the
The Official Newspaper of HIA-LI
VOLUME 33 - ISSUE 4
APRIL 2014
Long Island’s Economy Seems Cautiously Positive
By Alan Starost
Partner, Zip Creative
dig down deep in the survey you see much
more positives about sales projections
being up and anticipated head count
Similar to the economic climate over
increases,” Kevin continued.
the past years few years, this year’s HIAMitch Pally made a compelling argument
LI Economic Summit experienced a series
for Long Island’s need for affordable
of several false starting dates mainly due
housing. “The housing stock on Long
to the snowy winter weather. But once it
Island needs to change and those of us who
got started on March 4, it was full steam
live in single family homes cannot look at
ahead with optimism and networking for
multifamily homes as a negative. We are
the more than 150 attendees.
going to build rentable apartments in those
The Summit was moderated by Robert
places it is appropriate to do so. If we do
Quarte, a partner at the CPA fi rm of not do that and do not fi nd a place for our Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Company
young people to live, when we are going to
(AVZ) and featured a distinguished
sell our houses, who are we going to sell
panel that included John Gilstrap, EVP
it to? If the {young families} are not here
for Business Attraction & Expansion
to begin with in an apartment, they are not
for
Empire
State
Development; (L to R) John Gilstrap, Executive Vice President - NYS Empire State Development Small Business & going to come from North Carolina to buy
Kevin O’Connor, President & CEO Expansion, HIA-LI President Terri Alessi-Miceli, Kevin O’Connor, President & CEO of Bridgehampton our houses. That’s why apartments and
Bridgehampton National Bank; Mark National Bank, Robert Quarte, Partner - Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Co., P.C. (Moderator), Mitch affordable housing is important. It’s for
Fogel, Special Assistant to the Dean of the Pally, CEO - Long Island Builders Institute, Mark Fogel, Special Assistant to the Dean of the them to live in it to start a career on Long
Willumstad School of Business, Adelphi Willumstad School of Business Adelphi University and Kevin Harney, Partner, Principal & CFO of Island which is benefi cial to all of us in the photo by: TeleStory Pictures
University; Kevin Harney, Partner, Stalco Construction Inc.
longer term,” stated Pally.
Principal & CFO of Stalco Construction thinking,” stated Terri Alessi – Miceli, Island economy will get much better by
John Gilstrap also spoke about the
Inc.; and Mitch Pally, CEO, LI Builders President of HIA–LI.
default” stated Joseph Refano, President state’s new business and economic
Institute.
Although the survey results stated of Media Mechanix, a sponsor of the development initiatives, including StartThe summit’s mission was to discuss that the confi dence level of the Long event.
up NY. The program’s objective is to
the results of a recent opinion survey Island economy was 5.6 out of 10, it’s
Bill Fauth agrees with getting out attract new business from out of state
conducted by AVZ on the pulse of the the highest level it’s been since 2007. promoting your business. “I attended the and help businesses in state to grow
Long Island business community as AVZ “Honestly, to me, a 5.6 feels like we are event to fi nd out what’s happening on LI through the use of tax free zones. There
has been sponsoring for the past twenty going nowhere. But I’m optimistic and with the movers and shakers and to meet are a lot of nuances to the program. But
years. Many of the issues discussed were most businesspeople are optimistic but some people. In fact, here I met someone basically, the zones are within a mile of
around new legislation, the LI housing and that cautiousness creeps in,” stated Robert and now I have an appointment to talk SUNY and CUNY schools (e.g.; SUNY
construction market, job growth, effects Quarte. “But these panelists were very business later,” stated Bill.
Suffolk Community College) and if you
of the confi dence ratings and availability insightful and bright businesspeople and
Many business owners in the audience are located in that zone, your business is
of credit to businesses.
I sense a tone of optimism. And if that also gained valuable insight into the exempt from New York State taxes for
“When I look out over the past few transcends through, I see a bright future economy and the banking industry. They ten years and your employees are exempt
years in terms of partnering with AVZ for Long Island,” he continued.
learned from Kevin O’Connor “that banks from New York State taxes as well.
and their economic survey, it serves as
“I think the economy is better over the are willing to lend and we are getting back
a very important barometer as to what’s past couple of years, but it is a matter to a new normal.” Kevin also believes we Don’t miss HIA-LI’s next Executive
going on in business today. And it gives of degrees. I’m an optimistic guy and a are seeing a positive trend. “When people Breakfast – Hauppauge Industrial us a good insight as to what business lot has to do with getting out there and look at how people feel today, they look Park Update scheduled for Wednesday, owners throughout Long Island area are promoting your service. I think the Long at it as where they came from. But if you April 23rd, 8 am at IBEW, Hauppauge. Sponsor, Exhibit, Attend
The largest Business to Business Trade Show on Long Island
375 Exhibitors – 4,500 Attendees
HIA-LI 26th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 9am – 4pm
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HIA-LI New Members
& New Member Profi les
Page 25
L A B E L
Heard Around
The Island
Welcome
New Members
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
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: Profi le Manufacturing on LI helping obtain funds
to operate more effi ciently and create opportunities for a skilled manufacturing workforce.
