2005 SBA AWARDS: Small Business Excellence Award Winners: Tarson Supply Corp.

TARSON SUPPLY CORP.

Owners: Robert and Joan Tarson

Headquarters: North Syracuse

Established: 1952

Type of Business: Wholesaler and retailer of janitorial supplies, swimming pools and accessories, gas grills and accessories, and outdoor furniture

Selected by: Charter One Bank

Business Profile: Robert and Joan Tarson founded Tarson Supply Corp in 1952. The company is a wholesaler and retailer of janitorial supplies. swimming pools and accessories, gas grills and accessories, and outdoor furniture. The company operates out of seven locations in Syracuse and the surrounding area. The most recent store on Bridge Street in DeWitt opened in 2003.

Robert and Joan Tarson are still actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the company. They also have family members who play key management roles in the operation of the company, which employs over 50 people.

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