The Alcott Group 71 Executive Blvd. Farmingdale, NY 11735 631.420.0100
934 Cleveland Dr.
Buffalo, NY 14225
716-626-9500
www.alcottgroup.com
Contact: Donna Autuori Autuori Corporate Communications dmautuori@optonline.net 631.321.0045
Pictured above is The Alcott Group President Louis Basso (click picture to view a larger, photo-quality version)
Since its inception in 1986, The Alcott Group has steadily grown in size and stature to now be recognized as one of the leading Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) in the nation which serves the New York metropolitan area. Under the direction of Alcott President Louis Alcott, the company serves as a PEO to over 350 affiliated companies and their estimated 4,500 employees as a human resources outsourcing partner. Alcott provides these organizations and their employees with a full range of employee-related services. The Alcott Group serves small businesses as a complete resource for employee-related services including payroll administration, employee benefits design and administration, tax administration and compliance with tax and workplace legislation. The Company helps reduce the administrative burdens associated with these areas, while effectively managing the risks and related liabilities. In addition, The Alcott Group is instrumental in building positive relations between employer and employee, both through its competitive benefit plans, as well as its many value-added offerings for employees such as shopping, travel, and entertainment discounts, tuition reimbursement programs and adoption services. Through Alcott’s services, these companies also can better attract and retain qualified staff and, in turn, facilitate their more competitive, productive businesses.
The Alcott Group was among the first PEOs nationwide to earn the ESAC (Employers Services Assurance Corporation) designation, which is the equivalent of what FDIC is to the banking industry, for the PEO industry and requires an arduous process and demonstration of fiscal and operational integrity.
By serving its clientele with high quality, market-responsive PEO/HR outsourcing services, Alcott has itself sustained growth over the past two decades. Its success is demonstrated in Alcott’s consistent rankings among Long Island’s Top 50 Privately-Owned Companies, 25 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Long Island Top 100 Private Companies and the Crain’s New York Business list of the New York Area’s Largest Privately-Held Employers.
The Alcott Group is an active member of the local community with the company’s employees supporting various nonprofit organizations and community-based causes. Among the organizations, Alcott Group has actively supported both through volunteerism and fundraising initiatives are the Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services for which Alcott has had a tradition of sponsorship for its various events including its “Annual 5K Runday” and “Annual Golf Outing” (CNGCS provided blended case management services for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses and other psychiatric disabilities), food drives on behalf of Island Harvest (Long Island’s largest food bank), Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation for which Alcott President Lou Basso has been a “Team in Training” tri-athlete, Mentor Captain and is currently a Coach, as well as the Cradle Beach Camp (dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families who have been touched by cancer and other life challenges), the Buffalo Rotary Youth Exchange, Camp Good Days and Special Times, Western New York United Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Hospice Buffalo and Roswell Park Alliance Foundation (part of Roswell Park Cancer Institute) – organizations for which Alcott employees have held fundraisers, served as volunteers and have supported in other organized campaigns (e.g., purchasing holiday cards).
Business Leader:
James E. Hammer President & CEO
Hammer Packaging 200 Lucius Gordon Drive West Henrietta, NY 14586 585.424.3880 www.hammerpackaging.com
Contact: Charlene McNeil Marketing Communications Coordinator cmcneil@hammerpackaging.com 585-424-3880 Main 585-350-0177 Direct 585-424-3886 Fax
Pictured above is Hammer Packaging President & CEO James E. Hammer (click photo to view larger, photo-quality version)
Hammer Packaging, established in 1912 on Exchange Street in downtown Rochester, New York, has grown from a regional supplier of packaging products to a global supplier of high quality labels for the beverage, food and household products industries. James E. Hammer became president & CEO in 1984 and has led the growth of the firm from a $4 million, 60 employee base in 1984 to a $100 million, 400 employee organization that it is today. Growth hasn’t come easy in this very competitive global marketplace, but Jim is a firm believer in investing in state-of-the-art technology to reduce costs coupled with a team culture that recognizes Hammer Packaging people as its most important asset.
