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SIEDC NOVEMBER 2016
SI Health & Wellness Expo was a success The 8th Annual Staten Island Health & Wellness Expo took place on October 5, 2016 and drew nearly 3,000 people to hear keynote speakers, network with vendors, attend educational seminars, and receive free medical screenings. Read more on Page #6
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We are proud to announce that Bank of America has granted us funding to conduct an employment study to assess community needs as we design our new jobs program. - pg. #14
West Shore BID Update Read more pg. #10
Urban Industry Campus
Annual Awards Reception Recap
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A LETTER FROM SIEDC’S PRESIDENT & CEO Dear SIEDC Supporters, We would like to thank you for your continued support of SIEDC during what we believe is the greatest time to be in economic development on Staten Island. This year we helped more than 3,000 businesses and launched three new incubator programs to help start-ups and entrepreneurs, providing them with space on the South Shore and North Shore, as well as complimentary mentoring services through our virtual incubator, GrowSI. We selected Leitner-Poma of America as the winner of our aerial gondola design competition which is leading the way in innovative transportation ideas for New York City. We established the Public Private Partnership Committee, exploring the development of a new industrial park on Staten Island. We expanded our neighborhood development work which now includes New Dorp, Richmond Valley, Richmond Road, Richmond Terrace, Huguenot and the West Shore of Staten Island. And, among our proudest accomplishments in recent memory: we successfully secured a commitment for the MTA to complete a feasibility study for the West Shore rail line. These projects among many others have been the result of strong planning, hard work and your involvement and support. We are grateful for your continued participation which is essential to our success.
Cesar J. Claro President & CEO
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2016 SIEDC Board of Directors
John Alexander Northfield Bank
William Fritz, Ph.D. College of Staten Island
Ed Birdie NY Power Authority
Eugene Garaventa, Ph.D.
Ralph Branca, SIEDC Chairman Victory State Bank Frank Brigante Time Warner Cable Ram Cherukuri New York Fragrance Cesar J. Claro SIEDC President/CEO Pamela Columbia Statewide Fire Corp. Richard Corash Corash and Hollender, P.C. Tom Corbett Corbett Enterprises Walter Daszkowski Daszkowski, Tompkins, Weg & Carbonella PC. Carol Decina National Grid John DiFazio Faztec Industries John DiLeo Jr. Hylan Datacom & Electrical LLC Joseph Ferrara BFC Partners Stanley M. Friedman
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Brian Gomez Investors Bank Andrew Gonchar Shore to Shore Realty Charlie Greinsky Richard Guarasci, Ph.D. Wagner College Philip Guarnieri Empire State Bank Andrew Hughes TD Bank Gina Laine Richmond County Savings Bank Hank Levin Pratt Industries Crystal Lia Capital One Bank
James P. Molinaro Pitta Bishop Del Giorno & Giblin LLC Paula Monteiro IDB Bank Robert P. Moore Frank N. Naso The Naso Organization Michele O’Connell Con Edison James O’Keefe, Ph.D. St. John’s University Joan Risko Santader Bank Josephine Savastano Wells Fargo Bank Lou Tobacco Staten Island University Hospital Joseph Torres Merrill Lynch
Richard Marin New York Wheel
Mark Tranchina The Vanderbilt at South Beach
Raymond Masucci Raymond Homes Inc.
