October 2014 - HIA-LI
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October 2014 - HIA-LI
the The Official Newspaper of HIA-LI VOLUME 33 - ISSUE 10 by Pamela Winikoff PAW Communications ver 400 members of the local business community joined with HIA-LI Board members and staff at a gala networking, trade show and luncheon celebration held at the Crest Hollow Country Club on September 16th to recognize this year’s winners of HIALI’s Annual Business Achievement Awards. Now in its 20th year, the awards, presented in four categories, showcase premiere Long Island organizations that exemplify operational excellence, outstanding vision and preeminent leadership. In July, eighteen finalist organizations were chosen from a sizable candidate pool on the basis of their industry leadership, creativity, successful business operations, vision and other key aspects needed to grow a successful business. HIA-LI Selection Committee members met with these organizations this past summer to learn more about their operations and painstakingly choose one winner in each category -- Large Business, Small Business, Rookie-of-the-Year and Notfor-Profit Organization. Family-owned military and outdoor merchandise wholesaler, ROTHCO, was named winner in the Large Business category. Nationally-recognized accounting and tax service leader Gettry Marcus won the Small Business Achievement award. Compass Workforce Solutions, a recent startup in the HR consulting space, earned Rookie-ofthe-Year. The Long Island Chapter of the American Red Cross secured the award in the Not-for-Profit category. In her opening remarks, HIA-LI President Terri Alessi–Miceli highlighted the factors that earned these companies their status as winners. Applauding their achievements she said, “The progress, effective economic operations, corporate vision, sound leadership and other crucial characteristics that this year’s winning organizations have displayed will serve to inspire other businesses and organizations across Long Island.” Keynote speaker Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Executive, commended the Association for its role as a business development accelerator, praised the winners and discussed the critical variables that lead to organizational success. The County Executive pledged he would continue to ensure an environment ripe for sustainable economic growth. ”We are proud of all businesses doing We are proud of all businesses ” doing great things. We are full partners with you in creating the environment for your growth, creating the infrastructure and bending the cost curve.” - Steve Bellone Suffolk County Executive & Keynote Speaker For more information on upcoming HIA-LI events, call 631-543-5355 or visit www.hia-li.org PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES, CONTACT ROB MOSCHELLA CALL 631-543-5355 OR E-MAIL [email protected] Heard Around The Island Page 39 Welcome New Members HIA-LI New Members & New Member Profiles Pages 36 & 37 L A B E L O great things. We are full partners with you in creating the environment for your growth, creating the infrastructure and bending the cost curve.” One by one, the winners in each category were called to the stage by last year’s category winners and presented their commemorative plaques. Video clips on each organization were shown to introduce the companies and highlight their offerings. As Howard Somberg, President of ROTHCO guided wheelchair-seated Milton Somberg, Company Chairman to the stage, the two garnered a hardy standing ovation. Side by side, each attributed the company’s success to their employees, customers and business partners. President Somberg said, “You’re an amazing guy, dad,” disclosing that at 90 years of age his father still continues to make it into the office on Thursdays. Steven Marcus, Manager Partner at Gettry Marcus, CPA, P.C., accepted the award in the Small Businesses category and described the process of preparing his company for a successful attempt at getting the award. “We were told last year that we not only needed to talk the talk but walk the walk. We recrafted ourselves around our brand, mission, vision and goals. I want to thank our staff for adapting to all the changes they had to make as part of this process.” Compass Workforce Solutions’ Founder Christine Ippolito graciously accepted the Rookie-of-the-Year award to roaring, congratulatory applause. “This is a tremendous milestone for us in the business. I never envisioned I would have so many people rooting for me.” Ippolito thanked her clients, her mom who traveled from Minnesota to attend the festivities and her staff stating, “I have a tremendous team and I know I push you really hard.” In accepting the award for Not-For-Profit Organization, American Red Cross on Long Island, CEO John Miller spoke of the more than 2.8 million people throughout Nassau and Suffolk the organization serves, citing the millions of meals it distributed in the aftermath of the 2011 and 2012 hurricanes and the financial support it was able to distribute to local organizations that assisted storm victims. “It’s my pleasure to accept this award on behalf of our donors, volunteers and board members. I have never been so impressed.” OCTOBER 2014 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: 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 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: 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. 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 OF EVENTS John Klimchak Of Economic Evaluation Group, David Kotowski of Elevate Captives, Steven Friedman of Littler Mendelson, P.C., Dina Morgan & Sandra Telesmanic of Healthwell Corporate Solutions. Thursday, October 9, 2014 – 8 am HIA-LI Human Resources Committee Meeting Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 8:00 am – 10:00 am HIA-LI New Member Breakfast at the Courtyard by Marriott, Ronkonkoma NY. Welcome to the HIA-LI: Learn about marketing opportunities and ways to utilize your HIA-LI membership and network with HIA-LI Board members, Committee Co-Chairs and new and prospective HIA-LI members. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 – 3 pm HIA-LI Education/Workforce Connection Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI office Friday, October 10, 2014 - 8:30 am HIA-LI Sales and Marketing Committee Meeting at Sandler Training, Hauppauge Friday, October 10, 2014 – 8:30 am HIA-LI’s Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI office Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 8:30 am HIA-LI’s Business Development Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI office Friday, October 24, 2014 – 8:30 am HIA-LI’s Mentoring/Networking Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI office Monday, October 27, 2014 - 8:30 am HIA-LI’s Environmental/Green Industries Committee at the HIA-LI office Wednesday, October 29, 2014 – 12 pm HIA-LI’s Young Entrepreneurs Committee Meeting at The Entrepreneur Center, Melville Tuesday, November 4, 2014 – 8:30 am HIA-LI’s Healthcare Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI Office Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 8:30 am HIA-LI Technology for Business Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI office Friday, November 7, 2014 - 8:30 am HIA-LI Membership Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI office Page 2 Hauppauge Reporter October 2014 Networking Events Tuesday, October 7, 2014– 8:00 am – 10:00 am HIA-LI’s Executive Breakfast: Healthcare Update at TFCU, 102 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge NY. Learn about innovative strategies for coming into compliance with the Affordable Care Act and a recap of lessons learned one year later. Featured Speakers: Christine Ippolito of Compass Workforce Solutions, Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 8:00 am – 10:00 am HIA-LI’s CEO Roundtable featuring Domenique Camacho Moran Partner at Farrell Fritz P.C. at 100 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge NY. Join us to hear about the HR nightmares that keep business owners up at night. