2024 Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards Magazine

Monroe County

PROGRAM AGENDA

Networking & Vendor Showcase

Program Opening

Karen Edwards, Breaking News Anchor, 13WHAM Emcee

Monroe County MWBE Certification Recognition

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello

Remarks

Bob Duffy, President & CEO

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

Keynote Address

Terrence Clark, President & CEO

New York/New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council

Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Award

Honoree Ranking Reveal

Closing Remarks

Bob Duffy, President & CEO

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER MWBE AWARDS SPONSORS

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring the inaugural MWBE Awards to our region. We gratefully acknowledge the support of our awards program sponsors.

PROGRAM PARTNERS

CORPORATE SPONSORS

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Beyond TalentEdge | Authentica

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

M&T Bank

Paychex, Inc.

Xerox Business Solutions

BUILDING BRIDGES: COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS IN SUPPORT OF MWBEs

While it is both difficult and challenging to address the many wrongs and inequities that have occurred throughout our history, it is so encouraging to witness so much dedication, hard work, and collaboration today that is focused on addressing these historical issues. While none of us can undo the past, all of us can build a better future for everyone.

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is a convener, seeking to bring together organizations and people to maximize our collective impact. Today, we are excited to work with corporate partners, government entities, and community organizations to find ways to uplift the underrepresented groups who have faced enduring barriers.

We are proud to work with Monroe County, COMIDA, and MCIDC to recognize the newly certified minority- and womanowned business enterprises (MWBEs) in Rochester, and commend their efforts to encourage increased participation of minority and women-owned businesses in County contracting. To further this partnership and reaffirm our commitment to the support of diverse businesses, we will be offering one year of complimentary membership to any business that obtained MWBE certification in 2023 and is not already a member of Greater Rochester Chamber.

In addition, Greater Rochester Chamber works with our region’s largest employer, the University of Rochester, on the Upstate New York Supplier Diversity Summit each year. This Summit serves as a pivotal platform for diverse-owned businesses to gain valuable business insights, as well as network with other diverse MWBE owners and changemakers at notable corporations in our region.

While we are proud to connect over 1,300+ member organizations throughout the Greater Rochester region, this work can also be done by small business leaders like you. Connecting with other MWBEs in our community is a way to take your future into your own hands. Meet fellow diverse business leaders, build relationships, and find synergies to help each other grow. Greater Rochester Chamber’s member directory has resources to find other MWBEs, and Monroe County’s MWBE Certification listings are available to open the door.

I would be remiss to discuss partnership and building bridges without thanking our program partner, Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP, for helping bring this inaugural awards program to Greater Rochester. Additional thanks to our sponsors for their support and steadfast commitment to recognizing diverse business success. Congratulations to the fifty businesses being honored with our first annual Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards, and to the 231 newly certified MWBEs! We are proud of your success and contributions to our region and are excited to see your future growth.

It’s time to build bridges. We are stronger together, paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future for Greater Rochester and all its people.

Bob Duffy President & CEO

Greater Rochester Chamber

A NOTE FROM INSERO & CO. CPAs, LLP

We are honored to have partnered with Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the accomplishments of the Top 50 small business Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises. As we got together to discuss kicking off the planning for the inaugural year for this award, we were all puzzled that we hadn’t thought to do this years ago. At Insero & Co., a woman-led accounting firm boasting over 56% female representation in leadership, this is a passion of mine and our partnership with the Chamber reflects our commitment to fostering greater recognition and initiatives aimed at advancing local MWBEs.

The Top 50 MWBEs, ranked by growth percentage, collectively generated $130 million in local revenues. These businesses span a diverse array of industries, with service prominently represented by 53% of the 50 companies, and construction coming in as the second highest industry represented with 28% of the total revenues. The results signal promising prospects for regional growth.

With this being the inaugural year, our selection criteria encompassed companies with revenues ranging from $100,000 to $20,000,000. We were gratified by the overwhelming response to our call for applications and anticipate even broader participation in the coming years. The future appears bright for our MWBE community, and we extend our heartfelt wishes for continued success to all involved.

