About the Award
In an effort to continue the promotion of economic growth and prosperity for all, The Business Council of New York State launched the Minority and Women's Business Award in 2022. We believe the opportunity for economic growth must be given to all employers, regardless of race or creed. The Minority and Women's Business Award was designed to honor minority, women, and LGBTQ businesses by recognizing their history and success. Businesses are nominated for the award by their state legislators.
A handful of finalists are announced each September and the award is presented at The Business Council's Annual Meeting at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing.
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2023 Finalists
The Business Council announced on August 10 five finalists for the second annual Minority & Women’s Business Award. This year, a total of 50 businesses from across the state were nominated by their legislators.
Finalists Include:
Business | Location | Nominating Legislator |
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Chi Wah Organica |
Rochester |
Assemblymember Jen Lunsford |
Earnest Foods |
Queens |
Senator Leroy Comrie |
Evelias Tamales |
Queens |
Jessica Ramos & Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas |
Friends Tavern |
Queens |
Assemblymember Cataline Cruz |
KLE Consulting |
Brookyln |
Assemblymember Nily Rozic |
2023 Minority and Women's Business Award Nominees |
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Pencol Contracting Corp. | Valley Stream
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Lahi | Elmhurst
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Architectural Sign Group | Elmont
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Trusted Touch Therapeutics | Hempstead
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Belimage | Elmont
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Sage and Angie Boutique | West Hempstead
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KLE Consulting Corp | Brooklyn
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Tori Ear Piercing | Port Washington
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Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen | Albany
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TheCoderSchool | Roslyn
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Europe Cakes | Watertown
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Lionheart Graphics |
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Teton Kitchen | Depew
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Roethel Coach Lines Inc | Ogdensburg
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Cake Crazy Bakery| Cheektowaga
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Evelias Tamales | Queens
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Practice 2 Perfect | Albany
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Earnest Foods | Queens
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CBM Business Solutions | Albany
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The Nourish Spot | Jamaica
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8 Count Kitchen |
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Nettie's Restaurant and Lounge | Queens
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Lips Café | Brooklyn
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Maria Luisa Boutique | Nyack
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Adams Buckner Advisors | Manhattan
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Riley Ford | Chazy
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Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy | Brooklyn
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Twinstate Technologies |
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Taco Mix | Manhattan
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MJ Raymond Construction, LLC | Saranac Lake
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Bermudez Bakery | ManhattanNominated By: Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs |
Khalil Biryani House Restaurant | Bronx
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NYZ Flat Fix | JamaicaNominated By: Senator James Sanders |
Tania Beauty Salon | Bronx
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HSH Hardware Store | JamaicaNominated By: Senator James Sanders |
Taqueria Tlaxcali | Bronx
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Rockaway Fish House | Jamaica
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Jars of Delight |
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Meadow Blues Coffee | Chester
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Far Rock Shop |
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Artistic Taste in Harriman | Harriman
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Royal Empress Banquet Hall | South Ozone Park
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Clayton’s Toys | Williamsville
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A&M Electrical Contractor Ltd | Riverhead
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Heart of Gem | South Richmond Hill
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Boon Chu | Queens
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Rubina's Fashion World | QueensNominated By: Assemblymember David Weprin |
Kababish | Jackson Heights
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Chi Wah: Organica | RochesterOwner: Chi Wah SooNominated By: Assemblymember Jen Lunsford |
Friends Tavern | QueensOwner: Eddie Valentin & Casimiro VillaNominated By: Assemblymember Catalina Cruz |