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 8:00 am - 10:00 am HIA-LI’s Sales Seminar: Part I of III at Dale Carnegie Training Center, 290 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge NY. “How to Network at a Networking Event” presented by Dan Ritchie of Dale Carnegie Training of Long Island. Friday, October 31, 2014 – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm HIA-LI’s 6th Annual Energy Conference at IBEW, 370 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge NY. Energy & Beyond: Hear about new technologies leading the way from featured speakers Robert Catell of Stony Brook University, David Daly of PSEG-LI, Amy Marschilok of AERTC/Stony Brook University, Mohan Wanchoo & Bruce Germano of Jasmine Universe. Monday, November 3, 2014 – 8:00 am - 10:00 am HIA-LI’s Sales Seminar: Part II of III at Sandler Sales Training, 225 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge NY. “How to Defuse the Objection Bomb” presented by Rob Fishman of Sandler Sales Training. Thursday, November 6, 2014 – 8:00 am – 10:00 am HIA-LI’s CEO Executive Breakfast featuring Gail TrugmanNikol at BNB, 898 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge NY. Gail Trugman-Nikol, President of Unique Business Solutions presents “Lost Knowledge: What is the Cost?” Learn how your company can plug the holes that cause profit leaks. Call the HIA-LI office at 631-543-5355 or log on to www.hia-li. org to view more details or register for any of these events. 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 October 2014 Committee Meetings Treasurer Robert Quarte Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Co., P.C. (631) 434-9500 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 Sandler Training Bill Fauth (631) 896-6270 World Financial Group Energy/Utilities/Infrastructure Jack Kulka (631) 231-0900 Kulka Construction Corp. Mentoring/Networking Michael Capaldo (516) 984-5388 Michael Capaldo Employee Benefits Maureen Laplaca (631) 972-4095 Spectragraphic, Inc. Printing & Mailing Entertainment / Sports Carmella Fazio (516) 297-9011 All Island Media Environmental/ Green Industries Lilia Factor Esq. (631) 493-9800 Law Office of Frederick Eisenbud Tom Fox (516) 364-9890 Dvirka & Bartilucci Consulting Engineers Sales & Marketing Joy Graceffo (631) 427-1083 L.I. Educational Software and Training Miriam Hubbard PBI Payroll Facility Managers HIA-LI (631) 543-5355 Security Allan Lippolis (631) 273-8282 Superior Washer & Gasket Corp. Government Relations Jack Kulka (631) 231-0900 Kulka Construction Corp. Howard Kipnes (631) 231-1518 Cedar Knolls Inc. Healthcare Christine Ippolito (631) 539-6112 Compass Workforce Solutions Technology for Business David Pinkowitz (631) 491-5343 DCP Marketing Services LLC John DeMartino (917) 388-8873 Microsoft Human Resources Joan Convery (631) 471-1215 Community Development Corp of Long Island Lucille Mavrokefalos (631) 487-9091 New Life HR Solutions Young Entrepreneur’s Betsy Jacob (516) 396-9329 Sage Solutions Robert Dooley (631) 730-8686 McGiff Halverson, LLP Page 7 · HIA-LI’s CEO Brief featuring Steve Louro Page 15 · HIA-LI’s CEO Talks Page 20 · HIA-LI’s Business Achievement Awards Page 25 · HIA-LI’s Leadership Talks Page 28-29 · HIA-LI’s Industry Lists: Law Firms Page 36 · Welcome New Members Page 39 · Heard Around The Island The Hauppauge Reporter – The Official Newspaper of the HIA -LI- (USPS 017-655) - is published monthly by the HIA-LI, 225 Wireless Blvd., Suite 101, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Application to mail at Periodical Postage Rate is accepted at Smithtown, NY 11787. POSTMASTER: Send change of address notices to HIA-LI at the address noted above to HIA-LI, Editor, Phone (631) 543-5355, [email protected]. The HIA-LI does not endorse the classifieds/display advertisements or necessarily agree with the opinions expressed in the articles written for this newspaper. Total number of copies (net press run) 3,301, Paid In-County Subscriptions 2,163, Paid Outside - County Subscriptions 638, Distribution Outside the Mail 200, Copies not Distributed 300, Total 3,301 HIA-LI’S BREAKFAST HEALTHCARE UPDATE Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM at TFCU, 102 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge NY 11788 Innovative Strategies for coming into Compliance with Tuesday, October 21st 2014 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am Located at 100 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge NY The Affordable Care Act Featuring: DOMENIQUE CAMACHO MORAN partner, Farrell Fritz Who should attend: CEOs, CFOs, COOs and those responsible for health care strategy and compliance within their companies. Moderator: Christine Ippolito, Principal, Compass Workforce Solutions Panelists: John R. Klimchak, CFP & President, Economic Evaluation Group, Exchange Certified Insurance Broker • What impact has the Affordable Care Act had on Long Island’s employers one year into the addition of the NYS Exchange? David N. Kotowski, CEO, Managing Partner, Elevate Captives, specializing in alternatives to fully-insured plans. • What’s in store for 2015 & 2016 as the requirements of PPACA continue to phase in? Steven J. Friedman, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson, P.C. clarifying changes in the NY and Federal Exchange laws and how they impact employers. Dina Morgan & Sandra Telesmanic, Co-Principals, HealthWell Corporate Solutions, highlighting current market reports on workforce health and wellness trends. Hear from front-line executives managing the ins and outs of the NYS and Federal exchange. Learn about alternative strategies to fully insured and exchange health care insurance policies for meeting the requirement to offer health coverage to employees. Members: $45 Non-Members: $60 Domenique Camacho Moran is a partner at the law firm of Farrell Fritz and leads the firm’s Labor and Employment practice group. She advises business owners on issues such as performance management, employee terminations, discrimination, unlawful harassment, wage and hour, leaves of absence, and social media in the workplace. Domenique works with employers of all sizes, from small local start-ups to large national employers. Domenique is an annual presenter at the National Association of Mothers’ Center’s (NAMC’s) annual work/life conference. She is an advisory board member of Make-a-Wish Metro New York. Domenique graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School and Stony Brook University. She has been named by her peers to The Best Lawyers in America list for three years running. Whether you are a CEO or want to meet CEOs, HIA-LI’s CEO Roundtable discussions attract some of the most successful Long Island CEOs. HIA-LI’s Upcoming Events executive Don’t Let HR Challenges Keep You Up At Night! Whether resulting from a lawyer’s letter, visit from the Department of Labor or litigation, CEOs are increasingly asked to defend their employment policies, practices and decisions. You will walk away from this interactive session with the knowledge necessary to address key issues facing employers on Long Island including: • Misclassification of Employees and Independent Contractors • Criminal Background Check Practices • Social Media and the Impact on Hiring and Firing Decisions • Drug Testing and the Legalization of Medical Marijuana • Enforcing Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants register today! call 631-543-5355 members: $35 • non-members: $50 register online at www.hia-li.org Payment & Registration required Pre-Register to avoid $5 Walk-in Fee No refunds executive HIA-LI’S HIA-LI’S CEO SALES SEMINAR BREAKFAST 3 PART SERIES PART I: HOW TO NETWORK AT A NETWORKING EVENT FEATURING DAN RITCHIE OF DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING CENTER OCTOBER 22ND 2014 • 8:00 AM TO 10:00 AM AT DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING CENTER, 290 MOTOR PKWY •HAUPPAUGE NY Featured Speakers: PART II: HOW TO DIFFUSE THE OBJECTION BOMB Up Close with HIA-LI’s Business Achievement Award Recipients FEATURING ROB FISHMAN OF SANDLER SALES TRAINING Hear about success stories, philosophies, defining moments and trends in these industries NOVEMBER 3RD, 2014 • 8:00 AM TO10:00 AM AT SANDLER TRAINING CENTER, 225 WIRELESS BLVD •HAUPPAUGE NY Managing Partner Campolo, Middleton and McCormick LLP Founding Principal Compass Workforce Solutions Who should attend: owners, and anyone who “ITʼS NOT ABOUT THE ABCs, AKA ALWAYS BE CLOSING!” FEATURING ADRIAN MILLER OF BUSINESS GROWTH NETWORK wants to do business with the above companies or speak “business talk” about the above industries should be there. DECEMBER 10TH, 2014 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM LOCATION: TO BE DECIDED REGISTER TODAY! CALL 631-543-5355 Members: $35 • Non-members: $50 per seminar Attend all 3 seminars: Members: $90 • Non-members: $105 Payment & Registration required • Pre-Register to avoid $5 Walk-in Fee • No refunds Managing Partner Gettry Marcus CPA, P.C. CEO American Red Cross on Long Island register today! call 631-543-5355 members: $45 • non-members: $60 register online at www.hia-li.org Payment & Registration required Pre-Register to avoid $5 Walk-in Fee No refunds October 2014 Hauppauge Reporter Page 3 CEOs, decision makers, business PART III: OPENING DOORS, CLOSING SALES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST FROM 8:00 AM TO 1:00 PM IBEW, 370 MOTOR PARKWAY, HAUPPAUGE NY Breakfast sponsored by: 8:00 AM TO 10:00 AM EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST Long Island’s Energy Future Shines Bright Hear about new technologies leading the way from featured speakers KENNETH D. DALY CFA, President National grid (Invited) DAVID DALY President PSEG-LI (Invited) AMY MARSCHILOK AERTC Stony Brook University (Invited) MOHAN WANCHOO & BRUCE GERMANO Jasmine Universe (Invited) 10:30: AM TO 11:45 AM SEMINARS Expert panelists will discuss topics including energy efficiency, clean energy technologies, greening your building in the Hauppauge Industrial Park, industry trends, and much more EXHIBIT HALL OPEN FROM 8:00 AM TO 1:00 PM SPONORSHIP PACKAGES PASSES TO EVENT EXHIBIT GREEN SEMINAR SPONSOR POWER SPONSOR CARBON SPONSOR 1 2 4 5 10 10 10 1/2 FULL 2 FULL 2 FULL 1 2 2 1/4 1/2 1/2 $5,000 $7,500 $10,000 FEATURED ARTICLE IN HAUPPAUGE REPORTER (PAGES) Page 4 Hauppauge Reporter October 2014 GO GREEN SIGNATURE EVENT ENERGY SPONSOR SPONSOR EXHIBIT PLUS SPONSOR $350 $850 $1,000 $3,000 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS: FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES: CONTACT SARA HUNDERTMARK AT 631-543-5355 6 Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is proud to announce Suffolk County’s participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month By Diane LaChapelle Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, 11787 631-853-6763 S P O N S O R S P O T L I G H T S Place Compass Logo Here Compass Workforce Solutions 631-539-6112 • [email protected] • www.compasswfs.com Successfully Navigate the Challenging Waters of Employment Regulation Do you know the cost to your business of not having the right answers to these questions? National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) was declared in 1988 by the United States Congress for October to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. • How do I find and retain the “right talent” to grow my business? • Who is an employee? What is a full time equivalent? How many full time employees do we have on staff? Why is this important? “Expect. Employ. Empower.” is this year’s U.S. Department of Labor official theme to raise the profile of the nation’s efforts on behalf of those with disabilities. • Are we prepared to win an unemployment claim or allegation of unlawful harassment/discrimination? Do we know how to respond? How do we prepare and prevent these issues? “We all have a role to play in—and benefit to gain from—increasing opportunities for meaningful employment for people with disabilities,” says Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Kathy Martinez. • What if we are selected for a random Department of Labor audit or have an employee complaint? • How do I position my business for growth, additional locations or sale? “This year’s theme encapsulates this in three powerful words. It conveys that advancing disability employment is about much more than just hiring. It’s about creating a continuum of inclusion. And the first step on this continuum is expectation.” • How do I ensure my business runs to our standards on a consistent basis? • How does my business keep up with the rule changes and what regulation applies to my business? What are $$$$$ for not being in compliance? Recently Suffolk County was one of the recipients of the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) grant. A team of Disability Resource Coordinators are trained to work with individuals with disabilities with the goal of creating career pathways and employment opportunities that result in economic self-sufficiency. The Suffolk County Department of Labor Licensing & Consumer Affairs will be hosting a Job Fair in recognition of NDEAM on Monday, October 27, 2014 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. If you have any questions about NDEAM or DEI, or you would like to participate in our Job Fair, please call James Eddings at (631) 853-2025. In fiscal year 2013 the Federal Department of Labor collected a quarter of a billion dollars in “unpaid” wages. In September 2014, NYS received .5 million dollar federal grant to crack down on worker misclassification. Can your business survive the lost opportunity along with major fines, penalties and legal fees? Contact us for a complimentary HR Risk Checklist. Compass clients are more in control of their business operations, experience reduced workplace conflict, and are limiting the risk of huge fines and penalties from government audits, and/or employee litigation – Thus, protecting their business profits and ability to sustain and grow. There is good news! Despite the obstacles in the way of business success and increase in government regulation, our clients are surviving, growing and creating sustainable businesses during this challenging economy. National Disability Employment Awareness Month Job Fair Monday, October 27, 2014 10:00am – 2:00pm Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Are you ready to Expect, Employ, and Empower? Steven Bellone Suffolk County Executive James DiLiberto Workforce Investment Board Chair Samuel Chu Commissioner of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs Frank Krotschinsky, Esq. Director, Office for People with Disabilities October 2014 Hauppauge Reporter Page 5 In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Suffolk County will be hosting a Job Fair on October 27, 2014. We would like to invite your company to participate in this wonderful event. Space is limited. There is no fee to take part in this event. To register, call Michele Azzara at (631) 853-6549. It takes more than pyrotechnology to ignite Fireworks by Grucci. Fireworks by Grucci Phil Grucci Client since 2012 Page 6 Hauppauge Reporter October 2014 It takes a bank as passionate about your business as you are. Bridgehampton National Bank is helping Fireworks by Grucci take their business to the next level, as the “first family of fireworks” takes to the sky with their record-shattering displays. Phil Grucci considers BNB part of his extended family, and a critical financial partner who understands his business and shares his passion for pyrotechnic performances, which push the envelope . . . and delight millions. 