named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Grant Assistance
Helps clients identify and secure grant funding for projects related to innovation, workforce development, cybersecurity, and capital expansion.
Lean Six Sigma Training
Offers Yellow, Green, and Black Belt training in Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve process efficiency and reduce waste in manufacturing and technology companies.
Toyota Kata
Coaching and training in Toyota Kata methods to foster continuous improvement and scientific thinking at all levels of an organization.
Value Stream Mapping
Facilitates value stream mapping sessions to identify and eliminate waste in production and business processes, improving flow and reducing lead times.
Workforce Development
Customized in-house training and workshops focused on leadership development, problem-solving, and technical skills enhancement for employees and supervisors.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local Business Financing and Incentives 1 activity
- Funding assistance and grant proposal support for manufacturing and technology firmsProvides direct assistance to companies in securing grant funding for projects related to product development, innovation, workforce development, cybersecurity, global expansion, capital equipment, and operational excellence. Includes high success rates in grant approvals and support across a range of funding opportunities for business growth and transformation initiatives.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Generating economic impact through job retention, investment, and sales growthSupports Central New York manufacturers and technology companies in achieving operational excellence and cultural transformation, resulting in measurable economic outcomes including $265 million in economic impact, $184 million in new and retained sales, $70 million in investments, $11 million in cost savings, and support for 1,574 new and retained jobs over a five-year period.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Supporting technology transfer and business growth for startups and entrepreneursAssists researchers and entrepreneurs in developing business strategies, commercializing university-developed technologies, and transitioning from startup to mature organization status. Serves as the New York State CNY Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center, designated in 1992, to support regional economic development.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advancing Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement capabilities in industryTrains and supports organizations in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including Green Belt and Black Belt project implementation, Toyota Kata, TWI Job Relations and Methods, and KPI/Visual Factory systems. Has supported multiple organizations in achieving significant yield improvements, waste reduction, and productivity gains through structured improvement programs.
- Delivering operational excellence consulting and technical assistance to manufacturersProvides hands-on consulting services in lean manufacturing, process improvement, leadership development, strategic planning, quality systems, marketing and sales strategies, and implementation of advanced technologies to help manufacturers increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Includes conducting Value Stream Mapping events to identify inefficiencies and develop action plans for operational improvements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.12M
Contributions & grants$840K40%
Program service revenue$1.17M55%
Investment income$55K3%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$2.31M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.42M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.78M
Cash$272K
Investments$49K
Liabilities$989K
Net assets$1.79M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue +26.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES A D'AGOSTINO | CEO | 40 | $206K |
| SCOTT LAUNDRY | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $163K |
| SARAH BURLINGAME | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $154K |
| MICHAEL METZGAR | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $145K |
| DONALD LYNCH | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $131K |
board members · 10
- ANDREW FISH — DIRECTOR
- BROOKE ROWE — DIRECTOR
- DAN KOLINSKI — DIRECTOR
- GARY CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- GRAHAM HARRINGTON — DIRECTOR
- JAIME SWEET — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY ELLERTON — SECRETARY
- JOSEPH MCGLYNN — TREASURER
- RANDY WOLKEN — DIRECTOR
- TRACY FOLTZ — CHAIR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Central New York manufacturers Partner — Provides consulting and training services to manufacturers in the Central New York region.
- Central New York technology companies Partner — Provides consulting and training services to technology companies in the Central New York region.
- Currier Plastics Partner — Provided Lean, TWI, and Lean Six Sigma training and certification support to Currier Plastics.
- Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
- Knowles Precision Devices Partner — Collaborated on Lean Six Sigma projects resulting in yield improvements and capacity gains.
- Knowles Precision Devices Partner — Provided training, coaching, and engineering support to improve manufacturing performance and operational culture.
- National Grid Partner — Collaborates on the Manufacturing Productivity Program, which provides matching grants to manufacturers for lean and growth-focused projects.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership Government — CNYTDO is a NIST MEP affiliate.
- New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership Network — CNYTDO is a division of the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
- New York State Government — Designated TDO as the CNY Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center.
- Northland Filter International LLC Partner — Provided Lean Transformation, Training Within Industry Job Methods, Managerial Accounting Overview, and Lean Six Sigma training to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- US Department of Commerce Government — Provides services in collaboration with or through programs related to the US Department of Commerce.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Grant-Facilitated Organizational Transformationmethodology: grant-facilitated_transformationBy enabling access to grant funding and supporting navigation of complex funding landscapes, the organization facilitates operational transformation in small to mid-sized manufacturers because financial and technical barriers prevent investment in innovation and growth without external support.
- Integrated Operational Excellence with Coaching and Continuous Improvementmethodology: integrated_operational_excellenceBy combining lean manufacturing, lean six sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies with sustained coaching and scientific problem-solving routines, the organization builds organizational capability and drives sustained operational excellence because cultural transformation and employee engagement are critical to long-term adoption of process improvements.