What are your resolutions for 2014?
My resolution for 2014 is to do all I can to help Skyline Restoration continue to grow and improve for many years to come serving an industry dedicated to preserving New York City's buildings. We were thrilled to find that we made Crain's "Fast 50" list this year based on our three-year triple digit growth rate of 166%.
I pledge too that Skyline will continue its commitment to charitable organizations such as Smile Train - we've raised nearly $300,000 for the organization since 2008 - and to the Association for Preservation Technology (APT), on the heels of our sponsorship of this year's mega-conference, APT NYC.
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Formal Legislative Role
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