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Celebrating 35 Years of Growth & Innovation
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TOP TEN RANKED COMPANY SPOTLIGHTS 2021 GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER TOP 100 RANKINGS
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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring the 35th annual Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards Program to our region. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards Program Sponsors:
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
PROGRAM PARTNERS:
VIP & GENERAL RECEPTION SPONSOR:
PREMIER SPONSORS:
CORPORATE: Evolution Marketing RG&E Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. SUPPORTING: Brown & Brown of NY, Inc.
St. John Fisher College
SWBR
Chase
Staples Business Advantage
University of Rochester Medical Center
RE/MAX Plus
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes
Harris Beach PLLC Mayor’s Office and Neighborhood & Business Development
Selby Marketing
35 Years
of Top 100
CELEBRATING SUCCESS, INNOVATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The 2021 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards program marks the 35th anniversary of the prestigious celebration of Greater Rochester’s fastest growing privately-owned companies. Starting in 1987, the Top 100 Awards began in conjunction with Greater Rochester Chamber’s Annual Meeting but grew into its own program and took center stage–a testimony to the strong sense of entrepreneurship and rapid growth that is characteristic of our region. Over the past 35 years, 909 companies have been recognized with collective revenue of nearly $300 billion brought into the Greater Rochester region since the inception of the Award. Since the program first started, KPMG LLP has partnered with Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to recognize the area’s fastest growing companies. KPMG collects and compiles all nominations. After the program deadline, information for all qualifying entries is confirmed by KPMG and all revenue figures are held in the strictest confidence by KPMG. To be eligible for the award, businesses must be privately held, headquartered in the nine-county Greater Rochester region, and have earned at least $1 million in revenue in each of the three most recent fiscal years. The ranking list is computed by KPMG based on revenue growth, taking into account both dollar and percentage growth.
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Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards are a way to celebrate the unique innovative spirit present in the Greater Rochester nine-county area. Celebrating the fastest growing companies in our region is important to recognize all that these companies have done to provide Greater Rochester with a strong economic backbone and celebrate the ways in which they have enriched our community. Additionally, the Top 100 companies are prime inspiration for the next generation of entrepreneurs in our region and can be a beacon of hope for the possibilities that lie within the Greater Rochester region. The awards ceremony held annually in November at the Floreano Convention Center is one of the most joyous and is the largest business celebration in our area. It has grown from the meeting of just 200 business leaders to an event that draws nearly 2000 change-makers in Rochester to celebrate the Top 100 companies. Greater Rochester’s business executives and their team members look forward to the exciting ceremony’s pyrotechnics and confetti cannons every year and treat it as a way to recognize and celebrate all the hard work and dedication of their teams–the people that enable their success in the first place.
Other areas have tried to replicate the Top 100 Awards program but have been unable to find the success we have here in the Greater Rochester area, which again speaks to the irreplicable nature of the entrepreneurial spirit in our region. Greater Rochester Chamber is proud to support the growth of all companies in our region and enable our member companies to thrive and grow to new heights, year after year. The 35th anniversary of the Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 gives us a chance to look back and reflect on the growth our region has experienced, and all the successes from Rochester-based companies. While the 35 years since the inception of this award have been full of victories, we believe that the future is brighter as Rochester enters a new era of prosperity and our companies continue to grow, prosper, and reach levels of success unprecedented in our community.
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Celebrating Business:
The 2021 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100
BOB DUFFY
Greater Rochester Chamber President and CEO The Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 is our region’s most anticipated celebration of the year. It recognizes success and the entrepreneurial spirit of innovation that continues to put Greater Rochester on the map. Each year hundreds of companies vie for placement on this illustrious list that ranks the fastest-growing, privately owned businesses in our region. After the isolation and challenge of the past twenty months, we’re delighted to be able to bring the Top 100 back to an in-person celebration. There is nothing like getting together with hundreds of the region’s top business leaders to lift the spirits and inspire growth, and we welcome and thank you all for your presence and support. Not to mention that fact that our Events Team, led by Susan George and Cassidy Franklin, sure knows how to throw a great party. The 2021 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 companies employ close to 24,000 people locally and 45,000 nationally, and reported total revenue of over $14.5 billion. The economic impact generated by these businesses has real influence on our community, and their triumphs correlate directly with the success of their vendors and ancillary businesses. Reading the
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stories of the Top 100 companies each year serves as an incredible inspiration. These companies show the world that making the Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region your home base is a recipe for success. We want to offer a huge thank you to our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to host this exciting event. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, ESL Federal Credit Union, and our major sponsor M&T Bank. Thank you also to our premier sponsor, Delta Air Lines, Paychex, and Waste Harmonics, along with our partners, 13WHAM ABC, Fox Rochester and CW Rochester, Audacy, CMI AV, and KPMG LLP, as well as all our corporate and supporting sponsors. The Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 event honors one hundred outstanding companies each year, but it also represents the success of our entire community. Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes region is poised for explosive growth and success thanks in large part to the individuals and companies that we are honoring this evening. Thank you for all you do for your employees, customers, and this community. Be safe, enjoy this year’s success, and get ready for Top 100 2022!
Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty
JAY GREEN
KPMG LLP Rochester Partner We are so excited to come together to celebrate the achievements of the 2021 Rochester Chamber Top 100. The most recent year in the measurement period for these results was the 2020 calendar year which was significantly impacted by the pandemic and other disrupting forces in the market. While many businesses have struggled during the pandemic, others have pivoted, experienced growth and success, and became better-positioned to thrive for the long-term.
Congratulations on your outstanding performance. We extend a special thank you to the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce for teaming with KPMG for the past 35 years. We look forward to honoring area companies that make significant contributions to the Rochester community for many years to come. kpmg.com
In analyzing the data, the results are remarkable and tell a story of resilience and tenacity that should make the Rochester community proud. Total overall revenue for companies in the 2021 Top 100 approximated $14.5 billion compared to $13.7 billion in 2020 – an increase of 6%. At the same time, we noted 27 companies, including 2 of the top 3, that did not make last year’s Top 100 which demonstrates not only the competitive nature of the Top 100 list, but also the consistent excellence required to remain amongst the top companies in Greater Rochester. Despite the large number of new companies joining the Top 100, we observed relative stability in overall industry representation. The service industry was the biggest gainer on the list (plus three) while there are four less technology companies versus the prior year. We also noted a nearly 50% increase in the number of minority, women, or veteran owned businesses in this year’s Top 100. Overall, there is no doubt that achieving this recognition required flexibility and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. Congratulations to each of the 2021 Rochester Top 100 – you have much to celebrate!
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PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Premium Mortgage Corporation provides residential mortgages in New York State and beyond, offering a comprehensive range of loan programs and services. Headquartered here in Rochester, we have 11 offices across New York and are licensed in eight other states. The company was founded by Mike Donoghue and Alexia Barbarossa in 1999 and is veteran-owned. Our team prides itself on our exceptional services for our customers and local real estate agents, as well as our partnerships with non-profit organizations throughout the region. Being included in Rochester’s Top 100 companies for the 10th year is a special privilege and a true testament to the company’s success and our 200-plus employees. For all our growth, we maintain deep, local roots – with our Loan Officers, Processors, and Underwriters living and working in the communities they serve. Fostering homeownership for the Greater Rochester residents and throughout the state is something we cherish, and it’s through our loyal customers and dedicated team that achieving this Rochester Top 100 honor is possible. Congratulations to all the nominees!