Ryan Walsh Walsh Electric
Daniel Messina, Ph.D. Richmond University Medical Center
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Kenneth Mitchell Staten Island Zoo
R. Randy Lee Chairman Emeritus Michael Manzulli Chairman Emeritus Richmond County Savings Bank
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SIEDC’s neighborhood development efforts grow in 2016
New York Fragrance has SIEDC’s Flag Flying High! On September 14th, SIEDC raised a decorative flag bearing its logo at a ceremony held at the 20,000 square foot New York Fragrance Warehouse located at 600 Gulf Avenue. This represents the fifth flag in a series of flag raisings at locations around the borough where the organization has had some involvement in supporting the development of that project. When SIEDC Board Member Ram Cherukuri of New York Fragrance was considering expanding his operation, SIEDC worked with him to secure a space on Gulf Avenue within the West Shore Business Improvement District for an office/warehouse facility. SIEDC has helped the project by expediting Con Edison and National Grid installations, the potential two-way conversion of Gulf Avenue and numerous issues with the New York City Department of Transportation. The building plays a critical role in the continued development of Gulf Avenue and the West Shore BID. New York Fragrance distributes over 1,200 fragrance products from perfume to cologne to gift sets to hair and skin products. Their website www.American Fragrance.com currently supplies Amazon, E-Bay, and other popular internet sites. Previous flag raisings have taken place at Indoor Extreme Sports, also located in the West Shore BID, at ADCO Electric, at the Vanderbilt at South Beach and at Pratt Industries. Additional flags will appear in the coming months at other projects around the borough. To see more images from the flag raisings throughout this year, visit: www.siedc.org/siedc-flag-ceremonies Visit us online at www.siedc.org
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THE RICHMOND VALLEY MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION HAS HAD A SUCCESSFUL YEAR After the highly successful “Taste of the Valley Food Festival” at Conference House Park in June, the Richmond Valley Merchants Association (RVMA) continues to succeed at recruiting new and interested local merchants and property owners to its membership. The RVMA has doubled in size and was recently bolstered by Councilman Joseph Borelli with a grant through the New York City Department of Small Business Services Neighborhood Development Grant Initiative. The RVMA will utilize the funding to provide marketing, beautification and installation of four welcome signs in Richmond Valley. Additionally, the RVMA was recently incorporated pro bono thanks to SIEDC member, Brian Lincer, of the Internicola Law Firm. The merchants association fundraised to install holiday lights on Page Avenue, Arthur Kill Road, Veterans Road West and Ellis Street for the second year in a row. The SIEDC and RVMA is proud to bring the holiday spirit to both the residential and merchant community of Richmond Valley, Charleston and Tottenville.
The Richmond Valley Merchants Association
Last year’s Richmond Valley Merchants
installed holiday lights on Page Avenue, Arthur Kill
Association holiday tree lighting.
Road and Veterans Road West.
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Over 3,000 attend the SI Health & Wellness Expo
2016 SIEDC Health & Wellness Professionals Council Diane Arneth Community Health Action of Staten Island A.J. Basile National Financial Network Barrington Burke-Green Visiting Nurse Association of SI Priority One Ambulance Lisa Esposito, DVM Richmond Valley Veterinary Practice
Dr. Stella Fulman Audiology Island Dr. Anne Gershkowitz Sola Dental Spa Ryan Goldberg Circle Urgent Care Dr. Steve Guagliardo Chiropractic and Nutritional Wellness Care Pasquale Loporcaro Signature Bank
Dr. Ginny Mantello Office of the Borough President Cris Marchione PCCS
Allison Nidetz The Brielle at Seaview Borough President James Oddo
NYC Councilman Steven Matteo
Lynda Piraino ArchCare Senior Life PACE
Dan Messina, Ph.D. Richmond University Medical Center
Donna Proske Staten Island University Hospital
Luke Nasta Camelot
Celina Ramsey, MShc Staten Island PPS
Boris Natenzon Nate’s Pharmacy
Dr. Florence Shum Richmond County Medical Society Visit us online at www.siedc.org
Rosemarie Stazzone Richmond University Medical Center Jessica Yandun Community Health Center of Richmond Chris Williams Williams Eye Works
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SIEDC recognizes supporters at its Annual Awards reception The 19th SIEDC Annual Awards presented by Northfield Bank took place on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Vanderbilt at South Beach. The Annual Awards Reception was led by a representative of Event Ambassador, Mark Russo of RPM Insurance, Michael Porpora. A total of eight individuals and companies were honored that evening. Center for an Urban Future
From left to right: Richard Travers, Goethals Bridge Award, Michael Porpora of RPM Insurance, Paula Monteiro, Outerbridge Award, Regina Boukhvalova of Northfield Bank, Congressman Daniel Donovan, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Award and Barrington Burke-Green, Bayonne Bridge Award
received the 4th Annual SIEDC Friend of the Year Award, Superior Confections received the 3rd Annual James P. Molinaro Public & Private Partnership Award, Gail Castellano of Richmond County Savings Bank received the Executive Woman of the Year Award, and Bobby Giurintano of TGI Office Equiptment received the Young Professional of the Year Award. The four Bridge Award honorees included: Paul Monteiro of IDB
Center for an Urban Future SIEDC Friend of the Year Award
Superior Confections 3rd Annual James P. Molinaro Public Private Partnership Award
Gail Castellano Executive Woman of the Year Award
Bobby Giurintano Young Professional of the Year Award
Bank, Outerbridge Awardee; Rich Travers of NRG Energy, Goethals Bridge Awardee; Visiting Nurse Association of Staten Island, Bayonne Bridge Awardee; and U.S. Congressman Daniel Donovan, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Awardee. The evening was presented by Northfield Bank, and sponsored by Con Edison, JP Morgan Chase, National Grid, Pitta Bishop Del Giorno & Giblin LLC and Pitta & Giblin LLP, Partners in Sound, Pratt Industries, Richmond County Savings Bank, Xerox, TD Bank, Verizon, Aurora Contractors Inc., Sal Calcagno Construction, Investors Bank, and Richmond University Medical Center, An Affiliate of the Mount Sinai Health Network.