John Bauer
Littler Mendelson, P.C
(631) 293-4525
President
Terri Alessi-Miceli
(631) 543-5355
-Workforce Development Initiative: Develop solutions to attract, blend and retain employees
and keep youth on Long Island.
-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: Profi le and promote energy effi ciency
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.
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 Offi ce of Fredrick Eisenbud
(631) 493-9800
April 2014
Committee Meetings
Tuesday, April 1 – 8:30 a.m.
Healthcare Committee at the HIA-LI
offi ce
Monday, April 28th – 8:30 a.m.
Environmental/Green Industries Committee at the HIA-LI offi ce
Wednesday, April 2nd – 8:30 a.m.
Technology for Business Committee at
the HIA-LI offi ce
Wednesday, April 30th - 8:30 am
Young Entrepreneurs/Executives
Committee at the HIA-LI Offi ce
Thursday, April 3 – 8:30 a.m.
Trade Show Advisory Committee at
the HIA-LI offi ce
Wednesday, April 30th - 8:00 am
Manufacturing/Engineering Committee
at Suffolk Community College, Brentwood
st
rd
Friday, April 4
Membership Committee at the
HIA-LI offi ce
th
Monday, April 7 – 8:30 a.m.
Education/Workforce Connection Committee at the HIA-LI offi ce
th
Thursday, April 10 - 8:00 am
Human Resources Committee th
Thursday, April 10th - 8:30 am
Golf Outing Sub-Committee at the
HIA-LI offi ce
Friday, April 11th Sales and Marketing Committee
at HIA-LI Offi ce
Friday, April 11th –
Energy/Utilities/Infrastructure Committee at Sandler Training,
Hauppauge
Thursday, April 24th – 8:30 am
Business Development Committee
at HIA-LI Offi ce
Friday, April 25th - 8:30 amMentoring/Networking Committee
at HIA-LI Offi ce
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OF EVENTS
Networking Events
Wednesday, April 16th
HIA-LI CEO Roundtable featuring David Friedfeld, President & Chief Executive Offi cer - ClearVision Optical; ClearVision Optical, 425 Rabro Drive,
Suite 2, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Thursday, April 17th
HIA-LI New Member/Networking
Breakfast. Opportunity to meet and
network with new and potential HIA-LI
members, Board members and Committee
Co-Chairs. Courtyard by Marriott,
Ronkonkoma
Wednesday, April 23rd – 8 am – 10 am
Executive Breakfast - HIA-LI Hauppauge
Industrial Park Update Panel of experts
will discuss important projects and
initiatives that Hauppauge Industrial Park
occupants and Long Island businesses need
to be aware of. Moderated by Jack Kulka,
CEO of Kulka Construction and HIA-LI
Lifetime Board Member.
April 30th – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
HIA-LI Networking Event – Bring a
prospective HIA-LI member and you can
attend this event at no charge! Investors
Bank, Commack
Treasurer
Robert Quarte
Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Co., P.C.
(631) 434-9500
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 Offi ce of Frederick Eisenbud Tom Fox (516) 364-9890
Dvirka & Bartilucci Consulting Engineers
Michael Capaldo Employee Benefi ts
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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9 • Social Media Event Article
21 • CEO Roundtable Article
36 – 37 • Welcome New Members
39 • Heard Around the Island
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HIA-LI Hauppauge Industrial Park UPDATE
EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
CONNECT WITH CEOS AT
HIA-LI'S CEO ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Wednesday,
April 16th
8 am - 10 am
Registration at 7:30 am
at
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425 Rabro Drive,
Suite 2
Hauppauge, NY 11788
IBEW, 370 Motor Pkwy., Hauppauge
8:00am - 10:00am; Registration & Networking at 7:30am
Featuring David Friedfeld
President & Chief Executive Officer
ClearVision Optical
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• Do Business in the Largest Industrial Park in the United
States with over 1,300 companies & 55,000 employees
• Learn about Major Initiatives and the Profile of the Park
Moderator:
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Panelists:
Patrick Vecchio — Town of Smithtown Supervisor
Anthony Senft - Town of Islip Councilman
Frank DeRubeis - Planning & Community Development Director,
Town of Smithtown
John Donovan - Chief Engineer, Division of Sanitation,
SC Dept. of Public Works
Closing Remarks: Suffolk County Legislator John M. Kennedy Jr.
