May 2014 - HIA-LI

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May 2014 - HIA-LI
the
The Official Newspaper of HIA-LI
VOLUME 33 - ISSUE 5
MAY 2014
HIA-LI'S 26TH ANNUAL TRADE SHOW - SPECIAL EDITION
HIA–LI 26th Annual Long Island Business Trade Show and Conference
Executive Programming to Help Businesses Grow
375 exhibitors and 4,500 attendees will be
there • May 22nd from 9 am to 4 pm –
the Largest Long Island Business Trade
Show and Conference • Generate NEW
sales revenue and shorten your sales cycle
On May 22nd, the 60,000 square foot
Suffolk County Community College’s
Sports and Exhibition Complex in
Brentwood will once again open its doors
to the largest single - day business trade
show Long Island has to offer. The HIA LI 26th Annual Business Trade Show and
Conference “The Right Connections for
Real Business” in partnership with the
College, is expected to draw over 4,500
attendees and 375 exhibitors, making it
the best place to do business and build
relationships in 2014.
Major sponsors include Long Island
Business News, Newsday, North Shore LIJ
Care Connect Insurance Company, Inc.,
North Shore LIJ Health Systems, NST,
People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union,
PSEG LI, Sign A Rama of Hauppauge and
Suffolk County Industrial Development
Agency. Supporting organizations at the
show who invite their clients and understand
the importance of helping businesses
thrive are ABA, Adrian’s Network, Cactus
Salon, Community Development Corp. of
Long Island, Empire State Development,
Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk, Long
Island Builders Institute, Long Island
Cares - The Harry Chapin Food Bank,
Long Island Development Corp./LIDC,
Long Island Ducks Baseball, Make-AWish Foundation of Suffolk County,
NARI, New Millennium Development
Services
Inc.,
North
Brookhaven
Chamber of Commerce, Public Relations
Professionals of LI (PRPLI), Stony Brook
Small Business Development Center,
Suffolk County Department of Economic
Development, Sustainable Long Island,
The Corridor Journal of Strategic Alliances
& Commissioner NYS Department
of Economic Development will open
giving an overview of NYS initiatives
and how they impact Long Island.
Panelists include Patchogue Mayor
Paul Pontieri, Chairman Albanese
Organization Russ Albanese, TRITEC
Real Estate Company Principal
James L. Coughlin and Renaissance
Downtowns CEO Don Monti. This
executive luncheon attracts well over
400 business leaders.
and U.S. Small Business Administration.
With this list of who’s who in business the
show will not only provide attendees with
opportunities to network and do business
with the best of the best, make new
business contacts and generate sales, but it
will also present an opportunity to educate
with a variety of educational programs and
notable speakers.
“For the 26th straight year, the HIA-LI
Trade Show and Conference will not only
be the host for the largest business event the
Long Island community has to offer, but
will also feature a variety of educational
programs that touch on key economic
development issues to help improve Long
Island’s economy and discuss challenges
that our business owners face,” said Terri
Alessi-Miceli, President, HIA - LI.
Clay Clark
Executive Breakfast 8 a.m.
At 8 a.m. the Trade Show’s programming
kicks off with the HIA -LI Executive
Breakfast, which always draws top
executives, featuring keynote speaker
Clay Clark, Serial Entrepreneur who
will discuss how to “Thrive to Make your
Business Epic”. CEO’s will hear how to
take specific actions to grow your business
and get more done with your time now.
Investing in Suffolk’s
Innovation Economy 10 a.m.
This year we are proud to partner with
major sponsor Suffolk IDA to create
the Suffolk IDA Innovation Pavilion.
The Pavilion on the trade show floor will
focus on information, imagination and
innovation for Long Island entrepreneurs.
At 10 a.m. the Suffolk IDA will host an
Executive Innovation program discussing
resources for startup companies and
innovation expansion. Moderated by
Anthony Manetta of Suffolk IDA with a
panel of experts. This will prove to be an
informative discussion.
Building Now and For the Future
Executive Luncheon 11:30 a.m.
“Long Island Revitalization- Building
Now and For the Future” will
discuss New York State initiatives
that impact Long Island business. LI
Revitalization projects including the
Ronkonkoma Hub, Wyandanch Rising,
Downtown Patchogue and Renaissance
Downtowns will also be discussed.
Ken Adams, President & CEO - ESD
“This luncheon presents an opportunity
for our local business community to
hear first person what NYS and our
business leaders are doing to help Long
Island become the leader in economic
development ,” states Terri Alessi –
Miceli, President of the HIA – LI .
Additional complimentary breakout
sessions presented by industry experts
throughout the day will highlight social
media, workforce development, energy
cost reductions for the business owner,
secrets of the successful salesperson and
much more.
The dedication and commitment to
keeping local business people informed
and doing business is showcased at this
trade show and conference, and everyone
involved in business should take
advantage of this unique opportunity to
network and educate themselves.
For more information on sponsoring,
exhibiting or attending (pre –
registration to walk the trade show floor
is required to avoid $10 walk in fee) the
HIA - LI 26th Annual Business Trade
Show and Conference on May 22nd visit
www.hia-li.org/tradeshow2014 or call
the HIA - LI Office at (631) 543-5355.
Don’t miss the place where business gets
done in 2014.
Pre-register to Attend the Trade Show
www.hia-li.org/tradeshow2014 by 5/20 to avoid $10 walk-in fee
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HIA-LI New Members
& New Member Profiles
Pages 45&46
L A B E L
Heard Around
The Island
Welcome
New Members
HIA-LI 26th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference
HIA-LI 2014 Positioning Statement & Initiatives
HIA-LI Positioning Statement:
HIA-LI is the recognized voice for business on Long Island
and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. Our member
companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals.
hia-li.org
OFFICERS
Chairperson of the Board
First Vice Chairperson
Second Vice Chairperson
Dr. Elana Zolfo
Dowling College
(631) 244-3420
Rita DiStefano
Portnoy, Messinger,
Pearl & Associates.
(516) 921-3400
Anne Shybunko-Moore
GSE Dynamics
(631) 231-1044
Corporate Secretary
Initiatives:
-Manufacturing Revitalization Initiative: Profile Manufacturing on LI helping obtain funds
to operate more efficiently and create opportunities for a skilled manufacturing workforce.
John Bauer
Littler Mendelson, P.C
(631) 293-4525
-Healthcare Initiative: Explore existing and emerging strategies for containing healthcare costs.
