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WISE Business Spotlight

Jeannie Brockmyre

Co-Owner and CEO, Absolute Precision

Jeannie Brockmyre is the CEO of Absolute Precision, an advanced manufacturing company she co-owns with her husband. Founded in 1989, the business delivers highly precise components for industries like medical, aerospace, and defense — boasting a 99.7% parts acceptance rate and 99.5% on-time delivery. Under Jeannie’s leadership, Absolute Precision has played a role in everything from rocket launches to life-saving medical devices.

"Our mission is to be the industry standard for precision manufacturing and customer satisfaction."
— Jeannie Brockmyre, Co-Owner & CEO

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Arteika Hunter

Founder & Managing Director, Clean & Glo Cleaning Services LLC

Arteika Hunter is the founder and managing director of Clean & Glo Cleaning Services LLC, a women- and minority-owned janitorial company based in Syracuse, NY. Established in August 2022, Clean & Glo has quickly become a trusted name in Central New York, offering services such as painting and property maintenance, lead remediation, and commercial janitorial solutions.

Drawing on over a decade of experience in the cleaning industry, Arteika launched her business to build financial independence, gain control over her time, and create job opportunities within her community. Her dedication to quality service and making a positive local impact earned her the 2024 New York State Entrepreneurship Assistance Center (EAC) Entrepreneur of the Year award.

"Clean & Glo not only created an income for me, but it gave me a way to provide jobs for my community. It takes determination and dedication to start a business, and you have to keep moving towards your goal."
— Arteika Hunter, Founder

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Tiffany Munford

Owner and President, Punch and Die Metal Fabrication LLC

Tiffany Munford is the owner and president of Punch and Die Metal Fabrication LLC in Syracuse, NY. In a male-dominated field, Tiffany has built a thriving business creating everything from decorative wall art to industrial enclosures for National Grid. With a background in construction safety and retail management, she’s become a powerful example of leadership in manufacturing.

"Honestly, to just be a woman business owner in a male-dominated industry, I think, is a pretty big win for us. I like it."
— Tiffany Munford, Owner and President

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Keonna Franklin

Founder and CEO, KSF Consolidated LLC

Keonna Franklin is the founder and CEO of KSF Consolidated LLC, a full-service firm offering affordable accounting solutions to individuals and businesses nationwide. Specializing in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation — with a focus on the construction industry — Keonna is a certified NYS MWBE and brings over a decade of financial expertise to her clients.

"Leave the numbers to us; you keep making them grow."
— Keonna Franklin, CEO

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Emily Gozy, MS, RDN, CDN

Founder & CEO, Nourished with Emily

Emily Gozy is a registered dietitian and the founder of Nourished with Emily, a Syracuse-based virtual nutrition counseling and wellness company. Her mission is to help busy professionals break free from restrictive dieting and build sustainable, healthy habits.

Inspired by her own recovery from an eating disorder in high school, Emily pursued a career in nutrition to guide others toward a balanced approach to health. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Marywood University and a Master's in Applied Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition from Concordia University.

Through Nourished with Emily, she offers personalized coaching programs, group workshops, and workplace wellness initiatives, empowering clients to feel confident and nourished in their daily lives.

"Nutrition shouldn’t be a 30-day challenge or a one-and-done thing; proper nutrition and healthy habits is a lifestyle you can do forever."
— Emily Gozy, Founder & CEO

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