Event Photo Spread - HIA-LI
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Event Photo Spread - HIA-LI
THE REPORTER THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF VOLUME 34 • ISSUE 10 • October 2015 Connecting Long Island Business™ CELEBRATING SUCCESS On Long Island HIA-LI’s Business Achievement Awards Recap! PAGE 3 HIA-LI 21st Annual Business Achievement Awards: Event Photo Spread Page 22-23 Committee meetings, Executive Breakfasts, and notto-be-missed events in October HIA-LI’S CEO BRIEF PG 7 Featuring Janet Koch, CEO of Life’s WORC YOUR AD HERE! gain Exposure, Advertise in the Reporter CALL 631-543-5355 HIA-LI INDUSTRY LISTS: Energy, Environmental, Engineering PG 34-36 Featuring direct contact listings LABEL HIA-LI’S UPCOMING EVENTS PG 5 HIA-LI POSITIONING STATEMENT & INITIATIVES HIA-LI IS THE RECOGNIZED VOICE FOR BUSINESS ON LONG ISLAND; A POWERFUL FORCE AND ECONOMIC ENGINE FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT. OUR MEMBER COMPANIES REPRESENT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS. MANUFACTURING REVITILIZATION opportunities for a skilled manufacturing workforce. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Develop solutions to attract, blend and retain employees and keep youth on LI. HEALTHCARE Explore existing and emerging strategies for containing healthcare costs. INFRASTRUCTURE 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” 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. WHATʼS INSIDE HIA-LI October Calendar of Events 5 HIA-LIʼs CEO Brief Featuring Janet Koch, Executive Director of Lifeʼs WORC 7 HIA-LIʼs Leadership Talks With Brian Parsley 9 HIA-LIʼs Sales Talks With Clay Clark 12 October 2015 Hauppauge Reporter Page 2 HIA-LI 21st Annual Business Achievement Awards: Event Photo Spread 22-23 HIA-LI Industry Lists: Energy, Environmental, Engineering 33-36 HIA-LI OFFICERS, DIRECTORS & BOARD MEMBERS President Terri Alessi-Miceli (631) 543-5355 OFFICERS DIRECTORS Robert Desmond AIRECO Real Estate Corp. (631) 273-4255 Chairperson of the Board Joseph Garofalo Island Christian Church (631) 822-3000 Rita DiStefano Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates (516) 921-3400 Susan H. Gubing Career Smarts (631) 979-6452 First Vice Chairperson John Bauer Littler Mendelson, P.C. (631) 293-4525 Second Vice Chairperson Joe Campolo Campolo, Middleton & McCormick LLP (631) 738-9100 Corporate Secretary Carol Allen Peopleʼs Alliance Federal Credit Union (631) 434-3500 Treasurer Robert Quarte AVZ & Co., P.C. (631) 434-9500 Rudy Holesek Apollo HVAC (631) 242-8787 Anne Shybunko-Moore GSE Dynamics (631) 231-1044 LIFETIME BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUS Michael Voltz PSEG Long Island (631) 844-3819 Fred Eisenbud Campolo, Middleton & McCormick LLP 631-738-9100 David Winchester CleanTech Rocks (516) 680-6811 Thomas J. Fallarino. CPA (631) 543-1774 Dr. Elana Zolfo ADDAPT (631) 338-1697 Richard S. Feldman, Esq. Rivkin Radler LLP (516) 357-3000 Ralph James Brookhaven National Lab (631) 344-8633 LIFETIME BOARD MEMBERS Ernest E. Hoffmann W& H Stampings (631) 234-6161 Jack Kulka Kulka Construction Corp. (631) 231-0900 Howard Kipnes Cedar Knolls Inc. (631) 231-1518 Christopher Kent Farrell Fritz (631) 367-0710 Anthony Leteri Leteri Waste Services (631) 368-5533 Nicholas M. Lacetera Peoples Alliance Federal Credit Union Anthony Manetta Standard Advisors Group (631) 270-7425 Allan Lippolis Superior Washer & Gasket Corp. (631) 273-8282 John Rebecchi Disc Graphics (631) 300-1158 Kevin OʼConnor Bridgehampton National Bank (631) 537-8826 Ann-Marie Scheidt SUNY Stony Brook (631) 632-7006 Arthur Sanders Asset Enhancement Solutions, LLC (516) 697-3900 Marci Tublisky (631) 269-9628 Norman Weingart Communications Specialist Ed Pruitt (Posthumously) CEO HIA-LI COMMITTEES AND CHAIRPEOPLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL/GREEN INDUSTRIES Ann-Marie Scheidt (631) 632-7006 Stony Brook Univerisity Lilia Factor Esq. 631-738-9100 X339 Campolo, Middleton & McCormick LLP Tony Borelli (516) 391-0300 x396 Mass Mutual Financial Group EDUCATION/ WORKFORCE CONNECTION Sue Gubing (631) 979-6452 Career Smarts Dianne Faria (631) 231-1870 Robert Half ENERGY/UTILITIES/ INFRASTRUCTURE Jack Kulka (631) 231-0900 Kulka Construction Group ENTERTAINMENT/ SPORTS Carmella Fazio (516) 297-9011 All Island Media Tom Fox (516) 364-9890 D & B Engineers and Architects GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Jack Kulka (631) 231-0900 Kulka Construction Group HEALTHCARE Lucille Mavrokefalos (631) 487-9091 New Life HR Solutions SALES & MARKETING Anne Shybunko-Moore (631)231-1044 GSE Dynamics Miriam Hubbard (516) 338-5454 PBI Payroll Joy Graceffo (631) 427-1083 L.I. Educational Software MANUFACTURING/ and Training INTERNATIONAL TRADE John Lombardo (631) 851-6200 Suffolk County Community College MEMBERSHIP Raffelina Cipriano (917) 440-1925 Primerica Christine Ippolito (631) 539-6112 Compass Workforce Solutions Rich Isaac (631) 231-3538 Sandler Training Jim Hoolahan (516) 408-4654 Employee Care Resources MENTORING/ NETWORKING HUMAN RESOURCES Mary LoCascio (631) 750-1226 All Island Media Michael Capaldo (516) 984-5388 Michael Capaldo Ann Morrison (516) 450-9104 American Heart Association SECURITY Allan Lippolis (631) 273-8282 Superior Washer & Gasket Corp. TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS David Pinkowitz (631) 491-5343 DCP Marketing Services LLC John DeMartino (917) 388-8871 M icrosoft YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS/ EXECUTIVES Betsy Jacob (516)396-9329 Sage Solutions Robert Dooley (631) 730-8686 McGiff Halverson, LLP Welcome New Members 40-41 Heard Around The Island 43 631-543-5355 • WWW.HIA-LI.ORG 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, info@ 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 21st Annual Business Achievement Awards Celebrating Success Showcasing Successful Businesses across Long Island By Russell F. Moran Moran Communications, Inc. The 21st Annual Business Achievement Awards luncheon was held on September 22, 2015 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The awards are given to the winner in each of four categories: Large Business (100 or more employees), Small Business (fewer than 100), Not-for-Profit, and the Rookie of the Year award. HIA-LI president Terri Alessi-Miceli welcomed the audience of over 400 people. The judges who pick the winners perform on-site visits to the finalists in each category. This year’s judges were: David Pinkowitz, Bob Desmond, Tony Borelli, Nancy Gembitsky, Bob Vormitagg, Carol Allen, Bob Quarte, Patrick McCormick, John Miller, Mark Harrigan, and Greg Demetriou. THE FINALISTS LARGE BUSINESS • Louis Basso Jr., President & CEO of Alcott HR • Rich Humann, President