585.241.0000 • WWW.PREMIUMMORTGAGE.COM
2021
10 YEARS IN A ROW!
MIKE DONOGHUE President & CEO
Being included in Rochester’s Top 100 companies for the 10TH year is a special privilege and a true testament to the company’s success and our 200-plus employees.
ALEXIA BARBAROSSA Executive Vice President & Operations Manager
It’s through our loyal customers and dedicated team that achieving this Rochester Top 100 honor is possible!
PERSONAL. PROFESSIONAL. LOCAL.
THE EXPERTS IN HOME FINANCING.
Corporate HQ: 2541 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 | (585) 241-0000 NMLS# 3254 | Licensed Mortgage Banker NYSDFS
www.PremiumMortgage.com
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GREENSPARK SOLAR We create fiercely local, cost-effective, clean energy options in the Greater Rochester Community. Providing clean energy options for more than 20 years, GreenSpark has been named Rochester’s Top Workplace and #1 Fastest Growing Company. 585.265.2384 • GREENSPARKSOLAR.COM
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GLOBAL URBAN ENTERPRISES LLC, DBA AMBUILD AmBuild specializes in Design-Build, General Construction, Construction Management, & Interior/Exterior Carpentry Services for Institutional & Commercial Clients.
585.223.0187 • HTTPS://WWW.AMBUILD.COM/
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ADAPTEC SOLUTIONS Adaptec Solutions is a solutions provider – they make factories come alive. Adaptec works in the material handling and automation industry as an integrated systems provider. Using their people, processes, and knowledge, they work to deliver their customers with efficient and safe solutions that enable them to always meet their commitments. Their core markets are food and beverage, warehousing and logistics, and niche manufacturing. Adaptec’s full-service capability starts with concept design through integration, installation, and after-installation support. Their team of technicians and engineers install and commission the equipment at the customer’s location, providing maintenance and upgrade services through the life of the equipment. With four strategic locations, their four respective centers of excellence include: Rochester as the material handling center of excellence; Painted Post as robotics; Memphis, TN, as conveyors and warehousing solutions; and Lexington, NC, as customer service and support. Adaptec’s capability spans from small material handling projects to fully automated solutions. Over the past year, they have completed two major automation solutions – a mixed beverage packaging system and a poultry packaging system. Adaptec strives to be an employer of choice in the Rochester area. With new professional development opportunities and competitive benefit packages, Adaptec continuously invests in their employees as a supportive partner to their people and superior partner to their customers.
800.724.5794 • WWW.ADAPTECSOLUTIONS.COM
We Make Factories Come Alive AUTOMATION | MATERIAL HANDLING | SERVICES & SUPPORT Delivering customers safe and efficient solutions to enable them to always meet their commitments. WWW.ADAPTECSOLUTIONS.COM | (800) 724-5794 | WE BUILD COOL THINGS, WANT TO JOIN?
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WRIGHT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTING Wright Beverage is a full-service wholesaler, marketer, and supplier of world class beverages to retail accounts. Wright is committed to providing exceptional service, premier product quality and valuable support to their customers, suppliers, and employees. Wright Beverage was founded in 1953 by Claude G. Wright, Sr., Robert E. Wisner, and Bruce E. Wright. In these early years the company distributed for three primary brewers: Joseph Schlitz Brewing, F.X. Matt Brewing Co., and Molson Canadian Brewery. Claude H. Wright, Claude Sr.’s, son purchased the company in 1977 after working for seven years as an Assistant Vice President in corporate banking with Marine Midland Bank. Throughout Claude’s tenure, Wright Beverage has grown from 500,000 cases and 28 employees to over 16 million cases supported by a 650-person world-class team. Wright Beverage now represents over 80 Suppliers and operates out of 3 state-of-the-art facilities and 5 sales offices throughout their 17-County footprint in Western New York. The family legacy lives on with Tessa Tobin working beside her father, Claude, as a third-generation owner. With a fervent passion for customer service, dedication to their employees, and the local community, Wright Beverage is positioned as the key consolidator in pursuit of sustainable growth.
585.427.2880 • WRIGHTBEV.COM
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HAMILTON STERN CONSTRUCTION, LLC Hamilton Stern Construction was founded in the spring of 2010, and from the beginning, the mission was clear: build trust with clients and put them first during every step of the construction process. It is with this honesty and trust that they have found success. Hamilton Stern Construction has grown from two college friends to a team of nearly 50 employees headquartered in Pittsford, NY. Today, their team is made up of skilled craftsmen, experienced project superintendents, focused project managers, and an office support staff all rooted in their tagline “Small Enough to Listen… Big Enough to Deliver”. Hamilton Stern Construction offers services in both commercial and residential construction. The diversity of their portfolio makes their skillset unique, from complete office renovations to multi-family housing, and from single-room residential renovations to ground-up new home builds. This is their sixth year on the Top 100 list, and they owe this honor to their dedicated employees and valued clients. Their projects have taken them to several areas in New York State, but they will always be proud to call Rochester home. 585.586.8101 • WWW.HAMILTONSTERN.COM
Small Enough to Listen... Big Enough to Deliver www.HAMILTONSTERN.com
Congratulations to all Top 100 Honorees!
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OAKS CONSTRUCTION Oaks Construction has local and experienced roofers. From roofing to windows and siding, we are the contractor that provides exceptional home improvement services you can count on. Our goal is to exceed our customers’ expectations with every completed job. Our familyowned and operated business is dedicated to providing our customers with work that is done efficiently, thoroughly, on-budget, and on-time – every time. 585.247.6257 • WWW.OAKS-CONSTRUCTION.COM
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AEROSAFE GLOBAL AeroSafe Global helps the world’s largest biopharmaceutical companies improve patient lives by ensuring the safe delivery of temperaturesensitive medicines, including insulin, cancer drugs, childhood vaccines, implantable devices and more. In fact, AeroSafe Global’s cutting-edge shipping containers were used to transport more than 90 million COVID vaccines around the world. This is the third year in a row AeroSafe Global has ranked on the Rochester Top 100 thanks to a laser focus on innovation and a passionate team that stops at nothing to deliver for its clients. The company relies on its patented thermal material, packaging expertise and real-time logistics platform to ensure life-saving therapies are protected during transit. This means when medicines arrive at their destination – whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy or a patient’s doorstep – they’re ready for use and work exactly as intended. On top of all this, AeroSafe Global is protecting the planet, too. The company’s containers are reusable for more than 50 turns per box, enabling biopharma customers to dramatically reduce carbon emissions and landfill contributions as well as conserve precious water and energy.
585.328.2140 • WWW.AEROSAFEGLOBAL.COM
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FLYNN Using deep Direct-to-Consumer expertise, we help B2C and B2B brands make courageous marketing decisions with a high level of predictability accountability, and success.
