion of global capabilities through Assurex Global. Continued expansion of specialty programs such as schools, municipalities, transportation, construction, personal insurance, & employee benefits. Provide expertise on newer exposures such as cyber fraud and network security as well as additional financial options such as captives. Educate local businesses on reducing cost associated with workers’-compensation & OSHA regulations. Remain a trusted adviser to clients in areas of wellness, health-care reform compliance, & cost containment. Enhance digital front door to maximize Internet-based opportunities and provide 24/7 support to clients. Continue developing opportunities for employee outreach in the community.
HEALTHWEAR RENTAL, INC.
703 North St., Endicott, NY 13760
– Website: HealthWearRental.com
– Products/Services: Medical linens and uniforms for surgical centers, private physician offices, dental, physical therapy, and licensed massage therapists. Professional mat service.
– Total Employees: 17
– Top Executive: Mark Berghorn, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: Between $500,000 and $1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Same
– Geographic Area Served: Service Southern Tier of NY, Central NY, and Finger Lakes region. Select areas of Mohawk Valley.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Increased sales more than 10 percent for year. Added an additional delivery route. Expanded into select areas of Mohawk Valley.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continuation of growth at current rate; also additional growth in Utica market.
HISCOCK LEGAL AID SOCIETY
351 S. Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: hiscocklegalaid.org
– Services: A not-for-profit charitable organization founded to provide free legal assistance to people in need in the community.
– Total Employees: 54
– Top Executive: Susan R. Horn, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Primarily Onondaga County
HOLMES, KING, KALLQUIST &
ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS LLP
575 N. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13208
– Website: hkkarchitects.com
– Services: Architectural, interior design, historic preservation
– Total Employees: 22
– Top Executives: Carlton H. Holmes, Bruce C. King, Leif G. Kallquist, Partners
– Geographic Area Served: New York and adjacent states
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Completed: The Colgate Inn, The Landmark Theatre Stagehouse Expansion; began Campus West, SU Law College student housing; continued design of SUNY ESF Academic Research Building.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Commenced design for Cayuga Community College student housing; continued design for Oneida Public Library, new building. As the economy improves, it expects to see continued growth in all specialty areas.
HOLT ARCHITECTS, P.C.
217 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: holt.com
– Services: Architecture, interior design, master planning, programming, 3-D renderings, construction administration, campus planning, LEED studies, environmental studies, feasibility studies, building condition surveys, code analysis.
– Total CNY Employees: 31
– Top Executive: Graham Gillespie, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $5.8 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $6 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York, Southern Tier, Western New York Capital, Region New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Project ribbon cuttings: Ithaca College New Robert B. Tallman Rowing Center & Ward Romer Boathouse; Cayuga Medical Center – clinical laboratory addition; certification goal of Silver Franziska Racker Centers – New Learning Center and Renovated Preschool Ithaca Beer Company; planning & design concepts for new facility Farm Sanctuary Melrose Small Animal Hospital; Auburn Community Hospital Stardust Community Birthing Center ground breakings; Seneca Way Apartment Building; Breckenridge Place Housing Project; Cayuga Medical Center Surgical Services renovation; Tompkins County Human Services annex addition and alteration; Binghamton University Union North Rehabilitation; Phase II Broome Community College Natural Science Center Cornell University – Olin Library Renovation Cornell University; Kroch Rare Manuscripts Collection Renovation. New hires and promotions.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: HOLT Architects’ 50th anniversary; expanding practice and opening new office in downtown Syracuse; groundbreaking on Cayuga Medical Center’s obstetrics wing.
THE HOUSE OF THE GOOD
SHEPHERD
1550 Champlin Ave., Utica, NY 13502
– Website: ChangingChildrensLives.com – Products/Services: Comprehensive human-services agency providing treatment to more than 730 children and 2,000 of their family members a year. Residential and community-based programs, special education, and family-support services are dedicated to serving children and families with serious emotional, social, and behavioral problems. The mission of the agency is to provide care that changes children’s lives.
– Total Employees: 340 full- and part-time staff
– Top Executive: William Holicky
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $22.8 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $22.8 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central and Northern New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Introduced non-secure detention and outpatient diagnostic programs in Herkimer County providing local services to support the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families at a cost savings for the community. Responded to market needs in the child welfare system leading a major restructuring to enhance programs. Recognized by the Sanctuary Institute for innovative practices in implementing the Sanctuary Model for traumatized youth living in foster homes. Increased services in the Bridges to Health program in Watertown. Achieved permanency goals for 82 percent of the 357 children served by the Utica Foster Care program helping children reunite with their birth families or be adopted. Facilitated more than 30 adoptions in its Foster Care programs in Utica and Watertown. Named by the American Heart Association as a recipient of a Community Impact Grant. Selected as a community partner with the On Point College. Received Alumni Circle Award for Outstanding Nonprofit from the Women’s Fund of Herkimer & Oneida Counties.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expand respite and crisis services to stabilize clients while helping them avoid permanent family disruption. Prepare for the launch of New York’s Medicaid redesign plan transitioning Medicaid-funded services into managed care.
HR WORKS, INC.
6700 Collamer Road, Suite 115B, East Syracuse, NY 13057 (headquartered in Rochester)
– Website: hrworks-inc.com
– Services: HR Works provides scalable strategic human resource management and consulting services.
– Total Employees: 53
– Top Executive: Candace Walters, President
– Geographic Area Company Serves: Upstate New York, national
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: 1) Opening of new branch office in East Syracuse, 2) #5 on “Best Companies to Work for in New York State” list, 3) Rochester Top 100 fastest growing company, 4) Inc. 5000 list of the Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in U.S.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Further expansion in Central New York and beyond
HUMAN TECHNOLOGIES
CORPORATION (HTC)
2260 Dwyer Ave., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: htcorp.net
– Products/Services: Centralized facilities management and maintenance services; warehousing/distribution; corporate uniform apparel management; commercial custodial/janitorial service; complete lines of customized embroidered, screen printed, and sublimated apparel; behavioral health services; job placement and on-the-job training opportunities for people with disabilities and others who may have employment-related concerns; packaging assembly and fulfillment operations; military cut and sew textile operations.
– Total CNY Employees: 323
– Top Executive: Richard E. Sebastian, Jr., President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $19.9 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $30 million
– Geographic Area Served: Mohawk Valley, Syracuse, Binghamton, as well as facilities management services throughout New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: HTC’s Property Management Group added 16 new customer accounts. There were 26 new employees hired to service these new custodial and grounds maintenance contracts. The Logistics and Manufacturing Group won contracts to provide uniforms, uniform components, and management services for U.S. Air Force Protection, Florida Forest Service, NYS Department of Corrections & Community Supervision, and the New York City Police. HTC also manufactured more than 400,000 head harnesses for the Defense Logistics Agency, and was awarded a new contract to manufacture 280,000 chemical helmet covers. These contracts created jobs for 12 new employees.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: HTC is forecasting significant growth in both employment and revenue in 2013. Growth in existing lines of business and anticipated start-ups of new businesses will likely result in employment gains of 5 percent to 10 percent and revenue increases of 30 percent as compared to 2012.
IMAGE AUTO, LLC/RIM DOCTOR
948 Spencer St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: ImageAutoNY.com
– Services: Image Auto specializes in a complete line of in-house and mobile auto-reconditioning services to auto dealers, repair facilities, body shops, and the general public. Rim Doctor alloy wheel refinishing, Rim Doctor alloy wheel straightening, custom wheel finishes, paintless dent removal, and more. Rim Doctor Mobile services are available in the Syracuse/Rochester markets. Its proprietary frontline management system is available to auto dealerships to keep their pre-owned inventory test drive and delivery ready across all serviced territories. Custom printed carpeted and all-weather floor mats are available for all dealership customers.
– Total Employees: 21
– Top Executive: Paul J. Daly, Founder & President
– Geographic Area Served: Greater Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Utica, Albany, Glens Falls, Kingston, and Binghamton in New York, and Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: With the addition of several new team members and fully integrating its wheel-straightening offering into its fixed location services, the firm has generated its 9th consecutive year of double-digit percentage growth. With a renewed focus on developing its team, it held its first annual ProVision retreat at Greek Peak Mountain Resort. There, the company articulated its two-railed commitment to set the standard in its industry for both quality of services as well as being the best place to work.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “In 2013, we will be celebrating our 10th year in business and are excited to announce our affiliation with Empire State Hail Company, which specializes in paintless dent repair. They are also the premier repairers of hail damage in upstate NY. Their offices are on site at the Spencer Street location. We are projecting another year of double-digit percentage growth as we continue to expand our retail presence locally and our mobile services elsewhere.”
INDIUM CORPORATION
34 Robinson Road, Clinton, NY 13323
– Website: indium.com
– Products/Services: Indium Corporation is a premier materials manufacturer and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, solar, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders, performs, and fluxes; brazes; sputter targets; indium, gallium, and germanium metals and inorganic compounds; and Reactive NanoFoilÂ.
– Total CNY Employees: 365
– Top Executive: Greg Evans, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Headquartered in Clinton, Indium has global technical support and factories located in China, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. selling products to markets around the globe.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Indium Corporation wrapped up the expansion of its manufacturing facility in the Utica Business Park with the opening of the renovated employee entrance, cafeteria, and locker rooms. It also purchased a new manufacturing facility in Rome as part of its ongoing expansion and investment in the Mohawk Valley. The new plant is sized to accommodate future expansion of upstream and downstream processes to improve its costs and performance.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Indium Corporation will continue renovations to the new Rome facility to allow for expanded production capacities. This includes state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, processes, and analytical capabilities, addressing the world’s demand for high-performance materials. The company will continue to expand its community support by working closely with organizations, such as SABA, to provide shadowing and internship opportunities for students in local schools and colleges. These opportunities help support the STEM initiatives throughout Central New York.
INFICON, INC.
2 Technology Place, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: inficon.com
– Products/Services: INFICON provides instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and advanced process-control software that enhance productivity and quality in sophisticated industrial-vacuum processes.
– Total CNY Employees: 243
– Top Executive: Peter Maier, President
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide, more than 65 percent international revenue
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: INFICON is celebrating its third consecutive record year for orders, sales, and results; 2012 was also a significant year for hiring, with a 10 percent increase in our workforce of scientists, engineers, and technicians. Part of this increase was in direct response to the transfer of a high technology product line from Liechtenstein to Syracuse and the integration of its most recent acquisition. “We continued to see strong export sales and expect that this part of our business will be a significant driver in sales growth.” The company also benefits from the increased popularity of modern mobile devices, as well as advanced flat panel displays and energy efficient lighting technologies.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “INFICON believes in a brightening economic environment ahead that is being driven by ongoing technological progress in high-tech manufacturing processes towards smaller, environmentally friendlier products that consume less energy and perform higher. INFICON is able to meet manufacturers’ increasing requirements to measure and control these new production processes, which drives growth for our products. We will continue our high level of investment in technology research and product development and will also increase efforts to develop new markets, to ensure healthy long-term growth of the company.”
INFORIA, INC.
235 Walton St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: inforiainc.com
– Products/Services: Electronic health record (EHR) software solutions for medical practices of all specialties.
– Total Employees: 30
– Top Executive: Karen S. Goetz
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $1.75 million
– Geographic Area Served: Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, and Florida
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: 100 percent of Inforia’s customers who wanted to qualify for the government’s incentive program for EHR adoption were able to do so in 2012.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Capitalize on the government’s incentives to encourage medical practices to adopt EHR systems. Small to medium-sized medical practices are looking for an affordable, Web-based solution that is easy to implement and use.
IDP: ENGINEERING
One Webster’s Landing, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: ipdengineering.com
– Services: Design of HVAC, plumbing, electric, and fire protection services for nearly all public and private market sectors.