-Infrastructure of the Hauppauge Industrial Park: Identify and develop plans to address critical
infrastructure needs of the Hauppauge Industrial Park that will foster the continued growth of business.
-Environment of Business Success: Create forums to educate and connect business growth
and survival. Promote the HIA-LI Annual Trade Show and Conference as a forum for important
connection and discussion on economic, business and workforce development issues.
-Alternative Energy “Go Green” Initiative: Profile and promote energy efficiency
to HIA-LI members. Educate and showcase environmental and energy services.
-Virtual HIA-LI: Enable our members to collaborate, connect and deliver added value
by sharing knowledge with current and future members and the global world.
President
DIRECTORS
Carol Allen
People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union
(631) 434-3500
Joseph Garofalo
Island Christian Church
(631) 822-3000
Ralph James
Brookhaven National Lab
(631) 344-8633
Joe Campolo
Campolo, Middleton & McCormick
(631) 738-9100
Susan H.Gubing
Career Smarts
(631) 979-6452
Christopher Kent
Farrell Fritz
(631) 367-0710
Robert Desmond
AIRECO Real Estate Corp.
(631) 273-4255
Rudy Holesek
Apollo HVAC
(631) 242-8787
Ann-Marie Scheidt
SUNY Stony Brook
(631) 632-7006
Anthony DiMaso
Verizon
(908) 559-1550
David Winchester
CleanTech Rocks
(516) 680-6811
LIFETIME BOARD MEMBERS
Fred Eisenbud
Law Office of Fredrick Eisenbud
(631) 493-9800
Committee Meetings
Thursday, May 1st—8:30 a.m.
Trade Show Advisory Committee at the HIALI office
Friday, May 2nd—8:30 a.m.
Membership Committee at the HIA-LI office
Monday, May 5th – 8:30 a.m.
Education/Workforce Connection Committee
at the HIA-LI office
Tuesday, May 6th – 8:30 a.m.
Healthcare Committee at the HIA-LI office
Wednesday, May 7th – 8:30 a.m.
Technology for Business Committee at the
HIA-LI office
Thursday, May 8th — 8:00 a.m.
Human Resources Committee
8:30 a.m. - Golf Outing Sub-Committee at the
HIA-LI office
Friday, May 9th—8:30 a.m.
Sales and Marketing Committee at HIA-LI
Office
Monday, May 19th – 8:30 a.m.
Environmental/Green Industries Committee
at Seatuck Environmental Association, 550
South Bay Avenue, Islip
Networking Events
Thursday, May 8th- 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
HIA-LI Networking Event- Take the time
for networking, food, door prizes and business
connections. Pre-payment and registration is
required. Mercedes Benz of Smithtown, 630
Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787
Wednesday, May 14 – 3:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
HIA-LI Summer Food Drive Kick-Off
Networking Event—Come on down to the
th
OF EVENTS
launch of the HIA-LI Summer Food Drive to
benefit Long Island Cares. Enjoy delicious food
from Rigatoni’s. 3 hours of food, raffles and
networking! Event will be held at Long Island
Cares, Hauppauge, NY
Thursday, May 22nd –9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
HIA-LI 26th Annual Trade Show and
Conference—“The Right Connections for
Real Business” – largest B2B trade show on
Long Island – 375 exhibitors, 4,500 attendeesExecutive Programming designed to meet
decision makers, informative seminars, meet
thousands of potential customers and develop
new business relationships. Reserve your
sponsorship or exhibit booth today! Pre-register
to walk the Trade Show floor at www.hia-li.
org/tradeshow2014 by 5/20 to avoid $10 walkin fee. SCCC Sports & Exhibition Complex,
Brentwood, NY
Thursday, May 22 --8 am – 10 am
Executive Breakfast – “Thrive to make Your
Business Epic” with Keynote Speaker- Clay
Clark, Serial Entrepreneur. Take immediate
action steps to grow your business! Auxiliary
Gym at SCCC Sports & Exhibition Complex,
Brentwood, NY
nd
Thursday, May 22 --11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Executive Luncheon –
“Long Island
Revitalization
Projects – Building Now
and For the Future”- Opening Remarks
– Ken Adams, President & CEO - ESD &
Commissioner NYS Department of Economic
Development; Panelists: Paul Pontieri, Mayor of
Patchogue; Russ Albanese, Chairman Albanese
Organization; James L. Coughlin, Principal TRITEC Real Estate Company; Don Monti, CEO
- Renaissance Downtowns; Moderated by: Mitch
Pally, CEO – Long Island Builders Institute;
Auxiliary Gym at SCCC Sports & Exhibition
Complex, Brentwood, NY
nd
Treasurer
Robert Quarte
Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Co., P.C.
(631) 434-9500
Terri Alessi-Miceli
(631) 543-5355
-Workforce Development Initiative: Develop solutions to attract, blend and retain employees
and keep youth on Long Island.
May 2014
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HIA-LI
Howard Kipnes
Cedar Knolls Inc.
(631) 231-1518
Jack Kulka
Kulka Construction Corp.
(631) 231-0900
Ernest E.Hoffmann
W & H Stampings
(631) 234-6161
Arthur Sanders
Institute of Management Accountants
(516) 697-3900
Anthony Leteri
Leteri Waste Services
(631) 368-5533
Allan Lippolis
Superior Washer & Gasket Corp.
(631) 273-8282
LIFETIME BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUS
Thomas J.Fallarino, CPA
(631) 543-1774
Richard S. Feldman, Esq.
Rivkin Radler LLP
(516)-357-3000
John Rebecchi
Disc Graphics
(631) 300-1158
Norman Weingart
Communications Specialties
(631) 543-5355
Marci Tublisky
(631) 269-9628
Ed Pruitt (posthumously)
CEO
Nicholas M. Lacetera
Peoples Alliance Federal
Credit Union
(631) 874-9589
HIA-LI Committees & Chairpeople
Please call the HIA-LI office for more information (631) 543-5355
Business Development
Ann-Marie Scheidt (631) 632-7006
Stony Brook University
Tony Borelli (516) 391-0300 x396
Mass Mutual Financial Group
Manufacturing/International Trade
Anne Shybunko-Moore (631) 231-1044
GSE Dynamics
John Lombardo (631) 851-6200
Suffolk County Community College
Education/Workforce Connection
Sue Gubing (631) 979-6452
Career Smarts
Membership
Rich Isaac (631) 231-3538
Energy/Utilities/Infrastructure
Jack Kulka (631) 231-0900
Kulka Construction Corp.