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While most parents understand the necessity of purchasing a life insurance policy on the income earner, few realize the importance of also insuring the stay-at-home spouse. Being prepared for the unexpected. What if the stay-at-home spouse suddenly died? The family would be devastated. While friends and family members would initially pitch in to help, eventually they would return to their regular lives. Before the surviving spouse returned to work, a caretaker for the children and home would need to be hired, presenting a potential financial hardship. Had life insurance been purchased on the stay-at-home parent, however, the family’s needs would have been protected. Measuring the value of the stay-at-home spouse. Despite the importance of the stay-at-home parent, there’s little research to quantify its value. In its 13th annual “Mom Salary Survey,” Salary.com reports the most popular functions performed by mothers equate to $113,586 per year1 in salary. Also, it states the stay-at-home spouse works a 94-hour week, performing, among other roles, the duties of housekeeper, cook, day care teacher, driver, and psychologist. Flexible, customizable choices. The type of policy you select depends on your needs and budget. Term life insurance provides affordable coverage for several years. In contrast, permanent life insurance offers protection for your entire life (provided premiums are paid) and accumulates cash value tax-deferred. This cash value can be accessed (loans accrue interest and reduce the policy’s cash value and death benefit). Plus, riders, available with term and permanent life insurance, enable you to customize your policy to meet and grow with your changing needs. coverage for a stay-at-home spouse can help ensure that it doesn’t become a financial hardship as well. 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 Salary.com, “Mom Salary Survey,” June 2013, http://www.salary.com/2013-mominfographics/. 1 CALLING ALL WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS! Are you looking for some extra exposure for your marketing, writing, or photography company? The Hauppauge Reporter is looking for reporters to write about HIA-LI events for our newspaper. In exchange, you will attend the event for free, do your own networking (bring plenty of your own business cards), and will have a by-line for your article. Hauppaugue Reporter articles are great for your portfolio. Contact Dan Terry at 631-543-5355 or [email protected] The loss of a parent is an emotional hardship for a family; purchasing insurance We offer the following locations for your business deposits: everywhere. free business checking with mobile Deposit first fit. Forward-Thinking Business Banking. 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Kenney Co-Founders of Concept 5 with with “Marilyn Monroe” KEEPING CURRENT Do you have a retirement plan in place? Are you just going to wing it? Planning for retirement can be complicated, don’t leave it to chance! By Jeff Seitz CFP®, CIMA®, Certified Financial Planner™ NestEgg Advisors, Inc. 631-952-2700 [email protected] Retirement Checklist (check all that apply): Determining retirement income needs [ ] Has life expectancy been estimated to project how long retirement will last? [ ] Have clear goals and objectives been established for retirement? [ ] Have annual retirement expenses been estimated, keeping in mind that those expenses may change from year to year? [ ] Have annual retirement income needs been estimated, based on the preceding goals and expenses? [ ] Has expected annual income been estimated, and will that income be sufficient to meet retirement needs? [ ] If not, are there steps that can be taken to bridge the gap? [ ] Have inflation, taxes, and conservative rates of return been factored into these estimates? Employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRAs [ ] Is a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan funded? [ ] Is an IRA in place? [ ] Are the tax issues associated with taking distributions from IRAs and employer-sponsored plans understood? [ ] Has leaving money in these retirement accounts as long as possible to defer taxes and prolong tax-deferred growth been considered? Annuities and other savings tools [ ] Are there annuities, or has thought been given to purchasing annuities? [ ] If so, is the taxation of annuities and the payout options available understood? [ ] Have a payout option and payment beginning date been chosen? [ ] Are there other savings tools owned? Are the tax issues understood? Investment planning [ ] Now that retirement is here (or near), have plans been made to change how the retirement portfolio and other assets are invested? [ ] Will the client/advisor monitor the retirement portfolio and other investments throughout retirement and make changes when appropriate? [ ] Have expectations been established for how the retirement portfolio and other investments will perform in the coming years? [ ] Is some degree of investment risk acceptable to the client? [ ] Has a distribution strategy been discussed/ developed? Insurance planning [ ] If under age 65, will adequate health insurance be available until Medicare eligibility is established? [ ] If 65 or older, has a Medigap or other health policy been purchased to supplement Medicare, or is employer-sponsored coverage available? [ ] Is there long-term care insurance, or have this and other strategies been considered to protect against the cost of nursing home care? [ ] Have life insurance needs been revisited? [ ] Have other types of insurance coverage been reviewed? Estate planning [ ] Will beneficiary designations be reviewed periodically? [ ] Has will been reviewed/updated? [ ] Is there a durable power of attorney or healthcare proxy? [ ] Have other estate planning tools and strategies been considered? This educational third-party article is provided by Jeff Seitz, CFP®, CIMA®, Certified Financial Planner™, of NestEgg Advisors, Inc. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, or to schedule a complimentary consultation, please contact Jeff Seitz at 631-952-2700 or [email protected] Securities offered through American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC (FINRA/SIPC). American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. are not affiliated with any other named business entities mentioned. Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2014. Page 22 Hauppauge Reporter October 2014 In an ever-changing energy world, one thing remains the same: We’re your gas company. National Grid is one of the largest energy companies in the world. 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W hen I say, “leader” what comes to mind first? Politics? Work? Generally speaking leadership is more than a job or role. Think of it more as a way of thinking. Let’s face it! Most Managers (and Politicians) see themselves as great leaders. Unfortunately, most fall short in that department. What makes a Leader weak? Most of the time they tell you what you “should” do, but rarely follow through themselves. Typically, they have high egos and don’t listen to their constituents. The worst part is they believe the reason their team fails is because they are incompetent or not able to perform. Sound familiar? I rarely meet a manager who admits they suck or have weakness. But if you want to be a great leader in business, you must first become a great leader in your life. The ability to transfer your beliefs in others is the secret to becoming an effective leader in both business and life. Here are a couple of things you can do in order to start your journey. their needs you’ll begin to move the needle in a positive way. When you combine that with the intent to connect with people and make decisions based on the overall impact to the organization people will respect you as well. I had a client who had an employee they were going to terminate because of his inability to show up on time. They gave him a verbal warning as well has two written warnings. They asked me if they should fire him in