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2016 SIEDC Executive Dining Network Edward Gomez Da Noi Restaurant Downtown
Frank Sanchez Lorenzo’s
Jack Li Greci Li Greci’s Staaten
John Vincent Scalia, Sr. The Historic Old Bermuda Inn
Vincent Malerba Angelina’s Ristorante
Joseph Tranchina The Grand Oaks
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WINNER OF THE STATEN ISLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. AERIAL GONDOLA DESIGN COMPETITION
2016 SIEDC Cabinet Gary Angiuli Angiuli & Gentile, LLP John Barbieri Eagle Fence *Robert Bentson Bentson Insurance Group Joseph J. Biondolillo Biondolillo Financial Group
Joe Campagna Jr. Joseph Campagna & Sons
John P. Hogan Richmond Recycling/ Hogan Asphalt
*Gail Castellano Richmond County Savings Bank
Ray Laursen Country Awards and Trophy Center
Betty Castro Cushman & Wakefield Inc.
*Robin Lefkowitz Northfield Bank
Staten Island Advance
Captain Stephen Mayes The Salvation Army *Mark Russo RPM Insurance Agency T.J. Moore Bedford Carp Frank Sanchez Construction Hilton Garden Inn
*Barrington Burke-Green Visiting Nurse Association of SI
*James Easley General Growth Properties
*Salvatore Calcagno, Jr Menicucci Villa Cilmi PLLC
Elysa Goldman Triangle Equities
Steve Radel Staten Island Marine Development LLC
* David Rampulla FerryAds.com
*William Spiezia, L.S. Rogers Surveying PLLC
*Chris Ressa RJW Brokerage Corp.
*John Tardy JVN Restoration, Inc.
Frank Rizzo Cornerstone Realty
Andrew Tomasini Thuzio Executive Club and Events
Monte Rosenthal M&T Bank
*Chris Williams Williams Eye Works *Adam Zellner Greener by Design, LLC *denotes Ambassadorship
*Cory Schifter Casale Jewelers Visit us online at www.siedc.org
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2016 SIEDC Universal Membership Vincent Acierno National Life Group
Paul Fusco Richmond Precast
Anthony Libecci Aflac Insurance
Maria Palumbo Kearny Bank
Peter Ungaro Allstate Insurance
Peter Botros The Stone House at Clove Lakes
Liam Gilroy National Life Group
Brian Lincer The Internicola Law Firm, P.C.
Ron Patterson Jr. R&L Press, Inc.
Syreeta Watkins Peoples’ United Bank
Lori Pedone Schneps Communications/ Star Network
Hans Wiesner Wiesner Landscape Architecture
Max Calicchio Max’s Es-Ca Restaurant/Bar
Mark Caspers LPCiminelli Paving Associates
Peter Marcolini Aunt Butchie’s of Brooklyn
Fred Cannone Telehouse
Jonathan Joseph Fifth Borough Media
John R. Merlino Jr. Merlino & Gonzalez
Chris Piazza Pinpoint Investigations & Security
Matthew DeGennaro Video Surveillance Corp
Christina Korkowski Moral Kings
Evan Meyers Kamco Supply Corp
Dario Pompeo Lotus Advisory Group
Joe Eisele Staten Island Business Trends
Nicholas A. Legakis St. John’s University
Christopher Otterbeck The Otterbeck Law Firm
Michael Scarimbolo Advisors Mortgage Group, LLC
SIEDC has launched their Google+ and Google My Business Page In the spring of 2016, the SIEDC launched its Google+ and Google My Business page. Google+ is a business driven digital platform that will allow the SIEDC to connect with other small businesses, corporations, non-profits, and individuals. We will be posting event announcements and event photographs on this page. Our profile is also linked to our YouTube account, making Google+ an all-encompassing social media platform that will keep the SIEDC connected to its members and the Staten Island Community. The Google+ page can be reached by visiting plus.google.com and searching for ”StatenIslandEDC.” We look forward to connecting with you soon!