585.421.0100 • WWW.HELLOFLYNN.COM
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WASTE HARMONICS Waste Harmonics is a managed service provider in the waste industry. The company manages waste contracts and third-party vendors, helping customers with what every business produces: waste. Customized program solutions address waste generator expectations and requirements, providing single-source management of service suppliers, quality of service, reduction of costs, data and reporting analytics, consolidated invoicing, and landfill diversion. As part of their managed service program, leveraging their proprietary, patented and patent pending iWaste technology, Waste Harmonics is able to drive efficiency into waste and recycling programs on a national level, help customers understand and quantify their ESG goals, as well as measure their overall corporate sustainability efforts. Along with the recent acquisition of Contelligent, a global leader in monitoring technology, Waste Harmonics is now the industry leader in waste and recycling container monitoring solutions, analytics, and all things related to the internet-of-trash. With white-glove customer service at the heart of Waste Harmonic’s approach, the company continues to earn a 99% customer retention rate and has received a 100% net promoter score in the company’s latest survey.
585.924.9640 • WWW.WASTEHARMONICS.COM
Congratulations Rochester Top 100
to the 2021 Greater Rochester Chamber’s
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www.wasteharmonics.com
THANK YOU!
Congratulations to all the 2021 Winners! Wegmans has been a family company since 1916, and more than 100 years later we are still proud to call Rochester, NY, home. As the company has grown from a single produce cart to 106 stores in seven states, our strong sense of shared values guides us every day: Care, High Standards, Make A Difference, Respect, Empower. By living these values, our diverse team of 50,000 builds trusted relationships with our customers across every community we serve. Each year, we donate 19.6 million pounds of food to local food banks in addition to providing products and sponsorship for hundreds of community events. We’re honored to be part of the Rochester Chamber Top 100 list and congratulate all the 2021 winners.
TH ANK YO U to our dedicated team members, clients and community partners for helping us once again rank among the top 100 companies in the Greater Rochester area. Proud to be part of the Rochester community since 1980.
BERGMANNPC.COM
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PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Industry: Financial Services Founded: 1999 Employees: 142
2541 Monroe Avenue Rochester, New York 14618 585-241-0000 www.premiummortgage.com
Michael T. Donoghue President & Chief Executive Officer
Alexia Barbarossa
Executive Vice President & Operations Manager
GREENSPARK SOLAR Industry: Construction Founded: 2002 Employees: 52
317 Route 104 Ontario, New York 14519 585-265-2384 greensparksolar.com
Kevin Schulte
Chief Executive Officer/Owner/Co-Founder
GLOBAL URBAN ENTERPRISES LLC, DBA AMBUILD Industry: Construction Founded: 2011 Employees: 22
6605 Pittsford-Palmyra Road #E10 Fairport, New York 14450 585-223-0187 https://www.ambuild.com/
Al Urban
Chief Executive Officer
ADAPTEC SOLUTIONS Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 2016 Employees: 61
140 Commerce Drive Rochester, New York 14623 800-724-5794 www.adaptecsolutions.com
Andrew Creathorn President & Chief Executive Officer
Imran Parekh
Chief Financial Officer
WRIGHT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTING Industry: Wholesale/Distribution Founded: 1953 Employees: 428
3165 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road Rochester, New York 14623 585-427-2880 Claude H. Wright wrightbev.com Chief Executive Officer
HAMILTON STERN CONSTRUCTION, LLC Industry: Construction Founded: 2010 Employees: 46
3850 Monroe Avenue Pittsford, New York 14534 585-586-8101 www.hamiltonstern.com
Christopher Stern
Justin Hamilton
Principal
Principal
OAKS CONSTRUCTION Industry: Construction Founded: 2003 Employees: 50
147 S. Union Street Spencerport, New York 14559 585-247-6257 www.oaks-construction.com
Kristopher Oaks President/Owner
AEROSAFE GLOBAL Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 2001 Employees: 181
460 Buffalo Road, Suite 200 Rochester, New York 14611 585-328-2140 www.aerosafeglobal.com
Chief Executive Officer
175 Sully’s Trail, Suite 100 Pittsford, New York 14534 585-421-0100 www.helloflynn.com
Chief Executive Officer
Jay McHarg
FLYNN Industry: Service Founded: 1967 Employees: 43
Chris Flynn
WASTE HARMONICS Industry: Service Founded: 2001 Employees: 60
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7620 Omnitech Place, Suite 1 Victor, New York 14564 585-924-9640 www.wasteharmonics.com
Michael S. Hess Founder, President/Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Flynn President
Bob Manion
Executive Vice President
Jeff Gambrill
Executive Vice President
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DEMARTE COMPANIES Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 2018 Employees: 60
6 Turner Drive Spencerport, New York 14559 585-352-8230 https://www.marissystems.com/
Eric DeMarte
President & Chief Executive Officer
ENALAS GROUP Industry: e-Commerce Founded: 2012 Employees: 31
788 Old Dutch Road Victor, New York 14564 585-494-1930 www.enalasgroup.com
Rob Weiner
Benjamin Pearson
Chief Financial Officer
President
Tom DeGrave
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Bertrand Chief Risk Officer
GENESEE REGIONAL BANK Industry: Financial Services Founded: 1996 Employees: 155
1850 Winton Road South Rochester, New York 14618 585-249-1540 www.grbbank.com
Philip L. Pecora President & Chief Executive Officer
ROCHESTER NETWORK SUPPLY, INC. Industry: Wholesale/Distribution Founded: 2014 Employees: 19
1319 Research Forest Macedon, New York 14502 844-742-1016 www.rocnetsupply.com
Mike Baker
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Wells President
BLACK BUTTON DISTILLING Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 2012 Employees: 63
85 Railroad Street Rochester, New York 14609 585-730-4512 blackbuttondistilling.com
Jason Barrett President
GRAVES BROTHERS HOME IMPROVEMENT Industry: Construction Founded: 1977 Employees: 22
755 Winton Road North Rochester, New York 14609 585-288-3390 www.GravesBros.com
Kristopher Oaks Owner
REGIONAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Industry: Wholesale/Distribution Founded: 1994 Employees: 70
1281 Mount Read Boulevard Rochester, New York 14606 585-458-3300 www.regdist.com
Tracy Scalen
President, CEO & Co-Founder
David Scalen
Executive Vice President & Co-Founder
GREENLIGHT NETWORKS Industry: Technology Founded: 2011 Employees: 100
1777 E. Henrietta Road, Building A, Suite 120 Rochester, New York 14623 585-351-6600 www.greenlightnetworks.com