and CEO of H2M Architects and Engineers • Bob Caulfield, President & CEO of Jefferson’s Ferry • Anthony Federico, President of Liberty Moving and Storage • Adam Silvers, Managing Partner of Ruskin Moscou Faltischeck, P.C. SMALL BUSINESS • Bob Quarte, Co-Managing partner of AVZ & Company, P.C. • David Henchel, President of Corporate Coffee Systems • Joe Saggio, President of Flexible Business Systems • Thomas Lowenberg, Partner of Fuller Lowenberg & Co. • Jennifer B. Cona & Melissa Negrin Weiner, the Partners of Genser Dubow Genser & Cona ROOKIE OF THE YEAR •Sean Tahany, VP Commercial Sales of North Shore-LIJ CareConnect Insurance Company • Kyle Markott, owner of Rigatoni’s Pizza & Pasta • Daniel Simon, President of Signwave •Mitch Shapiro, President of Foundation for Sight and Sound •Joseph Peri, President of Junior Achievement of New York • Janet Koch, Executive Director of Life’s WORC • Sister Patricia Griffith, D. Min., LMSW, Executive Director of Mercy Haven, Inc. • Rob Greenberger, Executive Director of The Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center Large Business Award H2M Architects and Engineers, Rich Humann, President and CEO. H2M, which began 82 years ago in 1933, in the middle of the Great Depression, has grown. It won the Small Business Award in 2009. Recently, the company grew from 220 employees to over 300 in one-and-a half-years. Rich Humann summarized the good fortunes succinctly: “We provide a lot of services to a lot of people in a lot of markets.” Employee empowerment is a key to H2M’s success. The committees show the company’s dedication to its employees. It boasts a Young Professionals Committee, an Employee Engagement Committee, and an Employee Advisory Committee, which sat in on the company’s deliberations on health insurance. The award was presented by Chintu Patel, CEO of Amneal Pharmaceuticals, winner of the 2011 award. Small Business Award AVZ & Company, P.C. Bob Quarte, co-managing partner. AVZ stands for Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Company. A public accounting firm, their motto is “Personal Service, Trusted Advice.” Bob’s been with the firm for 35 years. In 1989 AVZ expanded its services to include wealth management. The company, founded in 1950 by Sebastian Albrecht, just celebrated its 65th year in business. Mr. Albrecht died recently at the age of 98. Its first office was over a hardware store in Farmingville! Bob noted a few changes that have occurred since 1950. In that year the average price of a house was $8,400, the average annual income was $3,400, and a gallon of gas went for 18 cents. Bob stressed that the firm’s success is anchored in community involvement and dedication to its employees. The brief video included a montage of happy employees, each saying one positive word about Rookie of the Year Award Rigatoni’s Pizza & Pasta, Kyle Markott, owner of Rigatoni’s, located on Adams Avenue in the Hauppauge Industrial Park, began just three years ago. Kyle has been busy providing excellent food and service to his customers. They make their food fresh every morning, and donate any leftovers to food pantries. Attention to detail is a key to success, Kyle noted. Rigatoni’s catering business has taken off, and is a company mainstay. Christine Ippolito, principal of Compass Workforce Solutions, and last year’s Rookie of the Year recipient presented the award. Not-For-Profit Award Life’s WORC, Janet Koch, executive director. Life’s WORC began in 1971 as a response to the scandalous conditions at the Willowbrook State Mental Hospital. No, “Worc” is not a typo. The organization began with the name, “Work Organization for Rehabilitating Children.” Life’s Worc serves people with developmental challenges, including autism, over 1,500 individuals all over Long Island. The organization boasts dedicated employees. At a longevity breakfast held last week, Janet noted that 30 percent of Worc’s employees have been with the organization for over five years, and 20 percent have served for over 10 years. Life’s Worc employs over 1,000 people. Congratulations to the Recipients! The event was another example of HIA-LI’s dedication to the Long Island business community. October 2015 Hauppauge Reporter Page 3 NOT-FOR-PROFIT RECIPIENTS the company. The firm currently employees 85 people. Steve Marcus of Gettry Marcus, CPAs (last year’s recipient), presented Bob with the award. HIA-LI’s New Member Connecting Long Island Business™ Net working breakfast WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 • 8:00 AM TO 10:00 AM A & Z PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.• 350 WIRELESS BLVD, HAUPPAUGE NY, 11788 • STRATEGIES AND SECRETS TO SUCCESS • LESSONS ON LEADERSHIP • DEFINING MOMENTS WITHIN THE COMPANY F E A T U R E D Where: Courtyard by Marriott 5000 Express Dr South Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 The 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 LI business professionals including the Hauppauge Industrial Park with over 55,000 employees. Open for all to attend - 1 complimentary attendee per New Member Company - $35 all others Join us for our New Member Breakfast and learn about how the HIA-LI can grow your business. You’ll have the opportunity to meet HIA-LI’s President, Board Members, and Committee Chairs, all while networking with other business professionals in diverse industries. Feel free to bring your company literature and business cards to share with others. Sponsored by S P E A K E R Emma Li Xu is one of the founders and chairwoman of A&Z Pharmaceutical, Inc. After working in China, Hong Kong and Australia, Emma came to the United States in 1995 with the intentions of expanding the company overseas. Due to her global efforts, A & Z Pharmaceutical products are not only sold throughout the U.S and China, but internationally. In September 2012, A&Z was a finalist in the Large Business Category at the HIA-LIʼs Business Achievement Awards—an accomplishment reflective of Ms. Emma Li Xuʼs ambition and hard work. Today, A&Z Pharmaceutical, Inc. operates with over 450 employees worldwide, three manufacturing facilities and a growing number of dedicated research laboratories to ensure the delivery of next generation products and services to its vast customer base. With plans to complete renovations to the new Hauppauge, NY facility, the company is expected to expand tremendously in the coming years. Emmaʼs proud sense of community is evident in her support of efforts such as the Go Red for Women Campaign and the Suffolk County Marathon for Veterans. She is a firm believer in living a healthy, active lifestyle and hopes to continue to promote that through her work and daily life. When: Thursday, October 15th, 2015 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn How The HIA-LI Can Help Grow Your Business. • PERSPECTIVES ON UNIQUE CHALLENGES IN BUSINESS • CURRENT AND UPCOMING INDUSTRY TRENDS • AND MORE! EMMA LI XU Chairwoman & CEO 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 REGISTER TODAY! CALL 631-543-5355 MEMBERS: $35 • NON-MEMBERS: $45 • REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.HIA-LI.ORG REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00 AM • PAYMENT & REGISTRATION REQUIRED • PRE-REGISTER TO AVOID $5 WALK-IN FEE • NO REFUNDS HIA-LI’s 7th Annual FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD • 8:00 AM TO 12:00 PM IBEW, 370 MOTOR PARKWAY, HAUPPAUGE NY EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST 8:00 AM TO 10:00 AM SEMINARS & EXHIBIT HALL ANNUAL ENERGY UPDATE, DISCUSSING INITIATIVES FROM PSEG-LI AND NATIONAL GRID IMPACTING LONG ISLAND BUSINESSES. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS: JACK KULKA MODERATOR P.E. LEED AP. CEO KULKA CONSTRUCTION DAVID DALY October 2015 Hauppauge Reporter Page 4 PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PSEG-LI KEN DALY PRESIDENT NATIONAL GRID MEMBERS: $50 • NOn-MEMBERS: $65 (TABLES of 10: $500 Members • $650 Non-members) 10:30 AM -11:45 AM TOPICS INCLUDE: Building a Greener Business, Solar, Energy Conservation/Savings, and much more! EXHIBIT HALL OPEN FROM 10:00am to 12:00pm REGISTER TODAY! CALL 631-543-5355 OR VISIT WWW.HIA-LI.ORG • PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS: H2M architects + engineers ThinkLite, LLC SPONSORED BY HIA-LI Calendar of Events: October 2015 HIA-LI COMMITTEE MEETINGS Networking Events Wednesday, OCtober 7th - 8:30 AM HIA-LI Technology for Business Committee Meeting at the Microsoft Store, Huntington thursday, OCtober 15th - HIA-LI New Member Breakfast - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM at The Courtyard by Marriott, 5000 Express Dr S, Ronkonkoma NY 11779. Join us for our New Member Breakfast and learn about how the HIA-LI can help grow your business. You’ll have the opportunity to meet HIA-LI’s President, Board Members, and Committee Chairs, all while networking with other business professionals in diverse industries. friday, October 9th - 8:30 AM HIA-LI Sales & Marketing Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI Office THursday, October 22nd- 8:30am HIA-LI Business Development Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI Office Wednesday, october 21st - HIA-LI CEO Roundtable Featuring Emma Li Xu CEO & Chairwoman of A&Z Pharmaceutical, Inc. - 8:00AM - 10:00AM at A&Z Pharmaceutical, Emma will speak on philosophies and insights of business success. Members: $35 • NonMembers: $50 Monday, October 26th - 8:30 AM HIA-LI Enviromental/Green Industries Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI Office Wednesday, October 28th - 8:30 AM HIA-LI Young Entrepreneurs Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI Office WEDNESDAY, October 28th - 3:00 PM HIA-LI Education/Workforce Connection Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI Office Friday, October 30th - 8:30 AM HIA-LI Mentoring Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI Office Tuesday, November 3rd - 8:30 AM HIA-LI Healthcare Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI Office Wednesday, october 28th - HIA-LI Membership Appreciation Event at Rigatoni’s - 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Make the right connections for Long Island Business. FRIDAY, november 6th- 8:30 AM HIA-LI Membership Committee Meeting at HIA-LI Office Thursday, November 5th- HIA-LI Executive Breakfast “How to Prevent Crime in the Long Island Business Community and in your Organization” - 8:00AM 10:00AM at the Islandia Marriott. Members: $35 • Non-Members: $50 fullerhalfnewsize_Layout 1 9/14/15 1:50 PM Page 1 Congratulations to all the 2015 HIA-LI Achievement Award Finalists and Award Recipients 200 Motor Parkway, D-24, Hauppauge, NY 11788 (631) 499-7900 • flcpas.com October 2015 Hauppauge Reporter Page 5 Fuller Lowenberg & Co., CPAs, P.C. The Marketing Choice for Maximum Brand Power! October 2015 Hauppauge Reporter Page 6 Just add CSG to your Brand Story and outperform the competition... Contact us TODAY for your “Marketing Tune-up”! 631-239-6335 Communication Strategy communicationstrategygroup.com/hia-li 1020 West Jericho Turnpike, Suite 210, Smithtown, NY 11787 Group An Interview with Janet Koch CEO of Life’s WORC About Life’s WORC The Center provides a full resource of opportunities for participation in clubs, programs or social activities which afford individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and members of the community a comfortable venue where feel welcome to enjoy a full array of social connections. Our collaborative linkage with a number of LI School Districts enable us to provide a continuum of services both in the school setting and/or the family home with behavioral supports. Our goal is to connect with families and assist in whatever way we can to offer resources that may enhance their lives and offer much needed respite. Life’s WORC is an approved New York State 501 (c) 3 organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. Tell us about how your organization started? What was a turning point for your organization? As new funding became available in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, Life’s WORC used the opportunity to expand its residential supports into Nassau What opportunities do you see in the future? and Suffolk counties on Long Island. Throughout the past 44+ years, we have successfully developed 40 homes, supporting 251 people. Additionally, we began to offer collateral supports and services to individuals and their families through Medicaid Service Coordination, At-Home Supports, Respite/Recreation and Day Services touching the lives of some 1,500 hundred people each and every year. What is your philosophy at Life’s WORC? Our commitment to the needs of this population is the foundation by which we have developed the quality and person-centered approach to meeting the diverse needs of people with a disability. The ever-changing landscape in funding and resources available to individuals and their families requires voluntary providers to do more with less. The transformation in funding continues to evolve to a managed care system of supports, yet the needs of individuals and their families continues to increase. We look to the future and see new opportunities in the way in which services will be provided to support the needs of people with disabilities, how employment opportunities for people with challenges will require greater collaboration with It has been Life’s WORC mission to local business and government, how facilitate opportunities