Monday, December 1, 2008

Ongweoweh Corporation a Welcome Addition to The Chamber

Ongweoweh Corp was founded in 1978 by Frank C. Bonamie, a former chief of the Cayuga Indian Nation of New York. Since that time, Ongweoweh has become a leader in the pallet industry, distributing, managing, recovering, and recycling more than 20 million pallets yearly throughout North America.  They can count Coca-Cola, IBM, Kodak, Johnson & Johnson and Cargill among their long list of clients.  Since its founding, Ongweoweh's mission has been to reduce material handling costs for its customers. They are committed to exceeding customers' expectations through product quality, technical innovation, and exemplary service. This philosophy has earned numerous awards, including U.S. Small Business Administration's Regional Subcontractor of the Year.

Headquartered in
Ithaca, Ongweoweh Corp has grown to include facilities in Rochester, NY and Atlanta, GA.  They are one of the 50 largest minority-owned companies in the United States.   In the Cayuga language, Ongweoweh means "original people." The word signifies the company's belief in originality, integrity, and respect for individuals and the environment.   Just as it maintains a commitment to its customers, Ongweoweh remains committed to the needs of the Native American community. Ongweoweh supports a scholarship fund supporting Native students at Cornell University's American Indian Program.

(607)266-7070

www.ongweoweh.com

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