UTC RETAIL, Taylor, The Builders, and Greenlight Networks top 2024 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 list; Greater Rochester Chamber presents Tom Golisano with Lifetime Achievement Award
38th Annual List of Fastest-Growing, Privately-Owned Companies
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 (Rochester, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announced the rankings for the 2024 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 List at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, November 6th at the Floreano Convention Center, attended by over 1,500 business and community leaders from the Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region. UTC RETAIL took the number one spot on the 38th annual list and provides enterprise class store technology solutions, including POS software, hardware, and professional services, to some of North America’s leading retailers. Turn-key contractor Taylor, The Builders and fiber internet provider Greenlight Networks rounded out the top three.
The annual Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 list celebrates the fastest-growing, privately owned companies in the Greater Rochester nine-county region. Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce accounting partner KPMG LLP determines Top 100 rankings based upon dollar and percentage revenue growth over a three-year period, which allows companies large and small to compete on a level playing field. All revenue information received is kept in the strictest of confidence and is not made public.
“Our Top 100 companies are powerful engines, contributing to and growing our regional economy. Their successes are powered by their employees, their leadership, and of course their customers. In spite of the challenges faced at the micro and macro levels, these companies are thriving and growing, hiring more employees and creating more opportunities. We are all grateful for their contributions to this region and the people who call it home,” said Bob Duffy, President & CEO, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, “The 2024 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 companies employ over 20,000 people around the country, with 13,000 of them being right here in the Greater Rochester region. This year, these companies generated over $4.7 billion in revenue, which has had an unquestionable impact on our regional economy. Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate on Thursday, and to all our sponsors and supporters for making this annual recognition celebration possible.”
In addition to revealing the Top 100 rankings, Greater Rochester Chamber presented B. Thomas Golisano with its Lifetime Achievement Award at Wednesday’s ceremony. Tom Golisano is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader whose vision, perseverance, and action have left an indelible mark on a broad spectrum of issues in Greater Rochester and across the country. His investments are advancing entrepreneurship and driving the success of numerous businesses and start-ups. His philanthropic contributions to education, hospitals, and numerous other organizations exceed $775 million.
Golisano said, “I’m honored to be recognized by Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Paychex's success and the hard work of its 16,000+ employees provide me with the ability to support Upstate New York and beyond. There are many great organizations throughout the Rochester community and being able to philanthropically support them to further their work brings me great pride. I want to thank Bob Duffy and Greater Rochester Chamber for presenting me with this prestigious recognition."
“Thomas Golisano has profoundly impacted the lives of so many individuals in our community throughout his career, and thanks to the Golisano Foundation and its giving, he will continue to do so for years to come. His unparalleled philanthropic efforts and business support have been transformational in revolutionizing so many organizations and our economy,” Duffy remarked, “We are honored to pay gratitude for all that he has done, and to highlight and celebrate his legacy. It is a privilege to know this world-class leader. On behalf of Greater Rochester Chamber’s board of directors, staff, members, and the whole Greater Rochester region, thank you.”
To be eligible for the Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100, businesses must be independent, privately held, headquartered in the Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region, and have revenue of at least $1 million in each of the three most recent fiscal years. The service industry led the list with 27 companies placing on this year’s Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100.
The nomination process for the 2025 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 begins in February and goes on until the end of June. For more information, contact Greater Rochester Chamber Events Director Susan George at Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.