the morning or at the end of the day. My answer was neither. As a leader, you either allow negative behaviors or teach it with actions. In this case, I asked to have a conversation with the employee. I shared with him it was no surprise to him that the end was near because of his actions (which he needed to accept responsibility for). Then I listened to every reason (excuse) on why he was late over the past two months. We then spoke around his strengths and what he loved most about his job. Did he really want to be there or was he going through the “motions” of showing up, but he quit mentally already? I then asked him to put together a written strategy whereby he could follow in order to make it to work on time. This may seem like a lot of effort, but remember our first rule? It was important to see the world has he saw it prior to me making a decision based on perception. This guy had great performance while at work and the cost to replace him would be expensive. This exercise also made it very clear that his destiny was in his hands at this point. Pain is a big motivator, but didn’t want the threat to come from leadership, rather himself. What happened? Eight months later he’s showing up early to work and more excited about his job than ever. But the Leader did her part too. Every day she acknowledged him and encouraged him staying true to his plan. Being an excellent leader isn’t an easy thing to do. It requires a lot of effort and little recognition from others. At least in the short • Leadership and Management are mutually run it certainly doesn’t seem to be worth the exclusive. I have seen a junior person become time. a more effective leader than the manager because people want to follow them. Your If you look at being a leader in your life it’ll ability to motivate and influence is key to transfer into your business too. Focus on your success. The majority of this is concept seeing things from another perspective and is a simple as two words. Willingness and include others in the choices that directly Intent. If you have the willingness to listen affect them. Then you’ll be on your way to to others and make choices based on serving becoming a memorable leader. UTILIZE YOUR HIA-LI MEMBERSHIP WITH HIA-LI committee meetings are targeted-industry, monthly events for HIA-LI members only - There is no cost to attend! Choose from over 15 different committees and start networking with like-minded business people. October 2014 Hauppauge Reporter Page 25 • Successful leaders possess the ability to see challenges and opportunities from different perspectives. There’s a danger to manage from how you see the world. Honestly, the way you see it is not nearly as important has the people you’re trying to lead see their world. People are connected through common human experiences. Think about when you see someone from your Country when traveling abroad or see someone wearing your favorite team jersey. You have an immediate connection with them. Connecting is key. This is why two people can observe the same event and describe it totally differently. No connection. Not suggesting you always do what others are doing, rather looking at your decisions from a more holistic approach before moving forward. 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Private business must only provide FMLA coverage if they employ 50 or more employees for at least 20 work weeks in the current or preceding calendar year. Ask yourself: • Are your employees eligible for FMLA coverage? • Are they in a state where the DOMA ruling increases their FMLA rights? Many small businesses don’t think they are required to provide coverage, especially if they don’t have 50 full-time employees, but some of these businesses hire temporary or seasonal workers. If those employees work 20 work weeks in a calendar year and their addition brings a company’s total to 50 or more employees, that business must comply with the FMLA. This is also true for other small businesses that have cut their staffs to fewer than 50 employees because of the Affordable Care Act for example. If these businesses employed at least 50 employees for 20 work weeks in the previous calendar year, they also must comply with the FMLA and provide coverage in the current year. responsibilities within 5 business days of first learning about the need for FMLA leave • Provide designation notice once a decision has been reached about the request within 5 business days of receipt of medical certification • Establish and communicate parameters such as clear call-in rules to report leave and disciplinary action when these rules are not followed • Keep individual’s performance separate from that person’s use of FMLA. This can be achieved by handling performance issues at one level (supervisor) and FMLA with HR for example Confused? The FMLA continues to challenge employers. Each FMLA request requires a case-by-case analysis which is what makes the FMLA difficult to apply. Additionally, intermittent leave and controlling employee leave abuse were identified as the top 2 leave-related challenges for employers by nearly 70% of employers surveyed in a 2013 poll sponsored by the Disability Management Employer Coalition and Spring Consulting Group. These employers stated that they were concerned with employees abusing the FMLA and similar laws. To make matters worse, the FMLA overlaps with many other laws and policies, such as collective bargaining agreemen ts, short- and long term disability policies, workers’ compensation, absenteeism policies, and paid time off. Employers must remember and consider all of them every time a leave question arises. Here are some best-practices: • Make sure you establish and communicate clear policies about what can be covered by the FMLA and the type of employee notice required • Provide notice of eligibility and rights and It’s important to remember that when it comes to the FMLA, or any other regulation for that matter, it’s not one size fits all. Each new regulation affects individual businesses uniquely. No blanket compliance strategy covers every company. The best way to ensure your business is in the clear is to partner with a workforce management expert to create specialized strategies for meeting and maintaining compliance. Experts like Paypro are navigating the difficult legal landscape every single day, and can provide trusted guidance and insights that keep clients compliant and focused on what they do best. For more information on Paypro’s comprehensive Workforce Management Solutions, visit www. payprocorp.com. SEWER CONNECTION SPECIALISTS AL APARO CRANE AND CESSPOOL SERVICE, INC. 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Box 9398, Riverhead NY • www.suffolklaw.com Wisselman, Harounian & Associates Jordan Trager • (516) 773-8300 • [email protected] 1010 Northern Blvd., Great Neck NY • www.lawjaw.com Zwaik, Gilbert & Associates David Zwaik • (631) 588-4040 • [email protected] 5014 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma NY • www.zwaik.com Attorney advertising 516.663.6600 • Uniondale • www.rmfpc.com KEEPING CURRENT School Zone Speed Cameras – A Pilot Program or Here to Stay? By Cory H. Morris The Law Offices of Cory H. Morris 300 East Rabro Drive, Suite 126 Hauppauge, New York 11788 [email protected] 516-410-2203 severity of violation, the number of notices of liability and the amount of fines paid. The question remains – is this the start of a slippery slope? Red light cameras are now common place on Long Island. If effective by a school, should not such a program be effective near a senior citizen home? What about near a park, gymnasium, or other area where one is sure to find school-aged children? Perhaps the context will matter. Are we more concerned about “catching speeding violations and preventing the accidents that arise from speeding” or “encourage[ing] drivers to proceed with caution through school speed zones [and] enhancing the safety of children[?]” Perhaps the real motivation is revenue? In any case, speeding and other traffic violations (such as texting while driving or driving under the influence) are becoming increasingly more serious offenses on Long Island. To be sure, although a Pilot Program, the message is clear: obey traffic laws or you will suffer the consequences. 