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What’s new in the West Shore BID The West Shore Industrial Business Improvement District (BID) held its Annual Meeting on September 29, at the ADCO Building on Edward Curry Avenue. The BID selected its Board of Directors for the year, and voted to increase nightly security patrol from four days a week to seven days a week. New to the district are four large ”Welcome to the West Shore BID” signs placed at key locations: Edward Curry Avenue & Chelsea Road, NY Fragrance (600 Gulf Avenue), J. Bruno & Sons (280 Meredith Avenue), and Indoor Extreme Sports (501 Industry Road). In October, the BID began a long-term beautification effort, working with volunteers from Person Centered Care Services of New York (PCCS-NY). Using tools purchased from a Richmond County Savings Foundation grant, the group will tackle the cleaning of various lots throughout the district working in tandem with our maintenance vendor ABCO.
SIEDC 2016 Council of Industrial & Green Innovators Heather Alexander Level Solar Michael Bogin Sive, Paget & Riesel Andrew Calcagno Calcagno Construction Stephen Cherepany Hillmann Consulting, LLC Ryan Chin Indoor Extreme Sports Dominick Cutrone Manhattan Electrical Supply Robert Fitzsimmons, Jr. Gateway Arms Realty Corp.
Peter Franchini Flag Container Services, Inc. Bobby Giurintano TGI Office Automation Jack Hogan JP Hogan Coring and Sawing Corp. Michael Katsoris Supreme Chocolatier LLC Steven Korkowski Sweetbrook Nursery & Garden Center Bob Leavy Flagler C E Holdings LLC/Penn Jersey Machinery
Stewart Mann Dealer Storage Corp. Steve Margarella Margarella Industrial Construction Corp. Joe Martucci ACME Industrial Richard Martucci SI Asphalt LLC John Mauri JCM New York Stephanie Ovaduke SI Workforce 1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center
Pat Pappalardo Century 21 Papp Realty Alan Powell Cubit Power One, Inc. Frank Rizzo Cornerstone Realty Partners, Inc. Anthony Rondinelli Direct Energy Paul Rotondi, PG, CPG Galli Engineering, PC
William Sullivan SLS John Tardy JVN Restoration, Inc. Peter Van den Kooy Matrix New World Engineering Inc. Jim Virga ABCO Maintenance Adrian Wilton Living Restoration LLC
Gary S. Stetz Commercial Lubricants, LLC
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2016 EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S COUNCIL
Kathryn Aquino Alpha/Omega Coverage Corp.
Camille Gallo IGT International
Xiomara Ayala Investors Bank
Joanne Gerenser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Eden II Programs
Gabriella S. Ciarlante Circle Urgent Care
Elaine Gil Bubbles Playhouse On The Go
Kristy Cognetta Daszkowski, Tompkins, Weg & Carbonella PC. Pamela Columbia Statewide Fire Corp.
Teresa Rampulla FerryAds.com Amber Rhodes Liberty Tavern
Katia Gordon Con Edison
Alexandra Ricciardi Potter & LaMarca
Norma Haddad Capital One
Gina Russo North American D.F.
Valarie Contrino Contrino Travel, Inc.
Denise Henick Stop n Stor
Jeanne Sarno Empire State Bank
Michele Crupi Barry’s Auto Body
Sharon Henry Ralph McKee Vocational High School
Lenore Schwartz Total Electric
Doreen Cugno St. George Theatre Anita Del Giorno Santander Bank Michelle DeNisco MetLife Premier Client Group Jennifer Dudley Staten Island Children’s Museum Janet Dugo Warren Dugo Media, Inc. Kaitlyn Esposito Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation
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Yana Kolchinskaya TD Bank Leslie Langworthy Johnson & Langworthy, P.C. Nazareth Laursen Country Awards and Trophy Center Eileen Merkent Northfield Bank Enid Motelson Dome Property Management Dorothy Pinkston Staten Island Museum
Angelic Sealy ACALAN Corp. Arlene Sorkin IlluminArt Productions Linda Steinman Camp Good Grief of Staten Island, Inc. Dr. Rev. Terry Troia Project Hospitality Christina Ward Richmond County Savings Bank
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An update on the Richmond Terrace Commercial Development Corporation
The Richmond Terrace Commercial Development Corporation (RTCDC) has come a long way since its inception in June of 2015. The RTCDC has recently received its 501c3 not-for-profit status and is adding new members to the Steering Committee to enhance the diversity of local representation. Recently, Kevin Bryant and his team at Person Cared Centered Services (PCCS) was unanimously elected to the Steering Committee for his outstanding outreach service to the RTCDC and community at large. The RTCDC also built a productive relationship with Transportation Alternatives. The SIEDC, RTCDC and Transportation Alternatives are advocating for a “Transportation Improvement Strategy� study for the western portion of Richmond Terrace between Port Richmond Avenue and Western Avenue. The Department of Transportation led study will examine existing transportation conditions and projected growth, consider alternatives, and produce short-term, mid-term, and long-term recommendations to address transit concerns to the City of New York.