Please join me in celebrating a true driving force in our local economy, and here’s to a bigger, better, and even more diverse 2024!

Nancy Catarisano, CPA Managing Partner, Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP

ABOUT THE GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER

MWBE AWARDS

To propel an environment of equitable economic growth and empowerment, Greater Rochester Chamber proudly presents the 2024 Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards, in partnership with Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP. Our unwavering belief in extending avenues of economic progress to all employers, regardless of their background, is a key part of our mission.

The Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of our region’s fastest-growing minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), highlighting their courageous journeys and ongoing success stories.

The Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards are designed to not only celebrate the success stories of the MWBEs in our community, but to give them a platform to build their brands and set themselves up for future successes. Honorees can generate enhanced credibility, employee satisfaction, and attract customers and talented employees alike.

Based on our successful Top 100 program, this year’s inaugural program is celebrating the Top 50 fastest growing, privately-owned small MWBEs headquartered in the Greater Rochester region. Minority- and women-owned designations were self selected by applicants. Growth calculations are based on revenue dollar growth and percentage growth.

PRESENTED IN RANK ORDER, WE ARE PROUD TO SHARE THE 2024

GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER MWBE AWARD HONOREES

The application process for the 2025 Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards will begin in November 2024 and will be open through February 2025.

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Rochester Specialty Contractors

rochesterspecialtycontractors.com

Lenora Paige

Circle Optics, Inc.

2012

30

2018

Zak Niazi

14 circleoptics.com

Farmhouse Table, LLC

farmhousetablefood.com

Sarah Hasenauer

MedTec InterLinx, LLC

medtecintl.com

Sandeep Krishnan

JK Executive Strategies, LLC

30

2

2017

Jill Knittel

11 jkexec.com

Upstate Interiors LLC

Cecil McClary Jr.

Marsherall Partners LLC

2010

12 upstateinteriorsllc.com

12 MarsherallPartners.com

Tricia Marsherall

30 ehmeals.com

Shaina Sidoti

48 rockenv.com

Kira North

Professional Notary Services, Inc.

professionalnotaryservices.biz

Marcy Tiberio

1

25 seatinginc.com Founded: 1989

Judy Hart

Lindsay Connelly

12 lindendigitalmarketing.com

Weaver Mancuso Brightman PLLC

wmbpllc.com

Kristy Brightman

2017

10

Wellness 360 Physical Therapy and Massage PLLC

7 wellness360fitness.com

Lindsay Perez; Beth Parry

luengineers.com

Cletus Ezenwa

15 brockportresearchinstitute.com

Sara Silverstone

90 usceiling.com

Melissa James-Geska

Brenna Thering; Jackie Driscoll; Anne Bezon Employees: 8 designspacestudios.com

Raj Shah Employees: 10 convergent.net Founded: 2002

Maát Reed

Toggle Communications

9 togglecomms.com Founded: 2018

Sheila Dunne; Lauren Sanderson

Dr. Lomax R. Campbell

8 thirdeye.network Founded: 2008

New York Process Servers Inc.

10 allnewyorkps.com

Jennifer Katz

Denise Wesley

10 onestoprochester.com Founded: 2010

Angella Luyk

7 thomasroc.com

Ashley Thomas

1 themediaconnection.net

Gloria Smith

Erin Medlar

Stacy K Floral Inc.

stacykfloral.com

Stacy K Ercan

Vanguard Engineering PC

Owned WomanOwned

Founded: 2006

Employees: 15

Owned WomanOwned

Employees: 6 VanEng.com

Founded: 2010

Joe Ardieta

Image 360 Rochester

Owned WomanOwned

Employees: 9 rochesterny.image360.com

Founded: 1999

Jackie Ciresi; Julie St. Germaine

Steele Landscape Architecture

Owned WomanOwned

Employees: 3 steele.la

Founded: 2018

Sue Steele

H2H Facility Services, Inc.

Owned WomanOwned

Founded: 2012

Lowanda Jones

Employees: 24 h2h-facility-services.com

Agency 29

Owned WomanOwned

Employees: 7 agency-29.com

Founded: 2007

Maureen Ballatori

Think Out Amy R. Coté wethinkout.com

Owned WomanOwned

Founded: 2017

Employees: 2

Broccolo Tree and Lawn Care, Inc.