for individuals alternative housing options will be with developmental disabilities and created to take the place of traditional autism to live a productive and fulfilling supports, how day services will continue life. The ability to maintain a flexible approach to services, listening to what our to evolve and move away from traditional stakeholders share and being proactive in site based programs to partnering with creating opportunities are representative our local communities. We look to Lead the Way for the individuals we support of our agency culture. and provide a bright future filled with the same life choices those without challenges Tell us about your organization’s profile today. are afforded. It’s looking at the future through a new lense and seeing the potential both in how we can better Life’s WORC continues to evolve as a serve our stakeholders and where we leader in the field of developmental may find the needed resources to meet disabilities and autism, known for its high quality standards and best practices. those objectives. Throughout Life’s WORC past 44+ years we have always been a To this end, we have recently opened forward thinking organization and we The Family Center for Autism located strive to do so for many years to come. in Garden City, NY. Membership at October 2015 Hauppauge Reporter Page 7 The agency was founded in 1971 by Vicki Schneps, the mother of a child born with severe cognitive and physical disabilities, who like other parents during this time had no community based options available for her child’s needed supports or services. Given the paucity of services, she placed her child at one of the State institutions. The Willowbrook State Institution, where her daughter now resided, became a flash point when Geraldo Rivera, a news reporter uncovered the deplorable conditions. Vicki and Geraldo worked together and advocated for the rights of individuals and families at all levels of the state, participating in a law suit which ultimately mandated that NY State create alternative community based services to support people with developmental disabilities. In fact, Life’s WORC “group home” located in the Little Neck community of Queens was the first residence located in the borough and was named the Geraldo Rivera Residence, for his advocacy and financial support of this home, which allowed eight children to move out of Willowbrook into a home of their own. Since that time, a comprehensive system was created in New York State to provide a full spectrum of community based services and supports which afford individuals the opportunities to live a full and productive lives with the same choices and options as any other member of the community at large. The Magic of the Party Season KEEPING CURRENT By Marty Greenstein CEO & Creative Director Amazing Events & Celebrations Events Pro Group 20 Swain Court Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 (631) 467-6628 [email protected] “Great memories are created, they rarely just happen” Tis soon the season where memories are created, where family and friends celebrate, commiserate and share stories of beautiful times gone by, and those yet to come. Don’t Blink! If you do you, you might miss the magic of the holiday season… It’s kick off time and time to plan those final touches to your holiday plans… OK, how do we plan memorable holiday or other milestone happenings? The key word is Plan! So where do we begin… How do we create a plan for success… What are the base elements of successful planning… Is it just to be Food, Music & some Décor… What are some of the proven paths to success? A great place to begin is with the “5 W’s”. Let’s explore them, and the questions they raise. 1. Why? Why have we decided to host this gathering? Do you have realistic goals that reach beyond “Let’s Have Fun”? A fair question is, have you considered all the options and made the best decisions to accomplish all your holiday goals. Will your invited guests enjoy a memorable experience, and be encouraged to become closer to you, and to your company… 2. What? What do you hope to accomplish? What are your event goals? Will a Wine, Cheese and Nibble gathering, with a touch of music really be enough? Is this all you really want for your holiday gathering? If it’s for a select group and you decide to forgo any enhancements, will that really suffice? It might be valuable for you to consider how your gathering will be compared to other events that your guests will attend. This might cause you to rethink hosting an event at all… Will entertainment be designed with your goals in mind? Have you considered what adding entertainment will add to your theme? What effect will some of the following ideas add? Music: (Band, Disc Jockey, Karaoke) Will they be instructed to maintain very reasonable sound levels? Magic: A Close-Up Magician performing at table side An Artist: creating Caricatures with your theme as part of the design, or an Event Wall of Fame Fortune Tellers: Providing a whimsical glance at the past, present and the magic of tomorrow Specialty Performers… A Dinner Show… Surprise Celebrities… Will your plan’s design speak to your goals both social and esoteric… Will you create a lasting impression, that will be remembered and talked about as the best of all their holiday experiences 3. When? When, might be one of the most important decisions in planning and creating your event. Some things to consider include… Will you choose to host your event early in the holiday season, at the height of the season, or on a welcome post season date… Will the date be appropriate to the season, convenient to attend after work, or on a weekend? Will your date selection conflict with other events? Will the time and date allow your invited guests to attend and enjoy all that you have planned without having to cut their visit short. The more creative and elaborate your event design, the more time that must be allowed for installation, and for your guests to appreciate your celebration. Will you choose to include an event marketing experience as a part of your well planned and memorable holiday celebration… 4. Who? Who will be invited? A great deal of thought needs to be employed here. Your event goals should guide your invitation decisions. Experience has taught us that when hosting a relaxed, employee family event, it will generally result in improved team morale and increased productivity. Choosing to create a separate, perhaps a more formal event for business associates and key employees might be a more productive decision. If budget allows, hosting the two separate events may well prove to be a better choice than just one bigger one. There are no right & wrong decisions here. Your business environment, goals and budget will help to guide reaching the best decision. 