Who Should Attend: Company owners and employees to get an overview of plans for the Park
and business professionals interested in selling to companies in the Park
Pre-Payment & Registration is Required
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HIA-LI 26th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference
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HIA-LI 26th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference
HIA-LI Pre-Trade Show
Networking Event
Make the Right Connections for Real Business
May 8, 2014
5:30pm – 7:30pm
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630 Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787
Meet & develop your professional Trade Show
relationships with Trade Show Participants
BEFORE the Show!
Networking ~ Food ~ Door Prizes
Pre-Payment & Registration is Required
HIA-LI Members $35 Non Members $50
Trade Show Sponsors Receive Complimentary Tickets Based on
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Executive Luncheon
Thursday, May 22, 2014 ~ 11:30am - 1:30pm
Suffolk County Community College Sports & Exhibition Complex, Brentwood
Long Island Revitalization - Building Now and For the Future
Connect with CEO’s Midday
Moderated by:
OPENING REMARKS
Ken Adams, President & CEO, ESD
& Commissioner NYSDepartment
of Economic Development
Mitch Pally, CEO
Long Island Builder’s Institute
Paul Pontieri
Mayor of Patchogue
Russ Albanese, Chairman
Albanese Organization
James L. Coughlin, Principal TRITEC Real Estate Company
Hear About: NYS Initiatives that impact LI Business,
LI Revitalization projects including the Ronkonkoma Hub, Wyandanch Rising,
Downtown Patchogue and Renaissance Downtowns
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TRADE SHOW “SELLING” TIPS
By: Rob Fishman, Partner – Sandler Training
(631) 231-3538
www.legend.sandler.com
hurry, and second, YOU want to touch as many as you can without pushing people away.
Your normal leisurely, consultative approach, whatever SYSTEM you usually use, may not
work well at on the Trade Show floor. Using the questions we talked about developing, you
can quicklyget the prospect to talk about what he or she needs, and to identify when they see
themselves doing something about that need.
We all know how important Trade shows have become in the Marketing Mix of many
companies. While it is unlikely that you and your company neglect to take ALL of these
important steps, if you have been to enough Trade Shows, you know that most companies
have neglected at least some of them.
7. Neglecting to Do More than Just “Put in Their Time”. Have you ever seen exhibitors just hanging around at a show, like 5th graders waiting for
the bell to ring? Why do they act that way? They are NOT MOTIVATED. They DON’T
UNDERSTAND THE OBJECTIVES. They WEREN’T INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING.
Get them involved, and they’ll be motivated to really WORK the show.
1. Neglecting to Commit to SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES.
How long in advance do you plan your trade shows? Likely, MONTHS in advance. But that is
mostly planning the booth space, the layout. It is generally not preparing the people who will
work the booth. Not defining the goals of the show for you and your company. Not getting
those people in synch with those goals.
8. Neglecting to plan for the FOLLOW-UP after the show. The trade show ends, and there’s a huge sigh of relief. Don’t forget that NOW the rest of the
work should begin -- the work of bringing in the Return on Investment. Hopefully you have
some good qualified leads. NOW go out and turn it into REAL business.
2. Neglecting to Draw People into the Booth. The look of the booth, the placement of the booth, the displays, maybe even contests or
drawings.... those are important. But here I’m focusing on the people working the booth for
you. Here I’m talking about Professionalism, Body Language, being relaxed yet “assertive”
(not pouncing). Making eye contact, being friendly. Starting with the right questions. “Can I
help you?”, doesn’t work in the retail store, and it certainly won’t work here.
3. Neglecting to Separate SUSPECTS from PROSPECTS.
It is vital to PREQUALIFY visitors to your trade show booth. How many times have
you seen people making great Trade Show presentations to COMPETITORS or BORED
EXHIBITORS because they jump into a presentation every time someone steps near the
booth. You’ve got to separate the real prospects from the crowd.
4. Neglecting to ASK QUESTIONS.
Most people working a trade show booth simply talk too much. In order to qualify the guests
in your booth, you need to ask excellent questions. Developing a specific set or at least a
format for questions will help you figure out which attendees warrant your time and effort.
5. Neglecting to Get a DECISION, even if that means getting a “NO”.
We’re not talking about a buying decision here. But after a few minutes of discussion, it makes
sense to have this kind of dialog with the prospect: “We know how hectic these trade shows
are, but it certainly appears that there might be a match between some of your problems or
issues and my company’s products or services. Does it make sense for us to talk further after
the show? How is the best way for us to set that up?” If the prospect can get to that level of
decision, you have a much more qualified lead. It’s worth the risk of having the prospect say,
“NO.”