Founded: 1990

Laurie Broccolo

Employees: 35 broccolotreeandlawn.com

Owned WomanOwned Henry E. Isaacs Quality Home Remodeling Inc.

Owned WomanOwned

Founded: 1991

Employees: 21 Henry Isaacs

Vargas Associates, Inc.

Christine Vargas

Founded: 2004

Employees: 14 vargasassociates.com

2024 GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER MWBE AWARDS

Minority- and Women-Owned small business applicants 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:

• Independent (no parent company)

• Privately held (not publicly traded)

• Have a minimum of $100,000 and a maximum gross revenue of $20 million in revenues in each of the most recent three fiscal years

• Be headquartered in the Greater Rochester area (includes Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties), and have

• A minimum of 51% ownership, operation, and control by minorities and/or women

TOTAL OVERALL REVENUES IN MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR:

LARGEST NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER TERRENCE CLARK

Terrence Clark serves as the President and CEO of the New York New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council. At the Council, Terrence provides operational oversight and carries out full management and operational responsibilities for the Council staff including personnel, administration, work delegation and performance evaluations. He also provides supervision and direction related to the Council program areas and activities in the Council’s market areas which are the State of New York and New Jersey up to the Trenton area.

Prior to this position, he served as the Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Business Development for the National Urban League, where he was responsible for the management of all of the small business and entrepreneurship programs. Terrence also served as the Senior Vice President, Knowledge Sharing for Opportunity Finance Network, where he was responsible for the management consulting, training and annual conference lines of business for community development financial institutions nationwide.

Over the course of his career, he has served in a variety of leadership positions for community and economic development organizations over the past twenty-five years. He served as the Executive Director of the 47th Street Business Improvement District for nine years assisting the 2,600 business owners in New York’s Diamond District in improving economic conditions in the district and marketing its services to a wider client base. He also served as the Executive Director of the Manhattan Minority Business Development Center, Bronx Small Business Development Center and the Pace University Minority and Women Business Development Center, where he managed and provided management consulting and business training services to small, minority and women business owners.

Terrence began his career with the United States Small Business Administration, where he served as the Assistant District Director for Management Assistance managing and providing management consulting and training services to SBA clients in the downstate 14 counties of New York. He is a graduate of Hunter College of the City University of New York, with a bachelor’s degree in Economics.

He serves as a board member of TruFund Financial Services, The Business Consortium Fund, the Supplier Diversity Development Council of New Jersey, the New York New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council and sits on the Economic Impact Committee of Stonehenge Capital. He is named as one of the Notable Black Leaders and executives by Crain’s New York in 2021.

GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER UPCOMING DEI PROGRAMS

DEI TRAINING

Join Greater Rochester Chamber for a virtual DEI training on Building Inclusive Workplaces, beginning May 22nd. This training is crafted to elevate your expertise and capabilities, playing a vital role in cultivating a resilient and enduring culture of inclusion within your organization. DEI training plays a vital role in cultivating engaged and content teams. Organizations with thriving diversity climates tend to experience increased job satisfaction, heightened trust levels, and more engaged employees.

DEI LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Colors of Success DEI Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the greater Rochester community with clear positive impacts as a result of these efforts. This award is our highest recognition for individual achievement related to DEI and is awarded annually. If you or somebody you know is moving the needle to advance DEI in Greater Rochester, nominate them or apply by August 8th!

SCAN TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

SCAN TO LEARN MORE AND NOMINATE

COLORS OF SUCCESS WEBINARS

Colors of Success is Greater Rochester Chamber’s diversity, equity, and inclusion event series that aims to inform, inspire, and encourage organizations to improve workplace equity in the Greater Rochester area and beyond. This series will help your organization become a more inclusive and diverse workplace by focusing on understanding the value in different perspectives that motivate employees towards creativity and innovation.

SCAN TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

to all the mwbe businesses in the greater rochester area on their nominations!