– Total Employees: 16
– Top Executive: Sam Cosamano, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $2.2 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $2.8 million
– Geographic Area Served: All areas within approximately 150 miles of Syracuse.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Provided services to nine area hospitals, several industrial clients, and designed various highly specialized university laboratories.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to provide outstanding service to existing customer base as well as continue to expand by utilizing the staff’s extensive K-12 school experience to break into that market.
ISSI TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONALS
5010 Campuswood Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Websites: issitechpros.com, tkos.com
– Services: Full-service professional staffing and recruiting firm specializing in IT and engineering, offering retained, direct, temp-to-perm, contract, and payroll services.
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Allison P. Smith, President & CEO
– 2013 Projected Revenue: 10 percent increase from 2012
– Geographic Area Served: Regional, national, and international companies
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: In 2012, ISSI had its highest revenue-generating year in business. “Despite the stable economy, many high-level professional placements were made and we continued to see growth in our federal sector business.” ISSI launched two new websites and increased its social-media presence. It also continued to contribute 10 percent of net profit to community organizations.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013, ISSI hopes to continue to grow its business at a consistent pace of 10 percent. “We will look to additional geographic areas for strong technology sector business and continue our growth in the Washington, D.C. area. In addition, ISSI will be replacing our current recruiting platform with new cutting-edge technology.”
ITHACA COLLEGE
953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: ithaca.edu
– Products/Services: Comprehensive educational institution offering four-year and graduate degree programs.
– Total Employees: 1,449
– Top Executive: Thomas Rochon, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $215.1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $228.1 million
ITHACA PUBLIC RELATIONS
159 Snyder Hill Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: ithacapr.com
– Services: Strategic marketing and advertising, media and public relations. “We create and execute integrated marketing and advertising plans/strategies and campaigns. We coordinate/monitor/maintain client social-media presences, work with the news media on behalf of clients, and incorporate other public-relations activities as part of overall marketing/PR packages for our clients.”
– Total Employees: 1
– Top Executive: Bob Steinkamp
– 2012 Annual Revenue: More than $100,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: More than $150,000
– Geographic Area Served: International
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: IPR expanded its efforts in the advertising arena, creating ad campaigns for 11 new clients in 2012. Entered into sports marketing in 2012, when it was commissioned to create and execute an integrated marketing campaign for the highly successful inaugural Finger Lakes Mud Run at Everest Park.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: IPR will shift its focus from serving small- to medium- size businesses to medium/large businesses. It will increase the number of clients it provides social media maintenance/monitoring services to and will also begin two new initiatives: CEO media relations boot camp, and a series of workshops that teach/introduce businesses to the concept of “brand journalism,” and how to successfully implement it.
IT PERFORMANCE LLC
P.O. Box 352, Manlius, NY 13104
– Website: ITPerformanceLLC.com
– Services: IT management consulting
– Total Employees: 1
– Top Executive: Paul Fitterer
– Geographic Area Served: Global
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Attained certification to provide instruction in ITIL, IT Service Management Best Practices. Facilitated establishment of the ITIL Foundations Certification Course with Onondaga Community College’s Business Workforce Development Program. Provided information technology strategic and organization performance support for the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s (FEMA) IT organization.
ITT GOULDS PUMPS
240 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148
– Website: gouldspumps.com
– Products: Pumps
– Total CNY Employees: 900
– Top Executive: Robert J. Pagano, Jr., President
JERRY REED-VOICE TALENT
21 Redwood Ave., Whitesboro, NY 13492
– Website: http://jerryreed.com
– Services: Narration, corporate video voice-over, documentaries, TV and radio commercials, retail over-head announcements, telephone messaging, audio books, storytelling, and any application where a professional voice is needed.
– Total Employees: 1
– Top Executive: Jerry Reed
– Geographic Area Served: Customers worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Provided the English narration for a Dutch children’s storybook –—Frederick Spin which was made into an iPad/iPod/iPhone application and marketed in the U.S. Reed was among 100 professional voice artists that provided voice-over for 10 radio and video spots for the VOEastAfrica campaign which produced 10 viral videos for recognized aid-agencies fighting the crisis in the Horn Of Africa. Reed was tapped to be the commercial voice of the Campbell Dean Funeral Homes in Canastota and Oneida. He also completed work on a major project as audio storyteller of 62 of the original Grimm’s Fairy Tales. The audio stories were introduced to Central New Yorkers through the Radio Free Hamilton website and are now available on SoundCloud to commemorate 200 years since their original publication in December 1812.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Plans for 2013 are to work with more companies and agencies in Central New York to help showcase their products and services as well as assist in giving a professional sound to their training, e-Learning projects, documentaries, commercials, and other messaging. Reed continues to market his voice services worldwide with instantaneous digital delivery through the Internet.
JGB ENTERPRISES, INC.
115 Metropolitan Park Drive, Liverpool, NY 13088
– Website: jgbhose.com
– Products/Services: Manufacture industrial and hydraulic hose assemblies for numerous applications. Manufacture water and fuel systems for the military, and support more than 40,000 stock numbers for spare parts and related items.
– Total Employees: 180
– Top Executive: Robert G. Zywicki, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $110 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $115 million
– Geographic Area Served: United States and International
JEWISH FEDERATION OF
CENTRAL NEW YORK, INC.
5655 Thompson Road, DeWitt, NY 13214
– Website: JewishFederationCNY.org
– Services: A nonprofit corporation established to serve the interests and well-being of the CNY Jewish community by ensuring that the vision of Jewish identity and continuity is realized.
– Total Employees: 6
– Top Executive: Linda Alexander
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1.1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $1.1 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: “Our Federation is more than 90 years old. Every year, our donors contribute to a pooled fund to support the Jewish agencies and programming in our area. We are fortunate to have the continued support of our community.”
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “First and foremost is our ‘campaign’ to raise the funds through our Annual Campaign to support our Jewish community. Second is ‘communications,’ where we publish a bi-weekly Jewish newspaper which is sent free of charge to every Jewish household in the community, and as a voice of the community, we serve as a watchful eye against anti-Semitism.
JULIA REICH DESIGN
371 Main St., 2nd Floor, Aurora NY 13026
– Website: juliareichdesign.com
– Services: Graphic design, Web design, marketing, branding
– Total Employees: 4
– Top Executive: Julia Reich
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $119,271
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $150,000
– Geographic Area Served: New York State, national
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Increased profit margin from past several years; have new lakeside office location; more than five new clients, several of whom are national (not local or regional); experienced an increase in requests for Infographics design services.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Launch of major re-branding initiative. Will rename company to “Stone Soup Creative” to more accurately portray the business services and competencies.
KEYSTONE ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS AND
SURVEYORS, LLC
58 Exchange St., Binghamton, NY 13901
– Website: keyscomp.com
– Services: Architectural, engineering, surveying, and environmental services.
– Total CNY Employees: 46
– Top Executive: Kenneth D. Ellsworth, Managing Member
– Geographic Area Served: Southern Tier of New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Welcomed nine new employees: Project highlights included Houghton College; providing architectural/engineering services for the new Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex; Broome Community College; providing architectural/engineering services for the Wales Building renovation project. Keystone was recognized as one of the Top Ten winners for the 2012 myMarvin Architect’s Challenge for providing architectural design services for the Worcester Central School District’s addition and renovation project. Selected for Outstanding Design in the November edition of the 2012 American School & University (AS&U) Architectural Portfolio for the Worcester Central School District’s addition and renovation project. Providing architectural/engineering services for the Harford Barn Thompson Lab and roof replacements at Cornell University.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Anticipated 15 percent growth, pursuing mergers/acquisitions.
KING + KING ARCHITECTS LLP
358 W. Jefferson St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: kingarch.com
– Services: Architecture, interior design, and planning
– Total CNY Employees: 56
– Top Executive: Peter G. King, CEO/Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Completed the following work during the past year: College at Brockport Special Events Recreation Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Emergency Department, North Syracuse Central School District Smith Road Elementary, and ProLiteracy Headquarters.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Will work on recently awarded projects with Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, Edwards Knox Central School, Fulton City Schools, InterFaith Works of Central New York, Ithaca College, Syracuse University, Massena Memorial Hospital, Productivity Leadership Systems, Rome Memorial Hospital, Solvay Union Free School District, and the Syracuse Community Health Center.
KIONIX, INC.
36 Thornwood Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
– Website: kionix.com
– Products: MEMS inertial sensors that include 3-axis accelerometers and gyroscopes along with 6-axis combination devices
– Total CNY Employees: 200
– Top Executive: Dr. Gregory J. Galvin, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Asia, Europe, the Americas, Oceania
KLEPPER, HAHN & HYATT
5710 Commons Park Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: khhpc.com
– Services: Structural engineering for new buildings, additions and renovations, landscape architecture, building envelope services including roofing design, façade rehabilitation, infrared thermography, building envelope commissioning, energy modeling, parking garage reviews and rehabilitation, special structural inspections, and forensic investigations.
– Total Employees: 27
– Top Executive: Richard L. Applebaum, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $3 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $3.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Primarily upstate NY, also Metropolitan New York and Long Island, N.J., Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: “We expanded our scope to include building energy modeling, both whole-building modeling as well as localized two-dimensional heat flow analysis through building envelopes.”
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “We have a variety of interesting projects to start out the year, including several façade and envelope energy improvements, a 10-story medical building, garage rehabilitations, parking-lot improvements, and a number of additions and renovations. In 2013, a majority of our structural projects will be designed in BIM – typically Revit.”
KOENIG & SELZER ASSET
MANAGEMENT GROUP
134 Stanwood, Suite L, Manlius, NY 13104
– Website: koenigselzer.com
– Total Employees: 5
– Top Executives: Harvey Koenig and Jon Selzer
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $600,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $700,000
– Geographic Area Served: Generally Central New York, also licensed in 15 states
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Continued growth. Expansion of technology support and implementation of practice management system. This was the 14th year sponsoring a team in the Komen Race for the Cure.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Advise clients of the Affordable Care Act. Continue to expand advisory services for clients. “Clear” the $100,000 mark for funds raised to support breast cancer programs locally
LABORATORY ALLIANCE OF
CENTRAL NEW YORK
1304 Buckley Road, Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: laboratoryalliance.com
– Services: Clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory testing
– Total Employees: 440
– Top Executive: Michael R. O’Leary, M.D., CEO and Director of Laboratories
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $50 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $50 million
– Geographic Area Served: Primary market: Onondaga County and five surrounding counties. The company also services the 56 counties serviced by the Upstate Poison Control Center for whom the company provides emergency toxicology testing. Some esoteric tests are performed for out-of-state companies and hospitals as well as tuberculosis testing for Monroe County.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Jointly owned by St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Crouse Hospital, and Upstate University Hospital, Laboratory Alliance serves its three owner hospitals, provides reference testing for two regional hospitals (Auburn Memorial Hospital and Oneida Healthcare Center) and is the laboratory of choice for non-hospital clients including long-term-care facilities and the majority of physician offices in Central and upstate New York. The company also provides testing for the medical device industry. In 2012, the company performed more than 10 million tests.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Laboratory Alliance will continue the Lean initiative it launched in April 2010 by expanding it beyond its Operations Center in Liverpool and the three laboratories that it operates in its owner hospitals to some of its 11 Patient Service Centers located in Onondaga, Madison, and Oswego counties. Requests for interfaces to the electronic health records of area medical practices will continue to be a primary focus of the company’s information technology department.
LAKE ARCHITECTURAL
24 Maple St., Marcellus, NY 13108
– Website: lakearchitectural.com
– Services: LEED, site analysis, programming feasibility study, preliminary design, design development, advanced visualization, construction documents and administration, building information modeling
– Total Employees: 5
– Top Executive: Wayne LaFrance, Owner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $425,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $500,000
– Geographic Area Served: Regional and national
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Destiny USA – multiple design features, multiple tenants; Lenox & Hartmann – first LEED certified retail in U.S.; Institute of Human Performance Renovation; Upstate Medical Center Research Lab; SUNY Onondaga Community College capital improvement projects; Miggiani Residence – extreme energy-efficient custom home design
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to grow national retail and regional light medical and higher education client base. Plans to increase select technical staff.