1Newsday, Letters: School speed cameras debate, Newsday (Sept. 4, 2014, 5:58 PM); http://www. newsday.com/opinion/letters/school-speed-cameras-debate-letters-1.7612617; Judy Cartwright, Watchdog: Confusion over school-zone speed cameras hits new high, Newsday (Sept. 5, 2014 5:36 PM), http://www.newsday.com/long-island/columnists/judy-cartwright/confusion-over-school-zonespeed-cameras-hit-new-high-1.9236338. 2Long Island News & PRs, Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Authorizing School Zone Speed Cameras on Long Island, LongIsland.com (Jun. 25 2014), http://www.longisland.com/news/06-2514/cuomo-long-island-school-zone-speed-cameras-legislation.html. 3Id. 4Robert Brodsky, Edward Mangano dismisses $2.4 million in speed camera tickets, Newsday (Aug. 22, 2014, 10:08 PM), http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/edward-mangano-dismisses-2-4million-in-speed-camera-tickets-1.9126860. 5Id. 6Erik Badia and Jennifer Fermino, Mayor de Blasio blows off questions about alleged traffic violations despite promise of transparency, New York Daily News (February 21, 2014, 9:58 PM), http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/mayor-de-blasio-blows-questions-alleged-trafficviolations-article-1.1674456 (“Mayor de Blasio blew off tough questions Friday about as fast as he blew past the speed limit. Just hours after promising to respond to revelations his chauffeured SUV broke a series of traffic laws, de Blasio walked out of a City Hall news conference Friday without doing just that.”) October 2014 Hauppauge Reporter Page 31 Speed cameras were installed on Long Island. If you get ‘caught’ speeding near a school, you may be subject to civil liability. Setting up speed traps near schools has been a topic of heated debate and [t]he new law authorizes Nassau and Suffolk counties to establish a pilot program with speed cameras in school speed zones - one per school district - to record speeding violations as they occur, without requiring a police officer to be present at the scene. This will enable speed cameras to be placed in up to 69 school speed zones in Suffolk County and in up to 56 school speed zones in Nassau County. Additionally, the new law expands the number of school speed zones in which New York City is authorized to use speed cameras by an additional 120, for a total of 140. It is very difficult to challenge the purpose of this legislation: prevent speeding and protect children near schools. Legislative findings and statistical data prove that the consequences of speeding near schools can be devastating. Proponents of this legislation offer common-sense data about the dangers of speeding near a school zone: Data has shown that if a vehicle traveling at 40 mph strikes a child, there is a 70% chance that the child will be killed, but if a vehicle strikes a child at 30 mph, there is an 80% chance that the child will survive. Implementing speed cameras in school speed zones will supplement police presence on the streets in catching speeding violations and preventing the accidents that arise from speeding. The presence of speed enforcement cameras will also encourage drivers to proceed with caution through school speed zones, thus enhancing the safety of children, pedestrians, and drivers alike. Although well warranted, some may find it troublesome that a camera and radar can replace a police officer and result in millions of dollars of speeding fines with little that can be done to challenge alleged violations. This Pilot Program has already resulted in some problems and public scrutiny. Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has dismissed over two-million dollars worth of these tickets. “Mangano said cameras at five locations malfunctioned, spitting out tickets on days when school was not in session.” Mayor DeBlasio came under questioning about this legislation after refusing to answer questions about some of his own traffic issues. The “Photo Speed Violation Monitoring System” will not be used in a school speed zone unless it is tested on the day it is used. This system requires a vehicle sensor producing two or more photographs or a videotape of the images of each speeding vehicle. Not only does this system require a daily self-test of its functions but it also requires an annual calibration check. Operators will have to undergo training and need to sign a daily “set-up log” stating the “date and time when, and the location where, the system was setup that day” and that the system successfully underwent and passed a self-test. "The Counties shall retain each such daily log until the later of the date on which the photo speed violation monitoring system to which it applies has been permanently removed from use or the final resolution of all cases involving notices of liability issued based on photographs, microphotographs, video or other recorded images produced by such system." It will be a defense if the car is stolen and if the owner of the car is a leasing company and/or agency. Further, the law provides the purported violator with a defense that the Photo Speed Violation Monitoring System was malfunctioning at the time of the alleged violation The adoption of this program will require that the County conduct a study and report the results of the use of this system to the governor. The study will include, amongst other things, the locations and dates where the system was used, the number of violations and the Page 32 Hauppauge Reporter October 2014 Financial market turbulence renders the formulation of a lucrative, low-risk retirement investment strategy a daunting task. Conventional wisdom dictates that the retirement contributions of individuals in their 20s be very heavily invested in stocks relative to bonds. As subsequent contributions are made as one ages, the stock-bond mix should be increasingly weighted toward bonds so that upon retirement, the risk level associated with one’s retirement accumulation is age-appropriate. This genre of strategy is implemented by managers of life-cycle retirement funds. There is a superior strategy—Zig-Zag retirement investing. Consider an individual beginning her career and saving for retirement at the age of 25 and retiring at the age of 70. From ages 25 through 50, the Zig-Zag strategy calls for all retirement contributions to be invested in shares of an enhanced stock index fund, with all dividends and capital gains reinvested. From age 50 through the retirement age of 70, all new retirement contributions are invested in shares of an enhanced bond index fund, with all interest and capital gains reinvested. The arbitrarily chosen age of 50 is the “Zig-Zag age” since that is when her retirement investment strategy goes in a completely different direction. It can be altered to conform to her risk tolerance. Upon retirement, the risk level associated with her retirement accumulation will be lower and its returns will be higher relative to the outcomes that would have emanated from a life-cycle retirement fund strategy. An important feature of the Zig-Zag strategy is that none of her new retirement contributions will be purchasing shares of an enhanced stock index fund during the final 20 years of her working life. By age 70, the value of the shares she had already purchased combined with all of its reinvestments will have had a solid chance of realizing the stock market’s expected stable long-run average annual rate of return. A phenomenon driving this result is the secular increase experienced by stock market indices over especially long periods of time, ever greater portions of which will achieve greater degrees of permanency as time passes, barring