The Hamilton Group enjoys numerous professional affiliations with world-class organizations. We pride ourselves by the company we keep, and enjoy successful relationships with both local and national organizations. While not an exhaustive list, the following firms provide valued affiliations with Hamilton:

Dillinger & Kovach (www.dillingerkovach.com) is a Texas based premier provider of national-class marketing services. With primary (but not exclusive) emphasis upon the temporary staffing marketplace, D&K delivers full-service marketing services with an emphasis upon innovative client response. Whether Hamilton's clients desire a website overhaul, podcasting capability, search-engine optimization, print ads, ad copy, letter campaigns, or even full motion video, D&K provides each with speed, innovation, and full understanding of the client's objectives and needs.

Hamilton and D&K have partnered to create a completely unique value proposition to America's growing business community. Together, our two firms have created Growth² which combines the essential benefits of improved cash-flow from factoring, with the delivery of top of class, full-service marketing for one low monthly combined fee. Gone is the need to place a marketing firm on retainer, or to come up with a substantial initial fee. Because you "pay as you grow", it's as if you get D & K 's full suite of services almost for free just by factoring your invoices. We believe that by solving the financial and marketing concerns of America's emerging business class, Growth² enables entrepreneurs to simply focus upon growing their enterprise.

ADP, or Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (www.adp.com) is America's premier payroll processing and related services firm. Hamilton enjoys a national relationship with ADP whereby ADP will deliver preferred (i.e. unbeatable) pricing to Hamilton's clients. Through this affiliation, Hamilton's clients can obtain 'big company' services and pricing that are normally reserved for firms many times larger. With its industry-leading internet interface, ADP offers its clients the benefit of true flexibility combined with unparalleled dependability. In turn, by participating in this program, Hamilton's clientele no longer need to prove compliance with applicable wage/payroll tax obligations!

The International Factoring Association (www.factoring.org) is the recognized leader and advocate of America's factoring industry. With over 400 members around the world, the IFA is the main organization disseminating information and education to the factoring industry. The IFA requires members to faithfully adhere to its strict Code of Ethics. Hamilton is proud to be a long-time member of the IFA, and one of Hamilton's Principals previously served a two year appointment on the IFA's Board of Advisors.

The Whitman School at Syracuse University (www.whitman.syr.edu) was recently recognized as one of America's top 50 undergraduate programs by U.S. News & World Report and Business Week. Whitman's MBA program was also recognized as one of America's best by Princeton Review's 2007 guide. The Whitman School also offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises (EEE). The EEE program is a premier national leader and was recently voted America's #1 graduate program and the #2 undergraduate program in its field.

Hamilton has employed Whitman students as interns and one of Hamilton's Principals routinely appears as a guest entrepreneurial panelist, and also as a final round judge of the school's semi-annual business plan competition. During their senior year, students majoring in EEE must team with other students to develop and present a bonafide comprehensive business plan. Over a two day period, approximately 60 teams present their plans before judges from both faculty and the business community. Hamilton is pleased to support this dynamic program.

The American Staffing Association (www.americanstaffing.org) is the premiere organization serving the temporary staffing industry. As an advocate for their industry, the ASA provides legislative review and lobbying, conventions, and educational seminars for its membership. With an independent member certification program, it confers upon its individual members various levels of education/experience designations. The ASA requires its members to faithfully adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. Hamilton is proud to be an Associate member.

The Syracuse Executives Association (www.syrexecs.com) and its parent organization The International Executives Association provide business-to-business networking opportunities for their members. With classification exclusivity, the SXA ensures no inter-member competition or rivalry. Hamilton believes strongly in supporting its headquarters business community, and feels that the SXA delivers on that need. Hamilton has been an active member since 1996, and one of Hamilton's Principals served as President of this prestigious organization from 2001-2002, and as a member of the Board of Directors for 8 years. The SXA requires its members to faithfully adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. Hamilton is proud to be a long-term member.

The Syracuse Chamber of Commerce (www.syracusechamber.com) is an extremely active advocate for business issues throughout New York State and the rest of the nation. With thousands of members throughout Central New York, the Chamber is a powerful and persuasive presence (politically and otherwise) for the business community. Hamilton is proud to be a long time member.