Founded in 1993, the mission of the SIEDC is to enhance a thriving Staten Island economy by promoting public and private investment and encouraging the development of commercial and industrial property and projects in an environmentally friendly manner, all of which improve the quality of life and provide broad and diverse employment opportunities.
SIEDC’S THREE FLYWHEELS BOARD MEMBERSHIP
CABINET
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ANNUAL AWARDS
SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES
GREEN ZONE
AMBASSADORS
BUSINESS COUNCIL
H&W EXPO
GREEN & CLEAN EXPO
BROWNFIELDS
BIZ SOLUTIONS CENTER
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SIEDC REVENUE STREAMS Other Revenue
Public Grants
Membership
Events
EVENTS
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Annual SI Economic Development Conference Launched in 1998, the Annual Economic Development SI Conference is the most visible and effective program offered by SIEDC. The Conference is an all-day event that includes seminars, business-tobusiness vending, networking events and keynote speaking sessions that provide an unparalleled opportunity for interaction among businesses on and off the Island. The Conference is the only economic and business conference held on Staten Island each year and draws over 125 vendors and over 2,500 people. Prior to 1998, Staten Island never hosted an economic development conference. The keynote sessions are of great interest to business leaders, providing them with the opportunity to hear from speakers such as: New York State’s Attorney General Andrew Cuomo; New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg; NYC Deputy Mayor Robert K. Steel; Staten Island Borough President James P. Molinaro; Lieutenant Governor Mary Donohue; Randy Levine, President of the New York Yankees; Howard J. Rubenstein, President of Howard J. Rubenstein Associates; Kathy Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for New York City; Greg David, Editor of Crain’s New York Business; Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff; Barbra Corcoran of the Corcoran Group; and Speaker Christine Quinn.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Green & Clean Expo In March 2011 the SIEDC held the first sustainability event in the borough’s history—the Green & Clean Expo. Over 500 visitors and 50 demonstrators took part in the event which featured advances in Green business and development. The Expo featured presentations from sponsors, vending and information tables presented by local and regional businesses as well as local non-profits. Additional special features included Green vehicle displays, a bus tour of the Green Zone, and awards for local innovators in sustainability.
SI Health & Wellness Expo The SI Health & Wellness Expo provides a full day of much needed information and health services free of charge to Staten Islanders. The public can avail themselves of more than seven free medical screenings, sit in on topical health and wellness seminars and interact with a wide variety of health care professionals to have their questions answered. The event draws close to 3,000 attendees and 110 vendors each year.
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MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP The strongest component of SIEDC is its membership. Over 150 local business leaders are SIEDC members. The eleven membership levels include Board, Cabinet, Ambassadors, Executive Dining Network, Business Council, Builders and Developer’s Circle, Leadership Institute, Green & Clean Council, 40 Under 40 Leadership Group, Land & Building’s Council and the Executive Women’s Council. EXECUTIVE DINING NETWORK BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS CIRCLE
40 UNDER 40 LEADERSHIP GROUP
BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT & CEO
CABINET
SR. VICE PRESIDENT STAFF AMBASSADORS
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
LAND & BUILDINGS COUNCIL
BUSINESS COUNCIL GREEN & CLEAN COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE WOMAN’S COUNCIL
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MEMBERSHIP BOARD: The SIEDC Board of Directors is comprised of the most prominent business leaders on Staten Island representing service, manufacturing, healthcare, banking and utility businesses. The Board meets regularly to discuss local projects and make critical decisions that ultimately impact the economic vitality of the Borough. CABINET: The Cabinet was created in an effort to groom local business leaders to eventually become SIEDC Board Members. SIEDC Cabinet Members have an active role in SIEDC policy, meet with developers seeking to relocate or expand on Staten Island and make recommendations to the SIEDC Executive Committee regarding long‐term SIEDC initiatives.
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: The SIEDC Leadership Institute is a membership group that serves as advisors to the 40 Under 40 Leadership Group while at the same time enhancing their own leadership skills through a series of seminars and training sessions. The Leadership Council meets monthly to network and exchange ideas on how to improve the business climate of Staten Island through various programs and events. GREEN & CLEAN COUNCIL: The Green & Clean is a unique membership open to Green & sustainable companies, businesses, and organizations. The focus of the company’s activities must be on the advancement of Green technologies, Green industry, or the development/continuation of Green business practices within that company.
AMBASSADORS: Ambassadors serve as the name and face for SIEDC’s most highly visible programs. As cochairs, each Ambassador becomes the public face for a specific program, getting involved in all aspects of planning. Through the Ambassador Program, members not only gain public exposure, but also the ability to cultivate effective relationships with other members of the Staten Island business community.
THE 40 UNDER 40 LEADERSHIP GROUP: A unique entry‐level membership group open to all individuals, under the age of 40, working on Staten Island at a local business or not‐for‐profit organization. The Group meets regularly to network, plan events, and socially interact. Members also receive additional benefits through participation in SIEDC events and programs.
