SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Wednesday announced finalists for its 2022 Business of the Year awards.
CenterState CEO will recognize a single company or organization from among the finalists in each Business of the Year category at its upcoming annual meeting, set for 9:30 a.m. on April 26 at the Oncenter.
This year’s event theme, Transcend, focuses on Central New York’s ability to exceed what some once thought was possible for the region, and the chance to accelerate that trajectory, the economic-development organization said. The awards acknowledge member companies and organizations for their outstanding success and the role they play in strengthening the region.
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These organizations have “achieved significant growth, exemplified business leadership and have gone above and beyond in their commitment to the community,” CenterState CEO said in a Wednesday news release. Finalists were selected from a “highly competitive” pool of nominations, the organization added.
Business of the Year finalists
More Than 50 Employees
- JMA Wireless
- Oneida Nation Enterprises, LLC
- Raymour & Flanigan Furniture
Less Than 50 Employees
- It Takes A Village Family Daycare
- Scientific Tool Co.
- Wireless Business Group, LLC
Minority-owned Business
in partnership with the Upstate Minority Economic Alliance
- ACCESS Dental Laboratories
- Gwen, Inc.
Nonprofit
- Food Bank of Central New York
- Liberty Resources, Inc.
- Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
Community Involvement
- CH Insurance
- Drive Research
- Kinney Drugs, Inc.