6. Neglecting to Adjust Outside Selling Style to Trade 3/18/14
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Social Media Marketing Strategies Help Attendees Spread Digital Word Of Mouth
By: Christopher M. Trotta
about your business…to put value
forward information about your brand
out there.” Darrohn urged attendees to
leverage YouTube by providing valueforward visual content to customers.
Doing so boosts SEO visibility, since
algorithms behind Google results are
driven partly by posts to YouTube.
“Social Media; this is the new ‘word
of mouth’,” according to Victor
Brown, the Digital Sales Director for
Newsday’s Newsday Connect division.
This mantra was echoed throughout
the HIA-LI’s event, Social Media
Marketing: Strategies and Tactics
for Success in the Digital Economy,
on March 11 at Newsday’s facility in
Melville.
With word of mouth and brand
awareness being so critical to business
success, it is little surprise that over
one hundred business leaders and
representatives registered to learn
more strategies and techniques
from the assembled panel of Social
Media experts, moderated by Charlie
MacLeod, President & CEO of SMM
Advertising.
Panelists
comprised
of Dan Aug, Senior Manager of
Social Media with Canon USA, Inc.;
Joseph Benty, Chief Marketing &
Communications Officer of Chernoff
Diamond;
Roxanne
Browning,
Founder of Exotic Chocolate Tasting;
Clay Darrohn, Big Tuna & Founder of
fishbat; and Ryan Murphy, Community
Emergency Evacuation Coordinator of
Suffolk County Fire & Rescue.
Attendance was diverse, as marketing
professionals and firms were well
represented, but so too were public
safety individuals, small business
owners,
and
Reverend
Joseph
Garafalo of the Island Christian
Joseph Benty - Chief Marketing and Communications Officer - Chernoff Diamond, Dan Aug, Sr.
Manager, Social Media - Canon USA, Inc., Charlie MacLeod, President/CEO - SMM Advertising, Ryan
Murphy, Community Emergency Evacuation Coordinator -Suffolk County Fire & Rescue, Roxanne
Browning, Founder - Exotic Chocolate Tasting, Clay Darrohn, Big Tuna and Founder – fishbat and
HIA-LI President Terri Alessi-Miceli
photo by: fishbat
Church. Garafalo said “We use Social
Media quite a bit to get the word
out about our Church, both to the
outside community, as well as people
that attend the Church regularly.”
Garafalo continued, explaining that by
attending, he intended to “catch up on
some of the new methods of managing
Social Media. It’s become a very big
part of our outreach.”
Clay
Darrohn
of
fishbat
offered
insights to effectively leverage the
different Social Media platforms,
saying “Facebook has over a billion
users; predominantly used as a
B[usiness] to C[onsumer] marketing
tool, you should have daily postings,
you have contests…be consistently
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of Economic Development and Planning to help keep
Suffolk working. Bringing hiring businesses together
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it is fair to say that each event we undertake involves
careful planning and execution.
all HIA-LI members’ employees’ children that are
attending a College or Trade School on Long Island
are eligible to apply.
Focusing on particular industries or careers makes
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nursing organizations, staffi ng agencies and other Call the HIA-LI offi ce at
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By Alyson Repp, Esq.
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It has been a positive sign of economic revitalization
that many are looking to expand their business here on
Long Island. Right around the corner we are looking
forward to the development of the Ronkonkoma
Hub. Clients are buying buildings, expanding their
practices and hiring employees. Many organizations are
developing their business and buying and developing real
estate through their own blood, sweat and tears. While
this is admirable, what some may not know is that there
are numerous agencies on Long Island looking to give
businesses a helping hand. For example, Industrial
Development Agencies work to boost the local economy
through incentives to business owners.
IDAs, through legislation, are empowered to buy,
sell or lease property and to provide tax exempt
financing for approved projects. The property owned
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exemptions can be passed through to businesses.
Further, purchases related to IDA projects can be
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had the pleasure of working with the Suffolk County
IDA wherein our client, located in Ronkonkoma,
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to work hard and invest in our community to make
it a better place to live by providing much needed
services and first-rate jobs. If you are looking to
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from these incentive, make sure to investigate
your options and reach out to those who are
knowledgeable about the incentives available to you.
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By: Dr. Edward T. Gullason
Professor of Economics,
and Chair, Department of Economics, Dowling College
Formerly, Staff Economist,
President Reagan’s Council
of Economic Advisers
The disturbing declines in the percentages of Long Island’s
population in the 25-34 and 35-44 age cohorts has been
dubbed a “Brain Drain.” In reality, a signifi cant explanatory factor precipitating this demographic shift was the decline in
Long Island’s birth rate decades earlier. In a 2011 study, Dr.
Seth Forman notes that contrary to conventional wisdom, in
general those in these age cohorts experienced “The smallest net
domestic migration” from Long Island.
