The New York State Small Business Development Center (NY SBDC) on Friday presented statewide awards to businesses in Camillus, Oswego, and Watertown.
The NY SBDC presented the Community Impact Business of the Year Award to Karyn Dieffenderfer and Rosemary Morgese of Birch Tree Montessori at 6429 Newport Road in Camillus. Dieffenderfer and Morgese, who are both retired teachers with more than 30 years of experience, own and operate the business.
It also recognized Dr. Logan Curtis, a U.S. Army and Fort Drum veteran, with the Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Curtis operates Upstate Oral Surgery and Dental Implants at 22755 Summit Drive in Watertown. That same day, Curtis cut the ribbon on the new location for his practice, per the NY SBDC announcement.
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In addition, NY SBDC recognized Bill Greene, Sr. with the Oswego Sub Shop with the Family-Owned Business of the Year Award. A family-owned business for 55 years and counting, the Oswego Sub Shop has been a “cornerstone” of the Oswego community, employing more than 40 people. The Oswego Sub Shop operates at 106 West Bridge St. in Oswego.
Sonya Smith, state director of the New York SBDC, presented the awards. All three businesses are clients of the North Central SBDC, which is headquartered at Onondaga Community College. Bob Griffin, regional director of the North Central SBDC, also participated in the presentations.