LAW OFFICE OF BERNHARD
MOLLDREM
224 Harrison St., Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: lawyers.com/molldremlaw
– Services: Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets
– Geographic Area Served: CNY and beyond
LAW OFFICE OF KARL E. MANNE
107 Court St., Herkimer, NY 13350
– Website: karlmanne.com
– Services: Law firm, legal services
– Total Employees: 3
– Top Executive: Karl Manne, Sole Practitioner
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF
MID-NEW YORK, INC.
255 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: lasmny.org
– Services: The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. is a not-for-profit law office which provides civil legal services.
– Total Employees: 57
– Top Executive: Paul J. Lupia, Executive Director, Utica Office Executive Director
– Geographic Area Served: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego counties
LEGAL SERVICES OF
CENTRAL NEW YORK, INC.
472 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: lscny.org
– Services: Legal services
– Total CNY Employees: 32
– Top Executive: Dennis A. Kaufman, Executive Director
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $2.75 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $2.75 million
– Geographic Area Served: 13 counties in CNY
LEGRAND/PASS & SEYMOUR
PO Box 4822, Syracuse, NY 13221
– Website: legrand.us/passandseymour
– Products: Electrical wiring devices and accessories
– Total Employees: 87
– Top Executive: Pat Davin, Vice President/General Manager
– Geographic Area Served: United States, Canada, select international markets
LEND LEASE (US)
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
360 West Jefferson St., Suite A, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: lendlease.com
– Services: Real-estate development, construction management, general contracting, design/build, and construction consulting services
– Total Employees: 50
– Top Executive: Mark Balling
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $98 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $110 million
– Geographic Area Company Serves: Upstate New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Introduced health-care development and public private partnership service offerings.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Growth in health-care/health-care development and higher education markets and the introduction of green retro-fit options for existing public and private clients.
LEVENE GOULDIN &
THOMPSON, LLP
450 Plaza Drive, Vestal, NY 13850
– Website: lgtlegal.com
– Services: Legal services, general practice law firm
– Total Employees: 145
– Top Executive: Jeffrey Loew, Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York with offices in Vestal, Binghamton, Ithaca, Spencer, Whitney Point, and Deposit
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expansion into Northeastern Pennsylvania
LONGLEY JONES
1010 James St., Syracuse, NY 13201
– Website: longley-jones.com
– Services: Real-estate management and commercial brokerage
– Total Employees: 300
– Top Executive: E. Carlyle Smith, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: More than $3 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $3.25 million
– Geographic Area Served: Offices in Syracuse, Rome, Utica, Rochester, Troy, and Plattsburgh.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Expanded commercial brokerage in Central New York and New York State unified court-approved receiver.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to expand further into the geographic regions that it is currently in, concentrating on residential and commercial management.
LORETTO
700 E. Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205
– Website: loretto-cny.org
– Services: Comprehensive network of elder-care services
– Total Employees: 2,000
– Top Executive: Bruce Buchanan, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: City of Syracuse and Central New York (Onondaga County)
LOURDES HOSPITAL
169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905
– Website: lourdes.com
– Services: Health care
– Total Employees: 2,361
– Top Executive: David Patak, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $277.3 million
– Geographic Area Served: Southern Tier of New York State and Northeastern Pennsylvania
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Completion of three-year Mission 2012 construction/expansion project to improve outpatient services and accessibility to diagnostic imaging, emergency services, laboratory, pre-admission testing, GI lab, and rehabilitation.
LUTHERAN CARE
108-110 Utica Road, Clinton, NY 13323
– Website: lutherancare.org
– Services: Health-care services
– Total Employees: 400
– Top Executive: Andrew Peterson, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $22.4 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $23.2 million
– Geographic Area Served: Mohawk Valley
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: New home-companion service
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Implementing electronic medication administration records (e-MAR).
M&T BANK
101 South Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: mtb.com
– Products/Services: Full-range of financial service and wealth management products for commercial, small business, government, not-for-profit, and consumer clients.
– Total Employees: 15,708
– Top Executive: Robert G. Wilmers, Chairman & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $3.26 billion (YTD 9/30/12)
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Earnings forecasts not available.
– Geographic Area Served: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, D.C.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Gained a significant amount of market share by adding new business and individual customers, particularly across upstate New York. M&T ranks as the leading bank by deposit share and business lending in Syracuse and most upstate New York markets. M&T also fully integrated the world-renowned wealth management services of Wilmington Trust, provided across Central New York by its Syracuse–based team.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to increase lending to local business customers, helping them grow their local operations and create jobs. Expand its work with attorneys and accountants in Central New York to bring an integrated approach to wealth management to local business owners and wealthy clients. M&T also anticipates a major expansion in the New York City-New Jersey-Connecticut region in 2013 by closing the planned acquisition of Hudson City Savings Bank.
MACKENZIE HUGHES LLP
101 S. Salina Street, Ste. 600, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: mackenziehughes.com
– Services: Law firm
– Total Employees: 80
– Top Executive: Stephen T. Helmer, Chair, Executive Committee
– Geographic Area Served: New York State
MARCO DAMANLIUS DESIGNS
331 Glendale Ave., Liverpool, NY 13088
– Website: marcodamanliusdesigns.com
– Products/Services: Industrial and automobile design, product designs, architectural illustration and design, AutoCAD drafting/design, illustrations, murals, vinyl graphics/wall wordings.
– Total Employees: 4
– Top Executive: Marco daManlius, Chief Executive Creative Officer
– Geographic Area Served: United States, Central America
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Rebranded into Marco daManlius Designs for improved image, more focused, and re-establish new goals. Had 40th Anniversary of Art and Design by Mark Falso celebration and hosted first annual Christmas Art Show. Distributed thank you gifts to all of the local members of the media in CNY which included an illustration of the Gridley Building, a family-connected historical site.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: To built concept vehicles such as its Gull-Wing style recreational vehicle trailer, concept automobile, and a new convention center with tower for NYS Fairgrounds, more art shows and craft shows to attend, an international tour hauling its concept vehicles for shows in various towns. “Our goal is to expand to manufacture our products and to help America grow again.”
MCFARLAND JOHNSON, INC.
49 Court St., Metrocenter, Binghamton, NY 13902
– Website: mjinc.com
– Services: McFarland Johnson (MJ) offers a wide range of consulting services, including transportation planning and design, site / civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and sustainable design services, as well as environmental, hydraulic / hydrologic and construction inspection / administration expertise.
– Total Employees: 55
– Top Executive: Richard J. Brauer, President/CEO
– Geographic Area Served: MJ has eight offices across the Northeast in Binghamton (headquarters); Saratoga Springs; Horseheads; Canandaigua; Jermyn, Pa.; Concord, N.H.; Putnam, Conn.; and South Burlington, Vt.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: McFarland Johnson has been involved with several award-winning projects, including: The Sustainable Master Plan Update project at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, which received two awards; the design of an Airport Apron Radiant Heat Prototype at the Greater Binghamton Airport; part of the team for the Highway Reconstruction on the New York State Thruway in Syracuse; and Marcy Correctional Facility Pharmacy Warehouse Design.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Heading into 2013, look for McFarland Johnson to continue the growth of its planning, engineering, and construction management services with new services and new offices.
MCMAHON AND GROW
301 N. Washington St., Rome, NY 13442
– Website: mgglaw.com
– Services: General legal services
– Total Employees: 9
– Top Executive: Julie Grow Denton, Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
MEGGESTO, CROSSETT &
VALERINO, LLP
313 E. Willow St., Suite 201, Syracuse, NY 13203
– Website: mcvlaw.com
– Services: Legal services
– Total Attorneys: 7
– Top Executives: James A. Meggesto, William W. Crossett, IV, Gary J. Valerino
– Geographic Area Served: Onondaga and surrounding counties
MENTER, RUDIN & TRIBELPIECE, PC
308 Maltbie St., Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: menterlaw.com
– Services: Banking, business restructuring & bankruptcy, commercial transactions, construction law, continuing-care service, creditors’ rights, environmental law, estate & trust planning, labor relations & employment law, litigation, municipal law, personal injury, and real estate.
– Total Employees: 41
– Top Executive: Jeffrey A. Dove, President
– Geographic Area Served: Fully staffed offices in both Syracuse and Watertown and practice throughout New York State and across the country as necessary.
MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY
COLLEGE (MVCC)
1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501
– Website: mvcc.edu
– Products/Services: Public, co-educational institution offering two-year degree programs, on campuses in Utica and Rome as well as online. Shorter length certificate programs are also available.
– Total Employees: 590
– Top Executive: President Randall J. VanWagoner, Ph.D.
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $48 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $50.6 million
– Geographic Area Served: MVCC mostly serves Central New York region, but has students from all over the country and the world.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Launched three new degree programs in criminal justice/transfer option, cyber security, and geospatial technology; surpassed $2.5 million in Challenge and Opportunity Major Gifts campaign; enrolled more than 7,000 students; launched new Young Entrepreneurs Academy partnership to train high school students how to start and operate their own businesses; key cultural series performances included Maya Angelou and Geoffrey Canada.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to expand degree and certificate offerings aligned with local employers’ workforce needs with an emphasis on business, engineering, and health-care sectors. Continued efforts to better recruit and equip adult learners. Initiating efforts to build upon strong track record of dual-credit partnerships where high school students start earning college credits as HS juniors and seniors. Expanding non-credit professional development and corporate training opportunities.
MORSE MFG. CO., INC.
727 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: morsedrum.com
– Products/Services: Manufacturer of drum-handling equipment
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
MV CIONI ASSOCIATES, INC.
P.O. Box 779, New Hartford, NY 13413
– Website: mvcioni.com
– Products/Services: Consulting
– Total Employees: 2
– Top Executive: Mark V. Cioni, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $500,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $500,000
– Geographic Area Served: Global
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Consulting to various private and governmental agencies on critical infrastructure resiliency.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Improving U.S. critical infrastructure, consulting to a wide range of verticals in the areas of enterprise architecture, critical business solutions involving IT and mobile infrastructure, and organizational development.
NBT BANK, N.A.
52 S. Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815
– Website: nbtbank.com
– Services: Personal banking, commercial banking, investments, and insurance
– Top Executive: Martin Dietrich, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Southern Tier (NY), Mohawk Valley (NY), Capital Region (NY), North Country (NY), Central New York (in 2013), Northeastern Pennsylvania, Western Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Added branches in Greene and Schoharie counties; acquired all five branches of Hampshire First Bank in NH; and expanded its Norwich campus. Announced plans to acquire all 26 branches of Alliance Bank in Syracuse, scheduled for 2013. The bank reported in total assets of $6 billion for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2012. In addition to charitable contributions, the bank also launched iStrive banking products in 2012 for youth and young adults to gain first-hand experience managing a bank account. The U.S. Small Business Administration again named NBT Bank Top Large Community Lender in the CNY, the Capital Region, and the Southern Tier for 2012. The bank approved 70 loans totaling $10 million to startup and existing businesses in the agency’s 34-county Syracuse District. The bank distributed 20 loans valued at $2.3 million in the CNY Region, 25 loans totaling $4.3 million in the Capital Region, and 25 loans worth $3.3 million in the Southern Tier.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The bank will be even more active in the greater Syracuse region. Planned acquisition of all 26 branches of Alliance Bank in Syracuse.
NELSON ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
1 North Park Row, Clinton, NY 13323
– Website: nelsonae.com
– Services: Architectural and engineering: structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and civil/site, project planning, programming, feasibility studies, cost estimating, design development, construction documents, bidding support, and construction administration.