5. Where? Where should you host the event? Careful thought in selecting the venue large enough to host your celebration’s goals and design. Your selection must be one that will serve to enhance your event goals, themology, décor; it must be one that will allow your creative design to shine. You should also consider… Will the location and time be convenient to all those invited… Will a hotel, catering hall or other venue be cooperative. Will they give you enough time to set up and have your guests enjoy a leasure and memorable visit… Will hosting a creative event at your home office or wharehouse be an interesting and wise choice… A properly designed use of your facility could really be an “Event Marketing Coo” 6. The Will I did say 5W’s, but # 6 really makes the 1st 5 work! We have used the word Will very often. Its use was designed to open the door to your imagination; it begs the questions… Do you have the Will to succeed? Will your event speak to your goals and dreams? Will you select the right time? Will your selected venue add to the success of your event? Will you have the time, resources and talented team to make your plan work? Having a great Holiday Happening begins with an all-important 1st step; consider the “5 W’s ” Assemble your event team, share your goals [give them the financial paramaters] and ask for their reaction to your planned concept. Make certain that they have the time, the temperance & the abilities needed to really accomplish the task at hand, believe in your goals, and still have time to accomplish their regular business tasks for your company. If you need to invite a professional event design and production group to make it happen… this might be far more efficient and effective than disrupting some or many of your business teams. I have often shared the thought, “Nobody plans to fail, but woe is to those that fail to plan”! It’s never too early to take that first step; it’s never too late to make it right. October 2015 Hauppauge Reporter Page 8 Suffolk County’s Premier Law Firm Corporate | Criminal | Environmental | Healthcare | Intellectual Property & Technology | Labor & Employment Real Estate Development | Liability Insurance & Insurance Coverage | Litigation & Appeals | Matrimonial | Mergers & Acquisitions Municipal Liability & Government Relations | Private Equity | White Collar Defense | Wills, Trusts & Estates (631) 738-9100 Fax: (631) 738-0659 www.cmmllp.com 2495 Montauk Highway, Post Office Box 3046, Bridgehampton 4175 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 400, Ronkonkoma Got a flat tire on the way to work. Can’t make it to the office today. Sorry for the short notice. See you tomorrow. With Brian Parsley Are you Chasing Unhappiness? H ave you ever thought about how your choices impact your performance and more importantly your happiness? Why do you do what you do for a living? Why are you friends with certain people in your life? More importantly, why do you do things that make you unhappy? You’re on this Earth 80 years, if you’re lucky, and you spend many of those years going to a job you either hate or really suck at. Answer: You do certain things because you’re “supposed to” do them. Think about a personal or professional relationship you continue on with because you don’t want to let others down. The reality is most people go through their lives doing what doesn’t make them happy only to figure it out when it’s too late. Now, I’m not talking about being selfish. There’s a difference in being happy and selfishly living your life. When you’re on a plane, there’s also a reason you’re instructed to put your oxygen mask on first, before assisting others around you. Because to serve others – your spouse, your children, your co-workers, your customers… etc., you must first start by first taking care of yourself – creating happiness within yourself, first. Today is your lucky day! You and I are going to get raw and real. It’s time to stop lying to yourself and ownership of your life. Imagine a life free from the fear that holds you back. You deserve happiness. Chase what’s important to you and not others. Your journey, both personally and professionally starts by getting to the root of what makes you love waking up each morning. Stop Trying to Make Others Happy at Your Expense. So many people in my life told me I wouldn’t be successful. I proved them wrong, but for years, I was chasing the wrong thing. I was only trying to “prove” my worth to others and because of this, I wasn’t truly happy. I am not suggesting you should be rude or say hurtful things. Instead, ask yourself different questions. “When I do this, will it make me happy… even if I don’t succeed?” Define What Makes YOU Happy. Sometimes we really don’t even know we’re unhappy. If you’re like me you just get into the routine of life and work then assume “that’s just the way things are”. I don’t want anyone to wake up and realize they just flushed 30 years down the drain -- potential wasted because they didn’t define what their personal happiness even looks like. What I found helpful was to reverse engineer what’s NOT going to make me happy and circle back to my goal. Coming up with a set of rules of things to avoid is more important than a dream to find happiness. Instead of saying, “When things change, I’ll be happy” begin with, “When I am happy things will change.” This isn’t supposed to be one of those feel good articles about how life is awesome. Look around. Life is hard! It’s easy to find all the excuses that prevent you changing your mindset. But the good news is you have the choice. Today is my day to face my fears and stop chasing unhappiness. I am committed to creating my happiness starting now. Want to join me? The two common fears I see in business professionals are “What if I am not good enough?” and “What if I fail?” When this negative self-talk occurs, it really goes back to our need of acceptance from others. We put our own happiness in the hands of others and think, “If they For More Information on Brian Parsley accept me or see me as worthy, I will be follow him on Twitter @brianparsley or happy.” But this couldn’t be further from visit www.brianparsley.com The help your company needs... without the excuses. October 2015 Hauppauge Reporter Page 9 Let’s start at the beginning. When babies are only born, they only have two types of fear – fear of falling and fear of loud noises. 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While individual achievement is important, teamwork is critical to a company’s success. 