2024 Minority and Women's Business Award

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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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2024 Minority and Women's Business Award Nominees

2024 FINALIST

Aunts et Uncles | Brooklyn
Owner: Nicole and Michael Nicholas  

Nominated By: Assemblymember Brian Cunningham

The Gypsy Parlor | Buffalo
Owner: Gabrielle Mattina

Nominated By: Assemblymember Jon Rivera

Hello Bar NYC | Brooklyn
Owner: 

Nominated By: Assemblymember Brian Cunningham

2024 FINALIST

Sabores de mi Tierra NY | Buffalo
Owner: Luis A. Rodriguez Jr

Nominated By: Assemblymember Jon Rivera

Gloria's | Brooklyn
Owner: 

Nominated By: Assemblymember Brian Cunningham

Rodriguez Construction Group Inc. | Buffalo
Owner: Luis A. Rodriguez Jr

Nominated By: Assemblymember Jon Rivera

Flour Power Bakery  | Pelham
Owner: Miranda Bucciero and Lauren Gibaldi

Nominated By: Assemblymember Amy Paulin

Maame Koranchee's LLC | DBA MansaWear | Rochester
Owner: Mansa Brown

Nominated By: Senator Samra Brouk

Coleman Dance Company  | New Rochelle
Owner: Christina Coleman

Nominated By: Assemblymember Amy Paulin

Legacy Drama House | Rochester
Owner: Dr. Mary Bisbee-Burrows

Nominated By: Senator Samra Brouk

El Encanto de Lola 2   | New York City
Owner: Luz Maria Moran

Nominated By: Senator Cordelle Cleare 

Bronx Optical Center | Bronx
Owner: Jessica Betancourt

Nominated By: Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia

Robert F Hyland & Sons, LLC | Rochester
Owner: Donald Padilla

Nominated By: Senator Samra Brouk

2024 FINALIST

Addictive Wine and Tapas | Queens
Owner: Francisco Diaz and Patrick Duong

Nominated By: Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas

Impact PR & Communications, Ltd| 
Owner: 

Nominated By: Assemblymember Anil Beephan

Sage + Angie | West Hempstead
Owner: Sagine Pierre

Nominated By: Assemblymember Taylor Darling

Cravin’ Jamaican Cuisine | Ossining
Owner: Peter Murdock

Nominated By: Assemblymember Dana Levenburg

Espanol Realty Ltd | Hempstead
Owner: Nicholous A. Perdomo

Nominated By: Assemblymember Taylor Darling

Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. | Peekskill
Owner: Kecia Palmer-Cousins

Nominated By: Assemblymember Dana Levenburg

Special Treasures Childcare | West Hempstead
Owner: Dr. Linda Anderson

Nominated By: Assemblymember Taylor Darling

Understory Market | Cold Spring
Owner: Lara Shihab-Eldin & Sammy Smith-Coleman 

Nominated By: Assemblymember Dana Levenburg

Lifestyles | Saratoga Springs
Owner: Heidi Owen West

Nominated By: Assemblymember Carrie Woerner

Hunt Companies, Inc. | Argyle
Owner: Amie Gonzales

Nominated By: Assemblymember Matt Simpson

Miller Mechanical Services | Glens Falls
Owner: Elizabeth Miller

Nominated By: Assemblymember Carrie Woerner

Telescope Casual Furniture | Granville
Owner: Kathy Juckett

Nominated By: Assemblymember Matt Simpson

Drone Cadets | Middletown
Owner: Tony Reid

Nominated By: Senator James Skoufis

Caribbean Cabana | Queens
Owner: Angela Singh & Pamela Ramsewack 

Nominated By:  Assemblymember David Weprin

2024 FINALIST

Pretty in Pink | Valley Stream
Owner: Nicole Forbes

Nominated By: Assemblymember Michaelle Solages

Bena Home Care Agency | Queens
Owner: Binrowtie Angelini (Miss Bena)

Nominated By: Assemblymember David Weprin

Pencol Contracting Corp.   | Valley Stream
Owners: Shakeel Rahman 

Nominated By: Assemblymember Michaelle Solages

Heart of Gem | South Richmond Hill

Owner: Gemma Singh 

Nominated By: Assemblymember David Weprin

Nguyen Phat Oriental Store | Utica
Owner: 

Nominated By: Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon

 

Shine Electronics | Long Island City

Owner: Elliot Park

Nominated By: Senator Kristen Gonzalez

BGM Supply | Utica
Owner: Mary Shepherd

Nominated By: Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon

Little Chef Little Cafe  | Long Island City

Owner: Diana Manalang

Nominated By: Senator Kristen Gonzalez

Tito’s NY Barber Shop  | Utica
Owner: Juan Rivera Guerrido 

Nominated By: Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon

Barcelona | Albany
Owner: Minerva Martinez

Nominated By: Assemblymember Pat Fahy

Juan Rivera Guerrido Fusion East | Brooklyn
Owner: Andrew Walcott 

Nominated By: Senator Roxanne Persaud

Expressive Journeys | Guilderland
Owner: Erin Lancraft

Nominated By: Assemblymember Pat Fahy

Classic Barber and Beauty Salon  | Brooklyn
Owner: Damian & Karen Placide 

Nominated By: Senator Roxanne Persaud

Hilltown Tech | 
 

Nominated By: Assemblymember Pat Fahy

Lost Dog Café and Loung | Binghamton
Owner: Marie McKenna & Elizabeth Hughes 

Nominated By: Assemblymember Donna Lupardo

Comrie  Enterprises | Mt. Vernon
Owner: Marvin Church

Nominated By: Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow

Garland Gallery | Binghamton
Owner: Sherry Eaton

Nominated By: Assemblymember Donna Lupardo

Sentinel Construction| Mt. Vernon
Owner: Terrance Horton

Nominated By: Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow

Metamorphosis, LMSW P.C. & Wellness Center|Wheatley Heights
Owner: Cheryl Mchunguzi

Nominated By: Senator Monica Martinez

SCH Contracting | Mt. Vernon
Owner: Serapher Conn

Nominated By: Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow

Grant Gurus  | Bay Shore
Owner: Marcos Maldonado

Nominated By: Senator Monica Martinez

 

2024 FINALIST

Pintail Coffee Inc. | Farmingdale

Owner: Zaki and Rahat Hossain

Nominated By: Senator Monica Martinez