Jim's community involvement includes work on the Board of Directors of Mary Cariola Children's Center, James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial Hospital and the Regional Advisory Board of J.P. Morgan Chase. He also actively supports such groups as Camp Good Days and Special Times, Ronald McDonald House and the Disabled Children of Monroe County.
Corporate Leader:
SeaComm Federal Credit Union 30 Stearns Street Massena, NY 13662 315.764.0566 www.seacomm.org
Contact: Scott Wilson Chairman, Board of Directors swilson@seacomm.org 315.250.0025
In front: Scott Wilson, Chairman of the SeaComm Board of Directors; Roberta Paccione, SeaComm VP of Operations; Karen St. Hilare, Executive Director, St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce; Shannon Boyce, SeaComm VP of Finance and Patricia Dodge, SeaComm Board Director. (Click picture to view a larger, photo-quality version).
Since 1963, SeaComm Federal Credit Union has provided affordable financial products and services to its membership. Founded at General Motors in Massena, New York, with ten employees contributing five dollars each, the newly formed credit union began operating out of a toolbox. The credit union grew, and before long made its first loan.
Growth continued through the 1970's with a merger and a new community charter. After operating out of offices that proved to be too small, plans were made to relocate the credit union to its current main office site. By 1979, the new facility was complete with five drive-thru lanes, and was expanded in 1985.
Product offerings were expanded during this time to include many of those we are familiar with today - ATM cards, checking accounts, open-end loans, certificates and safety deposit boxes.
Branches were added to meet the needs of a growing membership. In 1982, the downtown branch was opened in Massena on Andrews Street. The branch moved to its current location at 79 Main Street in 1999. The Potsdam Branch opened in 1985 with a new stand alone building constructed in 2002. The Malone Branch opened in 1985 and was renovated and expanded in 2001. Our most recent expansion is the Canton Branch which opened in 2004.
SeaComm has come a long way since 1963 when it operated out of a toolbox, and in 1999 reached the $100 Million milestone in asset size. In 2000, SeaComm opened its doors with an expanded community charter to all of St. Lawrence County and fifteen municipalities in Northern Franklin County and in 2004 reached the $200 million milestone in asset size.
Recently, the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce named SeaComm "Business of the Year" while involvement in the community included participation in a regional fishing tournament for handicapped youth and Children's Miracle Network fundraising efforts.
Corporate Leader:
Guide Communications 1511 Route 22 Brewster, NY 10509 800.666.8230 www.guidecommunicationsinc.com
Guide Communications, Inc. stands by its mission that when local knowledge is desired, local knowledge is delivered. With offices in Brewster and Peekskill, NY, Guide Communications is committed to providing area residents with the best local resource information. Since 1972, GCI has been publishing local phonebooks and community lifestyle magazines. Its ten editions of the Guide Phonebook are delivered annually to 210,000 homes and businesses in Northern Westchester, Putnam, Central Fairfield and Lower Duchess Counties. Eight editions of SURROUNDINGS cover areas in Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield Counties. GuideOnline.com is a searchable website for business and community listings for all editions of the Guide Phonebook plus online ads and web links from featured advertisers. GCI also maintains a web-based calendar, guidecalendar.com, where residents and visitors are invited to browse and post community events.
From the beginning, Guide Communications’ corporate philosophy has been to not only publish accurate and informative community-focused products, but to be a supportive corporate partner in the communities it serves. Presently, Guide Communications is an active member of 14 Chambers of Commerce. Many of the Guide’s employees serve on the boards of these chambers and personally volunteer their time to many other community groups and organizations.
As publisher Mike North says, “when all is said and done, it is people who give a community its character and charm. They may be old or young; business people or volunteers; newcomers or long-time residents. However, the most important thing about them is they are your neighbors.” Guide Communications is a local business and its employees are your neighbors. Corporately and individually, Guide Communications is proud of its contributions to the communities it serves.
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