– Total CNY Employees: 14
– Top Executive: Peter N. Nelson, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: All of New York State, Florida, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Washington, North Carolina, and Kentucky
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Completed the LEED Gold new office and warehouse facility for New York Power Authority in Niagara; designed and completing construction on the New Meadowbrook Assisted Living Facility in Carthage; completed construction on the New Otter Lake Fire House in Otter Lake.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “As we begin 2013, we have a positive outlook on the opportunities we see in various market sectors. We will continue to work our strategic plan, which stresses increasing development and credentials of staff, our most valuable resource; integrating emerging technology into our work environment; and delivering to our clients environmentally responsible designs that meet their needs and budget constraints.”
NETTI CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC
6443 Ridings Road, Syracuse NY 13206
– Website: netticonsulting.com
– Products/Services: Electronic health records (EHR) consulting services including system selection, implementation, Meaningful Use attainment and HIPAA privacy, security, breach, and risk management.
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: John Netti
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Assisted medical practices in more than a dozen different specialties in attaining Meaningful Use. Established the Mountain Creek HIPAA Group, which is a practice that will provide HIPAA services on a national basis.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expand geographically to become a national company.
O’BRIEN & GERE
333 W. Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: obg.com
– Services: Engineering and project delivery
– Total CNY Employees: 400
– Top Executive: James A. Fox, CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $200 million
– Geographic Area Served: United States
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated 67th anniversary; new manufacturing facility in Liverpool
OLINSKY LAW GROUP
300 South State St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: windisability.com
– Services: Disability law firm with practice areas in Social Security, workers’ compensation, long-term disability, and Americans with Disabilities Act violations
– Total Employees: 37
– Top Executive: Howard D. Olinsky, Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Served: New York State and nationwide
ONEIDA HEALTH CARE
321 Genesee St., Oneida, NY 13421
– Website: oneidahealthcare.org
– Services: Full-service health-care facilities.
– Total CNY Employees: 925
– Top Executive: Gene F. Morreale, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $85.1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $86.2 million
– Geographic Area Served: Madison, Oneida, western Herkimer and eastern Onondaga counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Acquired a da Vinci HD si robotic surgical system for colorectal, GYN, thoracic, and urological procedures, including the first single-site gallbladder procedures in CNY. The year also saw the expansion of primary care services, including the opening of Chittenango Internal Medicine and a new building in Verona which houses Verona Health Center; $6 million conversion to a new system-wide software platform went live on Aug. 1; Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval three-year accreditation.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Potential projects for 2013 include expansion of orthopedic services; additional da Vinci services; ongoing physician recruitment for obstetrics, pediatrics, pulmonology, and primary care; launch of a specialized “microsite” for quick access to information on OHC’s da Vinci Robotic Surgery program
ONONDAGA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215
– Website: sunyocc.edu
– Services: Higher education
– Total Employees: 1,231; includes 676 faculty members. 194 fulltime/482 part time
– Top Executive: Interim President Margaret M. “Meg” O’Connell
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $72.4 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $75.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Onondaga Community College has students from 57 different nations, but the bulk of students come from the counties of Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Cortland, and Madison.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Continued growth in student enrollment, number of students earning degrees, opening of SRC Arena and Events Center, opening of new student residence hall.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Hire new college president, open “Academic II” building which will transverse the gorge through campus and house the college’s signature music program, strengthened business and workforce development partnerships and programs.
O’SHEA MCDONALD
& STEVENS LLP
107 West Liberty St., Rome, NY 13442
– Website: oshealawfirm.com
– Services: Legal services
– Total Employees: 6
– Top Executives: William Stevens, J. Kevin O’Shea, Timothy Brian O’Shea
– Geographic Area Served: Oneida County
OSWEGO HEALTH
110 W. Sixth St., Oswego, NY 13126
– Website: oswegohealth.org
– Services: Oswego Health is health-care system that includes Oswego Hospital, Fulton Medical Center, Central Square Health Center, The Manor at Seneca Hill, Springside at Seneca Hill, and Oswego Health Home Care, Inc.
– Total CNY Employees: 1,258
– Top Executive: Ann C. Gilpin, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $121.7 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $127.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Oswego County, northern Onondaga County, and southern Jefferson County.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Welcomed 11 new physicians which included subspecialties in cardiology, family medicine, internists, behavioral health, and hospitalists. Oswego Health formally opened the Fulton Medical Center in April, and six months later, unveiled the Central Square Medical Center. Both facilities offer urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. Oswego Health continued to implement an EMR system, as well as computerized physician order entry. Workstations on Wheels (WOWs) were deployed. The Manor at Seneca Hill expanded its adult day health program. The health-care facility received approval from the NYS Department of Health to increase its participants by five and is now providing care to 28 individuals.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Physician retention and recruitment continues to be the top strategic goal for Oswego Health in 2013. Oswego Health will strive to retain and recruit physicians as outlined in its medical staff development plan. Oswego Health will take a more proactive role in developing wellness programs in the community that enable residents to lead more healthy lives.
PINCKNEY HUGO GROUP
760 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: pinckneyhugo.com
– Services: Pinckney Hugo Group is a full-service marketing communications firm providing strategic solutions for clients in a broad range of industries through strategic planning, creative, research, advertising, graphic design, media, direct marketing, public relations, social media, sales promotion, and interactive development.
– Total Employees: 47
– Top Executive: Douglas Pinckney, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Capitalized Billings: $38 million
– 2013 Projected Capitalized Billings: $40 million
– Geographic Area Served: Regional, national, and international
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The firm is one of 27 New York State companies and 375 companies nationwide to be included on Inc. magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America for six consecutive years. Named one of the 2013 Best Companies to Work for in New York State. Celebrated 10th anniversary. Continued to expand the agency’s creative, interactive, media, production, public relations, account service, administrative, and video departments, growing from five to 47 employees over the past 10 years. Agency work was shown in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe this year. Renovated and remodeled an additional 5,000 square feet within the firm’s 35,000-square-foot warehouse. Won several national awards. Significantly invested in professional development and technology. Continued to focus on sustainability practices for the agency and clients. Added numerous regional and national accounts to client roster.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to generate results for clients; attract talented employees; secure new regional and national business; invest in technology and increase capital expenditures in order to build upon the company’s solid 10 years of growth.
PLAN & PRINT SYSTEMS, INC.
6160 Eastern Ave., Syracuse, NY 13211
– Website: planandprint.com
– Products/Services: Construction document management, printing, and distribution; retail display graphics printing and hardware. Authorized servicing dealer for HP Design Jets, Canon imageProGraph printers, and Oce and KIP America.
– Total Employees: 21
– Top Executive: John Lipari
– 2012 Annual Revenue: Even with 2011
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Even with 2012
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated its 30th year in business. Became dealers for Contex and Image Access wide format scanners. Added Rochester, Ithaca, and Mohawk Valley to service area for wide format printers and scanners.
PLAN FIRST TECHNOLOGIES INC.
120 Groton Ave., Cortland, NY 13045
– Website: p1tech.net
– Services: Network consulting, IT support, IT project management, computer repair and upgrades, virus and malware removal, dial-up Internet services, email, and website hosting.
– Total Employees: 10
– Top Executive: Nick Pizzola
– Geographic Area Served: Primarily Central New York & the Southern Tier, also serving customers in the Buffalo, Watertown, Albany, and Northern Pennsylvania areas.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Enhanced client base; new employees hired; expanded technical knowledge.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Expanding its customer base; hiring new employees; offering new services to current and future clients; and continuing to increase the staff’s technical knowledge.
PLUS SIGN & GRAPHICS
1116 Cumberland Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210
– Website: plussignandgraphics.com
– Products: Large format digital printing for signs, banners, and graphics for display.
– Total Employees: 1
– Top Executive: Sarah Parsons
– 2013 Projected Revenue: Increase 10 percent from 2012
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate/Central New York Region
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Secured many new major accounts including, but not limited to, state/county/town work, large nonprofits, and higher-education institutions.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue offering stellar quality and customer service to current clients. Looking toward managed growth from referrals, local marketing, and social/professional network contacts
PREFERRED MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY
1 Preferred Way, New Berlin, NY 13411
– Website: preferredmutual.com
– Products/Services: Property & casualty insurance products and services for individuals, families, and businesses.
– Total Employees: 260
– Top Executive: Christopher P. Taft, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $260 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $280 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Provided paperless billing option for policyholders. Effectively responded to policyholders affected by Hurricane Sandy. Implemented corporate customer service initiative. Hired 27 new employees
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Provide expanded customer service enhancements for ease of doing business; use information and technology to enhance business processes’ strengthen relationships with agency partners; and grow “skilled and talented workforce.”
PREMIER TECHNOLOGIES
201 Fayette St., Manlius NY 13104
– Website: premieruny.com
– Products/Services: AT&T mobility boutique retail.
– Total Employees: 74
– Top Executives: Dave Mueller, Founder & CEO; Mark Peters, President/Partner; Robin Cortese, Vice President/Partner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $11 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $11.9 million
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York with respect to local sales while serving clients nationally with respect to communication;
Upstate New York with respect to local sales while serving clients with 17 locations throughout upstate New York.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Redefining company culture, internal growth and development, focus on client expectation and their willingness to recommend promoting Premier’s locations as educational centers within a retail setting B2B focus.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “New look and feel as we are renovating some of our oldest locations.” Potential expansion. Bringing on additional talent. Community involvement.
RESEARCH & MARKETING
STRATEGIES, INC.
15 East Genesee St., Suite 210, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
– Website: RMSresults.com
– Services: Market research; online, telephone and mail surveys; focus groups; mystery shopping; customer/patient/guest/employee satisfaction surveys; lead qualification; trend analysis; competitor profiling; advertising assessment; image and awareness studies; brand equity reports; feasibility studies; database management; in-depth interviewing; quick pulse surveys. RMS Healthcare Division – Patient satisfaction surveying and experience measurement; physician practice assessments; patient centered medical home recognition; meaningful use demonstration; HIPAA compliance consultants; practice management and consulting.
– Total Employees: 17 full time; 25 flex time
– Top Executive: Mark Dengler, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $1.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $1.65 million
– Geographic Area Served: Primarily United States, have seen International interest
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated 10 years in business and reached its $1.25 million revenue goal; sales were strong and RMS’ customer base grew while retaining current clients. Expanded into new areas including manufacturing, hospitality, retail, and advertising (featuring the firm in a New York Times article). The first international accounts with a Canadian firm and a Korean firm were secured. The RMS Healthcare was named as a preferred vendor in conducting the newly required In-Center Hemodialysis Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey by the National Renal Administrators Association and was also listed in Modern Healthcare’s 2012 edition of the Top 21 Patient Satisfaction Measurement Firms, helped to assist 34 practices across the country in achieving PPC-PCMH recognition, and launched a quarterly newsletter. RMS QualiSight introduced FocusVision and the in-house research panel grew significantly in 2012 and continues to grow. Overall, the firm hired four new employees and the company’s blog, website, and newsletter continue to be used as valuable references.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: While there is a continued need to show value and quality through research activities in all industries, it is especially significant in the health-care industry with the increase of government monitoring and measurement requirements due to the Affordable Care Act. RMS Healthcare will continue to assist health-care agencies and the firm will continue to help industry segments create data-based dashboards and use available customer and target market information for effective monitoring and decision-making. Additionally, RMS expects to work with its clients to help them evaluate and analyze their current data to guide strategic planning. RMS expects research to continue to play a vital role in helping companies effectively position themselves for growth. The trend for conducting surveys, focus groups, and mystery shopping is expected to grow in 2013. RMS will continue to provide quality results at the lowest possible cost for the highest value.
RICH & GARDNER
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
206 Plum St., Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: richandgardner.com
– Services: Commercial general construction, construction management
– Total Employees: 48
– Top Executives: Dan Gardner, President; Rob Swietoniowski, Vice President; Terry Summers, Vice President; Randal L. Brink, CFO; Joe Donegan, Vice President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $23 million
– 2013 Project Revenue: $24 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Pro-Literacy, Salina School Apartment, 550 Harrison Center, Seaway Lofts, R + L Carriers, Dunkin’ Donuts, J. C. Penney’s, Natur-Tyme, Gillespie Chevrolet
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to service its customer base throughout the Northeast; stabilize workforce; increase revenue slightly.
