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November 2008
The DDS Companies Ranks 9th of Rochester’s Top 100 Businesses
The DDS Companies, leading local providers of site planning, site design, and construction services, ranked number nine on the list of Rochester, New York's Top 100 Companies for 2008.

September 2, 2008
The DDS Companies Ranks 59th in the Nation for Fastest Growing Privately Held Construction Companies

The DDS Companies ranked number 1084 on Inc. Magazine’s 2008 Top 5,000 List. The list is a ranking of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the U.S. and serves as a benchmark for the most innovative, dynamic and successful companies in the nation. The DDS Companies earned this ranking based upon its three year revenue growth of 346.3%.

The DDS Companies ranks fourth in New York State and number 59 overall in the Construction category.

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August 2008
Todd Rickard has been named Vice President for DDS Constructors LLC.
Todd has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry and previously acted as Senior Project Manager for the Company. In his new role, Todd will be responsible for overseeing all operations for DDS Constructors including estimating, project management and field operations.

DDS Constructors began work on the Price Rite Grocery Store in May of 2008.
Located on University Avenue in Rochester, the site work package includes grading, curbing, paving, sidewalk installation and landscaping. DDS Utilities, Inc. will be performing the utility installation. Demolition of the existing building and foundation as well as excavation for the new walls is now complete, and site work has now commenced. This project is scheduled for completion at the end of September 2008.

July 2008
DDS Constructors began work on the parking lot improvements for Johnson & Johnson’s Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Division in June of 2008. Located off of Weiland Road in Rochester, NY, the sitework package includes the excavation of the existing parking lot, installation of the new stone base, construction of new concrete curbing and sidewalks, and the new asphalt pavement. In addition, large areas of the proposed lot were undercut to remove poor soils prior to construction. The lot is scheduled to open August 1, 2008.

June 2008
DDS Utilities is currently working on the relocation of 975 ft. of 24” steel gas line for RG&E, which when finished, will be the future home of the new Kohl’s store in Victor, NY. The project began the last week of May and is scheduled for completion by the end of June. This project is RG&E’s largest of its kind in 8 years! As a result of our first-rate execution on a project of such magnitude, DDS Utilities has been awarded (2) additional 20” steel gas line replacement jobs locally for RG&E. The additional projects, located on Brooks Ave and Paul Rd in Rochester, are scheduled to commence in early July.

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March 2008
The DDS Companies' CFO named as the recipent of the Businesswoman of the Year
Chief Financial Officer of The DDS Companies (DDS), Victoria B. Damon, is the recipent of the Rochester Women’s Network Up & Coming Businesswomen’s Award for the year 2008.

Each year the Rochester Women's Network recognizes a select group of local women who have been in their career fields for less than 10 years, and have made an impact by demonstrating the highest levels of achievement in their professions. The nominees include women who have successfully demonstrated professional influence in their fields through their accomplishments, career growth, advancement, innovation, creative thinking, and initiative.

"Torrie is a critical part of our business at The DDS Companies. She has contributed a keen awareness of our capabilities to customers, and we are very proud that she has been recognized for her accomplishments," said Sean Donohoe, President.

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November 2007
The DDS Companies Ranks 7th of Rochester’s Top 100 Businesses
The DDS Companies, leading local providers of site planning, site design, and construction services, ranked number seven on the list of Rochester, New York's Top 100 Companies for 2007.

"With only 30 other companies ranking on the list for the first time, we feel honored to be recognized as leaders in the Rochester marketplace," said Sean G. Donohoe, Owner and President. The Rochester Top 100 is a program that salutes high performing companies, sponsored by the Rochester Business Alliance and the local office of KPMG LLP, a worldwide accounting firm. Eligible companies must be privately held, have revenue of at least $1 million in each of the three most recent fiscal years, and be headquartered in the greater Rochester area. In the past three years, the DDS Companies revenues have increased by 462 percent and employment has increased by over 40
percent.

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September 11, 2007
The DDS Companies among Rochester's Top 100
The DDS Companies (DDS) has been named one of Rochester's Top 100 Companies for 2007. Nominated companies are ranked according to revenue growth both in terms of dollar and percentage increases. In the last three years, DDS revenues have increased by 462 percent and employment has increased by over 580 percent.

The Rochester Top 100, is a program that salutes high performing companies, and is sponsored by the Rochester Business Alliance and the local office of KPMG LLP, a worldwide accounting firm. Eligible companies must be privately held, have revenue of at least $1 million in each of the three most recent fiscal years, and be headquartered in the greater Rochester area. 235 companies were nominated for this year’s prestigious award.

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August 14, 2007
Entrepreneur Chosen as Finalist for Small Business Council 2007 Business Person of the Year Award
Sean G. Donohoe P.E., President and founder of The DDS Companies, has been recognized as one of six finalists for the Small Business Council Business Person of the Year award. The Small Business Council is an affiliate of Rochester's Chamber of Commerce, the Rochester Business Council (RBA). Nominations were open to business professionals who operate businesses that employ fewer than 500 people in the Rochester area, and set a high standard of accomplishment in both business and the community.

The DDS Companies includes DDS Constructors, DDS Engineers, and DDS Utilities, Inc. The three companies work together to provide civil engineering site planning and design, site construction, and underground utility construction to a variety of customers that include land developers, home builders, utility companies, and telecommunications companies.

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July 13, 2007
The DDS Companies names new Director Health, Safety and Environment
The DDS Companies have added Kenneth P. Jackson of East Rochester as Director of Health, Safety and Environment. He brings over 15 years of experience to the position.

Ken has a Master's Degree in Industrial Hygiene and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist. He is a Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and a Six Sigma Green Belt Practitioner. Ken is responsible for ensuring that work operations do not harm people, the community, or the environment. Ken will provide support to all three divisions of The DDS Companies.

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June 21, 2007
The DDS Companies Welcomed to Monroe County
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks officially welcomed The DDS Companies to Monroe County at the ribbon cutting ceremony for our new "Operations Center" at 240 Commerce Drive, Rochester, NY 14623.

For complete details:
Please visit the Monroe County website press release.

May 11, 2007
The DDS Companies names new Estimating Manager
DDS Constructors, LLC has hired James R. Hammond of Bloomfield, Ontario County as Estimating Manager. He brings over 34 years of highway and heavy construction experience to the position. Jim is responsible for the development of construction estimates and budgets by analyzing the actual costs versus estimated costs.

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