The Business Council of New York State Announces Finalists for the Inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State Inc. announced Tuesday that the Coolest Thing Made in New York contest has been narrowed down to two finalists after the public cast more than 15,000 votes in the Round of 4.
Forty-five businesses applied for this year’s contest and competed in the initial popular vote. The top 16 businesses that received the most votes advanced to the head-to-head bracket tournament. The remaining two businesses are
- Alcoa Corporation Massena Operations (Massena)
- NightRide Thermal Inc. (Brooklyn)
A list and description of each nominee and all the voting information can be found on the contest’s webpage. ( https://madeinny.org/coolest-thing-made-ny )
The statewide initiative spotlights the innovation, creativity, and manufacturing excellence of businesses across the state, providing a platform for manufacturers to showcase their products and highlight their vital role in driving New York's economy forward.
Weekly winners were decided by a public vote on the Made in New York website, allowing New Yorkers to have a direct say in determining the coolest product made in the state.
The voting process is as follows.
- September 2 – September 19 = Final 2
- During these two weeks, the final two products will again be put head-to-head. (one vote per product per day per device).
The final two contestants have been invited to The Sagamore Resort to showcase their products to the more than 250 attendees of The Business Council’s Annual Meeting, where voting will be allowed until the winner is announced on the evening of September 19th at our awards dinner.
How to Get Involved
People can vote for the “Coolest Thing Made in New York" directly on the contest page, found here.