Rochester Specialty Contractors is honored to be honored in the

2023 Monroe County MWBE Certifications

These organizations are newly certified MWBEs by Monroe County in 2023. Monroe County is committed to providing opportunities for underutilized businesses to grow, build capacity, and create generational wealth.

“Supporting minority and women-owned businesses is important to our economy and boosts our workforce. Our MWBE certification program ensures more business owners have a fair shot at being awarded county contracts,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “Congratulations to the businesses certified in 2023; they join 500 businesses that have received MWBE certification since our program’s inception.”

A + Consulting Inc.

A Caring Voice for You, LLC

A.L Cleaning

A.M.T.A.E. Solutions LLC

A/V Science, Inc.

ACS Property Professionals

Admin-On-Call, LLC

Adonis Construction LLC

All County Trucking

All level Transportation LLC

All Pro Catalyst

All Pro Marketing

AnnMarie Depoian DBA Depoian Team

Another Chance Ministries Geared for Greatness

Architectura

Ardent Group

Aries Security and Training, LLC

Ashford Films

Atlantic Testing Laboratories, Limited

Aunt Connie’s Ed-U-Kitchen LLC

Ayzo Ridge Design & Consulting

B&C Infrastructure Strategy and Consulting LLC

Beals Graphic Design

Bell Datacomm

Bison Contracting & Builders Supply Corp

Blackhawk Security and Investigations

Blue Skye Events LLC

Body Well Retreat LLC

Branches Freelancing LLC

Bridge Philanthropic Consulting

Brilliant Repairs

Brown Logistics & Trucking LLC

BX2 Architecture

C & E Electric LLC

C&T Distribution LLC

C47 Film Associates

CARA Medical

Caring and Sharing Child Care Center

Changing Hearts and Minds LLC

Circle Optics, Inc.

Cleaning Enterprises Inc.

Combat Cleaning Services Inc.

Compass Evaluation and Consulting

CTA Contractors

Cueva Contract Inc. dba Interior Innovations

Custo Print

Devoted Strength LLC

Discount Trends LLC DBA Valet Seller

Diverse First

Dons Global Construction, LLC

Draghi Burgos Construction LLC

DTS Associates III Inc.

Dynamix Scaffold Group LLC

e3 Corporate Solutions, LLC

Edify Magnify Optimize Consulting, LLC

Ellis K Consulting LLC

Empire State Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Employ-Ease, Inc.

Enhance Solution LLC

Equity Warrior Strategies, LLC

Esma Monuments INC

Essential Essence Consulting, LLC

Essential Esthetics & Skin Care

Executive Consultants United, LLC

E-Z translation Services Inc

Family Health NP Practice, P.L.L.C.

Fancee’s Nail & Lash Studio

Farmhouse Table LLC

Finger Lakes Staffing Services, LLC

Flanagan Mills Insurance Agency, LLC

Flood and Flood Photography and Videography, LLC.

Front Porch Beauty LLC

G&J Contracting, Inc.

Gen128 Holdings LLC

Girl Plower Landscaping

Global Solutions Group, Inc.

Global Star Transportation LLC

Globe Link Healthcare Staffing Network, LLC

Glorious Images

H. Richardson & Sons LLC

H2H Facility Services inc.

Halligan Creative Arts Therapy

Hazlow Electronics, Inc.

Healings ROC

Healthy Glass, LLC

Heather Bellini Photography, LLC

High Vibe Cowork LLC

HNS ENTERPRISE, INC

Home Staging with A L LLC

Hoop & Motivate

Huber Electric Inc.

Illuminating Expressions Distribution

ilo Wae LLC

Image360 Rochester

Impact Consulting Enterprises LLC

Info Advantage Inc

Institute for Social Entrepreneurship LLC

Interior Innovations

International Commission of Urban Entrepreneurs

Invex Investigation Agency Inc

Invictus Electrical

iSECURE

Its Not a Wrap LLC

J. Morgan Levy Firm, PLLC

Jade Chi LLC

Jallahquay Construction LLC

James Renovation & Construction LLC

Jay Diamond

JDT Services, Inc.