RIVERHAWK COMPANY
215 Clinton Road, New Hartford, NY 13413
– Website: riverhawk.com
– Products: Tensioned hardware, frictionless bearings, and measurement equipment
– Total CNY Employees: 85
– Top Executive: Ed Gunn, General Manager
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Introduced the company’s next generation of tensioners.
ROBERTSON STRONG APGAR
ARCHITECTS, P.C.
1054 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203
– Website: rsa-architect.com
– Services: Architectural firm
– Total CNY Employees: 18
– Top Executive: Lawrence C. Apgar, President
ROME STRIP STEEL COMPANY
P.O. Box 189, Rome, NY 13442
– Website: romestripsteel.com
– Products: Cold rolled high and low carbon strip steel and alloy strip steel
– Total Employees: 125
– Top Executive: Kirk Hinman, President
– Geographic Area Served: U.S., Canada, Mexico
RYAN-BIGGS ASSOCIATES, P.C.
4592 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153
– Website: ryanbiggs.com
– Services: Structural engineering
– Total Employees: 6 (in this branch office)
– Top Executive: Jamie L. Davis, Vice President/Branch Manager
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $4.1 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central and Western New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Ryan-Biggs launched redesigned website. Continued to expand on knowledge and use of Building Information Modeling software by adding a dozen REVIT design projects to its portfolio. Ross Shepherd, an associate at Ryan-Biggs, was appointed to the BIM-M Initiative in Atlanta, Ga. Completed structural design of Coyne Science Center at Le Moyne College; Robert B. Tallman Rowing Center at Ithaca College; and Cayuga Medical Center Surgical Services addition.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Ryan-Biggs will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2013.
SAAB SENSIS CORP.
85 Collamer Crossing, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: sensis.com
– Products/Services: Saab Sensis Corp. provides the defense and aviation markets with advanced sensor technologies, next-generation radars, automation, and modeling and simulation solutions. The company serves military, civil aviation, airport and airline customers.
– Total Employees: 408
– Top Executive: Marc Viggiano, CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide; more than 35 countries across six continents.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Saab Sensis received a number of contracts in 2012, including the FAA’s Airport Surface Surveillance Capability program, Aerobahn airport surface management system contracts from US Airways, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Denver and Phoenix International Airports, and wide area surveillance programs in Canada and South Korea.
SACK & ASSOCIATES
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, PLLC
721 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210
– Website: sack.pro
– Products/Services: Mechanical/electrical/fire protection engineering design
– Total Employees: 33
– Top Executive: Paul C. Sack
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York
ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER
2209 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: stemc.org
– Services: St. Elizabeth Medical Center is a full-service, acute-care regional hospital
– Total Employees: 1,953
– Top Executive: Richard H. Ketcham, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $198.6 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $206 million
– Geographic Area Served: Primary and secondary service area is Oneida and Herkimer counties, plus portions of Madison and Lewis counties.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Mother Marianne Cope, a founder of St. Elizabeth Hospital, was canonized. St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) and Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare boards of directors explored an affiliation. The Medical Center received National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award for eight and ninth consecutive year. SEMC is one of 16 hospitals in NYS to receive a grant aimed at improving medication safety. Adirondack Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy announced addition of lymphedema therapy services at Medical Arts. SEMC Foundation established the Sister Rose Vincent Legacy Fund and the former Family Medicine Center Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center in memory of the former CEO. Completed Phase I of a new laboratory construction project.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Plans include renovation and reopening of the Town of Webb Health Center in Old Forge. SEMC will continue with Phase II of a new laboratory construction project. SEMC will continue to explore affiliation possibilities with Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare.
ST. GERMAIN & AUPERLE
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, LLP
6000 W. Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031
– Website: sa-engineers.com
– Services: Structural engineering services
– Top Executives: Richard St. Germain and Richard P. Aupperle, III, Partners
– Geographic Area Served: New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
HEALTH CENTER
301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, NY 13203
– Website: sjhsyr.org
– Services: Health-care services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, mental health, and primary care
– Total Employees: 3,800
– Top Executive: Kathryn H. Ruscitto, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue Total: $550 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $550 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central Upstate New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Opened new and expanded emergency department and psychiatric emergency department. Broke ground on new patient tower and operating-room suites. Announced collaboration with Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists. Began transformation to an electronic health record throughout St. Joseph’s system.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to focus on quality and safety throughout the health-care system. Complete construction of expanded Westside Family Health Center, as well as co-located behavioral health and primary care services at all Syracuse–based clinics.
SITRIN HEALTH CARE CENTER
2050 Tilden Ave., New Hartford, NY 13413
– Website: sitrin.com
– Products/Services: Sitrin provides long-term care, respite care, residential care for adults with developmental disabilities, assisted living, independent housing for seniors, medically affiliated adult day health care, inpatient (post-acute) comprehensive medical rehabilitation, dental clinics, child care, wellness classes, and a wellness center. Services also include outpatient medical rehabilitation. Sitrin is one of six Paralympic Sport Clubs in New York State.
– Total CNY Employees: 635
– Top Executives: Richard A. Wilson, President & CEO; Edward Kowalsky, Chairman
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $24 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $25 million
– Geographic Area Served: Mohawk Valley, Central New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Created a new military rehabilitation program that provides comprehensive care to injured service members and veterans, and began treating wounded warriors in January 2012. The Sitrin Foundation held its First Annual Stars & Stripes Run/Walk for this country’s national heroes on Sept. 28 at SUNYIT raising $72,000 for Sitrin’s Military Rehabilitation Program and proposed Lodge/Medical Treatment Center at Camp Sitrin. Additionally, Sitrin opened a second new Individualized Residential Alternative, in Utica in early 2012, also providing new employment opportunities.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Sitrin will advance its efforts to build a Lodge/Medical Treatment Center, which will house specialized inpatient programs to help injured service members, veterans, and individuals with similar conditions recover from post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, amputation, spinal cord injuries, and other conditions. It will accommodate approximately 31 individuals at a time. Special workshops will be offered to aid families adjusting to the return of a loved one from deployment and address other situations that affect the family as a whole. An Equestrian Therapy Center has been proposed. Sitrin and Upstate Cerebral Palsy are aligning with the Root Farm (Verona), a center for excellence for equine-assisted therapies for more than 14 years. This joint effort will result in a new facility to be built on Sitrin’s main campus. The center will house up to 20 horses, and new employment opportunities are also expected.
SMITH SOVIK KENDRICK
& SUGNET, PC
250 S. Clinton St., Suite 600, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: smithsovik.com
– Services: Law firm
– Total Employees: 50
– Top Executive: Kevin Hulslander, Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Watertown, Binghamton, Utica/Rome, Rochester, Cortland, Ithaca, Geneva, Norwich, Oswego, Elmira, and all the counties in Central and upstate New York.
SOLVAY BANK
1537 Milton Ave., Solvay, NY 13209
– Website: solvaybank.com
– Services: Full-service commercial bank offering deposit accounts, mortgage lending, commercial lending, trust and investment services, insurance products, and fraud-protection services
– Total Employees: 156
– Top Executive: Paul P. Mello, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $24 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $23.6 million
– Geographic Area Served: Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, and Oswego counties in the state of New York
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Solvay Bank was ranked number 77 of more than 5,000 community banks in the United States based on return on equity numbers. Additionally, Solvay Bank grew market share for deposits in Onondaga County by 0.25 percent.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/ Outlook: Plans for 2013 include the launch of mobile banking for personal banking customers and the completion of a building addition at the bank’s Milton Avenue headquarters.
SOVENA USA
1 Olive Grove St., Rome, NY 13441
– Website: sovenausa.com
– Products: Private label and branded edible oils (blended oils, cooking and seed oils, frying oils, olive oils, specialty oils, and vinegars) for retail, foodservice, and industrial markets.
– Total CNY Employees: 160
– Top Executive: Brett Milligan, CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $225 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $240 million
– Geographic Area Served: North America
SRC, INC.
7502 Round Pond Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: srcinc.com
– Products/Services: Research and development, manufacturing, and logistics
– Total CNY Employees: 800
– Top Executive: Paul G. Tremont, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $287.8 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $290.6 million
– Geographic Area Served: U.S.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Listed #81 on FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For ; #14 on list of Best Companies to Work for in NYS, #1 in Ohio; #9 in Texas; and #14 in Virginia. Seven patent applications submitted with three new patents issued. Numerous advancements in technology in the areas of ultra-light aircraft detection, ground-based sense, and avoid technology to help unmanned air systems to fly in the national airspace. Chem-bio Cyber Received $20 million contract from the EPA to evaluate the manufacture, use, and environmental consequences of new chemical substances entering the U.S. marketplace and to develop new scientific methodologies to assess existing chemicals in commercial and consumer products. One of eight prime contractors on a $100 million contract from the Navy Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Va. Received contract from the U.S. Army’s National Ground Intelligence Center to research advanced electronic, electro-optic, and weapon system technologies and provide analytical, production, and process support for the Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database. SRC participated in several community philanthropic efforts. SRC Fellow to recognize the outstanding contributions of a very small and elite group of technical professionals. Dr. Dan Thomas named first SRC Fellow.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to invest in internal research and development efforts to develop new technologies. Work with customers to identify their “grand challenge” problems and use SRC’s Advanced Technology Initiatives program to help solve them. Expand employee retention and development programs to continue to attract and retain the best talent possible.
STANTEC
111 Grant Ave., Endicott, NY 13760
– Website: stantec.com
– Services: Stantec is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, and management consulting firm with a focus on sustainable design solutions. “We support public and private-sector clients in a diverse range of markets, at every project stage, from initial concept and financial feasibility to project completion.”
– Total CNY Employees: 130
– Top Executive: Robert Gomes, President & CEO
– Geographic Area Served: Stantec operates out of more than 190 locations in North America and four locations internationally.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Stantec continued its pursuit of strategic growth across North America, acquiring seven firms whose specialties range from architecture and transportation design to oil and gas and mining work. The largest was 520-person firm Greenhorne & O’Mara, a multidiscipline design firm based primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the U.S.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “Our goal is to be a top 10 global design and consulting services firm, and our focus is to provide professional services in the infrastructure and facilities market principally on a fee-for-service basis while participating in various models of alternative project delivery. We intend to continue to expand the depth and breadth of our services, both organically and through acquisition.”
STATE UNIVERSITY OF
NEW YORK AT OSWEGO
7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY 13126
– Website: oswego.edu
– Products/Services: Higher education and professional development at multiple sites and online.
– Total CNY Employees: 2,102
– Top Executive: Deborah F. Stanley, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $175 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $175 million
– Geographic Area Served: Mostly New York State, but increasingly drawing students from many states and countries.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Higher Education affirmed the accreditation of SUNY Oswego. Oswego filled its first endowed professorship in a hiring year that increased the full-time faculty members on staff by 8.6 percent. Received national recognition, with distinction, on the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The college’s endowment received a $5 million gift — the largest cash philanthropic gift in SUNY Oswego’s 150-year history — and will name the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation, now under construction. An alumnus intends to bequeath about $5 million in support of the college’s Possibility Scholars program. Oswego’s School of Education established an innovative teacher training pilot program in nine high-need secondary schools around the state under a $1.73 million grant. The National Science Foundation awarded SUNY Oswego a five-year, $872,523 grant to boost the retention in science-related majors. SUNY Oswego signed its first international agreement for a mutual degree program in the natural sciences, establishing a “two-plus-two” program in chemistry with Zhejiang Gongshang University in China. Oswego concluded its sesquicentennial celebration.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: The $118 million Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation is expected to open in fall 2013, as will a vastly made-over Rice Creek Field Station, renovated Romney Field House, and new home for the School of Education. A South Korean university will send 45 students to Oswego in January as the most visible example of the college’s increased recruitment of international students. The college plans to seek to fill a number of administrative positions in such areas as student services, enrollment management, facilities design, instructional and administrative technology, athletics, and graduate studies. The college will promote its new cluster of programs in health-services fields.