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SIEDC expanded its neighborhood development to Huguenot The newly formed Huguenot Merchants Association (HMA) has recently put together a Steering Committee of local merchants and property owners. In early 2016, Councilman Joe Borelli awarded the SIEDC grant to install pole banners, welcome signs and flowerpots on Huguenot Avenue. Additionally, the SIEDC implemented area beautification services to remove excess litter and maintain tree pits. Spurred on by the success and popularity of the amenities provided by SIEDC, Councilman Borelli awarded the HMA an additional grant to begin formal merchant organizing activities. Recently, the HMA held its first Steering Committee meeting at Otterbeck Law Firm with SIEDC and Councilman Borelli’s representative. The Steering Committee committed to fundraising for holiday lights installation on Huguenot Avenue and Amboy Road. In just under two weeks, the SIEDC raised the funds necessary to bring the holiday spirit to Huguenot Avenue.
Two ”Welcome to Huguenot” signs have been installed at key entry points
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SIEDC is working to create a new industrial park on Staten Island SIEDC has long called for a publically subsidized industrial park to be built in the borough which would offer affordable, modern and regionally competitive space. In response to the release of the New York City Economic Development Corporation’s Industrial Developer Fund (IDF), SIEDC has assembled a development team that is committed to creating the Staten Island Urban Industry Campus and providing an unprecedented opportunity for industrial business on Staten Island. The proposed project will create an industrial park on a currently vacant 15-acre parcel in Charleston with a build-out which is anticipated to be approximately 245,000 square feet consisting of twelve 20,000 square foot buildings. A decision on the approval of the project by the City of New York is expected by the end of the year. SIEDC would like to thank SIEDC members Peter Van den Kooy of Matrix New World Engineering and Paul Rotondi of Galli Engineering for Concept Rendering
providing pro-bono engineering and design services.
Bank of America has granted us funding towards an employment study At no other time in Staten Island’s history has there been an expectation that the job market will grow so immensely as right now. Thanks to the large scale developments both planned and under construction, over 9,000 new positions are predicted to be created between 2016 and 2020. The over $1 billion in new investment across the borough may increase employment by upwards of 6% and to effectively connect businesses and potential employees, SIEDC is working to launch the SI Works program. Currently funded by a grant from the Bank of America Foundation, SIEDC has hired the consulting firm Public Works Partners to create a business and employment survey, meet with local firms and develop a plan to launch the SI Works program and better connect the community to jobs. The study will be conducted over the next six months and SIEDC is excited to have an opportunity to potentially expand our suite of services to employment and job placement. Visit us online at www.siedc.org
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Here’s what happened this year in industrial business on Staten Island Through a long standing contract with the New York City Department of Small Business Services’ Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) program, SIEDC has been working hard to make sure that the industrial manufacturing and transportation firms have the knowledge, capital and workspace to succeed in their sector. The program provides firms with free services such as navigating government, incentives, training programs and financing assistance. In 2016 in its navigational capacity, SIEDC has helped resolve over 70 governmental issues, ranging from destroyed bus stops to issues with property tax bills. SIEDC has also helped industrial businesses access 20 industrial incentives including helping a company apply for the Energy Cost Savings Program which helps the business owner save money on their electric and gas bills. SIEDC has helped multiple industrial businesses secure around a total of $7 million dollars in loans to fund projects like the creation of new buildings and the acquisition of property. Please contact Chris Glancy if you are in interested in any of the IBZ programs at 718-477-1400 x810 or chris@siedc.org.