Regardless of the explanation for this demographic change, it
remains a very troubling development and will pose a signifi cant threat to Long Island’s economic future if this trend is allowed to
continue. In order for us to prosper, this trend must be reversed.
This can be accomplished by retaining a greater percentage of
those in these age cohorts and attracting them from outside Long
Island.
These endeavors will require a substantial commitment toward
removing widely-known obstacles—most notably Long Island’s
high cost of living, onerous tax burden, and dearth of affordable
housing—undertakings that are extraordinarily expensive and
involve politically contentious issues.
number of those in these age cohorts—especially those in the 2534 age cohort—acquired the types of state-of-the-art education
that equipped them with the modern skills that are prerequisites
for a signifi cant percentage of today’s high-wage jobs. When companies that provide them in large numbers decide
where to locate, they will likely avoid Long Island due to the
current and projected dearth of qualifi ed workers, in addition to other well-known impediments. Such companies already here
have an incentive to leave.
As the number of high-wage jobs continues to dwindle, so too
will the tax base and the tax revenue from which it emanates.
Consequently, Town and County budgets will have to be reduced,
along with the quantity and quality of municipal services
provided, thereby accelerating the decline in the standard of
living on Long Island.
These negative economic trends will be magnifi ed by “The multiplier effect.” As a consequence of the resulting decline in
total household disposable income on Long Island, less will be
spent at our local restaurants, bowling alleys, and department
stores. Owners of these establishments will see their disposable
incomes decline as well, and they, in turn, will spend less at the
businesses they frequent on Long Island, as will their employees
who will inevitably see their wages stagnate or cut, or see their
jobs disappear, etc., etc., etc.
This will push Long Island into a downward spiral that will
further accelerate the magnitudes of our economic problems.
Any rigorous cost-benefi t analysis would have to conclude that these high costs are justifi ed in light of the signifi cant economic damage Long Island will ultimately sustain if this demographic
trend continues.
If decisive action is not taken to confront this all-important
challenge, the costs of doing so will increase over time, possibly
to the point where our shared goal of creating an economically
prosperous Long Island into the future becomes unattainable.
The loss of high-wage jobs on Long Island is in large measure
a direct consequence of this demographic shift. A signifi cant For updates on this and other economic public policy-related
issues and developments, follow me on Twitter @DrEdGullason.
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Jacobson related the beginnings of
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Roundtable attendees were challenged
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Stress is a normal part of your life so invest in the energy
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Karen Borsari, Social Media Manager
2200 Northern Blvd
Manhasset, NY 11030
(855) 706-7545
xborsari@nsjcc.com
Affordable Health Insurance for
Individuals and employee groups.
Pavemaster
John Doerrier, President
516 Pine Aire Drive
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 595-9800
john@pavemaster.com
www.pavemaster.com
Handle all aspects of parking areas
from potholes, to full parking areas
and everything in between. Including:
Paving, blacktop repairs, sealcoating,
striping, crackfi lling, sweeping, drainage, concrete, masonary & snow plowing.
Photonix
Nancy Magill
390 Central Ave
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 218-2240
nmagill@photonix.com
www.photonix.com
Photonics Industries International, Inc
is a manufacturer of diode pumped
solid-state lasers used for industrial and
scientifi c applications. Powerpro Service Company, Inc.
Frank Navetta, President
608 Johnson Avenue Unit 6
Bohemia, NY 11716
(613) 657-2700
fnpwrpro@optonline.net
www.powerproservicecompany.com
Generator Sales & Service
Referred By Joe Gabriel - Joseph
Gabriel AIA Architects PC
Purposeful Leadership Solutions, Inc.
Tracy Holloman, Managing Partner
718 Walt Whitman Road, Ste 1518
Melville, NY 11747
(516) 420-3292
tracy@pls-ny.com
www.pls-ny.com
Business Performance Management
Firm.
Schroder & Strom, LLP
Jan Aleschus
114 Old Country Road, Suite 218
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 742-7430
Jaleschus@nytaxreview.com
www.nytaxreview.com
Law fi rm concentrating in real estate tax appeals and condemnation
proceedings.
The Center for Workplace Solutions
John Coverdale, President
850 Montauk Hwy
Bayport, NY 11715
(516) 509-5802
john@centerforworkplacesolutions.com
www.centerforworkplacesolutions.com
Human Resource Management
Consulting, Employee learning/
Professional Development, Workplace
Dispute/Confl ict Resolution.
Referred By: Jim Morgo,
Morgo Private Public Strategies
Time Record Storage/Time Shred Services
James Dowse, COO
116 Church Street
Freeport, NY 11520
(800) 989-8463
jamesd@timerecord.com
www.timerecord.com
Document storage and shredding
company.