Sandler Training
Bill Fauth (631) 896-6270
World Financial Group
Entertainment / Sports
Carmella Fazio (516) 297-9011
All Island Media
Mentoring/Networking
Michael Capaldo (516) 984-5388
Environmental/ Green Industries
Lilia Factor Esq. (631) 493-9800
Law Office of Frederick Eisenbud
Tom Fox (516) 364-9890
Dvirka & Bartilucci Consulting Engineers
Michael Capaldo Employee Benefits
Facility Managers
HIA-LI (631) 543-5355
Harvey Kolin (631) 629-4880
Maureen LaPlaca (631) 499-3100
Spectragraphic
Sales & Marketing
Corporate Commercial Realty, LLC
Peter Smith (516) 714-5200
Government Relations
Jack Kulka (631) 231-0900
Kulka Construction Corp.
Howard Kipnes (631) 231-1518
Cedar Knolls Inc.
Wexford Financial Strategies
Security
Allan Lippolis (631) 273-8282
Healthcare
Christine Ippolito (631) 539-6112
Compass Workforce Solutions
Aoifa O'Donnell (631) 588-8102
National Employee Assistance Providers, Inc.
Superior Washer & Gasket Corp.
Technology for Business
David Pinkowitz (631) 491-5343
DCP Marketing Services LLC
Human Resources
Joan Convery (631) 471-1215
Community Development Corp of Long Island
Lucille Mavrokefalos (631) 487-9091
New Life HR Solutions
John DeMartino (917) 388-8873
Microsoft
Young Entrepreneur’s
HIA-LI (631) 543-5355
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4 • HIA-LI 26th Business Trade Show & Conference
9 • CEO Roundtable Article
17 • Career Development Conference Article
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47 • Heard Around the Island
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HIA-LI UPCOMING EVENTS
Terri Alessi - Miceli
HIA-LI President
Dear Valued Business Leaders,
As we approach May 22nd the HIA-LI 26th Annual Business
Trade Show & Conference in partnership with Suffolk
Community College – the largest one-day Business to Business
Trade Show on Long Island – we thank you for your outstanding
commitment and support of Long Island businesses. Because
of you we have stayed true to our purpose of being member
driven with a personal touch. This year’s show and conference
“The Right Connections for Real Business” on May 22nd
promises to be another exciting one.
Our Executive Breakfast keynote speaker Clay Clark, Serial
Entrepreneur will kick off the day discussing how to “Thrive to Make your Business
Epic”. CEOs will hear how to take specific action steps to grow their businesses and get
more done with their time now.
We continue the success of our Executive Luncheon this year moderated by Mitch
Pally, CEO – Long Island Builders Institute titled “Long Island Revitalization
Projects – Building Now and For the Future”. The discussion will include New
York State initiatives that impact Long Island business. LI Revitalization projects
including the Ronkonkoma Hub, Wyandanch Rising, Downtown Patchogue and
Renaissance Downtowns will also be discussed. Ken Adams, President & CEO ESD & Commissioner NYS Department of Economic Development will open
giving an overview of NYS initiatives and how they impact Long Island. Panelists
include Patchogue Mayor Paul Pontieri, Chairman of the Albanese Organization
Russ Albanese, TRITEC Real Estate Company Principal James L. Coughlin and
Renaissance Downtowns CEO Don Monti. This executive luncheon attracts well over
400 business leaders.
This year we are proud to partner once again with major sponsor Suffolk County IDA
to create the Suffolk IDA Innovation Pavilion. The Pavilion on the trade show floor
will focus on information, imagination and innovation for Long Island entrepreneurs.
An Executive Innovation program will be presented discussing resources for startup
companies and innovation expansion. A panel of experts discussing these initiatives
will be moderated by Anthony Manetta of Suffolk IDA. This will prove to be an
informative discussion.
Pavilions on the trade show floor in addition to the general layout will include Economic
Development, Finance, Technology, Energy/Green Industries, Healthcare, Made in
America/Manufacturing and Workforce Development where business leaders can go to
find out about related industries in one area.
Throughout the day there will be complimentary informative business sessions to help
you increase your bottom line and ensure your competitive future in this turbulent
economy.
HIA-LI has made continued progress this year on a broader scale. We are continuing
to spearhead initiatives to address problems affecting the Hauppauge Industrial Park –
infrastructure issues such as sewer capacity, the creation of overlay districts to allow for
expansion and transportation. And, while the Park is a primary concern, it is only one of
our objectives.
In addition the HIA-LI is one of the recognized voices for Long Island business and a
powerful force in economic development. Our membership encompasses Nassau and
Suffolk counties and beyond, and we advance solutions for critical issues that challenge
Long Island such as manufacturing revitalization, workforce development, healthcare
solutions, energy and infrastructure initiatives and creating an environment of business
success.
HIA-LI 26th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference
Business Grows at the HIA-LI 26th Annual Business Trade Show and Conference
Come to the Show on May 22nd, hear talented speakers, discuss economic development
issues, make thousands of business contacts, it’s the place where business is done, all in
one day with over 4,500 attendees!
Please join us… because HIA–LI still means business – especially in these economic
times.
With much admiration,
Terri Alessi – Miceli
HIA-LI President
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PARTNERSHIP WITH
The Largest Business to Business Trade Show on Long Island
375 Exhibitors – 4,500 Attendees
HIA-LI 26th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference
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The Right Connections for Real Business
Executive Luncheon
Thursday, May 22, 2014 ~ 11:30am - 1:30pm
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Suffolk County Community College Sports & Exhibition Complex, Brentwood
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Long Island Revitalization - Building Now and For the Future
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Connect with CEO’s Midday
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OPENING REMARKS
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& Commissioner NYSDepartment
of Economic Development
Mitch Pally, CEO
Long Island Builder’s Institute
Paul Pontieri
Mayor of Patchogue
Russ Albanese, Chairman
Albanese Organization
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Suffolk IDA Partners again with HIA-LI for 26th Annual Business Tradeshow & Conference
tools to be aggressive and pro-active in
encouraging companies to stay.”
The IDA’s staff at the pavilion will be
ready to discuss those tools, which come
in three forms: tax incentives, bond
issues, and programs geared toward
promoting innovative businesses and
technologies.
