HIA-LI Reporter Newspaper - January 2021

VOLUME 40 • ISSUE 1 • JANUARY 2020

DELEGATES GIVE FORESIGHT INTO 2021 AT HIA-LI ANNUAL MEETING & LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST | P.17-26

HIA-LI’S INDUSTRY LIST: PGS 37-38

HIA-LI’S HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND PG 39

Featuring Craig Fine, Long Island Office Managing Partner at Mazars in the US

Featuring Financial Services, Consulting & Insurance Companies

News, Updates, Events, and Promotions from our member companies!

Working together for a collective purpose.

Experience a different way of working.

Find out more at mazars.us

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HIA-LI HIA-LIOFFICERS OFFICERS&&DIRECTORS DIRECTORS

HIA-LI INITIATIVES HIA-LIPOSITIONING POSITIONING STATEMENT & INITIATIVES HIA-LI POSITIONING STATEMENT & INITIATIVES

HIA-LI IS ONE OF THE RECOGNIZED VOICES FOR BUSINESS ON LONG ISLAND; A POWERFUL FORCE AND ECONOMIC ENGINE FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT. OUR MEMBER COMPANIES REPRESENT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS. HIA-LI IS ONE OF THE RECOGNIZED VOICES FOR BUSINESS ON LONG ISLAND; A POWERFUL

FORCE AND ECONOMIC ENGINE FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT. OUR MEMBER COMPANIES MANUFACTURING REVITILIZATION REPRESENT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS. MANUFACTURING REVITILIZATION opportunities for a skilled manufacturing workforce. opportunities for a skilled manufacturing WORKFORCEworkforce.

DEVELOPMENT Develop solutions to attract, blend and retain employees and keep youth on LI. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Develop solutions to attract, blend and retain employees and keep youth on LI. HEALTHCARE Explore existing and emerging strategies for containing HEALTHCARE healthcare costs.

Explore existing and emerging strategies for containing healthcare costs.

INFRASTRUCTURE Identify and develop plans to address critical INFRASTRUCTURE infrastructure needs of the Hauppauge Industrial Identify plans to address Park that will fosterand thedevelop continued growth of critical business. 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 OF BUSINESS growth andENVIRONMENT survival. Promote the HIA-LISUCCESS Annual Create forums to educate andfor connect business Trade Show and conference as a forum growth andand survival.

Promote HIA-LI Annual important connection discussion on the economic, Trade Show and conference as a forum for business, and workforce development issues. important connection and discussion on economic, business, and workforce development issues.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY “GO GREEN” ALTERNATIVE ENERGY “GO GREEN” members. Educate and showcase environmental and energy services. members. Educate and showcase environmental and energy services.

VIRTUAL HIA-LI Enable our VIRTUAL membersHIA-LI to collaborate, connect and deliver added value by sharing to knowledge withconnect and Enable our members collaborate, current anddeliver futureadded members and the global world. with value by sharing knowledge current and future members and the global world.

HIA-LI CALENDAR OF EVENTS 3 HIA-LIDECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS HIA-LI DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS 3

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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NEW MEMBERS 37 WELCOMEWELCOME NEW MEMBERS 37

HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND

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President & CEO TerriPresident Alessi-Miceli Terri Alessi-Miceli (631) 543-5355

DIRECTORS

Kevin OʼConnor

Arthur Sanders

HIA-LI OFFICERS & DIRECTORS Jim Jim Coughlan Coughlan Tritec Tritec Real Real Estate Estate Co Co., Inc. (631) 706 -DIRECTORS 4113 (631) 706-4113

Bridgehampton Scott Maskin SUNation Solar National Bank Systems (631) Inc. 537-8826 (631) 750-9454 Kevin OʼConnor

Arthur Sanders Omni Funding Omni Funding (516) 697 - 3900 (516) 697-3900

Arthur Sanders LIFETIME BOARD (631) 543 - 5355 Robert Bridgehampton Quarte LIFETIME BOARD Funding MEMBERSOmni EMERITUS Jim Coughlan Robert Desmond President Robert Desmond Alan EMERITUS AVZSasserath & Company National Bank MEMBERS (516) 697 - 3900 Tritec RealCorp.

Estate CoSasserath Real Estate Chairperson Industry One & Zoraian, LLP Terri Alessi-MiceliAIRECO OFFICERS (631) 434 - 9500 Fred Eisenbud (631) 537-8826 (631) 706 4113 Rich Humann, P.E. Realty Corp (631) 368-3110 Fred Eisenbud (631) 273 4255 (631) 543 - 5355 LIFETIME BOARD Campolo, Middleton Middleton H2M Architects & (631) 273-4255 && Robert Quarte Campolo, MEMBERS EMERITUS Robert Desmond Ann-Marie Chairperson Rita DiStefano McCormick LLP Ann-Marie Scheidt Engineers of the Scheidt McCormick LLP AVZ & Company AIRECO Real Estate Corp.

