Ithaca Construction Firm Named America's Top Small Business

Trade Design Build, an architecture and construction firm in Ithaca, New York, was named America's top small business in 2026 by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO— as part of the CO—100 program. The company was selected from 12,000 applicants nationwide. Founded in 2016 with a team of three, the firm now has 35 employees and projects approximately $12 million in revenue for 2026. Its integrated model brings architecture, general contracting, furniture design, and fabrication together, supporting residential and commercial projects from planning through completion. The organizers recognized the company's growth and its integrated client experience; more than 95% of its clients hire the firm for its full range of services. CEO Gideon Stone received a $25,000 award at the ceremony on October 20 at the Chamber's historic headquarters in Washington, D.C.