Anthony Manetta, Suffolk County Industrial
Development Agency
By Michael Louis Weissman, Copylogic
Suffolk Industrial Development Agency
(IDA) is once again spearheading the
Innovation Pavilion at the HIA-LI’s
26th Annual Long Island Business Trade
Show & Conference. It is the Suffolk
IDA’s second time as a major sponsor of
the Trade Show. Suffolk IDA’s Anthony
Manetta, sees the pavilion as a way to
reach out to business and help them
to “stay and grow right here” on Long
Island.
“Suffolk County companies are receiving
calls from out-of-state economic
development groups on a daily basis,“
Manetta says. “We’ve developed the
Companies seeking to expand or
relocate can get help from the IDA with
exemptions and state and local waivers.
For those companies looking to raise
capital through the issuing of corporate
bonds, the agency is ready to provide
assistance by making the appropriate
introductions and coordinating with
financial institutions.
Because Manetta sees Suffolk County as
being an “innovation-based economy,” it
is the agency’s third tool – the promotion
of innovative businesses and technologies
– that Manetta believes holds the greatest
potential for building a bright economic
future for Suffolk County. It is for that
reason he chose once again innovation
as the theme for the IDA’s pavilion at the
show.
Giving examples such as world-class
research facilities as Brookhaven
National Labs, Stony Brook University,
and Cold Spring Harbor Labs, Manetta
describes Suffolk County as a region
that attracts the very best talents in
engineering and biotechnology as well
as one that can develop and support a
workforce with the skills needed for the
economy of the future.
LNK International’s Bob Kozlowski
doesn’t need to be convinced of the
agency’s role in the county’s economic
future. “Through the efforts and
continuing cooperation of the Suffolk
County IDA,” says Kozlowski, CFO of
the Hauppauge manufacturer of overthe-counter pharmaceuticals, “LNK
International has been able to remain and
grow as a manufacturer on Long Island.”
Among Manetta’s earliest initiatives was
the IDA’s “Boost” program, which gives
special attention to the small businesses
and startups working at the cutting edges
of information and green technologies,
life and bio sciences, and alternative
energy generation.
The value provided by the Boost program
is exemplified in its ongoing efforts
toward the creation of a tech cluster
in downtown Huntington Village. One
beneficiary of the program, Work Market,
has recently moved into office space
above the street level shops. The software
startup has the potential to create up to
twenty-five jobs over the next two years.
Up to now, client companies have come
to the IDA through their interactions
either with commercial realtors or
banks, or in response to the agency’s
marketing campaign. Manetta expects his
organization’s participation in this year’s
HIA-LI Trade Show & Conference will
raise its profile further, especially for
the exhibitors and attendees who stop
by the IDA’s Innovation Pavilion.
HIA-LI President Terri Alessi-Miceli
is optimistic about the partnership and
the Innovation Pavilion. “The Suffolk
County IDA’s participation will
focus a spotlight on the information,
imagination and innovation of Long
Island entrepreneurs,” Ms. AlessiMiceli, says. “We applaud Anthony
Manetta and his team for the strategic
leadership, resources and benefits they
offer companies looking to launch or
remain on Long Island.”
As a public benefit corporation the IDA
is chartered by the State of New York
and overseen by both the Suffolk County
Executive – currently Steve Bellone
– and the Suffolk County Legislature,
which appoints the agency’s Board of
Directors. But, although accountable to
state and local governments, the IDA
derives no part of its budget from tax
revenues, relying instead upon the fees
it charges for services.
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Innovation is Key
Visit the Suffolk IDA Innovation
Pavilion on Thursday, May 22 nd at
the HIA-LI 26 th Annual Long Island
Business Trade Show & Conference,
at Suffolk Community College,
Brentwood. Log onto www.hia-li.
org or call 631 543 5355 for more
information.
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WE’RE CREATING MORE OPPORTUNITY
FOR BUSINESS IN SUFFOLK COUNTY
Let’s face it. Business is tough today. Your competition is not just around the corner, it’s around
the world. Staying competitive means controlling operating costs to grow your business profitably.
Introducing the Suffolk County IDA…..
Enhanced financial incentives. Quick turn-around. No red-tape.
The Suffolk County IDA is helping businesses expand, move to and grow
in Suffolk County with aggressive tax and other financial incentives that
help lower operating costs in the short and long term. The Suffolk County
IDA offers its financial incentives to companies of all sizes across all
industries for:
• Expansion or renovation of current operations
• The purchase of an existing location or construction of a new facility
• For owned or leased locations
• For residential multi-family rental developments
And since we appreciate that time is money when it comes to business,
the Suffolk IDA proceeds from application to approval and commitment
of funds in 30 - 60 days.
To keep our
distribution facility on
Long Island, we
needed economic help.
The Suffolk IDA put
together a financial
package that looked at
all our Long Islandbased facilities as a campus, enhancing
the benefi ts. That was key for us.’’
Joseph Mollica II
Executive VP, LNK International
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Take the first step. Let’s start a conversation.
Whether you’re an existing Suffolk County business, a company located
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3. Manage your cash and your costs
4. See where the “puck is going”
At the end of Assistance Lane, an internally named
hallway, sits a conference room that is the favorite of
employees and visitors alike, inside the headquarters
of ClearVision Optical (CVO) in the Hauppauge
Industrial Park. The company, founded in 1949, today
employs more than 130 people who serve optical
professionals throughout the U.S. and in 40 countries
around the globe. Yet, it still remains privately-held
and family-owned and operated. During a cold April
morning at a monthly HIA-LI CEO Roundtable, it’s
clear that the company’s enduring success and growth
is no accident – it is part of a plan and a lot of heart.
5. Embrace change and adapt/migrate
6. Get good advice
7. Continuously learn
A “Big D” event is one that can challenge a company
to its core so, “You have to learn something in each
case,” Friedfeld explained. To do that, he said that
he tries, “to run a high-performance, low stress
organization.” This means managing for fewer little
dramas and being flexible to manage for the bigger
defining moments as they occur. “We have to adapt
faster than we want,” said Friedfeld. “We have so
many opportunities to learn and if we don’t take
advantage of those opportunities, our businesses
stagnate.”
The roundtable led by CVO CEO David Friedfeld,
with his brother Peter, leads the company into its
second family generation. He dove into the many
aspects that have led to CVO’s success, including
winning two, back-to-back HIA-LI Business
Achievement Awards.