(631) Board 756-8000 Rita DiStefano Stony Brook Brook University University Portnoy, Messinger, Stony OFFICERS (631) 434 - 9500 Thomas J.Fred Eisenbud (631) 273 Portnoy, Messinger, 216-7605 Fallarino (631) 216 - 7605 Joe Campolo Pearl, & Associates, Inc.- 4255 (631) Thomas J. Fallarino.

CPA First Vice Pearl & Associates, Inc. CPA Campolo, Middleton & Campolo, Middleton & of the (516) (516)921-3400 921Rita - 3400 Chairperson McCormick LLP Ann-Marie Scheidt DiStefano Anne ShybunkoChairperson McCormick LLPBoard Richard Esq. Stony Brook University Carol Allen RichardS.S.Feldman, Feldman, Portnoy, Anne Shybunko-Moore Joseph GarofaloMessinger,Moore (631) 738 -Joe 9100 (631) 216 - 7605 Esq. Campolo Karen People’s Alliance Frank GSEGSE Dynamics Rivkin Radler LLP Pearl, & Associates, Inc. Thomas J. Fallarino.

CPA Dynamics Island Christian Church FederalCampolo, Credit Union Consulting 231-1044 Rivkin Radler LLP Middleton &Darmic (516) 921 - 3400 (631) (631) 231-1044 (631) 822 3000 (631) First Vice434-3500 Chairperson McCormick LLP Services Inc. Ernest E. Hoffman Richard S. Feldman, Esq. Anne Shybunko-MooreErnest 524-8216 E. Hoffman Joseph Garofalo Chris Valsamos John Bauer (631) 738 - 9100 (516) & Stampings HRivkin Stampings Radler LLP SusanIsland H. Gubing GSE Dynamics Second Vice Castella Imports, Inc. WW &H Christian Church Michael Voltz Littler Mendelson, P.C. Chairperson Joseph Garofalo (631) 231-5500 (Posthumously) Career Smarts (631) 231-1044 PSEG Long Island (631) 822 3000 First Vice ChairpersonIsland Christian Church (631) 293 - 4525 Anthony Manetta Ernest E. Hoffman Howard Kipnes (631) 979 - 6452 (631) 844-3819 John Bauer Cedar Communities, L.P. (631) 822-3000 Howard WKnolls & H Stampings CedarKipnes Inc. Susan H. Gubing Michael Voltz Michael Voltz (516)Vice 229-1168 PSEG Long Island Cedar Knolls Inc. Littler Mendelson, P.C. Bob Isaksen Second Chairperson Career Smarts PSEG Long Island Dr. Elana Zolfo (631) 844-3819 (631) 293 - 4525 Susan BankH.ofGubing America Howard Kipnes (631) 979 - 6452 Berkeley(631) Nicholas M. M. Lacetera College Carol Allen Treasurer Career Smarts Lacetera 844-3819 Nicholas Cedar Knolls (631) 547 - 7450 Peoples FederalInc. Robert (631) 979-6452 Dr.(631) Elana338-8633 Zolfo PeoplesAlliance Alliance PeopleʼsQuarte Alliance Bob Isaksen Colonial Sales Second Vice Chairperson Federal PKF O’Connor Davies & Credit Union Dr. Elana Zolfo Federal Credit Union of America Marketing Berkeley College Christopher Kent (631) 299-3416 IsaacBank Carol Allen Rich Nicholas M. Lacetera Credit Union Farrell Fritz547 - 7450 631) 338-1697 (631) Training Pruitt Peoples Alliance Federal (631) 434Peopleʼs - 3500 Alliance Sandler 338-8633 Ed Ed Pruitt LIFETIME(631) BOARD Corporate Secretary (631) 231-3538 (Posthumously) (631) 367 - 0710 Federal Credit Union (Posthumously) MEMBERS Kevin O’Connor LIFETIME CEO Christopher Kent Credit Union CEO BNB BankSecretary IsaksenFarrell Fritz BOARD MEMBERS Corporate (631) 434 - 3500 Bob David Manning Ed Pruitt (631) 537-8826 Bank of America JackLIFETIME Kulka BOARD John Rebecchi (631) 367 - 0710 Brookhaven National Rich Humann, P.E. (631) 547-7450 Jack Kulka MEMBERS John (Posthumously) Rebecchi Kulka Construction Corp.