Mark Murphy
President & Chief Executive Officer
LABELLA ASSOCIATES, DPC Industry: Service Founded: 1978 Employees: 450
300 State Street Rochester, New York 14614 585-295-6282 www.labellapc.com
Steven Metzger
Chief Executive Officer
Mike Winderl
Chief Operating Officer
Rob Pepe
Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Roloson President
O’CONNELL ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. Industry: Construction Founded: 1911 Employees: 446
830 Phillips Road Victor, New York 14564 585-869-4523 www.oconnellelectric.com
Victor E. Salerno Chief Executive Officer & Vice Chairman
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TRI TOWER TELECOM Industry: Technology Founded: 2009 Employees: 30
70 Vantage Point Drive Rochester, New York 14624 585-617-5060 www.tritowertelecom.com
Walt Van Leuven
Alex Whitaker
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Timothy J Pope
Thomas Terry III
Michael T. Donoghue
Kert McGuire
IRONWOOD HEAVY HIGHWAY LLC & TERRY TREE SERVICE LLC Industry: Construction Founded: 1995 Employees: 275
755 Jefferson Road, Suite 200 Rochester, New York 14623 585-241-8777 www.terrytree.com
Chief Executive Officer & Owner
President
ABAR ABSTRACT CORP. Industry: Financial Services Founded: 2006 Employees: 27
65 W Broad St, Suite 101 Rochester, New York 14614 585-241-3373 https://www.abarabstract.com/
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
HBT ARCHITECTS, LLP Industry: Construction Founded: 2000 Employees: 23
2 Elton Street Rochester, New York 14607 585-586-0490 www.hbtarchitects.com
Trevor Harrison
James Tripp
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
MEDISKED LLC Industry: Technology Founded: 2003 Employees: 90
412 Linden Avenue Rochester, New York 14625 866-633-4753 www.medisked.com
Doug Golub
Tom Hogan
President
Executive Vice President
ANGELS IN YOUR HOME Industry: Health Care Founded: 1997 Employees: 1,183
1495 Lake Avenue Rochester, New York 14615 585-392-1118 http://angelsinyourhome.com
Rick Alvarado
Chief Executive Officer
MRB GROUP Industry: Service Founded: 1927 Employees: 70
145 Culver Road Rochester, New York 14620 585-381-9250 www.mrbgroup.com
Ryan Colvin, P.E
President/Chief Executive Officer
James Oberst, P.E Executive Vice President/COO
FUSION DIGITAL Industry: Technology Founded: 2003 Employees: 15
300 Main Street, Suite 4-104 East Rochester, New York 14445 585-218-7390 www.fusiondig.com
Philip Ferranti Jr
Chief Executive Officer
JOSH LANDSCAPE CO. Industry: Construction Founded: 2002 Employees: 91
106 West Main Street Honeoye Falls, New York 14472 585-582-1212 www.joshlandscape.com
Josh Schmieder President & Chief Executive Officer
E.E.P. QUALITY GROUP, INC Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 2008 Employees: 85
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550 Mile Crossing Boulevard, Suite 4 Rochester, New York 14624 585-617-4880 www.eepqualitygroup.com
Jeff Mucha Managing Partner
Alyse Ferranti President
David Doyle, P.E Vice President
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KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY GREATER ROCHESTER Industry: Service Founded: 2008 Employees: 533
2000 Winton Rd S., Bldg 1, Suite 201 Rochester, New York 14618 585-362-8900 www.kwroc.com
Charles Hilbert
Susan Glenz
Anthony Butera
Operating Partner
Operating Partner
Operating Partner
Raymond Isaac
Adam Loehr
Eric Knaak
ISAAC HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Industry: Construction Founded: 1945 Employees: 312
50 Holleder Parkway Rochester, New York 14615 585-546-1400 IsaacHeating.com
President/Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
President
ALLIED FINANCIAL PARTNERS Industry: Financial Services Founded: 2009 Employees: 36
6536 Anthony Drive, Suite B Victor, New York 14564 585-410-6733 www.alliedfp.com
Thomas M. Tette Managing Partner
TIFFANY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LTD Industry: Retail Founded: 1968 Employees: 12
7283 West Henrietta Road Rush, New York 14543 585-328-2700 www.Tuftrucks.com
Jean Evans President/Owner
WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Industry: Retail Founded: 1916 Employees: 13,066
1500 Brooks Avenue Rochester, New York 14624 585-328-2550 Wegmans.com
Danny Wegman
Colleen Wegman
Nicole Wegman
Chairman
President & Chief Executive Officer
President of Wegmans Brand
BUTLER/TILL Industry: Service Founded: 1998 Employees: 170
260 E Broad St Rochester, New York 14604 585-274-5100 butlertill.com
Kimberly Jones President & Chief Executive Officer
OPERATION BRAIN FREEZE Industry: Service Founded: 2012 Employees: 132
110 Office Park Way, Suite 130 Pittsford, New York 14534 585-264-1563 Operationbrainfreeze.com
Mark Goldberg President/Chief Executive Officer
WILD WATER FLY FISHING, LLC Industry: eCommerce Founded: 2006 Employees: 2
277 David Parkway Ontario, New York 14519 585-967-3474 wildwaterflyfishing.com
Eric M. Dodds
Heidi M. Dodds
President
Vice President
RAVI ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, P.C. Industry: Service Founded: 1995 Employees: 80
2110 South Clinton Avenue, Suite 1 Rochester, New York 14618 585-223-3660 www.ravieng.com
Nagappa Ravindra President
LIBERTY PUMPS INC. Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 1965 Employees: 280
7000 Apple Tree Avenue Bergen, New York 14416 585-494-1817 www.libertypumps.com
Robyn Brookhart President & Chief Executive Officer
Charlie Cook
Chief Executive Officer
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ROCHESTER CLINICAL RESEARCH, INC. Industry: Service Founded: 1994 Employees: 65
500 Helendale Road Rochester, New York 14609 585-288-0890 www.rcrclinical.com
Patricia Larrabee
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Larrabee President
TAYLOR - THE BUILDERS Industry: Construction Founded: 1984 Employees: 38
2580 Baird Road Penfield, New York 14526 585-248-6000 www.taylorthebuilders.com
Karl Schuler President
SPECIAL CARE SYSTEMS, LLC Industry: Technology Founded: 2003 Employees: 19
1450 East Ridge Road Rochester, New York 14622 585-671-1180 www.specialcaresys.com
Ann Kowal President
BERGMANN Industry: Construction Founded: 1980 Employees: 185
280 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 Rochester, New York 14604 800-724-1168 www.bergmannpc.com
Pietro V. Giovenco President & Chief Executive Officer
Scott Lockwood
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Raus Senior Vice President
HAUS CAPITAL CORP Industry: Financial Services Founded: 2017 Employees: 16
383 Park Avenue Rochester, New York 14607 585-461-5656 https://www.hauscapitalcorp.com/
Samuel DiPiano
Jeffrey Caine
President & Chief Executive Officer
Vice President of Sales
STRUCK & SONS Industry: Construction Founded: 1914 Employees: 10
233 West Commercial Street East Rochester, New York 14445 585-635-9586 www.struckandsons.com
Richard Struck
Ben Cook
President
Vice President
MILLER & ASSOCIATES SOURCING SPECIALISTS, LLC Industry: Technology Founded: 2010 Employees: 6