Managing the Ds
Friedfeld walked roundtable attendees through his
company’s mission, vision, history, products and
services, philanthropic causes and enviable internship
program. All of which pointed to a clear focus on
satisfaction and excellence for both employees and
customers. But, he insisted that it was his ability to
recognize, distinguish and manage “the Big Ds from
the Small Ds” that made all the difference. The “D”
refers to defining moments; Friedfeld outlined a few
from the company’s history, along with the lessons
he had learned.
Seven Keys to Surviving on Long Island
Friedfeld pointed out that preparation for “Big
HIA-LI President Terri Alessi-Miceli and David Friedfeld,
President & CEO
D” moments is especially critical for Long Island
businesses. To help attendees think of areas where
they could become more prepared and continue
to learn and innovate, he offered Seven Keys to
Surviving on Long Island:
1. Hire correctly and develop your staff
The HIA-LI Member to
Member Cooperative
is designed to help members
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If you have a promotion you would
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to other HIA-LI Members
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2. Identify your uniqueness and market it
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Left to Right: David Thuro,
President, Thuro Metal Products;
Dr. Shaun L. McKay, President,
Suffolk County Community College;
Andrea Lohneiss, Long Island
Regional Director, Empire State
Development
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“Together, Suffolk’s
training programs and
Empire State Development
have helped to take our
next-generation capabilities
to the next level.”
David Thuro
When a precision manufacturer
needed to grow,
Suffolk County Community College
and Empire State Development
engineered an opportunity.
What happens when New York’s largest community college partners with
New York’s most dynamic economic development organization to assist a
next-generation machining manufacturer?
The answer reflects the kind of public-private partnership that’s successfully
keeping businesses right here on Long Island. Just ask David Thuro, President of
Thuro Metal Products in Brentwood. As a leading provider of specialized valves,
fittings and machined parts, Thuro Metal Products (TMP) is trusted by world-renowned
aerospace, automotive and high-tech industrial companies like Boeing, Lamborghini,
and Embraer – leading to 20% growth in the past year alone.
To meet this increased demand, Suffolk County Community College’s Advanced
Manufacturing Training Center provided TMP with enhanced CNC training for their
machinists, as well interns from the College’s Manufacturing Technology Program.
What’s more, Empire State Development stepped in with valuable
performance-based tax credits through their Excelsior Jobs Program.
The result? Another company that’s now expanding operations, improving
productivity and adding jobs. To learn how Suffolk’s training programs and strategic
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HIA-LI Teams with Suffolk Community College to Sponsor Career Development Conference for Students
Presentations by motivational speaker Barbara Rispoli,
State Department of Labor Associate Economist Shital
Patel and Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates’ HR
and Training Director Mary Simmons highlighted
high-in-demand job skills for the next decade,
growing economic sectors and strategies for aligning
interests and abilities with career opportunities. An
interactive luncheon session provided a forum for
students to network with local business leaders to
identify career opportunities within their organizations.
HIA-LI members Anne Shybunko-Moore of GSE
Dynamics Inc. and Deborah McGrory of Bridge
Bankcorp, along with executives from area banking,
pharmaceutical, employment and electronics companies,
served as student mentors. Drawing from personal
experience, Shybunko-Moore told students that it’s
not necessary to have a career plan fully chartered out
prior to graduation and to remain open to unforeseen
opportunities that may arise. Shybunko-Moore who
majored in Biology, sits at the helm of one of the area’s
leading military defense manufacturers.
In “Dream Big: Strategies for Life Planning,” Ristoli
outlined strategies for pairing interests and passions
with career goals. Patel balanced values and passions
with real-world opportunities, highlighting industries
that will lose the most and gain the most i n “Career
Trends for the Next Decade.” Simmons, an active
member of the HIA’s HR Committee, discussed
social media platforms students can leverage as part
of their job search arsenal in “Utilizing Social Media
to Enhance Career Success.”
(L to R) Anne Shybunko-Moore, President – GSE Dynamics
& HIA-LI Board Second Vice Chair and Co-Chair HIA-LI’s
Manufacturing Committee and John Lombardo, Associate
V.P. for Economic Development – Suffolk County Community
College
Photo by: Russell Malbrough, Director of Alumni Relations,
Suffolk County Community College
Inc. “Not your typical ‘dress for success’ or ‘how to
interview’ symposium, our focus was on empowering
students to align their passions and abilities with real
career opportunities.” DiStefano, an HIA-LI Board
member and member of the LI STEM HUB’s Regional
Industry Council Chair for Advanced Manufacturing,
was Master of Ceremonies for the conference.
“This was an incredible opportunity for participants
to learn from industry leaders about career trends,
needed job skills and ways students can get wired in
to their passions,” said Rita DiStefano, Director of HR
Consulting for Portnoy, Messinger, Pear & Associates,
“This is an important collaborative effort with Suffolk
Community College and for their students. said Terri
Alessi-Miceli , President HIA-LI, “The business
community is challenged with better connecting to
the student population and this career day is one
of the many ways to do that. Thank you to Rita
DeStefano for leading the way.”
More than 200 students registered for the event, which
was held in partnership with SCC’s College Wide
Career Services, Alumni Affairs, Job Search Success
Program, Office of Professional Development and
Michael J. Grant Campus Association. Special
thanks to all our members who helped make this
conference a success.
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Small businesses: Coping with a tight credit market.
Alison A. Longstreet,
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
The ongoing tight credit environment
continues to impede growth among small
businesses. And with the threat of possible
inflation and rising prices, available credit
will be more and more difficult to secure.
Indeed a Small Business Credit Survey conducted by the
Federal Reserve Bank of New York revealed that 49%
of small businesses blame tight credit as a large factor in
limiting growth.1 Among firms operating with a loss, 66%
had difficulty getting credit, while 36% of profitable firms
were concerned about obtaining credit.
But there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Using a little
ingenuity and effort, there are several simple ways to help
stretch those business dollars, according to a recent online
Small Business Trends article, “5 Quick and Easy Tips to
Boost Your Small Business Cash Flow.”2
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Open an interest-bearing checking account.
If you keep your business funds in a checking account,
upgrade to an interest-paying checking account. When you
maintain the minimum balance, you’ll avoid paying any
monthly fees or service charges.
expenses by using a points and/or cash rewards loyalty credit
card. Look for one that offers rewards you can use on a daily
basis.
Pay bills when they are due, not too early.