cataclysmic events such as the 1929 crash. Had new retirement contributions purchased shares of an enhanced stock index fund beyond age 50, their value combined with all its reinvestments will most likely not appreciate to the same extent, and be more adversely impacted during subsequent bear markets, compared with those emanating from shares purchased prior to the age of 50. These contrasts will be continuously starker when one makes the same comparisons with those of shares purchased ever closer to the age of 70 to those purchased ever closer to the age of 25. During their respective bear markets, the bond market is far less adversely impacted than the stock market. Since individuals aging beyond 50 are ever less able to recover from significant valuation declines, the bond market is an increasingly attractive haven for them, making the Zig-Zag strategy’s timing of enhanced bond index fund share purchases and reinvestments especially ideal. This strategy makes no attempt to realize the bond market’s expected stable long-run average annual rate of return since it will likely continue to be below that of the stock market. Relative to the life-cycle retirement fund approach, the Zig-Zag strategy results in a higher risk level associated with one’s retirement accumulation the younger one is, and a lower risk level at the time retirement begins—when it matters the most. Let us empirically illustrate the superiority of the Zig-Zag strategy with a simple, scaled-down scenario. Consider Thomas and Jane who began saving for retirement on March 1, 1990, and stopped 24 years later. They each made $250.00 retirement contributions once every 2 weeks, and restricted their investments to the College Retirement Equities Fund’s (CREF’s) Stock and Bond Market variable annuity accounts, which automatically reinvest their earnings in their respective accounts. Thomas employed a life-cycle retirement fund strategy, and began by investing 80 percent of his contributions in the Stock account and 20 percent in the Bond Market account. Each year, the percentage he invested in the Stock account dropped by 2.6 percentage points, while that of the Bond Market account rose by this same amount. During the final year, Thomas’ contribution split was 20 percent Stock account and 80 percent Bond Market account. Jane utilized the Zig-Zag retirement investment strategy and invested all of her contributions in the Stock account until March 1, 2002, at which point all new contributions up through February 27, 2014 were invested in the Bond Market account. In the end, Thomas’ retirement accumulation was $405,197.00 while Jane’s was $419,484.00. Not only did Jane realize greater returns, but given the timing of her investments in the Stock and Bond Market accounts along with their respective reinvestments, the risk level associated with her retirement accumulation is lower as well. These risk and return disparities will be ever starker the greater are the retirement contributions, and the longer the time periods over which they take place, both above and below the Zig-Zag age. Despite the promise of the Zig-Zag retirement investment strategy, it is crucial to consult your licensed financial adviser to assess its appropriateness within the context of your personal financial situation. Perhaps, you just might conclude that the life-cycle retirement fund strategy should be dethroned. For updates on this retirement investment strategy in addition to my economic public policy initiatives, follow me on Twitter @DrEdGullason. From concept to completion, count on our expertise. October 2014 Hauppauge Reporter Page 33 Providing sustainable solutions for buildings, infrastructure and the environment since 1933 631.756.8000 | www.h2m.com KEEPING CURRENT The Return of the DB Plan: When Saving $52,000 Just Isn’t Enough By Sabrina M. Curtiss Economic Group Pension Services, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10001 212-494-9007 www.egps.com Business owners have a hard time trying to decide among the many options available to them when it comes to retirement plans. There are a multitude of choices, and nothing seems clear. Which plan type offers the best benefits for you and your employees? Does one have greater tax benefits than another? To add to this financial confusion, a new plan has emerged, the Cash Balance plan. Even with all the choices business owners have, Cash Balance plans are gaining quickly in popularity. The pension arena is typically split into two categories: defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans. Defined contribution plans do exactly what the name says; they explicitly define the contributions to be made each year the plan is operating. The actual amount of an employee’s retirement benefits depends on the specified amount of the contributions as well as the investment gains or losses of the account. Defined benefit plans, on the other hand, are designed to provide a specific benefit amount at retirement. This is a fairly traditional pension plan where the employer bears the risk of providing the promised level of retirement benefits to employees. One of the reasons for the Cash Balance plan’s growing popularity is its unique blend of the best parts of these two plan types. It is designed like a defined benefit plan for the employer, but has the ease of use of a defined contribution plan for its participants. The employer defines and guarantees the interest credits in the plan, just like a in a regular defined benefit plan. However, it acts like a defined contribution plan because the plan participants receive account statements with “pay” credits and “interest” credits. Balances are theoretical, so they do not need to equal the plan assets. When employees retire, they may take their benefits as a lump sum, or as annual distributions While the Cash Balance Plan’s distinct design makes this plan attractive to employers, perhaps the most appealing aspect of this plan is its flexibility. These plans have a contribution limit almost four times as high as a traditional 401(K) plan. These high contribution limits allow plan sponsors to play catch-up, especially if they started saving later in life. Contributing high amounts to these plans can also come with many added tax benefits. If you’re a business owner looking to save more than $52,000 a year for retirement, adding a cash balance plan to your retirement program could significantly increase your tax deferred benefits and possibly take an immediate tax deduction as well. As we approach the end of the plan year for most plans, now is a good time for business owners and plan sponsors to give their plans a quick once over to see if everything is properly in place. It’s a good practice to review your plan every year to make sure it’s compliant. Now is the time to review your plan and make any necessary changes for January 1. Owning a business is tough for many reasons, but having difficulty saving for your and your employees’ retirement shouldn’t be one of them. Considering a cash balance plan addition to your current plan can allow you save comfortably and easily for the future. 