3. Show your own commitment to your team. According to five-time league MVP and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, you can’t expect your team to push for success if you are not there for them. So, how do you get your workers to pull together as a team? Take some tips from these professional football coaches and players who have seen tremendous success on the field. “Being there every week for my teammates is really important to me,” Manning said. “It's about accountability.” 1. Maximize your team’s potential. Tony Dungy, NBC analyst and former coach of the Indianapolis Colts, credits this seven-point formula for his team’s success: 4. Don’t let negative people sour the team. Terry Bradshaw won four Super Bowl titles as the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and believes that attitude plays an important role in team success. “Bad attitudes will ruin your team,” Bradshaw said. “Concentrate on the factors you have control over: persistence, self-discipline, confidence. Far more failures are due to lack of will than lack of ability.” • Engage • Educate • Equip • Encourage • Empower • Energize • Elevate “Those are the methods for maximizing the potential of any individual, team, organization or institution for ultimate success and significance,” Dungy said. 5. Let established team members be role models for success. Merlin Olsen, a former defensive tackle with the Los Angeles Rams, was selected to the Pro Bowl a record 14 straight times. He placed a high value on both experience and commitment. “The winning team has a dedication. It will have a core of veteran players who set the standards,” Olsen said. “They will not accept defeat.” A team that does not accept defeat will keep pushing forward and overcome obstacles that might defeat a less committed group. 6. Finally, remember the power of hard work. Walter Payton, former running back for the Chicago Bears, is remembered as one of the hardest working and best running backs in NFL history. In his autobiography, Payton described what he thought made someone a winner. “A winner is somebody who has given his best effort, who has tried the hardest they possibly can, who has utilized every ounce of energy and strength within them to accomplish something. It doesn't mean that they accomplished it or failed, it means that they've given it their best.” Strong Teams Also Mean Better Hires In the NFL, the team that finishes last gets the first draft pick. But that’s not so in the workplace. 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Simply stated, a disaster recovery plan is a documented process or set of procedures to recover and protect your IT infrastructure in the event of a disaster. While that sounds simple enough, often organizations overlook potential pitfalls that can result in costly losses. Pitfall #1: Thinking you can purchase a one-size-fits-all recovery package. In some situations a one-size-fits-all strategy will work just fine, but for disaster recovery planning, a custom tailored plan designed for your specific and unique business needs is necessary. Doing your due diligence on your vendor of choice goes hand in hand with this point. A vendor with high availability does not equate to having a disaster recovery plan. A well-meaning vendor who has promised to be available when disaster strikes should not take the place of having an actual disaster recovery plan for your organization. Pitfall #2: Trying to back up everything. Anywhere from 40-70% of your data is archivalimportant, but static data should be moved to an archive platform. For most organizations approximately only 30% of your data requires frequent backup. When preparing for data backup, your organization should also take note of where important data is being stored. In today’s world, critical data can exist in branch offices, desktops, laptops, tablets and even smartphones. Simply backing up end user’s computers is no longer enough to ensure critical data is backed up. Pitfall #3: Not classifying your data according to your priority of restore. Managing your data ahead of a disaster makes for quicker, more efficient recovery times, which means less down time for your organization. If you work in a 24 x 7 industry, often times any downtime at all is not even an option. Fortifying your WAN connections, ensuring they are properly sized, configured and performing at peak efficiency to facili- tate data restoration will also improve recovery times. Pitfall #4: Not investing the money and time needed to properly plan for a disaster. This can be the greatest mistake an organization can make. Disaster can strike your organization at any time. On Long Island we are especially prone to experiencing hurricanes and severe winter storms that can greatly affect your organization. Loss of power, flooding and damaged technology can all result in lost data. Being prepared puts you one step ahead of the storm so when disaster strikes you can rest easy knowing your data is protected. Pitfall #5: Utilizing cloud storage is a great resource for storing data, however putting too must trust in a cloud provider could prove to be disastrous. 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Barlow Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. The Omni Building 333 Ovington Blvd. – Suite 903 Mitchel Field, NY 11553 Direct: 516-479-5871 [email protected] The advantages of tax deferral are often emphasized when it comes to saving for retirement. So it might seem like a good idea to hold off on taking taxable distributions from retirement plans for as long as possible. (Note: Required minimum distributions from non-Roth IRAs and qualified retirement plans must generally start at age 70½.) But sometimes it may make more sense to take taxable distributions from retirement plans in the early years of retirement while deferring the start of Social Security retirement benefits Some basics October 2015 Hauppauge Reporter Page 20 Up to 50% of your Social Security benefits are taxable if your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) plus one-half of your Social Security benefits falls within the following ranges: $32,000 to $44,000 for married filing jointly; and $25,000 to $34,000 for single, head of household, or married filing separately (if you've lived apart all year). Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are taxable if your MAGI plus one-half of your Social Security benefits exceeds those ranges or if you are married filing separately and lived with your spouse at any time during the year. For this purpose, MAGI means adjusted gross income increased by certain items, such as tax-exempt interest, that are otherwise excluded or deducted from your income for regular income tax purposes. Social Security retirement benefits are reduced if started prior to your full retirement age (FRA) and increased if started after your FRA (up to age 70). FRA ranges from 66 to 67, depending on your year of birth. Distributions from non-Roth IRAs and qualified retirement plans are generally fully taxable unless nondeductible contributions have been made. Accelerate income, defer Social Security It can sometimes make sense to delay the start of Social Security benefits to a later age (up to age 70) and take taxable withdrawals from retirement accounts in the early years of retirement to make up for the delayed Social Security benefits. If you delay the start of Social Security benefits, your monthly benefits will be higher. And because you've taken taxable distributions from your retirement plans in the early years of retirement, it's possible that your required minimum distributions will be smaller in the later years of retirement when you're also receiving more income from Social Security. And smaller taxable withdrawals will result in a lower MAGI, which could mean the amount of Social Security benefits subject to federal income tax is reduced. Whether this strategy works to your advantage depends on a number of factors, including your income level, the size of the taxable withdrawals from your retirement savings plans, and how many years you ultimately receive Social Security retirement benefits. Example Mary, a single individual, wants to retire at age 62. She can receive Social Security retirement benefits of $18,000 per year starting at age 62 or $31,680 per year starting at age 70 (before cost-of-living adjustments). She has traditional IRA assets of $300,000 that will be fully taxable when distributed. She has other income that is taxable (disregarding Social Security benefits and the IRA) of $27,000 per year. Assume she can earn a 6% annual rate of return on her investments (compounded monthly) and that Social Security benefits receive annual 2.4% cost-of-living increases. Assume tax is calculated using the 2015 tax rates and brackets, personal exemption, and standard deduction. Option 1. One option is for Mary to start taking Social Security benefits of $18,000 per year at age 62 and take monthly distributions from the IRA that total about $21,852 annually. Option 2. Alternatively, Mary could delay Social Security benefits to age 70, when her benefits would start at $38,299 per year after cost-of-living increases. To make up for the Social Security benefits she's not receiving from ages 62 to 69, during each of those years she withdraws about $40,769 to $44,094 from the traditional IRA--an amount approximately equal to the lost Social Security benefits plus the amount that would have been withdrawn from the traditional IRA under the age 62 scenario (plus a little extra to make the after-tax incomes under the two scenarios closer for those years). When Social Security retirement benefits start at age 70, she reduces monthly distributions from the IRA to about $4,348 annually. Mary's after-tax income in each scenario is approximately the same during the first 8 years. 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By Justin Schwartz Director of Healthcare/Education/ IT Solutions/ Special Projects By Michael Mckie Account Manager Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office 520 White Plains Rd, Ste. 510 Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 674-4500 [email protected] [email protected] What better opportunity to make a difference this year by reviewing your office’s printing practices in search of ways to make them more eco-friendly. Here is a short guide on how to get started and some simple tips that can have a huge impact. Assess Your Print Environment First you must evaluate your copy and printing environment with a sense of honesty. Resist the urge to ignore irresponsible business practices because it’s “what you’ve always done.” And don’t forget to be thorough! Look closely at all aspects of your print environment to identify areas in which you can improve, including: • Machines – Are your printers, copiers and other print devices energy-efficient? Do they automatically switch to standby modes during non-peak usage times? Does your equipment use advanced technology such as LED-based scanning that uses 1/3 the • Resources – Does your organization use environmentally friendly consumables like recycled paper or low-melt toner? • Employee Behavior – Does your business have print guidelines in place that foster responsible printing? How much paper do your employees waste? This evaluation should help guide you in developing a plan for how to improve your office’s sustainability. If you need further direction, you can use tools such as a carbon footprint calculator (https://www.carbonfund.org/business-calculator) to help identify areas in which you can improve your office’s printing practices. Now that you’ve identified areas that need improvement, it’s time to address them. Often times simple changes can have a huge impact. Check out a few things you can do to help make your office’s print environment more eco-friendly: • Replace Outdated Equipment – Replace old print devices with newer models that meet environmental certifications such as Energy Star. This will lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint. • Consolidate Equipment – Consolidate stand-alone devices such as printers, copiers, and fax machines into a single, multifunction unit to save on space, energy costs and resources. • Leverage Printer Settings – Take advantage of your print device’s environmentally conscious print settings. For example, print on both sides of the page (duplex), adjust the margins, and eliminate the banner sheet to cut down on the amount of paper your business uses. Use Recycled Paper – Recycled paper that contains at least 30% postconsumer fiber content allows your organization to make better use of materials and to save on resources. 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Hofstra University 140 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 (516) 463-4591 www.hofstra.edu/career Hello from Hostra University! At the Career Center, we work on the External Relations team to cultivate and maintain relationships with local companies and business owners. In short, we serve as the connection between you and our pool of talented students and alumni, be it for full-time, part-time, or internship opportunities. As a new HIA-LI member, we look forward to meeting others to discuss Hofstra’s employer engagement opportunites, including our annual events and ways to build your presence on campus. 