Senator Elaine Phillips Presents Special New York State Proclamation to Jamaica Bearings Group, INC

Senator Elaine Phillips recently presented the Jamaica Bearings Group, Inc. with a New York State Proclamation in honor of the company winning the Jeffrey Butland Family Owned Small Business of the Year award from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

“Congratulations to owners Peter and Brian Negri for winning the Jeffrey Butland Family Owned Small Business of the Year award,” Senator Elaine Phillips said.  Small family owned and operated businesses, are the backbone of our local economy.  I am extremely pleased that Jamaica Bearings has been recognized for their outstanding achievements and success."

Jamaica Bearings, located in New Hyde Park, began operating in 1925 and has been owned by the Negri family since 1934.  The company is one of the world’s leading value-added bearing and power transmission distributors, and is the leading bearings, rings and specialty fasteners supplier to the United States Government.