Referred By: Tom Doyle,
Shoreline Records
TRITEC Real Estate Co., Inc.
Chris Kelly, Director of Marketing
45 Research Way, Suite 100
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 751-0300
ckelly@tritecrealestate.com
www.tritecrealestate.com
TRITEC is a real estate development,
construction and management company
United Realty
Gary Schacker, Principal
30 Jericho Executive Plaza, STE 300 C
Jericho, NY 11753
(631) 421-1000
gschacker@unitedrealtyinc.com
www.unitedrealtyinc.com
Founded 1972 Industrial and
Commercial real estate Brokerage,
Management and Consulting
NEW MEMBER PROFILES
www.SageStrategicHR.com
ince 1845 New York Life has served the insurance and fi nancial needs of individuals, S
families, and businesses. As one of America’s oldest insurance companies, New York Life
has honored its commitment to its policy owners through the Civil War, two World Wars, the
Great Depression, and numerous recessions. Our conservative investment philosophy and
prudent management principles have enabled the Company to help generations of Americans
Sage Solutions works with organizations of all sizes to provide dedicated and seamless
realize their fi nancial objectives.
Human Resources solutions. We provide individually tailored solutions that are
convenient, smart and cost effective.
(516) 396-9329
Insurance
Too much to do with too little time? We can become your outsourced Human Resources
department. We can manage:
Recruiting
Training
Mentoring
Policy Development
Performance appraisals
Compensation and Benefi ts Consulting Struggling with only one aspect of Human Resources? We can assist you on stand-alone
projects, too. We offer guidance on concerns such as:
Protecting the ones you love is the fi rst and most important step in a solid fi nancial plan
If you die unexpectedly, life insurance can help you keep the promises you make to your
family about the future come true: fi nancial security, staying in your home, a college education and so much more.
Investments*
To help get where you want to go, I can help you analyze your portfolio to help ensure your
investment allocations best fi t your needs, goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Retirement Income
Retirement is coming. And when we get there, we all want to have enough income to live
comfortably for a long time. New York Life offers lifetime income products that help you both
accumulate assets for retirement and provide a monthly income you can’t outlive. No matter
where you are in your retirement planning stage, I can help.
Recruiting / Hiring / Onboarding
Alison Longstreet is committed to providing individuals, families, and businesses with life
Terminations / Outplacement services
insurance and fi nancial products and services that meet their needs. Alison is an Agent with Employee handbooks
New York Life Insurance Company; she is also a *Registered Representative of and offers
Policies and procedures
securities products and services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, a Managing sensitive issues
Licensed Insurance Agency.
Training
Alison keeps up with current insurance and fi nancial product trends and offers outstanding or any other Human Resources need!
service. She shows true concern for her clients and hopes to earn your trust as she helps you
achieve your goals.
Contact Betsy Jacob SPHR, GPHR at betsy@SageStrategicHR.com or (516)396 9329
For more information please contact Alison Longstreet at 914-841-9234
for details
5720 Rt. 25A Wading River NY 11792
631-929-6585 ext. 521
www.eastwindlongisland.com
The Inn and Spa at East Wind is the crown jewel of Long Island’s prestigious North
Shore. Conveniently located at the gateway to the North Fork, just 90 minutes from
Manhattan, East Wind offers an elegant get-away for both business and leisure. The
Inn and Spa at East Wind provides luxurious accommodations, world class pampering
at the Spa, exceptional banquet facilities, fi rst class conference rooms and fi ne dining, all located within our 25 acre property of manicured grounds.
When you choose The Inn and Spa at East Wind for your next corporate event, you
will experience a level of service that complements the peaceful surroundings. Our
elegant function space is integrated with the latest technology to provide a setting in
which you can focus on the task at hand.
Complementary WIFI internet property-wide and free parking coupled with our
luxurious accommodations, fi ne dining and wide range of recreational options make The Inn and Spa at East Wind the smart choice for your next business expo, corporate
outing, health and wellness retreat or corporate teambuilding.
Please contact Gino Veneroso Corporate Sales Manager for assistance. We look
forward to making your next event a great success!
April 2014 Hauppauge Reporter Page 37
East Wind is an incomparable host for your upcoming event. With over 30,000 square
feet of fl exible meeting and convention space, our facility is designed to achieve maximum meeting effectiveness with impressive state-of-the-art meeting rooms and
audio/visual equipment. As a partner member of the Green Hotel Association. The Inn and Spa at East Wind is the only eco-friendly Hotel and Conference Center on Long
Island.
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A Cool Idea for Your Business!
Introducing…the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, fully equipped with refrigeration.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Series, 170" Wheel Base.
Sub-Zero Technologies and Thermo King Refrigeration.