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Welcome our newest SIEDC members! Martin Berger CJAM Associates LLC
*Christina Korkowski Moral Kings
Dorothy Pinkston Staten Island Museum
Allison Nidetz The Brielle at Seaview
*Tom Amitrano Project42 Hot Sauce
Stephanie Ovaduke SI Workforce 1 - Industrial & Transportation Career Center
*Nicole & Michael Bloomfield Tekie Geek *Robert Casinover Meet My Build *Tony Faisal NYAds Corp. Damon Jericho Hatch
Monte Rosenthal M&T Bank *Sean Torres Kills Boro Brewing Richard Windram Verizon *denotes GrowSI participant
SIEDC in the news: Check out our best press from this quarter. September 20, 2016, Aerial Gondola designer proposed route from Staten Island to Bayonne - SILive.com www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/09/aerial_ gondola_designer_chosen.html September 22, 2016, Leitner-Poma Wins Staten Island Gondola Design Competition - Liftblog.com www.liftblog.com/2016/09/22/leitner-poma-winsstaten-island-gondola-design-competition/ September 24, 2016, Poll: Should an Aerial Gondola be Built Between Staten Island and Bayonne? - NJ.com www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2016/09/poll_ should_an_aerial_gondola_be_built_between_sta.html October 5, 2016, Annual Health and Wellness Expo aims for healthier, longer lives - SILive.com www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/8th_staten_island_health_and_w.html
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2016 SIEDC BUSINESS COUNCIL Lawrence Ambrosino Residential Home Funding
Sergey Guberman Edible Arrangements
Jane Rogers Staten Island Yankees
Gerald Amerosi Sr. Gerald Peters
Kevin Harrigan Liberty Tavern
Donald Sarcone DeSantis, Kiefer, Shall & Sarcone, LLP
*Tom Amitrano Project 42 Hot Sauce
Patricia Hazen Kitty’s & Family Florists
John Scalia Jr. Family Limousine Service Inc.
Martin Berger CJAM Associates
Vincent Ignizio Catholic Charities of Staten Island
John Vincent Scalia Sr. The Historic Old Bermuda Inn Inc.
Claire Bisignano Chesnoff Claire Properties *Michael & Nicole Bloomfield Tekie Geek Vincent Bonomi Special Tees Regina Boukhvalova Northfield Bank
Damon Jericho Hatch Melissa Jones Office Equipment Company of Staten Island Louis Lepore, Esq. Lepore Law
David Sorkin JCC of SI Salvatore Sottile Sottile Security International, Inc. Bob Stimell U.S. Coffee *Sean Torres Kills Boro Brewing
*Robert Casinover Meet My Build
Steven Levine Xerox State & Local Solutions, Inc.
Anne Colangelo M&R Hotel Management
Brian Licata United Activities Unlimited
Linette Vazquez-Winter Empire State College
Sharon Curry Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation
Harry Lynch Ferrara Brothers
*Lisa Vento-Nielsen The Next Step
Daniel Macri Meridian Global Advisors
Frank Wilkinson Rab’s Country Lanes
Robert Cutrona Project-One Services, Inc. Massimo DiDonna Partners in Sound Productions Fred DiGiovanni Island Charter Maria Esposito Norman Heil Insurance *Tony Faisal NYAds David Fazio DeVille Auto Collision, Inc. Lynda Forlenza Costco Wholesale
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Josephine Marino Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus *Jamie & Frank Melisi Cheech a Cini Italian Grill Bret Moleta Mindsaw.com Lenny Rampulla Rampulla Associates Architects LLP Anthony Rapacciuolo PRcision LLC
Richard Travers NRG Energy
Richard Windram Verizon Edward Wiseman Historic Richmondtown *denotes GrowSI member
Cesar J. Claro, President & CEO; Gina Gutman, Sr. VP; Steven Grillo, First VP; Jodi Guagliardo, VP of Special Events; Alex Porto, VP of Membership & Outreach; Doris Vitiello, Comptroller; Chris Glancy, Industrial Business Manager; Jon Parente, Project Manager; Lonnie Baron, Program Manager; Megan Kenny, Events Manager; Nancy McKeown, Graphic Designer; Jennifer Miller, Outreach Coordinator
Staten Island Economic Development Corp. (SIEDC) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization SIEDC 900 South Ave, Suite 402 Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 477-1400 info@siedc.org
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