616A Pittsford Victor Road Pittsford, New York 14534 585-203-9163 www.jmillerandassociates.com
Judith D. Miller
Chief Executive Officer
James Miller
Cassidy Engel
President, Chief Operating Officer
SVP Finance
Katherine T. Lally
Rick James
John Ilijevsky
SIMUTECH GROUP, INC. Industry: Technology Founded: 2000 Employees: 40
500 Parker Hill Drive Rochester, New York 14625 585-424-2010 www.simutechgroup.com
Owner & Chief Revenue Officer
INDOTRONIX AVANI Industry: Technology Founded: 1986 Employees: 47
687 Lee Road Rochester, New York 14606 845-473-1137 www.iic.com
Sameer Penakalapati
Chief Executive Officer
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ASSET DISPOSAL, LLC Industry: e-Commerce Founded: 2010 Employees: 27
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37 Industrial Park Circle Rochester, New York 14624 585-721-9659 www.theelectronicsrecyclers.com
Thomas L. Wolf President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS Industry: Technology Founded: 1989 Employees: 57
4545 East River Road West Henrietta, New York 14586 585-292-5070 https://innovativesol.com/
Justin Copie
Chief Executive Officer & Owner
DOYLE SECURITY SYSTEMS INC. Industry: Service Founded: 1919 Employees: 80
792 Calkins Road Rochester, New York 14623 585-244-3400 www.godoyle.com
John G. Doyle, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
APPLIEDLOGIX, LLC Industry: Technology Founded: 2006 Employees: 36
3495 Winton Place, Building C, Suite 2 Rochester, New York 14623 585-414-8193 www.appliedlogix.com
James Herrmann
Angelo Caruso
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
NATURAL UPCYCLING Industry: Service Founded: 2014 Employees: 12
1818 Linwood Road Linwood, New York 14486 585-584-3124 www.naturalupcycling.com
Christopher Noble Chief Executive Officer
FAST TRACKING SOLUTIONS Industry: Service Founded: 2015 Employees: 15
277 N Goodman Street, Suite 100 Rochester, New York 14607 585-348-7336 www.fasttrackingsolutions.com
Thomas Carpitella
Chief Executive Officer
RDG PLUS PARTNERS CPAS, PLLC Industry: Financial Services Founded: 2005 Employees: 45
69B Monroe Avenue Pittsford, New York 14534 585-662-5046 www.rdgandpartners.com
John Rizzo
Chris Gamble
Brian DiGiacco
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
Partner
Jai Ramachandran
Doug Hendee
George T. Conboy
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Sales Officer
Chairman
RESPONSE CARE, INC. Industry: Technology Founded: 2006 Employees: 13
38 Commercial Street Webster, New York 14580 585-671-4144 www.rcareinc.com
Myron Kowal President
THE BONADIO GROUP Industry: Service Founded: 1978 Employees: 324
171 Sully’s Trail Pittsford, New York 14534 585-381-1000 www.bonadio.com
Bruce Zicari, II
Chief Executive Officer
TENDER LOVING FAMILY CARE, INC Industry: Service Founded: 2008 Employees: 250
2956 St. Paul Boulevard Rochester, New York 14617 585-637-0333 TenderLovingFamilyCare.com
Annika T. D’Andrea
Chief Executive Officer
BRIGHTON SECURITIES Industry: Financial Services Founded: 1969 Employees: 44
1703 Monroe Avenue Rochester, New York 14618 585-473-3590 www.brightonsecurities.com
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CAREER START Industry: Service Founded: 2007 Employees: 50
19 Cambridge Street Rochester, New York 14607 585-360-2620 careerstartny.com
Lindsay McCutchen
Chief Executive Officer & Owner
ENVATIVE Industry: Technology Founded: 1998 Employees: 27
550 East Main Street, 2nd floor Rochester, New York 14604 585-327-5640 https://envative.com
Craig Lamb
David Mastrella
Partner/Co-Owner
Partner/Co-Owner
EMPIRE PRECISION PLASTICS Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 1992 Employees: 108
500 Lee Road, Suite 400 Rochester, New York 14606 585-454-4995 www.empireprecision.com
Neal Elli President
SOLEO COMMUNICATIONS, INC Industry: Technology Founded: 2004 Employees: 32
1255 University Avenue, Suite 204 Rochester, New York 14607 833-389-5800 www.soleo.com
Daniel Gallagher
Chief Executive Officer
FUNCTION5 TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD Industry: Wholesale/Distribution Founded: 1999 Employees: 6
600 Mile Crossing Boulevard, Suite 1 Rochester, New York 14624 585-295-8900 www.f5technology.com
Lou Germain President/Chief Executive Officer
LARIMER LAW PLLC Industry: Service Founded: 2013 Employees: 25
1160 Pittsford Victor Road, Suite M2 Pittsford, New York 14534 585-851-0340 www.larimer-law.com
John Larimer Owner
RAMAR STEEL SALES, INC. Industry: Construction Founded: 1970 Employees: 61
432 Portland Avenue Rochester, New York 14605 585-232-7777 www.ramarsteel.com
Anthony Randall
Chief Executive Officer
ABR WHOLESALERS, INC. Industry: Wholesale/Distribution Founded: 1966 Employees: 36
510 North Goodman Street Rochester, New York 14609 585-482-3601 www.abrwholesalers.com
Jody Monaco McGarry Chief Executive Officer
BRITE Industry: Technology Founded: 1983 Employees: 50
7647 Main Street Fishers Victor, New York 14564 585-869-6000 www.Brite.com
Justin Smith President & Chief Operating Officer
HAMMER PACKAGING Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 1912 Employees: 460
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200 Lucius Gordon Drive Rochester, New York 14586 585-424-3880 hammerpackaging.com
James E. Hammer President & Chief Executive Officer
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HARRIS BEACH PLLC Industry: Service Founded: 1856 Employees: 200
99 Garnsey Road Pittsford, New York 14534 585-419-8800 www.harrisbeach.com
Christopher Jagel Chief Executive Officer
ON THE MARK UTILITY LOCATING SERVICES, INC. Industry: Construction Founded: 2011 Employees: 66
400 Air Park Drive, Suite 30 Rochester, New York 14624 585-733-1748 www.otmlocating.com
Wayne Coleman
President/Chief Executive Officer
John Bryant
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Gary Dunham Vice President
FRONTIER GLASS, INC. Industry: Construction Founded: 1998 Employees: 42
175 Colvin Street Rochester, New York 14611 585-235-0180 www.frontierglassinc.com
Frank J. Sapienza III President
TINY FISH PRINTING Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 2007 Employees: 32
139 Garson Avenue Rochester, New York 14609 585-288-7470 www.tinyfishprinting.com
Tony Esteves President
R.P. FEDDER INDUSTRIAL, LLC Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 1959 Employees: 46
740B Driving Park Avenue Rochester, New York 14613 585-288-1600 www.rpfedder.com
Christopher Fox President
LEONARD’S EXPRESS, INC. Industry: Wholesale/Distribution Founded: 2001 Employees: 220
6070 Collett Road Farmington, New York 14425 585-742-9088 leonardsexpress.com
Kenneth Johnson
Kevin Johnson
Kyle Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
WESLEY CLARK AND PESHKIN, LLP Industry: Service Founded: 2014 Employees: 16
45 Exchange Boulevard, Suite 900 Rochester, New York 14614 888-222-4996 www.wcplaw.com
Kevin Clark, Esq.
Amber Peshkin, Esq.
Sarah Wesley, Esq.
