BROOKLYN, NY, August 20, 2024 – The Business Council of New York State Inc. has announced that NightRide Thermal has made it to the Final Four in the highly competitive “The Coolest Thing Made in New York” statewide contest.
This year, forty-five businesses entered the contest, each vying for the title in an initial popular vote. Now, with the top four businesses identified, the competition intensifies as they enter a week-long showdown to determine the final two contestants. These finalists will be invited to The Sagamore Resort, where they will showcase their innovative products to over 250 attendees during The Business Council’s Annual Meeting. Voting will continue until the winner is declared at the awards dinner on September 19th.
Mary Ellen Kramer, CEO of NightRide Thermal, expressed her excitement about the progress so far, stating, "We are thrilled by the public response to NightRide as a contestant in this competition. We are looking forward to advancing to the finals in the upcoming voting round!"
Heather Mulligan, President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, also shared her enthusiasm for the contest, saying, "The Business Council is thrilled to host the Coolest Thing Made in New York contest, shining a spotlight on New York’s incredible manufacturing sector and the unique and exceptional products made right here in our state. Thank you to all the nominees who have participated in the contest to share their Made in New York product and congratulations to those manufacturers advancing. I encourage the public to show their support for the Coolest Thing Made in New York by voting for their favorite!”
The statewide initiative is designed to highlight the innovation, creativity, and manufacturing excellence that define New York businesses. It provides a unique platform for manufacturers to showcase their products and underscores their critical role in driving New York's economy forward.
About NightRide Thermal
NightRide Thermal is the leading provider of vehicle-mounted thermal cameras, offering unparalleled visibility and identification of people, animals, and potential risks in conditions of darkness, smoke, and severe weather. With a variety of mounting options, features, and price points, NightRide’s cameras are proudly made in the USA and serve public safety, emergency management, government, defense, security, wildlife control, sporting, and daily driving needs.