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Ithaca Journal

May 26, 1971
Moog Gets Top SBA Award

TRUMANSBURG- Robert A. Moog of Trumansburg, inventor of the Moog Synthesizer, this morning received an award designating him as the Small Businessman of the Year of New York State.
Moog, a Cornellian, received the award from J. Wilson Harrison, director of the Small Business Administration's Syracuse Office, and from Daniel F. Mc Neil, State advisory Council chairman.
The certificate reads: "For exemplifying the imagination, initiative, independence and integrity by the American small businessman make a vital contribution to the nation, the economy and the free enterprise system."
Harrison noted that Moog started business as sole proprietor of R. A. Moog Co. in 1964 prior to receiving a PhD. in engineering physics from
Cornell University.
At this time, he was perfecting the Moog synthesizer, which has so revolutionized the music World. During the first year of operation, sales amounted to only $96,000 against sales of $526,000 ending July 30, 1969- a five fold increase. SBA loans played an important role in the firm's growth, and further expansion is planned for a new and larger plant, at which time employment should reach over 100, a large boost to the economy of this essentially rural community.
Moog was born in New York City, and graduated from Bronx High School of Science, Queen's College, and Cornell University.
At present, he teaches a course in the Electrical Engineering Department of Cornell; he has assisted in the adult education program of the Trumansburg School District by teaching electronics at night at the local school.
His lecture tours take him to many parts of the United States, but he still finds time for concerts to raise money for civic affairs in the area.