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In his new role, Mr. Sirois will work to advance the implemation of company-wide software programs, improve the efficiency and functionality of the firm’s existing technologies, and identify new and innovative ways for staff to collaborate and learn from each other through technology. Congratulations to Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl, & Associates Rita DiStefano for being selected as one of Long Island’s Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business by Long Island Business News. This prestigious award recognizes the significant contributions Rita has made to the region’s economy as well as to local communities on Long Island. We are proud to announce that recently joined Gregory C. Smith, CPA, has been named trustee of Farrell Fritz is Engineering pleased to announce Companies that partner Patricia Retirement Trust Marcin will recieve Long Island Business (ACEC RT). Mr. Smith is the Chief News “Top 50 Most Financial Officer (CFO) of H2M architects + engineers. Influential Women in Business” award Samir Avdic at a gala on Thursday recently joined October 22, 2015 at 6pm at Crest Hollow the staff of H2M Country Club in Woodbury, NY. architects + engineers as a Jennifer Ng has Senior Project joined the Real Engineer, supporting Estate Practice the firm’s water Group at Certilman supply and water Balin Adler & treatment projects. Mr. Avdic joins H2M Hymann, LLP as with over 25 years of experience working an associate. in the government and private sectors, and Prior to joining has worked with mining and utility industries the firm, Ms. Ng throughout Europe and Australia. practiced law as an associate at a top collections firm in New York City. She appeared in civil court, supreme court UPCOMING EVENTS and the appellate division on litigation matters. Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. announced today that partner Jay B. Silverman, Esq. co-chair of the firms Health Law Department, has been appointed Co-Chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Health Professionals Committee. Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates and Zwaik, Gilbert & Associates Presents: Who Should Attend: Business Owners, HR Professionals, Supervisors, and Managers. Date: November 18, 2015 Time: 8:30am-4:00pm Location: Adelphi University, Hauppauge Conference Center Cost: $229 ($30 discount for each additional attendee from the same company) Registration: www.pmphr.com/workshops.html Jim Barlow Ameriprise Financial Services 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 516-479-5871 or e-mail james.a.barlow@ ampf.com for a list of times and dates. Stony Brook University Presents Business Basics The free workshop will provide you information you need to start a small business. Tuesday, October 20, 2015; from 9:00am-12:00am at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Mattituck, NY . Tuesday, November 3 2015; from 9:00am-12:00am at Rogers Memorial Library, Southampton, NY. The Design Capital Planning Group, Inc. in conjunction with The Institute for Financial Education will host free financial workshops “State of the Markets and the World Economy” on Thursdays October 1, 8, 15, and 24 from 3:30pm-5:30pm at 720 Smithown Bypass, East Wing, Smithtown, NY. Reservations and more information, please contact Clare: [email protected] (631) 979-6161 x 100 Stony Brook University Presents QuickBook Basics Learn Quickbooks from the ground up. Date: Tuesdays, October 13, 20 & 27 Time: 9:00am-11:00am Location: Stony Brook SBDC, Room 109 Stony Brook University’s Research and Development Park, Building #17 (RSS) Stonty 1512 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, 11794-6016 Cost: $125 for 3 sessions TD Bank will be hosting a multi chamber of commerce networking event, we would like to invite all members of the HIA to attend. The event will be held on October 28th from 5:30-7:30pm at our Smithtown Location, 714 Smithtown Bypass Smithtown NY 11787. There will be light refreshments and beverages for all participants. NEWS AND HAPPENINGS Israeloff, Trattner & Co., CPAs, PC has been ranked one of the top providers of accounting services by the readers of the New York Law Journal in thier 2015 Reader Rankings. When all the votes were tallied, the firm named number one Bankruptcy Valuation Provider, Number Two Business Accounting Provider, Number Two Litigation Valuation Providre, Number Three Forensic Accounting Provider. Douglas M. Nadjari, a partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., has been invited back to join the faculty at Tulane University Law School’s Criminal Litigation Boot Camp, which will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana in January. The Boot Camp is a week-long intensive skills training experience, designed to provide students with practical skills to help them meet the real, immediate and professional practice challenges. The program has three distinct tracks, Transactional, Pretrial Civil Litigation, and Pretrial Criminal Litigation. The faculty consists of leaders in each field from across the country. Leslie Kennedy Celebrates Smithown Heritage Day On September 23rd, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) attended the Annual Smithtown Heritage Day County Festival located at the Smithtown Historical Society. The fair’s outdoor activities were a perfect complement to celebrate the end of the summer heat and the transition into the brisk fall season. In conjunction with the Hagerman Fire District, H2M architects + engineers was honored to be present at the unveiling of the Hagerman Fire Department 9/11 memorial. The memorial, which is located on the fire department’s grounds along Andrew Desperito Way in East Patchogue, was unveiled at a dedication ceremony and service on Friday, Sept. 11. It includes a 14-foot, sevon ton section of steel that was salvaged from the World Trade Center and secured from the New York City Port Authority in 2011. October 2015 Hauppauge Reporter Page 43 Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo LLP, the largest law firm in Eastern Suffolk County is pleased to announce that Daniel R. Bernard has joined the Riverhead based firm as an Associate Attorney. and Zwaik, Gilbert & Associates Presents: Workshop: Compliance Training (Full-Day Workshop) Who Should Attend: Business Owners, HR Professionals, Supervisors, and Managers. Date: Wednesday, October 14 Time: 8:00am-10:00am Cost: $30 Location: 35 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, NY 11788 Registration: www.pmphr.com/workshops.html For the entire month of October, Liberty Moving & Storage will be hosting a Move for Hunger Food Drive for Long Islanders in need. Please show your support by stopping by and donating unopened canned and packaged food items at 350 Moreland Road, Commack, 11725. If you have any questions, please contact Priscilla at 631-234-3000 October 2015 Hauppauge Reporter Page 44