While it’s certainly important to pay your bills in a timely
manner, it’s not necessary to pay your bills earlier than
required. Take advantage of any 30- to 60-day grace periods
so you’ll have the money on hand to pay for any unexpected
or emergency expenses. Also, set up electronic transfers from
your checking account on the bill’s due date.
Go green.
By using paperless systems, you’ll be environmentally
correct while saving considerably on postage and printing.
Consider using electronic invoicing and direct deposit
payments for your employees.
Speed up your collections.
Instead of sending out invoices at the end of each month, try
invoicing upon delivery or completion, so you’ll get paid
sooner vs. later. Additionally, you can offer incentives like
rewards or discounts to those who pay early.
So, hopefully, with a little extra cash and a little patience,
your small business will be back on track to grow once the
economy stabilizes.
While the interest you’ll earn on a daily basis will be
negligible, you can earn a little more by directing most of
your business funds to a bank savings or money market
account, and transferring funds to the checking account as
you need it.
This educational, third-party article is provided as a
courtesy by Alison A. Longstreet, Agent, New York Life
Insurance Company. To learn more about the information
or topics discussed, please contact Alison A. Longstreet at
914.841.9234.
Make the most from your credit.
You can save a good deal of money on a variety of business
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-13/new-yorkfed-says-tight-credit-restrains-small-business-growth.html.
1
Small Business Trends, “5 Quick and Easy Tips to Boost
Your Small Business Cash Flow,” Megan Totka, August 8,
2013, http://smallbiztrends.com/2013/08/tips-boost-yourcash-flow.html.
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Ross Ain, president of Caithness Long
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Bringing Engineering out into the Community
Lisa Chichura, Ph.D.
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The Strategic Partnership for Industrial
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Delivering Increased Happiness and Productivity
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the best ways to increase workplace
productivity and overall employee
happiness; but it should be.
A quality office refreshment solution
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reasonable price.
Increasing Productivity
In any office environment, one of the
most-common ways that productivity
is lost during the workday, is to the alltoo-common Starbucks run. In a lot of
cases, one or two employees will walk
around the office, take co-workers’
coffee orders and make a “run” to
Starbucks for everyone’s favorite
coffee-based beverage. Before you
know it, an hour has passed before
these coffee heroes return to the office
with their teams’ afternoon caffeine
fix.
So let’s look at this situation, two
employees are gone for one hour per
day, every day of the week. In 2014,
that would add up to more than 500
hours lost to this ritual; not to mention
the time lost of each employee deciding
exactly what they wanted to order.
Now let’s say this same office had a
quality office refreshment program
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In addition to eliminating the idea
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coffee or snacks, you’ve created a
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team members.
Delivering Happiness
While increasing productivity can
be easily quantifiable, employee
happiness is something that is slightly
harder in which to show an increase.
In a recent study done by Carbonview
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satisfied with their coffee at work if
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Eighty-seven percent.
It is nearly impossible to get 87%
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What Does This Cost?
With all of the benefits that come from
a quality office refreshment solution,
it makes more sense to ask what is the
return on your investment (ROI) instead
of asking what it will cost. The actual
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of employees, type of coffee brewing
desired and types of refreshments
offered.
Some of the most admired companies
in the world such as Google, Facebook
and Bloomberg spend large amounts of
money in order to keep their employees
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So the next time the discussion of
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their investment in 2 years or less.
After the installation of their new
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Michael Florio
Chief Operating Officer
SavEnergy Inc.
645 South Street
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 307-9600
michaelf@savenergynow.com
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Warehouse, retail and office
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“Every new building I build has
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Just make sure you find a quality
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Today’s LED technology provides
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Finally, when you make the
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Applied Technologies of NY, Inc
Frank Morgigno President/CEO
90 Plant Ave. Suite 10
Hauppauge NY 11788
(631) 331-0215
fm@atiofny.com
www.atiofny.com
Manufacturers representative of HVAC &
plumbing equipment.
Avon
Pamela Edwards Trainer & Leader
7 Middle Cross Road
Shoreham NY 11786
(631) 821-9808
gplrz5@optonline.net
www.youravon.com/pamelaedwards
Sells Avon Products, conducts fundraisers, looking
for new Representatives.
Clean Energy Fuels
Sheree Jeanes Business Development Manager
27 President Street
Huntington Station NY 11746
(718) 598-1027
sjeanes@cleanenergyfuels.com
CNG fueling station development and
maintenance
Creative Business Solutions Group Inc.
Jason Anker President
115 Broadhollow Road Suite 375
Melville NY 11747
(516) 209-9245
janker@cbsginc.net
Full Service Insurance Brokerage
Referred By: Jack Kulka/ Kulka Construction
D & S Advertising
Dean Murray President
31 West Main Street Suite 203
Medford NY 11763
(631) 696-8568
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www.lijobfinder.com
Advertising Agency and publisher of specialty
newspaper & websites
Referred By: Jim Barlow/Ameriprise Financial
Services
Eastern Industrial Automation
Kerry Knight Executive Sales Assistant
7096 South Willow Street
Manchester NH 03103
(603) 645-6885
kknight@easternia.com
www.easternia.com
Celebrating 50 years supplying Bearings,
Automation, Pneumatics and Power Transmission
products.
Referred By: Festo Corp.
Indoff
Harry Sander Branch Partner
2 Pleasant Place
Farmingville NY 11738
(631) 880-2139
harry.sander@indoff.com
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Furniture, Supplies, Equipment
JE Lawrence & Co.
Rachel Meltzer Human Resources Director
305 Laurel Falls Drive
Apollo Beach FL 33572
(516) 721-2727
rachel@jelcrs.com
www.jelcrs.com
Specializes in helping businesses recover the class
action settlements to which they are entitled.
Living Well Essentials Medical Spa
Olivia Larkin Business Development Director
400 Townline Road Ste 135
Hauppauge NY 11788
(631) 724-4224
Olivia@LWEmedicalspa.com
www.livingwellessentials.com
Lynmar Printing /Official Offset
Anthony Lisanti Sales
8600 New Horizons Blvd.
Amityville NY 11701
(631) 957-8500
tony@lynmarprinting.com
www.anonymous@formmail.com
Commercial Printing
Referred By: Ron Singlemann/Abstract Image
Group
NY Tent LLC
Nancy Gilmartin Account Mgr
104 Parkway Drive South
Hauppauge NY 11788
(631) 979-9182
ngilmartin@nytent.com
www.nytent.com
Specializing in tent rentals, structures &
accessories for special events.