JDW Home Solutions LLC / DBA JDA Painting

JKMuir, LLC

JM Davidson Engineering, DPC

Joseph C. Lu Engineering, PC dba Lu Engineers

Jsay Strategy Solutions

Kathleen D’Alfonso dba Expozures

Keen Conduct Corp

KH-MPH Consulting LLC

Kindfulness Coaching

Kingdom’s Help Construction

Kitz Styles, Llc

KM Commercial Cleaning

Kristie M. Beach, CPAs, PLLC

Ks Eatery

KTT Catering

Kubit Engineering PLLC

Kumitech, LLC

Lady Bugs All Pest Solutions, Inc.

Lakelands Concrete Products inc

Larimer Design, Inc

Legacy Drama House

Lifetime Financial Group LLC

Lindsey E Card Media LLC

Little Black Buddha

Lucky 7 Construction Group, LLC

Lujar Art LLC

M.G.M. Insulation, INC.

Margha Consultants & Language Services

Maria Friske Design

Marsherall Partners, LLC

Media Connection, LLC

Media Impressions Limited

Medical Edge Recruitment LLC

Med-Scribe, Inc

Midnight Janitorial

Mimar Architects & Engineers, INC. P.C.

MJL Consulting Group LLC

MM Inclusion Solutions

Moore Benefits Solutions LLC

Moxie Creative Studios

MS Cleaning and Home Improvements

Nearpass & Koegel PLLC

New Genesis Pathfinder, LLC

New York Technology Partners

Nii Mayor Photography

NL Solutions

Nu-Life Medical Equipment and Supplies, Inc.

Omni Construction

On The Ground Research

One Stop Janitorial and Office Supply

OSO, Inc.

Palmer Graphic Solutions LLC

Path of Discovery Counseling Services, LCSW, PLLC

Phleb Express ,LLC

Pinckney Contracting & Plumbing Service

Praise God Cleaning Service

Prudent Engineering, LLP

QFS- Quality Facility Solutions

Quality and Assurance Technology Corp

RAAB Entertainment LLC

Raeanne Lacatena, Inc.

Raquel Denise Handbag Boutique

Ravi Engineering and Land Surveying

Redvault Security LLC

reinvigorated llc

Restart Solutions LLC

Rivas Roofing & Exteriors LLC.

Robert F. Hyland & Sons, LLC

Roc City Roadside Assistance LLC

Roc Paper Straws

Rochester IT & Business Solutions

RocSolidTruckin & Transport, LLC

Rodey Construction LLC

Rolle & Key Enterprises Inc.

Root and Bloom Communications LLC

Sankofa Studios

Scott Construction Services of Rochester, INC.

Sea Restaurant

SEE HR & Recruiting

Sent One Consulting, LLC

Serve Me the Sky Digital

Skinn Deep Skintique LLC

Smooth Colors By Design Corp

Spirit and Abundance LLC

StaCreative

Stacy K Floral

Steve General Contractor, Inc.

Sue Steele Landscape Architecture

Sunny Days Painting LLC

Susan Clark Design

Sweet & Cute Sweets

T.A. Scott Company Inc.

Tecias Childcare, LLC

TGW Studio (This Good World Network LLC)

The Changemaker Collective

The Law Firm of Janice M. Iati, P.C.

The Photography Experience LLC

The Red Fern

The Zoghlin Group, PLLC

Thomas Construction and Maintenance

Tri City Transportation LLC

Tri-Mar Consulting Inc

TRM Environmental Consultants, LLC

Twin Star Diversity Trainers

United Oxygen and Medical Equipment, Inc.

Universal Care Services, LLC

Val Davis Inc.

Van Dyke Norris Cleaning Services, LLC

Vargas Associates

Veinflow Mobile Phlebotomy

Vetsworks inc

Virtual Work Force Inc.

VMS Strategic Resources

Wariebi & Associates, LLC

We Care Staffing Solutions

Webbestry LLC

Western New York Exteriors, LLC

White Boyz Snow Plowing & Landscaping LLC

Workplace Interiors of Buffalo

XXM Nutrition

Your Inner Dreams Life Coaching Ziske-Kraftwerks, Inc.