Managing Partner
Partner
Partner
580 Fishers Station Drive, Suite A Victor, New York 14564 585-924-6980 www.lantekcom.com
President, Controller
LANTEK COMPANIES Industry: Construction Founded: 2004 Employees: 52
Lance Papke
RE/MAX PLUS Industry: Service Founded: 2007 Employees: 162
2171 Monroe Avenue Rochester, New York 14618 585-279-8200 www.remax-plus-ny.com
Alan Wood
Broker Owner
John Antetomaso
Sandy Blonsky Terri Granger
Jeff Scofield
Nunzio Salafia
Broker Owner Broker Owner Broker Owner Broker Owner
Broker Owner
GP FLOORING SOLUTIONS Industry: Construction Founded: 2014 Employees: 26
32 Marway Circle Rochester, New York 14624 585-673-2828 www.gpflooringsolutions.com
Abigail Reinhard President
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SAGE RUTTY & CO., INC. Industry: Financial Services Founded: 1915 Employees: 65
100 Corporate Woods, Suite 300 Rochester, New York 14623 585-232-3760 www.sagerutty.com
Wayne F. Holly
Trevor Holly
President & Chairman
Vice President
EMPIRE REALTY GROUP Industry: Service Founded: 2012 Employees: 88
2112 Empire Boulevard Webster, New York 14580 585-347-4900 empirerealtyroc.com
James R. White Principal Broker
CPL Industry: Construction Founded: 1975 Employees: 130
205 Saint Paul Street Rochester, New York 14604 585-454-4570 www.cplteam.com
Todd M. Liebert
Chief Executive Officer
Rick Henry President
WOLMERING WIRELESS INC. Industry: Technology Founded: 2002 Employees: 10
2200 Penfield Road Penfield, New York 14526 585-377-3230 WirelessZone.com
David Wolmering President
AP SAFETY & SECURITY CORP Industry: Service Founded: 1991 Employees: 185
890A Westfall Road Rochester, New York 14618 585-785-3311 www.apsafetyandsecurity.com
Chief Executive Officer
6367 Dean Parkway Ontario, New York 14519 585-265-1020 www.optimaxsi.com
Richard Plympton
Joseph Spilman
Chief Executive Officer
President
Heather Amidon
OPTIMAX Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 1991 Employees: 375
HYBRIDGE LLC Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 2007 Employees: 48
175 Humboldt Street Rochester, New York 14609 585-319-5400 www.hybridgeimplants.com
Frank LaMar
Chief Executive Officer
Karen LaMar
Chief Marketing Officer
Gary Knaak
Jim LaMar
President
Clinical Advisor
BALDWIN RICHARDSON FOODS Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 1997 Employees: 341
3268 Blue Heron View Macedon, New York 14502 315-986-2727 www.brfoods.com
Erin Tolefree
Eric G. Johnson
President
Chief Executive Officer
G. Michael Morris
Claude Tribastone
APOLLO OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 2003 Employees: 26
925 John Street West Henrietta, New York 14586 585-272-6170 www.ApolloOptical.com
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
BIOWORKS Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 1993 Employees: 40
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100 Rawson Road, Suite 205 Victor, New York 14564 585-924-4362 bioworksinc.com
William Foster
Peter Eppeira
Chief Executive Director of Officer & President Technical Services
Daniel McGarry President
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THE INDE STUDIO (MM&B STUDIO LLC) Industry: Construction Founded: 2010 Employees: 31
1501 Pittsford Victor Road Victor, New York 14564 585-249-8136 www.theindestudio.com
James P. Barbato
Scott Morrell
Jeff Morrell
Partner
Partner
Partner
HIGHPOWER VALIDATION TESTING & LAB SERVICES Industry: Service Founded: 1987 Employees: 27
125 Highpower Road Rochester, New York 14623 585-743-1930 www.highpowervtls.com
Gary Socola
Nancy Hughes
President
Vice President
STEFAN SYDOR OPTICS, INC Industry: Manufacturing Founded: 1964 Employees: 95
31 Jet View Drive Rochester, New York 14624 585-271-7300 www.sydor.com
James Sydor Chairman
MASON DIGITAL LLC Industry: Service Founded: 2014 Employees: 16
400 Whitney Road Penfield, New York 14526 585-249-1100 www.masondigital.com
Timothy J. Mason
James Dennis
President, Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
QCI ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. Industry: Financial Services Founded: 1976 Employees: 32
1040 Pittsford Victor Road Pittsford, New York 14534 585-218-2060 www.e-qci.com
H. Edward Shill CFA, President & Chief Executive Officer
3G PACKAGING, INC. Industry: Wholesale/Distribution Founded: 2005 Employees: 18
622 Hollenbeck Street Rochester, New York 14621 585-342-6060 www.3gpkg.com
Vincent Stango
John Siciliano
President
Vice President
Jason Hall
Rachel Kielon
BENEFIT RESOURCE Industry: Service Founded: 1992 Employees: 157
245 Kenneth Drive Rochester, New York 14623 585-424-5200 www.benefitresource.com
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Executive Officer
THREE BROTHERS WINERIES & ESTATES, LLC Industry: Retail Founded: 2006 Employees: 120
623 Lerch Road Geneva, New York 14456 315-585-4432 www.3brotherswinery.com
Erica Paolicelli
Luanne Mansfield
President
Founder
David Mansfield
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Justin Paolicelli Partner
DUDLEY POULTRY CO., INC. Industry: Wholesale/Distribution Founded: 1963 Employees: 31
910 State Route 245 Middlesex, New York 14507 585-554-6412 www.dudleypoultry.com
Teresa Jackson President
AMERICOS FOOD INC. - MARKS PIZZERIA Industry: Service Founded: 2007 Employees: 21
171 South Clinton Street Albion, New York 14411 585-589-2400 markspizzeria.com
Mark Crane
Chief Executive Officer
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2021 Greater Rochester Chamber
Top 100 Industry Analysis
CRITERIA
The Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 companies were ranked according to revenue growth based on their most recent three fiscal years. Both dollar and percentage increases were considered.
Each company must be:
• I ndependent (no parent company) • Privately held (not publicly traded) • Have a minimum of $1 million in revenues in each of the most recent three fiscal years, and • Be headquartered in the Greater Rochester area (includes Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates counties) to be eligible.
Total Overall Revenues of Most Recent Fiscal Year $14,548,461,532 LARGEST NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
13,066 Employees Within
38,919
Wegmans
Wegmans
Rochester Area
Employees Outside Rochester Area
OLDEST COMPANY
YOUNGEST COMPANY
Harris Beach PLLC – 1856
DeMarte Companies – 2018
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Global Urban Enterprises LLC, DBA AmBuild – 2018
Industry Breakdown: NUMBER OF COMPANIES INDUSTRY TOTAL REVENUE
19 02 09 16 04 27 15 08 100
EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES WITHIN OUTSIDE ROCHESTER ROCHESTER AREA AREA
Construction
937,725,323
1,967
1,260
e-Commerce
18,282,398
58
0
Financial Services
177,212,363
570
177
792,933,372
2,257
319
10,815,624,595
13,204
38,919
Service
870,285,697
4,468
1,668
Technology
292,839,226
542
1,112
Wholesale/ Distribution
643,558,558
822
498
$14,548,461,532
23,888
43,953
Manufacturing
Retail
Total
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Greater Rochester Top 100 Winners 1987-2021
2021 Premium Mortgage Corporation
2004 EMA Design Automation, Inc.
2020 Real Lease
2003 Global Communications Solutions, Inc.
2019 Manning Squires Hennig Co., Inc.
2002 PAETEC Communications, Inc.
2018 Avani Technology Solutions Inc.
2001 Hover-Davis, Inc.
2017 SunCommon NY
2000 First American Equipment Finance
2016 Hamilton Stern Construction, LLC
1999 People’s Pottery (CJF Holdings, Inc.)
2015 Mirror Show Management
1998 CVC, Inc.
2014 UTC RETAIL
1997 CVC, Inc.
2013 Ironwood Heavy Highway, LLC (Terry
1996 Sutherland Global Services, Inc.
Tree Service, LLC) 2012 5Linx Enterprises, Inc. 2011 Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. 2010 SenDEC Corporation 2009 Auction Direct USA 2008 Turner Bellows, Inc. 2007 Ecovation, Inc. 2006 Frank Lill & Son, Inc. 2005 EMA Design Automation, Inc.