6 Cylinder Blue Tec Diesel • In Stock and Ready to Go. No Waiting.
Medium Temp: 35 Degrees
10' Interior Load Space
Page 38 Hauppauge Reporter April 2014
Monitor on Dash Keeps Your
Systems In Check at a Glance
Do you need a refrigerated van for your food business? The 2013
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Series is both affordable and
efficient. The sub-zero technologies and thermo king refrigeration
provide seamless refrigeration. Stop in and experience how this
Sprinter van provides quick, economical deliveries, and allows
you to save on fuel expenses.
630 Middle Country Road,
St. James, NY 11780
SprinterofSmithtown.com
1.631.265.2204
SALES: BRIAN GOHLSEN
Commercial Vehicle Manager
Sales Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm / Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Call: 631-265-2204, ext.1133 or visit:
Email: Bgohlsen@mbofsmithtown.com
HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND
Appointments, Promotions, Honors
Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc. is pleased to
announce that Brian
Shenker, Esq., has
joined the fi rm as a Labor and Employment
Consultant. Brian is
responsible for making sure employers are
in compliance with all relevant laws and
regulations. Brian is also responsible for
representing employers before the Federal
and State Departments of Labor in matters
concerning employment disputes.
ZCI Woodworks of Islandia, New York, has
been awarded “Best Of Houzz” by Houzz, a
leading platform for home remodeling and
design. This local cabinetry and millwork
company was chosen by more than 16 million
monthly users that comprise the Houzz
community due to their design, manufacturing,
and installation of fi ne cabinetry and millwork throughout the tri-state area.
Converged Technology Group (www.
convergedtechgroup.com), an award-winning
Managed Services Partner (MSP) located in
Islandia, NY, and New York City that serves
clients throughout the Northeast, announced
it has been named to the top half of the list
as No. 200 on Nine Lives Media’s seventhannual MSPmentor 501 Global Edition (http://
www.mspmentor.net/top501), a distinguished list and report identifying the world’s top
501 managed service providers (MSPs).
Lincoln Computer Services has surfaced
on Nine Lives Media’s seventh-annual
MSPmentor 501 Global Edition (http://www.
mspmentor.net/top501),
a
distinguished
list and report identifying the world’s top
501 managed service providers (MSPs).
The M a u r e r Foundation for Breast
Health Education
is proud to announce
the appointment of
Susan Samaroo as its
Executive
Director.
Ms.
Samaroo
of
Oceanside, NY, brings
with her more than twenty years experience in
the non-profi t industry. Farrell Fritz is pleased
to announce Beth A. Rubenstein, a New
York, NY resident, has joined the fi rm as an associate in
the trusts and estates
department. Beth joins
us from Schlesinger Gannon & Lazetera, LLP,
where she was a trusts and estates associate.
She earned her Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University School of Law and her
Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
Sahn W a r d C o s c h i g n a n o & B a k e r, P L L C h a s
announced
that
Nicholas J. Cappadora
has joined the fi rm as a new Associate.
He received his J.D.
from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law
at Hofstra University in May of 2013. He
previously worked at the fi rm as a law clerk.
Rachel A. Scelfo of
Farrell Fritz was
recently
appointed
to The Art League of
Long Island’s Board of
Directors. Ms. Scelfo
is counsel to the
fi rm concentrating in zoning, land use, municipal and environmental
law. She is a contributor to the fi rm’s Long Island Land Use & Zoning blog.
Events
Jim Barlow of Ameriprise
Financial Services is
hosting breakfast and
lunch workshops each
week in April and May
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….
Art League of Long Island invites you to
join them on Friday, April 11, 2014 from
7 – 9 pm to hear the Franklin Hill Perrell
lecture “Painterly Landscapes from Claude
Monet to April Gornik”. Their landscape
exhibition will be held in the Jeanie Tenglsen
Gallery and you will be surrounded by
wonderful artwork while you listen. Please
call Bobbie Janowitz, Development Director
at 631 462 5400 x 224 to make a reservation.
Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc. and Chernoff Diamond & Co., LLC invite you to “Strategic Business Series 2014”. This is an ongoing, monthly, joint
venture educational initiative developed and
produced by consulting fi rms. The goal of this initiative is to provide business owners,
managers and HR professionals with the
latest ideas, information and best practices to
address workplace productivity, compliance and ongoing changes in HR, employment
and labor law, and employee benefi ts. There is no cost to attend or participate in any of
these events, and complimentary food will
be provided as well as HRCI credits for
HR professionals. For more information or
to register for the Strategic Business Series
2014,
visit
www.bestrategic2014.com.
