Oneida Indian Nation selects New York businesses for Turning Stone project

VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation’s renovation and expansion project at Turning Stone Resort Casino continues to support businesses based in the state. The Oneida Nation says it has selected 32 new businesses in the state to support aspects of the project. The businesses will provide a variety of services under the supervision of The Hayner Hoyt Corporation and TN Ward Company. A number of the companies are in Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the Southern Tier. They include: Bon-Ton Company; Butler Fence Co. Inc., Central New York Sheet Metal, Inc., CHA Design/Construction Solutions, Ferguson Electric/E-J Electric JV, John P. Stopen Engineering Partnership, JPW Structural Contracting, Inc., THHC/TNW, A Joint Venture, and Ultraclean of CNY, Inc., all of Syracuse; Bruce Electric, Inc. of East Syracuse; C.J. Marly Construction, Inc. of Marcellus; Carpets Wholesale, Inc., PASCO, and KSP Painting of Liverpool; Delta Engineers, Architects & Surveyors of Vernon; Virtual Design Construction Operations of Whitney Point; West Entities, Inc. of Oneida; Jon’s John Portable Toilets & Temporary Fencing of Mohawk; Lemoyne Interiors of East Syracuse; Menninger’s Cleaning Service of Bridgeport; Riccelli Trucking LLC of North Syracuse; Southern Tier Custom Fabricators, Inc. of Elmira; St. Germain & Aupperle Consulting Engineers, LLP of Camillus; and Victory Sign of Canastota. “The Turning Stone evolution is creating significant opportunities for New York state businesses, and we are thrilled to be part of this project,” C.J. Marley Construction President Christopher Farnett said in a statement. The company will provide roofing, insulation, and sheet metal for The Crescent Hotel, The Grand Expo, and the new parking garage. “The investment in the Turning Stone evolution and all of the subcontractors supporting it will help provide steady, good-paying work for our team members and encourage the growth of our business throughout the duration of this project and, we believe, for many years to come,” KSP VP Jeff Pisciarino said. KSP will provide painting and wallcovering services. The Oneida Indian Nation and Turning Stone Enterprises have granted nearly 90 awards to businesses, including 60 in New York state, since work began last fall on the $370 million project. With an expected completion date of 2028, the project will add 165,000 square feet of conference and event space at Turning Stone. The Grand Expo is a new facility that will include a 30,000-square-foot grand ballroom and outdoor event spaces. The new Crescent Hotel will add 258 rooms to complement the resort’s existing offerings at The Lodge, The Tower, and The Brook. It will also be home to Salt Seafood & Raw Bar. A new 1,500-space parking garage will provide additional parking for the expanded amenities at Turning Stone.