The Business Council of New York State Announces Final 4 Products for the Second Annual “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 competition has been narrowed down to four finalists following online public voting.
Thirty-six businesses applied for this year’s contest, with the top 16 from the first week’s popular vote moving on to the head-to-head competition. The top four to advance after this past week’s round of 8 voting are -
- Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment Inc. (Binghamton)
- Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies Inc. (Syracuse)
- Corning Inc. (Canton)
- Earth Planters (Auburn)
A list and description of each nominee and all the voting information can be found on the contest’s webpage. ( https://madeinny.org/2025-coolest-thing-made-ny)
The statewide initiative spotlights the innovation, creativity, and manufacturing excellence of businesses across the state. This exciting competition provides a platform for manufacturers to showcase their products and highlight their vital role in driving New York's economy forward.
The contest’s webpage has been viewed over 15,000 times, with more than 20,000 total votes cast.
Weekly winners are decided by a public vote on the contest’s 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 18 – August 24 = 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 1 – September 18 = 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 contests will be invited to The Sagamore Resort to showcase their products to attendees of The Business Council’s Annual Meeting, where voting will be allowed until a winner is announced on the evening of September 18th at the awards dinner.
How to Get Involved
People can vote for the “Coolest Thing Made in New York" directly on the contest page, found here.