The Business Council of New York State Announces Round of 8 Finalists for the Inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State Inc. announced Monday that the Coolest Thing Made in New York contest has been narrowed down to eight (8) finalists after the public cast more than 18,000 votes in the Round of 16.
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 eight businesses are
- Alcoa Corporation Massena Operations (Massena)
- Cabot Creamery Cooperative (Chateaugay)
- E.L. Designs (Cambridge)
- General Motors (Buffalo)
- NightRide Thermal Inc. (Brooklyn)
- Rifton (Rifton)
- Stewart's Shops Corp. (Ballston Spa)
- The Raymond Corporation (Greene)
“The Business Council is thrilled to host the Coolest Thing Made in New York Contest, shining a spotlight on New York’s incredible manufacturing sector and the unique and exceptional products made right here in our state,” said Heather Mulligan, President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State. “Thank you to all the nominees who have participated in the contest to share their Made in New York product and congratulations to those manufacturers advancing. I encourage the public to show their support for the Coolest Thing Made in New York by voting for their favorite!”
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 will be 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.
- August 12-August 18 = Round of 8.
- During this week, products will once again be put head-to-head with one another, and the winner of each head-to-head matchup will move on. (one vote per product per day per device).
- August 19 – August 25 = Round of 4
- During this week, products will once again be put head-to-head with one another, and the winner of each head-to-head matchup will move on. (one vote per product per day per device).
- 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 will be 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.