Reliance Communications
Michele Daniels Marketing Manager
555 Wireless Blvd
Hauppauge NY 11788
(631) 240-8400
michele.daniels@reliance.us
www.reliance.us
Reliance is a Verizon Wireless Authorized cell
phone distributor including forward logistics and
reverse logistics.
Setauket Contracting Corp
Daniel Storey Vice President
33 Central Avenue
Hauppauge NY 11788
(631) 761-6166
dan@setauketcontracting.com
www.setauketcontracting.com
General Contracting
Sales and service of wireless two-way radio
communication systems and global tracking.
Topaz
Craig Stowell Owner
130 Corp. Drive
Holtsville NY 11742
(631) 207-0700
cstopaz@verizon.net
Direct sale manufacturer of epoxy floors, patching,
snow melt, building maintenance products.
Referred By: John Scala
Telecom Communications
Steve Hersion
234 Newtown Road
Plainview NY 11803
(516) 777-3333
shession@telecomny.com
www.telecomny.com
Motorola Radio and bar code scanning
technologies.
ThinkLite
David Temple National Account Mgr
81 Washington Street
Brooklyn NY 11201
(978) 884-8156
david.temple@thinklite.com
www.thinklite.com
We provide LED retrofit solutions for high bay T5/
T8/HID fixtures.
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Ameresco Commercial Solutions
Chris Fitzsimmons Account Executive
25 Melville Park Rd Suite 112
Melville NY 11782
(631) 258-7199
cfitzsimmons@ameresco.com
www.ameresco.com
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
US Group Consolidator, Inc.
Mimi Toomey
70 E. Sunrise Hwy Suite 412
Valley Stream NY 11581
(516) 285-8800
mimi@usgroup-jfk.com
www.usgroupconsol.com
Full service international freight forwarder,
customs broker with strength to and from China,
Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
Telecom Communications
Steve Hersion
234 Newtown Road
Plainview NY 11803
(516) 777-3333
shession@telecomny.com
www.telecomny.com
NEW MEMBER PROFILES
Reliance
Communications
Connects. Delivers. Expands.
888.992.6333
718 Walt Whitman Road #757
Melville, NY 11747
Reliance Communications is a one-stop service solution provider for the world’s
leading wireless carriers and device manufacturers, focusing on distribution, forward
logistics and reverse logistics.
Reliance is a national distributor of the newest wireless devices and accessories. We
have been a market leader in wireless communication products for more than two
decades and are one of only three authorized Verizon Wireless distributors in the U.S.
Reliance offers a full suite of modular services to our customers in support of their
business needs, These services include marketing support, product training, fulfillment,
inventory management, repair, refurbishment, reclamation and more.
With operations in the U.S., Canada and India, Reliance is uniquely positioned to
provide its services throughout the global mobile ecosystem.
International
Organization for
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ISO 9001 Certified
Minority Owned Business
May 2014 Hauppauge Reporter Page 45
Corporate Essentials, which is widely recognized as New York City and New Jersey’s
premier office coffee service, is now servicing Long Island. Offering coffee solutions
from Keurig, Mars Drinks (FLAVIA), Nespresso, Peet’s Coffee, Starbucks, Lavazza,
Tassimo, Café Perkfection and more, Corporate Essentials has long been a leader in
offering it’s more than 2,000 customers the brewing option that best fits their needs and
budget. In addition to being an office coffee leader, Corporate Essentials also offers
more than 2,500 items, including its private label Java Cafe coffee pods, whole bean
and fraction-pack coffee and it’s Pure Essentials bottled water, all in stock and available
for delivery from its 26,000 square-foot warehouse facility, located in Parsippany, New
Jersey.
Adam Levine will be leading the effort on Long Island and has been trained in all
aspects of the business to be able to consult businesses on Long Island on how to
effectively prepare and operate an office pantry that contributes to employee morale
and retention. Corporate Essentials has been recognized three times by Inc Magazine
as part of their Inc 5,000 list of the fastest-growing, privately held companies in the
United States (most recently in 2011 and 2012).
555 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788
631-240-4800
www.reliance.us
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Felberbaum, Halbridge & Wirth
1979 Marcus Avenue, Suite E140
Lake Success, NY 11042
718-961-5400
www.flushingbank.com
About Flushing Bank
Flushing Financial Corporation, with $4.7 billion in consolidated assets, is the holding
company for Flushing Bank, a New York State-chartered commercial bank insured by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank serves consumers, businesses, and public
entities by offering a full complement of deposit, loan, and cash management services through
its 17 banking offices located in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Nassau County. The Bank
also operates an online banking division, iGObanking.com®, which offers competitively
priced deposit products to consumers nationwide.
Small enough to know our community
Flushing Bank is small enough to know our customers by name and give them the personalized
attention they deserve. As a community bank, we look to connect with existing and potential
customers on a local level while adding value to their everyday banking experience.
Large enough to help our community
Flushing Bank is large enough to help our customers by providing a comprehensive set of
products and services tailored to fit their individual or business’ needs. We will continue to
build trust, expertise, and brand recognition within the markets we serve.
Attorneys at Law
357 Veterans Memorial Highway
Commack, New York 11725
Phone: (631) 864-0800
Fax: (631) 864-3599
SAMUEL E. FELBERBAUM is a partner in the law firm of Felberbaum, Halbridge &
Wirth, Attorneys at Law, where his area of practice is limited to insurance litigation, negligence
and personal injury. He is admitted to the New York State Bar, the U.S. Supreme Court; the
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern districts; and the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Mr. Felberbaum is an adjunct professor at Dowling College. He is also a continuing legal
education lecturer. He lectures on insurance, negligence and personal injury at the Suffolk
County Bar Association and the National Business Institute. He is a former trial counsel to
many of the major insurance companies. His law firm has recovered millions of dollars in
compensation for their clients who were injured in accidents. Their practice has grown from
word-of-mouth referrals.
Mr. Felberbaum graduated from City University, summa cum laude, ranking in the top
1%, and earned his J.D. degree, with distinction, ranking in the top 5% with moot court
honors, from Hofstra University School of Law. He is a member of the Suffolk County
Bar Association (former chairperson; Plantiff’s Negligence, Insurance and Workers’
Compensation Committee). Mr. Felberbaum also is a member of the New York State Bar
Association and the New York Civil/Criminal Bar Association.
