John J. Endres

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Part of Procter & Gamble Co., Giorgio Beverly Hills, Inc. is a company that specializes in natural and synthetic perfumes. The company is based in Nashville, TN. Giorgio Beverly Hills was acquired by Procter & Gamble Co. from Avon Products, Inc. on August 29, 1994 for $150 million.

Intuity Medical, Inc. develops a blood glucose monitoring system for diabetic patients. The firm offers POGO Automatic, an automated, self-contained handheld monitor that enables patients to measure blood glucose levels within seconds. It also offer Patterns, an application which centralizes each patient?s blood glucose testing data in a digital form that can be shared with healthcare providers. The company was founded by Syrous Parsay on April 24, 2002 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is an organization that advocates for Swiss, American, and multinational business interests. The non-profit company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company is active in all three major regions of Switzerland, organizing events and conducting comprehensive studies on business-related topics. The organization's special committees provide valuable input into its operations, and its flagship publication, the Yearbook, contains a member directory and a comprehensive collection of facts and figures on Swiss-U.S. business relations. Martin M. Naville has been the CEO of the company since 2004.

BioCure, Inc. engages in the product research and development for medical devices and biotechnology. The firm offers GelSpray, a wound dressing liquid. It serves the medical community and the patients. The company was founded by Andrew Maslaveckas in 1999 and is headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA.

Contact Lens Institute provides eye care services. The private company is based in Raleigh, NC and was founded in 1988.

WMHT Educational Telecommunications is a media company based in the state's capital region, serving eastern and western regions with educational programs and services. The private company is based in Troy, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's 24-hour radio information service, Rise, is available for the blind and print disabled in the Capital Region and the Hudson Valley. WMHT's digital facility is designed to meet the industry's growing video and audio production needs. Anthony V. Hayes has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Albany Symphony Orchestra operates as a professional symphony orchestra. It offers concert programming, recording projects, composer residencies, and educational efforts involving area schools throughout the region. The company was founded by John F. Carabella in 1930 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is a non-profit organization which provides an array of news and updates, webinars, seminars, networking, and individualized regulatory and legislative assistance for the large and small firms throughout the state. It offers group insurance programs, member discounts, information resources, and publications. The organization was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Topco Associates LLC provides procurement, quality assurance, packaging, and other services for its food industry member-owners and customers. It engages in procuring perishables, such as fresh and processed meats, and produce/floral programs; dairy/bakery, frozen, grocery, health and beauty care, and non-grocery and commodity items; and foodservice products that comprise frozen vegetables, breaded frozen vegetable appetizers, fresh and frozen protein offerings, custom dairy products, shortening and oil supplies, bulk mayonnaise and salad dressings, potato appetizers, frozen potatoes, condiments, dressings and sauces, fountain soda and equipment, and sushi. The company was founded in December 1950 and is headquartered in Skokie, IL.

Mazzone Management Group Ltd. operates restaurants, banquet facilities, an inn, off-premises catering and business dining accounts. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Clifton Park, NY.

Urban Edge Properties LP is a real estate investment company. It engages in managing, acquiring and developing retail real estate in urban communities. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

David Yurman Designs, Inc. designs accessories, fine jewelry, bridge jewelry, and watches. The company was founded by David Yurman and Sybil Yurman in 1991 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters in Tucson, MDA has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors some 200 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports more than 330 research projects around the world. MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. MDA scientists are in the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy and several other neuromuscular conditions. The Association's comprehensive services program includes diagnostic and follow-up medical consultations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters, a medical equipment program, assistance with equipment repairs and resource referral. Through its national advocacy program, MDA works to make life better for people with muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases by providing representation in matters of public policy and research advancement, nationally and internationally; and facilitating active involvement in these areas by the people it serves. MDA was created in 1950 by a group of adults with muscular dystrophy, parents of children with muscular dystrophy and a physician-scientist studying the disorder. Since its earliest days, it has been energized by its number-one volunteer and national chairman, entertainer Jerry Lewis.

Schwartz Heslin Group, Inc. is a private company that enhances the value of businesses through accurate valuations, investment banking, and strategic advisory services. The company is based in Latham, NY and was founded by Robert W. Schwartz. The company's skilled team has over 36 years of experience and offers expert methodology and a robust network to their clients.

Coradian Corp. distributes communications equipment. The private company is based in East Syracuse, NY.

New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. provides individual and family social services. The non-profit company is based in Albany, NY.

Part of SI Group, Inc., Schenectady Canada Ltd. manufactures electrical insulating varnishes and wire enamels. The company is based in Scarborough, Canada.

The Double H Ranch provides specialized programs and supports for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. The company was founded by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman on July 4, 1993 and is headquartered in Lake Luzerne, NY.