STEEL SALES, INC.
8085 NYS Highway 12, Sherburne, NY 13460
– Website: steelsalesinc.com
– Products/Services: Steel, aluminum, & stainless; beams, angles, channels, flats, tubes, sheet, plate, rebar, & wire mesh. snow plow/construction blades & edges, galvanized & plastic culverts, metal roofing & siding, abrasion resistant plate, custom metal fabrication; punch, weld, shear, bend, roll, thread. High-definition plasma table.
– Total Employees: 20
– Top Executive: Brenda S Westcott, President
– Geographic Area Served: New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Steel Sales Inc. saw a year of continued growth in 2012 in existing metal products and fabrication sales along with new product lines. Already serving excavating contractors, counties, towns, and villages with plastic and metal drainage products, it teamed up with several quality manufacturers to offer construction equipment edges and snow-plow accessories that include plow blades, plow shoes, tire chains, sander chains, nuts, and bolts, most of it in stock. “We continue to be a leader in sales of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum backed by a fabrication shop that can cut, shape, or weld our products into just about anything our customers need.”
STEVENS OFFICE INTERIORS
1449 Erie Blvd. East, Syracuse, NY 13210
– Website: stevensinteriors.com
– Products/Services: Office furniture — new, used, and remanufactured; office technology products, move and rearrangement services
– Total Employees: 32
– Top Executive: Thomas Maugeri
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York’s 25 Counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Awarded several Ft. Drum projects and completed the installations. Completed design and major installations of O’Brien & Gere off-site locations, United Health Services Hospital, and New York Air Brake.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “Relocate our facility to improve showroom and display the latest furniture and technology products in the corporate, higher education, and health-care business segments. Look forward to a prosperous 2013.”
L. & J.G. STICKLEY, INC.
1 Stickley Drive, Manlius, NY 13104
– Website: stickley.com
– Products: Premium quality casegoods & upholstered/leather furniture
– Total CNY Employees: 900
– Top Executives: Aminy I. Audi, Chairman & CEO; Edward Audi, President
– Geographic Area Served: United States, Canada, & foreign markets
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Opening a new corporate-owned showroom in Paramus, N.J.; grand re-opening of showrooms in Albany & White Plains, N.Y.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “Establish Stickley Contract division, additional New York metro location and grand re-opening of our Rochester showroom.”
SUN ENVIRONMENTAL CORP.
6051 Galster Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: sunenvironmentalcorp.com
– Services: Environmental services: waste transportation & disposal, industrial services, remediation, tank services, consulting, vacuum trucks
– Total Employees: 9
– Top Executives: James Hanmer, CEO; Matthew Notaro, President
– Geographic Area Served: Northeast United States
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Forty percent revenue increase over 2011. Purchased wet/dry vacuum truck; purchased 5,500 gallon vacuum trailer; purchased various other equipment.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Maintaining superior safety record. Add additional staff. Possible facility upgrade.
SUNYIT
100 Gov. Horatio Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502
– Website: sunyit.edu
– Products/Services: Undergraduate and graduate degree programs in technology, professional studies.
– Total Employees: 258
– Top Executive: Bjong Wolf Yeigh
– Geographic Area Served: New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: The Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing was launched and was awarded $250,000 through the Regional Economic Development Committee process. The $20 million Wildcat Field House was officially opened, and the newly constructed Peter A. Spina Field was dedicated. Gov. Cuomo visited campus and reviewed construction plans for the Computer Chip Commercialization Center.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Construction will continue on a campus technology complex comprising the Center for Advanced Technology and the Computer Chip Commercialization Center. The approval of new mechanical engineering degree program and its launch in the fall semester are expected. A series of nanotechnology forums and two lecture series will continue to offer the public insight into a wide variety of technology-related topics.
SUSTAINABLE OFFICE
SOLUTIONS, LLC
900 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
– Website: sustainableofficesolutions.com
– Products/Services: New and pre-owned office furniture, building-content liquidation, movable walls and low-profile raised flooring, sound masking and acoustical products, ergonomic accessories, office design, and layout/space planning.
– Total Employees: 6
– Top Executive: Andy Picco
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York from Rochester to Utica, Binghamton to Watertown
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Expanded offerings and secured many wholesale sources for pre-owned inventory to save customers money and the environment as well.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Major changes this year include hiring an added sales representative, major remodeling of showroom into a resource center, doubling office/showroom size with all new products as well as possibly doubling warehouse space for added product inventory. “We will be demonstrating our Trendway movable wall and low profile raised flooring; new system workstations from Trendway and AIS; new case goods including desks, storage units, and much more; active sound masking system from Lencore; resource center will have all fabric, paint, laminates, and veneer samples available to assist our customers as well.”
SWBR ARCHITECTURE,
ENGINEERING & LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE, P.C.
309 South Franklin St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: swbr.com
– Services: Architecture, interior design, structural engineering, landscape architecture
– Total CNY Employees: 5
– Top Executive: Frederick J. Koenig, Syracuse Office Manager
– Geographic Area Served: New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Rescue Mission master-plan and Phase 1 project Rescue Mission, various upgrades and studies; Auburn Enlarged City School District, Phase 1; Auburn Enlarged City School District, Phase 2; Hannibal Central School District
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013, SWBR looks to expand its efforts locally in the health-care and housing markets. SWBR will continue to grow its expertise in the educational market both locally and towards the capital district.
SYNAPSE PARTNERS, LLC
360 Erie Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: synapsellc.com
– Products/Services: A privately owned enterprise, Synapse Services, LLC. is an excess/surplus line wholesale insurance brokerage firm specializing in the environmental market. Synapse Risk Management, LLC. offers environmental risk-management strategies, guidance in sustainable property practices, and real estate transaction support including turnkey green building solutions and redevelopment of impaired properties throughout the U.S.
– Total Employees: 22
– Top Executives: Vita DeMarchi, Daniel Beck, Brian Macrae, and Ken Burrell, Managing Partners
– Geographic Area Served: The United States, with insurance licenses in all 50 states.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Synapse Partners, LLC. was recognized as a 2012 CenterState CEO Economic Champion. The firm handled more than $72 million in premiums. Synapse Risk Management, LLC. prepared the city of Rome energy management plan, upgraded 68 electric vehicle charging stations, and designed a soil vapor intrusion mitigation system for a 540,000-square-foot facility. The Syracuse headquarters became the seventh highest LEED EBOM platinum-certified building in the world. The not-for-profit, Synapse Sustainability Trust, Inc., in conjunction with the Audubon Society, planted more than 1,000 trees in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex for the reforestation effort of the migratory flyways. Syracuse Sustainability Trust also hosted the Energy21Symposium, a conference for community leaders, science and engineering educators, and energy professionals.
– 2012 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Synapse Partners, LLC. is anticipating significant growth in numbers of insurance policies written in 2013. Synapse Risk Management, LLC. is launching a new product called Facets, a software package and set of protocols which, for the first time, enables businesses to easily leverage a specific array of green practices into quantifiable and bankable return on investment.
TAG MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
4019 New Court Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206
– Products/Services: Solar PV electric systems, geothermal systems, commercial heating/cooling systems, residential plumbing services, generators, residential indoor air quality surveys, commercial/residential heating and cooling services, water heater service, water heater replacements, Ondemand water heaters, bath remodels, insulation (cellulose and spray foam), air sealing, replacement windows and doors, comprehensive home assessments, new home with Energy Star Rating Services, USGBC LEED for Homes Green Rating Services, thermal imaging surveys (residential), and solar thermal water heating systems, commercial design/build services, commercial HVAC diagnostic and forensic analysis services.
– Total Employees: 90
– Top Executives: Steve Tallman and Ellis G. Guiles, Jr.
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $16.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $16.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central, Northern, and Southern Tier of NY
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Added solar PV electric systems, solar thermal water heating, and generators to products/services offered.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued focus on the Home Performance Division’s revenue growth. Continue to grow Commercial Design/Build services.
TERACAI CORPORATION
217 Lawrence Road East, North Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: teracai.com
– Products/Services: TERACAI helps commercial, health-care, and education customers design, install, and manage their core networking, communications, and data center solutions. An ISO 9001:2008-certified VAR, TERACAI provides virtualization and unified communications solutions from design to implementation by aligning technical expertise, manufacturer partnerships, and customers’ business objectives.
– Total Employees: 45
– Top Executive: William G. Pomeroy, Founder & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $46 million
– Geographic Area Served: Northeast
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Ranked #345 on CRN’s 2012 Solution Provider 500 list, up 36 places in its second year of eligibility. Added five new team members. Deployed Liquidware Labs solutions to dramatically improve customers’ virtual desktop performance and help reduce end-user support incidents. Recognized by Cisco for customer satisfaction excellence for the sixth time in a row, achieving this honor every time it has been presented since Teracai’s inception in 2009.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Increase new members by 12 percent in all areas of the business. Planned presence expansion into targeted geography. Expansion into video collaboration. Implementation of digitized accounting processes.
TESTONE, MARSHALL &
DISCENZA, LLP
432 North Franklin St., Suite 60, Syracuse, NY 13204
– Website: tmdcpas.com
– Services: Testone, Marshall & Discenza, LLP, (TMD) has served individuals and businesses by providing comprehensive accounting, auditing, and consulting services. The firm has developed specialty practice groups focused on government, nonprofits, manufacturing, construction, dealerships, and health-care providers. TMD also offers financial, technology, and bookkeeping consulting services.
– Total Employees: 90
– Top Executive: Frank P. Discenza, Managing Partner
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, and North Country
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Implemented updated practice management software . Increased workforce in Central New York. Expanded firm’s geographic footprint.
Recognized as a Healthy Workplace by United Healthcare and as a Fit- Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Launching new niche-specific e-newsletter series. Plan to expand into 14,000 square feet of office space. Continued exploration of mergers and acquisitions. Further growth of bookkeeping consulting services. Website redesign to enhance client experience. Increase seminar offerings to clients and contacts.
TIME WARNER CABLE
6005 Fair Lakes Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: timewarnercable.com/northeast
– Products/Services: Time Warner Cable Inc. is a provider of video, high-speed data, and voice services, connecting more than 15 million customers to entertainment, information, and each other.
– Total Employees: 1,800
– Top Executive: Steve Makowski, Area Vice President of CNY Operations
– Geographic Area Served: From Sayre, Pa. through the Southern Tier, through Onondaga County, to the East and the Mohawk Valley and up through Watertown and the North Country up to Lake Champlain, N.Y.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: TWC made a $6 million investment in CNY network making the area completely D3 capable. Introduced, iTV which uses the latest technology to allow businesses to interact real-time with potential customers through their television screens. CNY was also the first in the country to receive the new TWC customer viewing guide in June. In addition, TWC Sports Channel announced a partnership with Section III to bring more high school football coverage to fans. TWC also added 60 jobs to the Binghamton call center and 75 high-tech jobs to the East Region Network Operations Center in East Syracuse. And finally, the company increased download speed on its most popular tier of HS dservice from 10 mbps to 15 mbps.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continued focus on increasing network speed, additional HD programming, and viewing-guide enhancements for tailored customer viewing, as well as launching new video options on products such as the iPad, mobile devices, and more.
TOMPKINS USA
623 Oneida St., Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: tompkinsusa.com
– Products: Commercial, circular knitting machines
– Total CNY Employees: 17
– Top Executive: Michael Mosher, General Manager
– 2012 Annual Revenuel: $1 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $1.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Worldwide
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Tompkins USA has doubled its workforce.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to grow.
TURNER CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
6700 Kirkville Road, Suite 203, East Syracuse, NY 13057
– Website: turnerconstruction.com
– Services: Building services include construction management, general contracting, estimating, interior renovation, scheduling, and sustainable construction.