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There are many challenges to running a business and many things can go wrong. It is only when something bad happens that all heads turn to HR. Few, if any, small businesses can afford a full-time staff consisting of an accountant, a human resource professional, a lawyer, a risk manager, a benefits manager, and a manager of information services. Prestige offers this expertise to all their clients. Total’s customer-tailoring addresses all client IT requirements, enabling them to comfortably focus on their own core businesses. With a NY metro area business core, the company has embarked on a policy of expanding its service offerings as well as its geographic footprint. Prestige Employee Administrators, Inc. was founded in 1998 as an outgrowth of a firm specializing in providing employee benefit programs, health and other insurance products to businesses. Today, that insurance and benefits expertise is one of the cornerstones of the Prestige value proposition. Building upon that expertise, Prestige has added a comprehensive array of services including state of the art payroll processing as well as innovative management of workplace safety risks, workers compensation and unemployment claims processing. In addition, all worksite employees have access to prompt responses to inquiries and assistance with problems via our toll-free Fast-Answer TeleCenter during business hours and via our user-friendly website 24 hours a day. One of the things Prestige is most proud of is its 95% client retention rate. Which is tops in our industry, and provides clear proof that we surround our clients with service. Like all industries, PEO’s come in all sizes, configurations and variations. Prestige targets small to midsized companies with an average of 10-50 employees. For more information about Prestige and PEO’s please visit our website at www.prestigeemployee.com or contact us at 516-692-8505. As trusted partners and advisors, we pledge to continually master the latest technologies to best support client needs in a timely, professional manner, and to observe the highest standards of integrity at all times. October 2014 Hauppauge Reporter Page 37 Not to be confused with a temp agency, Prestige provides Human Resource, compliance services, payroll and payroll tax functions, as well as ancillary tasks such as issuing and maintaining state and federal forms. In addition, Prestige provides their clients with a comprehensive array of employee benefits. These benefits include Health, dental, no cost retirement savings plans and flexible spending plans. As a PEO, Prestige has substantial marketplace leverage, due to the number of employees in our risk pool. An additional bonus is that benefit plans can be selected from our abundant menu options. Total’s commitment to excellence is unwavering. It originates with our most important asset; our exceptionally talented team of engineers and technicians. With certifications in Cisco, Dell, HP, Microsoft, and others, Total delivers proactive client site management, dedicated client communication and personal service. Clients rely on Total for complete end-to-end solutions: From implementation of business-critical technology, to monitoring networks through managed services, to providing expert technical support. Total’s client-centric solutions can also include outsourcing expert technical consultants and the procurement systems and peripherals through our manufacturer partnerships. Page 38 Hauppauge Reporter October 2014 HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND Appointments, Promotions, and Honors Farrell Fritz congratulates six partners on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015. The partners and the fields in which they are being recognized are: John (Jack) J. Barnosky (Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates); Ilene Sherwyn Cooper (Litigation – Trusts and Estates); Domenique Camacho Moran (Employment Law – Management); John R. Morken (Litigation – Trusts and Estates); Jeffrey P. Rust (Health Care Law); and Robert E. Sandler (Real Estate Law). Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that partner Domenique Camacho Moran will receive Long Island Business News’ “Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business” award at a gala on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. As a third-time honoree, she will become a member of the program’s Hall of Fame. Upcoming Events Entice Your Customers Using Surveys and Online Deals; September 30; 9:00am-11:00am; Stony Brook Small Business Development Center; FREE; Ellen Williams, Regional Development Director, Constant Contact, will present an overview of simple and effective best practices that will result in feedback you can use to design and deliver offers and promotions that hit the mark! Register: 631-632-9837, [email protected]. Jim Barlow of Ameriprise Financial Services is hosting breakfast and lunch workshops each week in October and November 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. The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education is proud to mark the 10th anniversary of its Pink Diamond fundraisers on Thursday, October 9th at 6:30pm at the Carltun in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Join us for an evening of fine dining, dancing and live music to honor Dr. Eva Chalas of Winthrop University Hospital and Mr. Thomas Poole and Mr. Shepard Poole of Hallen Construction. Funds raised at this year’s Pink Diamond Gala will support the Long Island-based non-profit organization’s breast health education mission. For more information visit http://diamond. maurerfoundation.org. Other Happenings Reliance Communications LLC, an international leader in distribution services, forward logistics and reverse logistics for the wireless industry, today announced they have reached an agreement to become the exclusive distributor of Nakamichi branded headphones and portable Bluetooth® speaker products in the United States and Canada. Nakamichi, founded in 1948 by Mr. Tesoro Nakamichi, has delivered topquality audio products for more than half a century. Bellavia Blatt Andron & Crossett, P.C. now represents over 700 dealership plaintiffs in its $350 million antitrust case against CARFAX—up from just 124 when the suit was originally filed in May 2013. Bellavia Blatt is seeking substantial money damages per dealership, along with an injunction against the alleged illegal conduct. Only dealers participating in the suit will benefit. Please call (516) 873-3000 or email CForgione@ DealerLaw.com to obtain information about participation in this very important matter. The Yaphank Historical Society celebrated their 40 th anniversary last Saturday, August 23, 2014, by opening the SwezeyAvey House in Yaphank’s Historic District. Legislator John M. Kennedy attended this celebration to present a proclamation to honor the group on this occasion. As part of this celebration, the Swezey-Avey House, which was the original meeting place of the Yaphank Historical Society 40 years ago, was opened to the public and would now serve as the Yaphank Historical Society’s new headquarters. Bellavia Blatt, one of the foremost law firms in the nation for advocating the legal rights of owners of franchised businesses, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Hauppauge, NY. The firm’s main office is located in Mineola, NY. For more information about Bellavia Blatt, please visit www. bellaviablatt.com. Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc.’s staff was happy to participate in United Way of Long Island’s “Stuff A Bus 2014 Campaign” which provides school supplies to children whose families may be experiencing economic hardships. In a spirit of gratitude and giving back to the local community, staff volunteers from Jefferson’s Ferry Lifecare Retirement Community (Setauket, NY) recently prepared and served dinner to the guests of Welcome INN, a Port Jefferson mainstay that serves five meals weekly to hungry people in the community at Christ Episcopal Church. Jefferson’s Ferry initiated the program in July, and will continue to serve a monthly meal to the guests of Welcome INN. On September 7, 2014, the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Nesconset Day Street Fair, which featured Legislator John M. Kennedy’s 2014 “Out for Blood” Blood Drive Tour, making its annual stop from 11:00am to 5:00pm on Smithtown Boulevard. To date, Legislator Kennedy has taken his annual blood drive tour to Smithtown, Centereach, Commack, Hauppauge, Lake Grove, Ronkonkoma and now Nesconset, with blood drives yet to be held at the Smithtown Historical Society, Saint James Day Festival, and the last one at our office. 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