EXECUTIVE DINING NETWORK: The SIEDC Executive Dining Network is an exclusive group providing its five elite restaurant members with an opportunity to host multiple SIEDC events, while receiving membership benefits, including networking with the Island’s business leaders to obtain new customers.
LAND & BUILDING’S COUNCIL: A membership group exclusively devoted to the marketing of available and developable Commercial and Industrial properties from SIEDC’s priority list of sites. The membership is made up of the owners and agents for these sites.
BUSINESS COUNCIL: The SIEDC Business Council consists of over 30 elite members, each representing a unique industry. The Council meets every six weeks to discuss a full agenda of projects. Current and past projects include, but are not limited to, entry‐level job training programs, transportation issues including design and implementation of a light rail system, and a “Keeping Business on Staten Island” campaign. BUILDERS & DEVELOPER’S CIRCLE: The Builders & Developer’s Circle is made up of commercial and industrial property owners who are developing their sites, fostering new capital investment and the creation of jobs for Staten Island residents. Capital projects in which SIEDC has partnered with local developers include: St. George Station, Waterfront Commons, Atlantic Salt, Staten Island Terminal, Corporate Commons I & II, Bedford Construction Corporation, May Ship Repair & North Shore Business Park.
EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S COUNCIL: The Executive Women’s Council (EWC) is a membership level of the SIEDC exclusively for female business owners, entrepreneurs and executives. Members will have the opportunity to participate in mentorship activities, present a women’s leadership seminar, host an Executive Member of the Year award and engage in business to business networking through regular membership meetings and events. Members will also have the opportunity to participate in the Community Service Employment Program (CSEP), which is a signature project of the EWC.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The SIEDC Board of Directors is comprised of the most prominent business leaders on Staten Island representing service, manufacturing, healthcare, banking and utility businesses. The Board meets regularly to discuss local projects and make critical decisions that ultimately impact the economic vitality of the Borough. There are various committees that report to the Board, as depicted below. SIEDC Board
Executive Committee
Government Relations Committee Chair: Stanley Friedman Ken Mitchell
Personnel Committee Chair: Nancy Pouch Pam Columbia
Management Team
Audit Committee Chair: John Alexander Cabinet: Walter Daszkowski
Governance Committee Chair: Felix Gilroy Ralph Branca
Resource Development Committee Chair: Robert Moore Cabinet: Bill Spiezia
Green Zone Committee
Corporate Member / Sponsor Committee
Aubrey Braz Ed Birdie Victor Vientos
Seth Edwards
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GOVERNANCE Each year, SIEDC conducts a Governance and Funding Retreat where Board, Staff and Cabinet Members come together to:
Review the progress of programs and events
Update
required governance documents such as the Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies
Review and vote on Member Promotions
Discuss funding options
Determine goals for the coming year 11
MEMBER PROMOTIONS Member Promotions are presented to the Board at the Annual Governance & Funding Retreat. The process for Member Promotions is shown below. SIEDC meets with Members who are interested in moving to a higher level of membership
Those that agree to move up are presented to the Board
The Board reviews the list and conducts a vote at the Annual Governance & Funding Retreat
SIEDC tracks the progression of membership with the “History of Membership� report. The report notes the year each member joined, as well as their previous membership levels. The members listed below have advanced through various levels of membership. Name
Company
Member Since
Current Membership Level
Prior Levels
Ray Masucci
Raymond Homes
2005
Board
Cabinet Ambassador
Ralph Branca
Victory State Bank
2003
Board
Cabinet Ambassador Business Council
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PROGRAMS
PROGRAM MENU 2012 PROGRAM MENU
FUNDING DEPENDENT:
Annual SI Conference
Brownfield Redevelopment Program
Annual Golf Outing
River Road
Annual Awards
Home Office
Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA)
Chairman’s Outing Green & Clean Expo
Waterfront & Brownfield Reclamation Project
Executive Women’s Council
Health &Wellness Expo
Idea Factory
Lifetime Achievement Awards
All Current Membership Levels
West Shore Industrial BID
Ultimate Networking Event
Business to Business
Industrial Ombudsman Area (IOA) Services
Member Dinners
Biz Services / Seminars
Fine Art Foto Campaigns
West Shore Light Rail
20 Under 40
Real Estate Services
Best Comp. to Work For
St. George Station
Super Raffle
Staten Island Icon Project
What’s Happening / Email Blasts
Green Zone / Green Zone Study
Social Media
South Shore Merchant Program
SIEDC App
Community Service Employment Pgm
CTV Show
Appreciation Dinner
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STAFF
STAFF
The experienced SIEDC staff has been responsible for introducing over $550 million in new investment and over 8,000 jobs into the Staten Island economy by providing assistance to those implementing large development projects in the Borough, while at the same time serving the smallest entrepreneur and business owner with tailored financing, procurement, and/or real estate assistance.
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