– Total Employees: 13 CNY employees, 126 total business unit
– Top Executive: Carl E. Stewart, III, Vice President & Operations Manager
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $51 million for CNY
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $51 million for CNY
– Geographic Area Served: Turner’s New York North Business Unit has offices located in Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse to serve the upstate New York region.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Two of Turner’s highlights throughout 2012 include working with SUNY Upstate Medical University Institute for Human Performance and SUNY ESF.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013, Turner plans to expand the K-12 and higher-education market segments.
UNIMAR, INC.
3195 Vickery Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: unimar.com
– Products/Services: LED aviation obstruction lighting products for broadcast towers, cell towers, industrial stacks, wind turbines, and all tall structures.
– Total CNY Employees: 14
– Top Executive: Michael A Marley, Owner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $6.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $8 million
– Geographic Area Served: Global
UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY
1020 Mary St., Utica, NY 13501
– Website: upstatecp.org
– Products/Services: Upstate Cerebral Palsy is the provider of direct-care services and programs for individuals who are physically, developmentally, or mentally challenged and their families. The organization provides innovative programs and services that support people and create opportunities to fulfill life choices … one person at a time, through Everyday Miracles.
– Total CNY Employees: 1,900
– Top Executive: Louis B. Tehan, President & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $73 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $74.4 million
– Geographic Area Served: New York State and beyond
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: During 2012, Upstate Cerebral Palsy joined with five other nonprofit affiliates under the umbrella of the UCP Parent Corporation. This expansion in programs and services now extends the geographical footprint of these agencies west to Cayuga County (E. John Gavras Center) and Onondaga County (Kelberman Center CNY Medical Center, PLLC) and north to St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties (Central NY Health Home Agency, LLC).
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: In 2013 plans are under way for the development of four additional newly formed corporations further expanding the parent company’s reach to 27 counties throughout the central and mid-Hudson regions of NYS. Annualized budget for 2013 for these 11 entities is projected to exceed $100 million. Additionally, merger/acquisition discussions are taking place with three additional nonprofits which will serve to further expand the vision and mission of all affiliates within the parent organization.
UPSTATE SHREDDING, LLC
1 Recycle Drive, Owego, NY 13827
– Website: upstateshredding.com
– Products/Services: Scrap metal processor and recycling center
– Total Employees: 300
– Top Executive: Adam Weitsman, Owner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $550 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $710 million
– Geographic Area Served: 280-mile radius
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Addition of Albany port facility, Buffalo facility, Liberty facility, wire recovery unit, and many additional jobs
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Addition of more locations, jobs, and increase tonnage in scrap (ferrous and nonferrous) and revenues, direct access to waterways through self -owned Albany port facility that will allow export of scrap both domestically and internationally direct
USGBC (U.S. GREEN BUILDING
COUNCIL) NY UPSTATE
CHAPTER
727 East Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13210
– Website: greenupstateny.org
– Products/Services: USGBC provides education, advocacy, and outreach to individual members and those interested in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining buildings in a more sustainable, environmentally friendly manner.
– Total Employees: 1 full time, 1 part time
– Top Executive: Tracie Hall, Executive Director
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $133,000
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $135,000
– Geographic Area Served: All of New York State except for Rockland County, Westchester County, New York City, and Long Island.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Presented dozens of successful education, advocacy, and networking events across the state, including several GPRO sessions — the contractor training certificate program that hundreds of contractors took advantage of this year.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: One focus for 2013 will be educating the building design and construction community in implementation of LEED V4 — the soon-to-be released new version of the well-known rating system. LEED V4 introduces several new concepts, as USGBC continues to change the building industry to create more sustainably built environments. “We will look to our sponsors and affiliates to help us advance our programs and assist upstate New York in becoming more green and more successful.”
UTICA COLLEGE
1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY 13502
– Website: utica.edu
– Services: Higher education
– Total Employees: UC has 401 full time and 302 part time (FTE = 582) plus 110 full-time and 41 part-time contract employees (bookstore, facilities, food service = 135 FTE)
– Top Executive: Todd S. Hutton, Ph.D., President
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York, Mohawk Valley
– Fiscal 2012 Annual Unrestricted Operating Revenue: $67.5 million
– Fiscal 2013 Projected Annual Operating Revenue: $66.7 million
– Geographic Area Served: With international students and online programs, UC now has nearly 3,800 students from around the world.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: UC received a $250,000 grant to develop the Northeast Cyber Forensics Center to provide the high-technology crime-fighting tools and services needed to combat the exponential growth of cybercrime in both the public and private sectors. UC received a $250,000 grant from Empire State Development to establish new online division in Utica. Utica College’s newly established accelerated second-degree nursing program was approved by the NYS Department of Education. Donald Rebovich, Ph.D., executive director of Utica College’s Center for Identity Management and Information Protection, working in conjunction with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and ID Analytics, released preliminary results of a CIMIP study on how sex offenders are avoiding registration/tracking under the new sex offender reporting/tracking systems. The college dedicated the Albert S. Mazloom Atrium, recognizing its namesake for his extraordinary record of professional and entrepreneurial achievement, philanthropy and service. UC dedicated its new zoology lab in the Gordon Science Center to The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc., whose generosity made the lab renovations possible. UC dedicated its newly renovated Connie Gaetano Plaza in the Charles A. Gaetano Athletic Stadium to the late Connie Gaetano. Assistant Vice President of Advancement Tim Nelson was named to National Lacrosse Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Utica College will complete renovations in the Harza Building in downtown Utica, housing the college’s new online division, which will expand over the next few years, with added programs and jobs. In January, Utica College’s first cohort of 24 students will begin the new accelerated second-degree nursing program at the college’s new site in Syracuse. A new campus-based MBA in professional accountancy is slated to begin in the fall of 2012. A new online bachelor’s degree program in homeland security and emergency management is slated to begin accepting transfer students later this year. The college’s cybersecurity programs will continue to add to their specialized tracks, with the addition of a new concentration in forensics. The undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity program leaders are working toward the prestigious NSA certification.
VINCE’S GOURMET IMPORTS
440 South Main St., North Syracuse, NY 13212
– Website: VincesGourmet.com
– Products/Services: Imported groceries and gourmet specialty items; also offering homemade meals, full-service deli, and catering.
– Total Employees: 4 full time, 11 part time
– Top Executive: Sam Mondello, Jr., Owner
– 2012 Annual Revenue: 8 percent growth
– 2013 Projected Revenue: 15 percent growth
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York and nationwide via website.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Celebrated sixth anniversary. Added kitchen with open cooking area offering hot-meal options for eating in or taking out. Increased eat-in area.
Expanded number of homemade pasta options. Added new deli lunch specials. Community program/fundraiser for schools, partnering with Madison ARC. Hired one new full-time employee; two part-time employees
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Continue to offer products that are reminiscent of a real taste of Italy. Store will be renovated to include an Espresso bar. Offer cooking classes. Expand the community program to more organizations — bringing quality products to benefit the buyers and the organizations.
VIP ARCHITECTURAL
ASSOCIATES, PLLC
One Webster’s Landing, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: viparchitecture.com
– Services: Architectural design, master planning, feasibility studies, interior design
– Total CNY Employees: 14
– Top Executive: Joel F. Cheely, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $2.5 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $2.5 million
– Geographic Area Served: Upstate New York, Florida
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Move to self-designed, newly renovated office space on the fifth Floor of One Webster’s Landing; designed new apartments and retail/office shells for Pike Block project in Downtown Syracuse; completed Burritt Motors GM branding renovation and expansion; completed Syracuse University Archival Library Storage project; designed Tops Markets “Canstruction” project (Airport Plaza) to benefit the Food Bank of Central New York.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Designing the 180,000-square-foot expansion of Southern Wine & Spirits, Lyncourt; designing Tessy Plastics expansion; designing Vernon Downs Phase 3 project; designing Northwood School (Lake Placid) expansion project.
VIP STRUCTURES
One Webster’s Landing, Syracuse, NY 13202
– Website: vipstructures.com
– Services: Integrated design-build — architecture, engineering, construction, development, property management
– Total CNY Employees: 150
– Top Executive: David C. Nutting, Chairman & CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $73 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $65 million
– Geographic Area Company Serves: Primary service area includes Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Cortland, Tompkins, and Madison counties
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Two key projects entered the construction phase, the Greenpac Papermill in Niagara Falls and Pike Block, a multi-use residential/retail project in the heart of downtown Syracuse with apartments now available for lease at Pike Block. Both projects set company records not only for physical size but also dollar value. Many new field personnel joined VIP during 2012 further growing the pool of skilled tradesmen. The fifth floor of One Webster’s Landing was fully remodeled as the new home of VIP Architectural Associates, PLLC. VIP dipped a toe in social media with the introduction of FaceBook pages for both VIP Structures and Pike Block. Both pages have provided a new window on the company’s activity. In addition, VIP Structures introduced a newly designed website for Pike Block (pikeblock.com).
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Build on its success in marketing professional services in the private sector; look to strategic partnerships in development projects to broaden its market; continue to market the advantages of design-build in its primary market; the marketplace is improving but competition is still fierce and the firm will work aggressively to continue holding market share.
WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
6789 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, NY 13066
– Website: wegmans.com
– Products/Services: 80-store supermarket chain
– Total Employees: 5,912
– Top Executive: Danny Wegman, CEO
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $6.2 billion
– Geographic Area Served: 81 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts.
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Wegmans has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune magazine for 15 consecutive years. In 2012, Wegmans ranked fourth on the list.
WILLIAM TAYLOR ARCHITECTS,
PLLC
6432 Baird Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206
– Website: taylor-architects.com
– Services: Architecture, interior design, planning, materials handling system design, commercial/industrial laundry design
– Total Employees: 8
– Top Executive: William Taylor, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $23 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $19 million
– Geographic Area Served: Continental United States
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Geothermal conversion for Copenhagen Central School, SUNY Upstate Medical Center renovations, Dermatology Associates office, NE Medical Center, Massena Public Library roof replacement.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: Alterations to Hammondsport Central School; Hancock International sand storage facility; SUNY Oneonta Chase PE building alterations; SUNY Canton Building #18 addition & alterations; National Grid investment recovery building roof replacement; CNY Fire Building addition; Amboy Aeronautical Museum; SUNY Oneonta Bugbee School alterations; Time Warner Security renovations; Norstar Apartments reconstruction.
ZAUSMER-FRISCH, SCRUTON
& AGGARWAL
219 Burnet Ave., Syracuse, NY 13203
– Website: zausmerfrisch.com
– Services: A design/build firm
– Total Employees: 16
– Top Executive: Garson Zausmer, President
– 2012 Annual Revenue: $6 million
– 2013 Projected Revenue: $7 million
– Geographic Area Served: Central New York and New York State
– 2012 Corporate Highlights: Projects completed for CNY Ronald McDonald House, Fairmount Animal Hospital, Eastern Copy Products, Redding Reloading, Woodcliff Hotel, Eric Mower & Associates – Albany, Utica College, West Taft Family Medical, Gold’s Gym, Menorah Park, and New York Air Brake.
– 2013 Corporate Plans/Outlook: “We have a strong backlog of dental, medical, veterinary, and corporate projects throughout Central New York. We look forward to continuing expansion of business in 2013.”
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Head Start: history’s most expensive baby-sitting program
“It’s not whether an idea is liberal or conservative, but whether it works.”— President Barack Obama on funding education: On the weekend before this past Christmas, while Americans eagerly anticipated Santa Claus’s arrival, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its latest report on its Head Start research. Head Start is a federal
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“It’s not whether an idea is liberal or conservative, but whether it works.”— President Barack Obama on funding education:
On the weekend before this past Christmas, while Americans eagerly anticipated Santa Claus’s arrival, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its latest report on its Head Start research. Head Start is a federal program designed to improve the kindergarten readiness of low-income children.