Business Banking
Flushing Bank’s Business Banking Team is comprised of a group of experienced bankers
who work to provide a personalized and professional level of service. We focus on building
long term relationships with our customers and take the time to understand your business, so
we are better able to provide the competitive lending and banking solutions you need.
Contact Peter Clemente at 516.282.7491 or pclemente@flushingbank.com for more
information.
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347-4CARMA8
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get the benefit of my travel knowledge to find that perfect vacation.
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with airlines for hours rescheduling.
5. Knowledge of which resorts are business/family friendly or adult only. Nothing like
being on that romantic vacation and you have a bunch of screaming kids in the pool.
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Appointments,
Promotions, Honors
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that
it has launched its ninth blog, Lawful
Libations,
http://www.lawfullibations.
com/. The blog is geared towards
wineries, craft breweries and other spirits.
The blog is authored by several attorneys
across various practice areas. Robert
M. Connelly, a commercial litigation
associate in the firm’s Water Mill office,
spearheaded this blog. You can subscribe
to this blog and our other blogs, by visiting
our website, http://www.farrellfritz.com.
corporate headquarters, 555 Wireless
Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788.
Reliance is a national distributor of the
newest wireless devices and accessories.
We have been a market leader in wireless
communication products for more than
two decades and are one of only three
authorized Verizon Wireless distributors
in the U.S. Mike Narula is the founder,
President and Chief Executive Officer of
Reliance Communications, LLC.
Upcoming Events
Over the past 50 years, the United Way of
Long Island has made significant strides
to help advance the common good on
Long Island. This year’s event marks an
extraordinary story of those helped along
the way by our many loyal supporters
over the past five decades. Please join
us as we celebrate on Wednesday, May
7, 2014 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Crest
Hollow Country Club 8325 Jericho
Turnpike, Woodbury, New York. We
ask that you please register online or
by mail and also consider purchasing a
company scroll ad listing and $50 raffle
ticket for one of three chances to win a
package of your choice: Golf Package,
Concert Package or Summer BBQ
Package. For more Information Contact
Lois Grant 631.940.3746 | lgrant@
unitedwayli.org
business owners an opportunity to meet
organizations and companies who have
successfully worked together to achieve
outstanding results while informing
them on the latest ADAA and OFCCP
regulations. Due to the overwhelming
feedback from this event, PMP will be
hosting the Employers’ Forum again at
the Citigroup Center in New York City
on May 13th from 8:30am – 12:00pm. For
more information, visit pmphr.com.
You’re invited on May 10th a Volleyball
Tournament – Student Ambassadorship
Fundraiser for Cody Sutton. King of the
Beach Tournament, Sunken Meadow State
Park, May 10, 2014, 9am – 4pm. Please help
make our tournament a BIG success and take
a corporate sponsorship. Advertisements,
Silver and above, visible to all beach-goers
the day of the event. Visit http://www.
codysutton.net for more info or to sponsor.
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HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND
Other Happenings
Hauppauge High School is proud to
announce that Dan Concannon has been
named a New York State Master Teacher.
Concannon joins 215 educators statewide
– 42 from Long Island – who have
earned this distinction since the program
launched in October 2013. The Master
Teachers Program focuses on teachers
of science, technology, engineering and
math – or STEM subjects. The program
was established by Governor Andrew
Cuomo to identify, reward and support
master math and science teachers
throughout New York State.
LONG ISLAND CARES NEEDS
VOLUNTEERS TO SORT FOOD
DONATIONS:
Jim Barlow of Ameriprise Financial
Services is hosting breakfast and lunch
workshops each week in May and
June to educate employees who have
a 401K/403b plan (existing or former
plan).
Hauppauge locations include
members Brendel’s and Rigatoni’s
restaurants. Option strategies relating
to proper allocation will be discussed and
you are encouraged to “bring in” a recent
statement for a “hands on meeting”. Call
631-760-2268 or e-mail james.a.barlow@
ampf.com for a list of times and dates.
Pictured (Left to Right): Joe MelilloGoodTemps; Grace Conti- Portnoy,
Messinger, Pearl & Associates Inc.; Mike
Dolan- Viscardi Center; Ella CraanenNYS ACCES
The recent release of OFCCP’s
regulations has put a new spotlight on
proactive efforts and the positive results
of hiring individuals with disabilities. On
February 27th Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl
& Associates hosted the Employers’
Forum at St. John’s University. This event
gave human resource professionals and
Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry
Chapin Food Bank has issued a call for
group volunteers to assist warehouse staff
to sort through thousands of pounds of
non-perishable food, and other items that
have been donated to the organization by
46 Suffolk County Elementary Schools
who participated in the Nick Cannon
Take Over Food Drive! Their combined
efforts raised a total of 139,158 pounds
of food and supplies but now it has to be
sorted! If your company is interested in
forming a sorting and repacking team and
would like to help please contact Long
Island Cares Volunteer Coordinator,
Alisha Summers at asummers@licares.org.
Are You Taking Advantage of Your
HIA-LI MEMBER BENEFITS?
In March of 2014, Reliance
Communications moved to its new
New Members – Send us Your New Member Profile and get 250 words
dedicated to YOU.
ALL Members - Send Us Your Announcements, Promotions, Honors and
Events and Get Free Publicity.
ALL Members – Write an informational or educational article and show
off your knowledge about your industry. Get Credibility and Free Publicy.
Call the HIA-LI office 631-543-5355
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Gregory P. Demetriou, President and
CEO of Lorraine Gregory Corporation
has announced the appointment of Peter
Stein as senior sales executive. Peter Stein
is a highly recognized and well-regarded
marketing professional who specializes
in the areas of: direct marketing strategy,
creative development, campaign planning,
database marketing solutions and results
analysis. “Our continued growth enables
us to build our staff with high quality
people. Having Peter on board will allow
us to expand our reach into markets that
we have always wanted to penetrate”
quoted Greg Demetriou.
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People’s Alliance
Federal Credit Union
We Put People First,
Even In Our Name!
PAFCU’s Vacation Loan
offered May 1 - July 31, 2014.
Qualified borrowers can receive a maximum of $5,000 for up to
two years with annual percentage rates as low as 8.99%.*
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To apply visit www.pafcu.org
or contact us at (631) 434-3500, option 1.
*Annual percentage rate is the lowest rate offered to applicants with direct deposit of net pay and a checking account. Applicants who are not approved at
this rate may be offered credit at a higher rate. All loan requests and rates are subject to credit approval. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.
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