1995 World of Science, Inc. 1994 Synergy Global Solutions, Inc. 1993 Synergy Global Solutions, Inc. 1992 Sporting Dog Specialties, Inc. 1991 O’Connell Electric Company 1990 The Pike Company 1989 Computerland of Upstate NY 1988 Leon’s/The Computer Store 1987 Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Companies New to the Top 100 COMPANY NAME
PLACE ON THIS YEAR’S LIST
COMPANY NAME
PLACE ON THIS YEAR’S LIST
Global Urban Enterprises LLC, DBA AmBuild
3
Larimer Law PLLC
66
ABAR Abstract Corp.
23
Wesley Clark and Peshkin
77
Wild Water Fly Fishing, LLC
38
Sage Rutty & Co., Inc.
81
Haus Capital Corp
45
Wolmering Wireless Inc.
84
Innovative Solutions
51
QCI Asset Management, Inc.
95
Fast Tracking Solutions
55
Dudley Poultry Co., Inc.
99
Envative
62
Americos Food Inc. Marks Pizzeria
100
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Spotlighting Our Women, Veteran, and Minority Owned Top 100 Businesses MINORITY OWNED COMPANY NAME OWNER
PLACE ON THIS YEAR’S LIST
Ravi Engineering & L.S., P.C.
Nagappa Ravindra President
39
Indotronix Avani
Sameer Penakalapati CEO
49
Tender Loving Family Care, Inc
Annika T. D’Andrea CEO
59
On The Mark Utility Locating Services, Inc.
Wayne Coleman President/CEO
72
Baldwin Richardson Foods
Erin Tolefree, President Eric G. Johnson, CEO
88
VETERAN OWNED COMPANY NAME OWNER
PLACE ON THIS YEAR’S LIST
ABAR Abstract Corp.
Michael T. Donoghue CEO
23
Empire Realty Group
James R. White Principal Broker
82
AP Safety & Security Corp
Heather Amidon CEO
85
WOMEN OWNED COMPANY NAME OWNER
PLACE ON THIS YEAR’S LIST
Regional Distributors, Inc.
Tracy Scalen President, CEO & Co-Founder
17
Tiffany Transportation Services Ltd
Jean Evans President/Owner
34
Butler/Till
Kimberly Jones President & CEO
36
Rochester Clinical Research, Inc.
Patricia Larrabee CEO
41
Special Care Systems, LLC
Ann Kowal President
43
Miller & Associates Sourcing Specialists, LLC
Judith D. Miller CEO
47
SimuTech Group, Inc.
Katherine T. Lally Owner & Chief Revenue Officer
48
Tender Loving Family Care, Inc
Annika T. D’Andrea CEO
59
Career Start
Lindsay McCutchen CEO & Owner
61
ABR Wholesalers, Inc.
Jody Monaco McGarry Chief Executive Officer
68
Wesley Clark and Peshkin
Kevin Clark, Esq. Managing Partner
77
GP Flooring Solutions
Abigail Reinhard President
80
AP Safety & Security Corp
Heather Amidon CEO
85
HIGHPOWER Validation Testing & Lab Services
Gary Socola President
92
Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, LLC
David Mansfield Chairman of the Board
98
Dudley Poultry Co., Inc.
Teresa Jackson President
99
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Tender Loving Family Care, Inc. Chief Executive Officer
WHAT IS YOUR SUCCESS STORY THAT OTHER MINORITY BUSINESS OWNERS CAN LEARN FROM?
“
I am a passionate, dedicated and ambitious entrepreneur from a small island with big dreams. I was born and raised in Westmoreland, a rural area located on the south side of Jamaica. I emigrated from Jamaica as a teenager and moved to the United States. Growing up in rural Jamaica, I was surrounded by hardworking, dedicated individuals and understood from an early age the importance of hard work. I was taught that I had the ability to achieve anything I dreamed as long as I worked hard. This is a belief I have carried with me throughout my life experiences, and have taught my own three children who are now young adults. At around six years old, I started helping and caring for those in need. At that young age, I would help people in my church and the community with any tasks that I was physically capable of doing. As an adult, I had first hand experience of what it’s like to care for a loved one, without having the resources and support available to provide respite and other much-needed services. This experience is what led me to create my own home healthcare business. The road to a successful business has not been an easy one. I started this business from my home with just two employees. After a few months and clients began to refer me to their network, the business grew exponentially. Growing any business is a significant risk, but also very rewarding. We were not without our share of challenges as we embarked on our new journey, but my passion for helping others has been the key to our success. In spite of the challenges, holding firm to our day one mission, “our family, caring for you family” has allowed me to be steadfast and intentional with our growth and development.
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WHAT’S YOUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE?
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Growing Tender Loving Family Care to new heights. We never stop learning, and with learning comes growing. I believe Tender Loving Family Care will expand to more markets and serve many more clients. I also believe we will develop innovative programs to keep our communities and our clients engaged and build upon our group of companies to offer a wider range of healthcare services.
”
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE A LEADING WOMAN OWNED COMPANY IN THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY?
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Being a leading woman owned company in the Rochester community is an achievement I am immensely proud of receiving. To be recognized for the hard work my company delivers to the Rochester community is indicative of our mission to provide quality compassionate service to our clients. It also underscores the importance of our responsibilities as business owners - to ensure we serve our community and enhance the life of those we serve. I have worked very hard for this accomplishment, and at a time when many businesses have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, I am elated to be able to lead and provide an essential service to the community. Early in my life my family instilled in me the importance of helping others and serving my community. To be able to help the community of Rochester with such a valuable service is truly a dream come true. I am the child of immigrants and I can vividly recall the challenges our communities faced with growing up without caregiving support. This is what has driven my passion for health care and the service I am able to provide to my community.
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HOW HAVE YOU OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF BEING A WOMEN OWNED COMPANY?
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Leading a woman-owned company has many advantages, but it is not without its challenges. Over the last 14 years I have learned to be resilient and develop strategies that help me handle and withstand the many hurdles of being a woman charting her own course and leading a successful business. My support system and dedicated employees have been pivotal to overcoming the many challenges I have faced. I have also been able to lean into the same community I serve to navigate these challenges. My determination to be successful has kept me above ground on days when the challenges seem more than I can handle. I am also constantly reminded that the services I provide to the community are valuable –many of the families I serve directly depend on me to provide care to their loved ones and because of that, I am constantly motivated to overcome these challenges. With determination, resiliency, agility and a network of people who share my passion I have been able to navigate many challenges.
”
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Congratulations to the 2021 Rochester Chamber Top 100 recipients from your friends at M&T. M&T Bank is proud to support the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
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The greatest achievements are made possible by working together. When we choose the path of collaboration and look for ways to lift each other up, we can build a more prosperous, more resilient and more inclusive Rochester. A city made stronger by a foundation of collective action. In the Rochester Chamber Top 100, we see companies that share a commitment to igniting inclusive economic growth and uplifting our community. The businesses on this prestigious list recognize that when they create opportunities for others to thrive, it sustains their success while contributing to the vitality of the entire regional economy.
That’s our commitment at M&T Bank – to keep working collaboratively with our business community to drive inclusive growth that creates opportunities for all. From our work to help businesses secure Paycheck Protection Program funding, to our financing of major economic development projects, to our charitable investments and volunteer activities, our team’s focus is on making a difference in people’s lives. Congratulations to the Rochester Chamber Top 100, and thank you for your work to strengthen our community!