The data, which was collected in 2008, took four years to analyze and consolidate into a report dated October 2012. The fact that the report took four years to complete, was not distributed for two months, and finally released just before Christmas might suggest a lack of eagerness on the part of the folks at HHS to share the conclusions and the department’s hope no one would read the study.
The 2012 study is a follow-on to a 2010 study that tracked 5,000 three- and four-year olds through kindergarten and the first grade. The current study tracks the children through the end of the third grade. The researchers gauged the program’s impact on cognitive development, social-emotional development, child-health outcomes, and parenting outcomes, comparing them to children who had not gone through a Head Start program.
HHS concluded that Head Start had no impact on the children’s academic outcomes and little to no effect on other measures of child well being. In some cases, the researchers even found negative impacts.
In cognitive development, of 11 measures tracked (e.g., reading, language, math), Head Start made no difference for either those who started as three-year olds or four-year olds. Of 19 measures tracked in social-emotional development (e.g., aggression, hyperactive behavior, conduct), the three-year old cohort showed a slight improvement in social skills and positive approaches to learning but no impact on any other outcome. Child-health reflected no difference for either group, and parenting showed a slight positive outcome for four-year olds because parents spendt more time with their children.
Bottom line: Kids who complete the Head Start program are no better prepared than kids who don’t utilize Head Start. Period. We know this after spending more than $180 billion over 48 years with no measurable benefit. The program is currently funded at $8 billion annually.
If we followed President Obama’s advice in the quote at the top, we would shut down the program today. But Washington doesn’t work on a rational basis. More likely, there will be little or no discussion of Head Start, and the program will continue with increased funding for the most expensive baby-sitting service in history.
I do have one suggestion. If we’re going to ignore the data, let’s at least stop spending money on research.
Norman Poltenson is the publisher of The Central New York Business Journal. Contact him at npoltenson@cnybj.com
Herkimer ARC focuses on new revenues through HI division
HERKIMER — “Not-for-profit is a tax status, not a business strategy,” quotes Kevin Crosley, the president and CEO of the Herkimer ARC, a 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1969 to enable people with disabilities in Herkimer County to achieve full potential and enriched lives. Crosley is a pragmatist who understands that necessity is the handmaiden of
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HERKIMER — “Not-for-profit is a tax status, not a business strategy,” quotes Kevin Crosley, the president and CEO of the Herkimer ARC, a 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1969 to enable people with disabilities in Herkimer County to achieve full potential and enriched lives.
Crosley is a pragmatist who understands that necessity is the handmaiden of invention. The necessity is HARC’s $1 million Medicaid budget cut last year. “We’re under siege … In 2012, Medicaid represented 80 percent of the company’s $22 million revenue stream … The challenge faced [by HARC] is how to generate the income to continue supporting over 700 people with disabilities and the 400 employees [required] to run the operation at 38 sites … while anticipating future reductions in Medicaid reimbursements,” he says.
For Crosley, the answer is to diversify the nonprofit’s income streams. At the helm of HARC for seven years, he is pursuing a growth strategy by creating partnerships both with for-profit and not-for profit-companies. In 2012, Herkimer Industries (HI), the vocational division of HARC, generated $3.2 million in sales. In 2013, HI budgeted an increase to $5.2 million. HI has an administrative and sales staff of 12 and 150 workers, respectively, who Crosley calls “consumers of services.”
Some of the growth comes from reaching out to area companies like Fiberdyne Labs, Inc., a privately held firm headquartered in the Frankfort Business Park. Fiberdyne, founded in 1992, manufactures fiber-optic, networking products and photonic devices for the cable and telecommunications industry, and employs 145 in its 22,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. Crosley broached the idea to Fiberdyne that they become strategic partners, with HI opening sales opportunities because of its affiliation with the federal AbilityOne Program and as a preferred vendor for the New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID). The AbilityOne program is the largest source of employment for people with disabilities by providing products and services for the federal government, including the Department of Defense. NYSID acts as a broker for companies to do business with New York state agencies. HI could also offer assembly and packaging assistance to supplement Fiberdyne’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
A recent collaboration with Fiberdyne involved the redesign of the armed-forces recruiting station in New York City’s Times Square. The project involved designing, manufacturing, and installing two LED American flags, each 14 feet by 33 feet and each containing 110,460 lights, on the sides of the walk-in station. Crosley says “… this was the most exciting project we’ve worked on in the Herkimer ARC’s history. I think the legacy of the flags will carry on for many years….” The flag project subsequently led to an LED billboard at the same recruiting station that was installed after last Thanksgiving.
Crosley is encouraged that for-profit businesses are now reaching out to HI in search of collaboration. “McQuade & Bannigan [a Utica-based distributor of construction tools, equipment, and products with offices in Watertown and Syracuse] initially worked with us to sell $150,000 of rain gear to the New York State Department of Transportation. The two firms now sell eye wear, ear protectors, hard-hat covers, and other safety items,” says Crosley.
“McQuade & Bannigan has even convinced one of its original-equipment manufacturers to allow HI to add value to the products, work formerly done by the manufacturer,” says Michael Lamb, HI’s director of industrial operations. Lamb is an area native and Clarkson University graduate with a degree in chemical engineering. He worked at General Electric and Honeywell before returning to the area to join HI.
In his pursuit of partnerships, Crosley reached out to Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, serving thousands in the region with employment and education, to encourage it to open a store in Herkimer, a concept which was not part of Goodwill’s plans. He proposed that they create a joint venture and share in the surplus. The two entities opened a 7,000-foot retail store at 129 E. Albany St. in Herkimer to sell “gently used goods,” a term coined by Crosley. HI is a 49 percent owner. The store’s sales were up 19 percent last year, and HARC’s CEO expects continued growth. The Herkimer store — renamed the Goodwill-HARC Store and Donation Center — is the only Goodwill venture to have this arrangement.
While partnerships are an important component of HARC’s growth strategy, it is just one component of a broader strategy. In July 2011, HI bought Advanced Technologies, a privately held, regional, first-responder equipment distributor, from Stefano Napolitano. Advanced Technologies is now another division of HARC. While retaining the retail operation, which occupies 1,100 square feet located at 246 N. Main St. in Herkimer, HI also has an online store that went live on Jan. 14. Crosley expects to expand the Advanced Technology business to $1 million in revenue per year within two years. The purchase was made from surplus funds, accumulated by the agency.
HI also owns a large manufacturing facility at 420 E. German St. in Herkimer. The formerly abandoned plant, now called the HARC Business Park building, contains 120,000 square feet, of which HI occupies 70,000. It currently leases 10,000 feet and is looking for additional tenants to occupy the remaining 40,000 feet. Crosley says that “… the goals of the facility are to foster the success of small and start-up businesses, to create new or maintain jobs in Herkimer County, and most importantly, to encourage and foster employment of individuals who have developmental or other disabilities.” HARC also depends on a number of annual fundraising efforts. The best-known is the New York International wine auction that grossed $255,000 in 2012.
While HARC’s current ratio of revenue is 80 percent from Medicaid and 20 percent from other sources, Crosley has set a short-term goal of changing the ratio to 70/30. His long-term goal is 50/50. To reach this mark, Crosley is assisted by the leadership team at HI. In addition to Lamb, Linda Hines is the production manager, Burt Belden is the production manager of HARC Business Park, Suzanne Bakiewicz is national business-development director, James Carroll is a contracting specialist, Joe Maiola is the state-contract sales representative, and Barbara Ulrich is the program assistant.
According to Crosley, “HARC occupies approximately 300,000 square feet of space in the 38 sites combined, more than 90 percent of which it owns. There are no mortgages on either Advanced Technologies or on the HI operations in the Business Park.”
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Utica–Rome consumer confidence surges in fourth quarter
The Utica–Rome area was home to one of the state’s largest jumps in consumer confidence during the fourth quarter of 2012, although the region wasn’t able to shake its designation of having the least willing-to-spend residents in New York. Overall confidence swelled 5.8 points in the Utica–Rome metropolitan statistical area (MSA) to 68.2, according to
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The Utica–Rome area was home to one of the state’s largest jumps in consumer confidence during the fourth quarter of 2012, although the region wasn’t able to shake its designation of having the least willing-to-spend residents in New York.
Overall confidence swelled 5.8 points in the Utica–Rome metropolitan statistical area (MSA) to 68.2, according to the Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI). It was the third-highest confidence increase in the state.
The size of the Mohawk Valley region’s consumer-confidence spike trailed only Binghamton, where a 7-point boost propelled its overall-confidence index to 72.6, and Syracuse, where a 6.2-point climb moved its overall confidence to 74.2. However, none of these upstate regions could move above the overall-confidence level displayed by New York City.
The New York MSA posted the top confidence level in the state. It notched 84.7 after edging up 2.3 points in the fourth quarter.
Utica–Rome, Binghamton, and Syracuse also failed to top the overall-confidence index’s break-even point of 76 — failures indicating their consumers were more pessimistic than optimistic. Readings below 76 show prevailing pessimism, while readings above 76 mean consumers were more optimistic.
Even so, consumers across New York state are clearly becoming more willing to spend, according to Donald Levy, SRI’s director.
“We’re looking at every single region being up,” he says. “I think we’ve taken a major step up in how consumers feel.”
In the rest of the state, overall consumer confidence in the Rochester MSA rose 3.9 points to 77.8 and Albany gained 3.2 points to 76.8. Long Island confidence picked up 3.4 points to 73.6, while the Mid-Hudson region tacked on 2.6 points to rise to 72.2. Buffalo’s confidence rose 3.4 points to tie Syracuse at 74.2.
Consumer confidence picked up the most steam in the fourth quarter’s first two months, according to Levy. Its momentum slowed in December amid a drip of bad economic news, he adds.
“What most people are saying is that the holiday season was a little disappointing,” Levy says. “Also, folks are going to start experiencing that 2 percent cut in pay that is the payroll tax.
“We’re at a tenuous point,” he says. “If the wind gets pulled out from the sails, if we experience debt-ceiling gridlock, if the [stock] market suddenly moves back down, if gas prices go up, that’s going to stall consumer confidence.”
Current and future confidence
SRI also breaks down its consumer-confidence measurements into current and future indicators. Utica–Rome’s current confidence increased 2.3 points to 69.4, and its future confidence soared 8 points to 67.4.
Binghamton’s current confidence ballooned 9.4 points to 76.9, and its future confidence increased 5.3 points to 69.8. Syracuse’s current confidence dropped 0.4 points to 74.3 — the only current or future indicator to fall in the state’s nine MSAs — while its future confidence rocketed up 10.5 points to 74.2.
Buying plans
Consumers planned more major purchases in the next six months, according to SRI’s data. The research institute polled consumers in each of the state’s nine MSAs on whether they plan on buying a car or truck, a computer, furniture, a home, or a major home improvement.
Plans to make those purchases increased in 35 of 45 possible statewide categories. They fell in only 10 categories.
In the Mohawk Valley, consumers said they wanted to make more major purchases in all measured categories.
The Utica–Rome MSA’s consumers pushed up plans to buy cars and trucks by 3.2 points to 13.6 percent. That was above the region’s historical average for vehicle-buying plans, in which only 11.1 percent of consumers anticipate making a car or truck purchase.
Plans to buy computers clicked up 2.5 points to 12.9 percent, above their historical average of 9 percent. And furniture-buying plans added 1.6 points to 14.6 percent, outpacing their historical level of 13 percent.
Home-buying plans in the region also rose, gaining 2.2 points to 3.6 percent, which is higher than the category’s historical average of 2.5 percent. And plans to purchase major home improvements surged 3.3 points to 19.5 percent. Historically, only 17.4 percent of Utica–Rome consumers plan major home improvements.
SRI developed its quarterly confidence indexes by making random telephone calls to consumers over the age of 18. It surveyed more than 400 people in each of the state’s metropolitan areas except New York City and Long Island, where it developed its quarterly indexes by averaging its monthly consumer-confidence surveys. The research institute released the quarterly data Jan. 10.
Contact Seltzer at rseltzer@cnybj.com
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