The Molloy College
Annual Golf Classic
will be held on
Monday, May 5,
2014 will honor
HIA-LI
member
Kathleen
Deegan
Dickson, Esq. of
Forchelli, Curto, Deegan and David
M. Daly, President and COO of PSEG Long Island. Please visit this link for
more information: http://alumni.molloy.
edu/s/869/index.aspx?sid=869&gid=1&p
gid=1159&cid=2124&ecid=2124&crid=0
&calpgid=61&calcid=817
May 8, 2014; 8:30am-11:00am; Stony Brook Small Business Development Center; FREE; What is email marketing?
- Where do I find subscribers? - How
can you ensure that your mailings are
opened? - What are email marketing
mistakes to avoid? Author, Speaker and
Email Expert, Janet Attard, founder of
BusinessKnowHow.com, will show you
why email marketing should be part of
your marketing strategy.
To register online - http://events.
constantcontact.com/register/event?llr
=im9wpleab&oeidk=a07e92g3z8o7
7d04844 Or call 631-632-9070 or email
sbdc@stonybrook.edu.
Attend Long Island’s premier resource
event. Special Needs Expo - Sunday, April
6, 2014 l 10am-5pm, The Viscardi Center
l Albertson, NY. Attendee Admission is
Free! Connect with over 100 different
special needs exhibitors who provide
resources for individuals from birth
through adulthood. Children are welcomed
with their parents or caregiver; there will
be kid friendly activities. For Sponsor,
Speaker and Exhibitor information
call: 516-279-3727 or email heather@
specialneedsexpos.com. Register today at
www.specialneedsexpos.com
Farrell Fritz, P.C. invites you to
“Employment Law 8 Days a Week: I Wish
It Had Happened on a Saturday Night”;
Tuesday, April 8, 2014, People’s United
Bank Building, 100 Motor Parkway,
Lower Level, Premier Room, Hauppauge,
NY 11788; 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; P:
516-227-0781;
clamberta@farrellfritz.
com
Other Happenings
VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.),
a leading provider of ERP software,
announced that Hillcrest Foods, Inc. has
implemented its S2K for Food software.
The software enables Hillcrest Foods
to better serve its customers through
improved inventory rotation, enhanced
rebate tracking and processing and
total application integration to enhance
visibility into product information.
Hillcrest Foods is a wholesale distributor
of bakery ingredients, dairy products,
specialty items, gourmet food products
and disposables. - See more at: http://vai.
net/company/press-room/press-releases/
vai-s2k-for-food-software-helps-hillcrestfoods-manage-its-route-to-growth.
html#sthash.PKvCM4Pe.dpuf
The Junior Achievement of New York
Business Plan Competition (BPC) gives
high school students an opportunity to
experience real-world entrepreneurship
experience. In Spring 2014, over 700
high school students from the five
boroughs and Long Island will spend six
weeks working with volunteers from the
business community building business
plans. The students work in small teams
to develop a plan for an original idea. We
are seeking judges with an entrepreneurial
background for the quarterfinal rounds
being held on Long Island. Judges will
be asked to review an executive summary
of 3-5 business plans in advance, observe
as teams present their plan in person, and
assign a score to each team. If you are
interested in judging, please contact us at
516-625-9089.
Hauppauge High School’s administrators
and PTA presented a program for students
and parents featuring national public
speaker and advocate for cell-free
roads Jacy Good on March 17, 2014.
“The students were absolutely riveted
throughout Jacy’s presentation,” stated
Joy Ferrara, Hauppauge High School
assistant principal. Good asked the
Hauppauge community to visit her website
– wwwhangupanddrive.com – and take the
pledge to “Hang Up and Drive.”
April 2014 Hauppauge Reporter Page 39
Senio r
Sc i e n t i st
Ralph James of the
U.S. Department of
Energy’s Brookhaven
National Laboratory
and valued HIA-LI
Board Member has
been inducted into the
Long Island Technology Hall of Fame. One
of three innovators honored at a ceremony
held at the Garden City Hotel on March 12,
James was recognized for his extraordinary
work in the development of radiation
detectors and imaging systems.
VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.), a leading
ERP software provider, announced that BWI
Companies has selected its S2K Enterprise
software to improve distribution processes,
increase productivity, and gain valuable
insights from its customer and product data.
BWI determined that with its ease of use
and full integration with existing IT systems,
VAI’s S2K Enterprise software was the ideal
solution.
People’s Alliance
Federal Credit Union
We Put People First,
Even In Our Name!
Benefits of Banking with PAFCU:
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No-Fee, No Minimum Checking
Account Access 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Low Rate Loans for All Your Financial Needs
FREE Financial Education Seminars
FREE Family Events Held for Members
To take advantage of our many great banking
services, call (631) 434-3500, extension 267.
125 Wireless Blvd. • Hauppauge, NY 11788 • www.pafcu.org • (631) 434-3500
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