During this period of rapid change, when we’re all adapting and finding new ways to serve our customers and communities, let’s remain steadfast in our commitment to collaboration. It’s how Rochester will achieve its fullest potential as an innovative, inclusive region that attracts, develops and retains top talent and top companies.
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While Paychex has grown over the course of its 50-year history, the company started with just $3,000 and a great idea. That entrepreneurial spirit remains the foundation of everything we do at Paychex and has allowed us to innovate quickly to continue to meet the evolving needs of businesses. This common commitment to entrepreneurial spirit and continuous innovation unites Paychex and the Top 100. Like Paychex, throughout their history, the Top 100 have adapted, overcoming challenges to grow and better serve their customers. Over these past eighteen months, the spirit of innovation has come alive in many businesses whose own survival was on the line. For Paychex
and its clients, the COVID-19 pandemic has paved the way for the future of work. From providing technology solutions to businesses whose employees are working remotely, to offering real-time payment options when control of cashflow has never been more important, to personalized assistance applying for federal stimulus programs, Paychex has been there every step of the way to help our clients address current challenges and prepare for the future. We’re proud of everything the Rochester business community has accomplished this year. The triumphs of the Top 100 remind us all what a powerful combination resilience and innovation can be. As always, Paychex remains committed to supporting businesses of all sizes as they navigate their journey into the future of work, embracing our entrepreneurial spirit to ensure our clients have the technology and service they need to focus on the growth of their business.
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OF CELEBRATION AND RESPONSIBILITY FAHEEM MASOOD
President and CEO, ESL Federal Credit Union Year after year, it feels as if the Rochester Top 100 celebration becomes more and more meaningful. We are coming up on two years of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and there is not one business on this list, or throughout our community, who can honestly say that they haven’t been profoundly impacted by its effects. Your achievements on making this year’s list is an honor and a cause worthy of awesome celebration. On behalf of everyone at ESL, I wish you – and all of the employees who have gotten your organizations to where you are today – heartfelt congratulations on your success and sincere gratitude for your impact on the Greater Rochester community. Whether you work with a team of a few, or among a team of hundreds, your effort has demonstrably positive effects on our community, individuals, consumers, families, and other businesses throughout our community. We aren’t just celebrating higher revenue figures tonight. Those numbers are certainly impressive and the ultimate reason behind the Top 100 rankings. What we’re truly celebrating is growth and progress as we witness the real effects and impact of what revenue growth leads to: more employees, more wages and benefits supporting families, more research, more development, more innovation, more ideas, more income to spend with other businesses in our community. It’s a continuous cycle, one that every one of us are intrinsically linked to and have an effect on. Tonight we celebrate the collective good you bring and provide to Greater Rochester. Without you, without your successes, without your grit, your resiliency, your ingenuity, your drive to dream bigger, we would not be the community we are today.
Greater Rochester is a better place because of you. Tonight is worthy of celebration. I also impart that with our celebration this evening, we keep in mind the responsibilities that come along with it. With success comes a weight of responsibility we all carry: to continue on a path to progress, to ensure our community is in better condition next year than it is this year. So I ask, after tonight’s celebration, what actions will we take to drive success next week, next month, next year?
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Throughout our community, there is much being done to improve, strengthen and grow our local economy. These initiatives deserve of our attention, gratitude and support in the name building a stronger, more resilient Greater Rochester. One example you may be familiar with is the ROC2025 initiative. This collective of our community’s top economic development organizations (Greater Rochester Enterprise, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Rochester Downtown Development Corporate, Visit Rochester, Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council, Monroe County and the City of Rochester) works collaboratively to accelerate growth throughout Greater Rochester. This initiative focuses on four priority areas: • Talent Attraction & Retention • Business Attraction, Retention & Expansion • Downtown Innovation • Regional Marketing The ROC2025 initiative is a collective effort yielding positive results for employers throughout Greater Rochester. In just two years since ROC2025’s launch, our community has significantly improved its ranking among its 53-metro peer group. These improvements include: • Job Growth: Improved by 8 points • Unemployment Rate: Improved by 6 points • Labor Force: Improved by 23 points • Regional GDP: Improved by 26 points As evidenced by your inclusion in the Top 100 and your role as employers and revenue generators, you have also contributed significantly to these positive results for our local economy. At ESL, we not only support ROC2025 via funding, but we’re also participating in some of their initiatives such as Greater ROC Careers and Campus ROC to promote job opportunities in our community and retain the top-tier talent coming out of our local colleges and universities. To learn more about ROC2025, you can visit www.roc2025.org and www.greaterroc.com to get a complete overview of the important and essential work they do. With the focus on our community’s strength and resiliency, we must also pay close attention to work being done to increase and improve racial and ethnic equity throughout Greater Rochester—efforts that can and will have a profound impact on the success of our local economy.
In early 2021, the Racial and Structural Equity (RASE) Commission, convened by Monroe County and the City of Rochester, released its report of findings and actions that the community can take to build equity. The final report from this cross-sector, community-wide initiative featured contributions from more than 20 commissioners and dozens of community volunteers. You can read the complete RASE Commission report at www.rocrase. com. It provides a blue print for ways the community, including private businesses, can help make a positive difference. While there are specific working groups in the report focused on Business Development and Job Creation, the findings of all nine working groups (Business Development, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare, Housing, Human and Social Services, Job Creation, Mental Health and Addiction Services and Policing) are informative and enlightening.
We know that positive change cannot and will not happen overnight. At ESL, we take the RASE Commission report’s findings to heart and are currently working to implement the applicable actions where we can. As of writing this article, we have “Banned the Box” in line with the City of Rochester’s ordinance on asking about a job applicant’s prior criminal conviction on initial employment applications, we no longer drug test applicants and credit checks do not determine employment. We have also reviewed and rewritten our postings for job openings to ensure they are more accessible to wider candidate pools and we just launched a Relationship Manager Development Program—a 12-18 months training program that provides career development opportunities for people to become relationship managers on our Business Banking team. In regards to Housing, we have launched the ESL First-Time Homebuyer Grant for Black and Latino residents and partner with numerous nonprofit organizations such as the Greater Rochester Housing Partnership, Flower City Habitat for Humanity and the Urban League of Rochester Economic Development Corporation to help fund affordable housing initiatives—be it for multi-family units or homeownership. While what has been mentioned may be considered a productive start, we know that there is still much to learn and much more work to be done. We know this because Greater Rochester’s success is dependent on collaboration, ingenuity and innovation. No one person or single organization can make our community vibrant and resilient on its own, but individuals and organizations working collectively can keep us moving in the right direction. Along with the community initiatives mentioned, the Top 100 is an excellent example of what collective ingenuity and innovation can accomplish in Greater Rochester. Together, you employ thousands in our community and generate billions of dollars in revenue.
That is a collective effort worth celebrating year after year, and we are honored to join and celebrate with you. Congratulations on making this year’s Top 100! We wish you continued growth, and offer our sincere thanks and gratitude for all you do for our community. 2021 GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER TOP 100 • 42
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Y O U R PA S S I O N F O R P R O G R E S S M O V E S U S F O R WA R D Through ongoing uncertainty, we applaud what you’ve accomplished. As leaders, as businesses and as a community. Priorities have shifted and you’ve adapted, redefining goals and focusing on what matters most. It’s more than recognizing resourcefulness, it’s celebrating our greatest resource of all: each other. Here’s to making more progress, together.
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