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President's Message 2010
During 2010, Finger Lakes Technologies Group Inc. and Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies has continued to achieve tremendous business growth. I am delighted to report that, thanks to the hard work of our employees and our outstanding product portfolio, we exceeded our sales goals in the First Quarter.
New client accounts in the Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) sector include Auburn Memorial Hospital, the Canandaigua YMCA, Ongweoweh Corp., and Seneca Cayuga ARC. We also installed Cisco solutions at Curbell Inc., Goulds Pumps, and Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists PC.
Other exciting news from FLTG and OTTC includes: Featured in Forbes
The May 10 issue of Forbes magazine features a full-page, full-color profile of the FLTG family of companies as one of the leading businesses in Upstate New York. The article is subtitled: “Rural Phone Companies Spawn Regional Telecom Powerhouse.”
Buffalo Office Move
In May, we will relocate our Buffalo-area office to accommodate business growth and provide more office space. Our new location will be the famous Wurlitzer Building in North Tonawanda, on U.S. Route 62, Niagara Falls Blvd. – midway between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. During the early 1900s, Wurlitzer made their famous Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organs in this building. Throughout the years, Wurlitzer also manufactured radios and jukeboxes there. We will soon provide more details about an open house ceremony.
Ontario Telephone Recognized by PSC
For the sixth consecutive year, Ontario Telephone Company has received a prestigious recommendation from the New York State Public Service Commission. The PSC once again noted that consumers of Ontario Telephone Company received "Excellent Service" from the company and our employees.
Case Studies in Book Published by RIT
Business case studies about FLTG and OTTC are featured in a new book published by RIT Press at Rochester Institute of Technology. In Telecommunications History & Policy into the 21st Century, author Ronald Fulle discusses the history and evolution of the telecommunications industry through the new millennium. FLCC Donation
Our companies are proud to have made a 10-year financial commitment to support the FLCC Victor Center’s conference and training room. The facility, named the Finger Lakes Technologies Group Multi-Purpose Room in recognition of our gift, will help meet the workforce needs of high-tech businesses throughout the Finger Lakes region. Bob Griswold Honored
FLTG-OTTC board chair and Finger Lakes Community College trustee Bob Griswold was honored in March with a 2010 Marvin Rapp Award for Distinguished Service. The New York Community College Trustees Inc. presents the award in recognition of a community-college trustee’s dedicated and effective service. New Employees
Please join me in welcoming the following new employees to our family of companies: - Debbie Bunce, Customer Service Representative, Ontario Telephone Company
- Frank Kordziel, Jr., Line Crew, Ontario Telephone Company
- Brandon Whilden, NOC Voice Engineer, FLTG
I also want to congratulate Outside Plant Engineer Bob Lanfair for achieving certification as an instructor in safe and efficient pole climbing. His certification will allow us to hire and train more efficiently through our own in-house instructor.
This was another very successful First Quarter for the FLTG family of companies. I want to thank all of our FLTG and OTTC employees for your dedication. I also want to welcome our new CLEC and Cisco clients. We look forward to providing you with the highest level of customer service.
Regards, Paul H. Griswold
President and CEO
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