H2M architects + Laboratory DIRECTORS The Kulka Group Marci Tublisky CEO Corporate Secretary Disc Graphics (631) 231 - 0900 David Manning (631) engineers Christopher 231-0900 (631) 344 -Kent 4747 Jack Kulka Rich Humann, P.E. Brookhaven National John Farrell Fritz, P.C. Norman (631)Bauer 756H2M - 8000 John Rebecchi Kulka Construction Corp. MarciWeingart architects Lippolis Tublisky Laboratory AllanAllan Littler Mendelson, P.C. + (631) 367-0710 Lippolis Disc Graphics (631) 231& - 0900 Communications Scott Maskin engineers Superior Washer (631) 344 - 4747 Superior Washer & (631) 293-4525 Specialist SUNation Solar Treasurer (631) 756 - 8000 David Manning Gasket Corp.Corp.

Gasket NormanMarci Weingart Allan Lippolis Tublisky (631) 750 9454 Joe Campolo Brookhaven National 273-8282 David Winchester Anthony Manetta (631) 273 - 8282 Communications Scott Maskin (631) Superior Washer & Campolo, Middleton & Laboratory SUNation Solar CleanTech Rocks Specialist HB Solutions Treasurer Gasket Corp.

Norman Weingart McCormick LLP (631) 344-4747 Leteri Rich (631) Isaac 750 - 9454 Anthony Anthony Leteri (516)738-9100 762-7523 Anthony Manetta (631) 273 - 8282 Communications (631) USA Waste Reduction Sandler Training WasteCo., Services David Winchester Specialist &Leteri Recycling Inc. HB Solutions (631) 368Anthony - 5533 Leteri CleanTech Rocks 269-0800 Rich Isaac (631) (516) 762-7523 (631) 231- 3538 Sandler Training Leteri Waste Services David Winchester (631) 231- 3538 (631) 368 - 5533 CleanTech Rocks OFFICERS

HIA-LI COMMITTEES AND CHAIRPEOPLE HIA-LI COMMITTEES AND CHAIRPEOPLE BUSINESSHIA-LI SALES & MARKETING COMMITTEESHUMAN & CHAIRPEOPLE ENVIRONMENTAL/GREEN RESOURCES INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT

INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS & MARKETING ENVIRONMENTAL/GREEN HUMAN RESOURCES JoySALES Graceffo Mary Locascio Aoifa O’Donnell BUILDING SECURITY DEVELOPMENT GOLF/SPORTS L.I. Essential Software Pierre Lespinasse Lilia FactorINDUSTRIES Esq. National EAP Inc. Joy Graceffo All Island Media BUSINESS and Training Stony Brook Univerisity RobertFactor Law (631) 588-8102 Desmond Lippolis Mary Locascio Allan L.I. Essential Software Pierre LespinasseInsutry One Lilia Factor Esq. (631) 750 1226 (631) 427 - 1083 Realty Corp & Tony Borelli (516) 659-9523 (631) 632-1984 All Island Media Superior Washer and Training Stony Brook Univerisity Factor Law (631) 273-4255 Corp.

H.Y.P.E. Mass Mutual (631) 750 - 1226 Gasket (631) 427 - 1083 (631) 273-8282 Financial Group (516) 659-9523 (631) 632-1984 Miriam Hubbard Tony Borelli Aoifa OʼDonnell Vincent Nello Adam Holtzer (516) 391-0300 x396 PBI Payroll Tom Fox Mass Mutual Financial Carpet One Connections4Hire SOCIALMiriam Hubbard National EAP, Inc. Tony Borelli Hamptons (516) 338PBI- 5454 Aoifa OʼDonnell RESPONSIBILITY Floor (631) 696-0324 D && BHome Engineers Group Dan Simon (631) 588-8102 Payroll Tom Fox Mass Mutual Financial National EAP, Inc. 287-1070 Signwave Architects 391LLC - 0300Group x396 (631)and (516) (516) 338 - 5454 D & B Engineers Connor Robertson Paule SECURITY Pachter (631) 588-8102 (631) 761-9292 (516) 364and - 9890 Consulting, Inc. GOVERNMENT Long Island Cares Architects Techworks (516) 391 - 0300 x396 MANUFACTURING/ SECURITY (631) 285‑1527 The Harry Chapin Food RELATIONS EDUCATION/ Allan Lippolis (516) 364 9890 INTERNATIONAL TRADE EDUCATION/ Bank MANUFACTURING/ WORKFORCE Superior Washer & Jack Kulka WORKFORCE Allan Lippolis INTERNATIONAL TRADE(631) 582-3663 EDUCATION/GOVERNMENT CONNECTION RELATIONS MANUFACTURING/ The Kulka Group INTERNATIONAL Robert Lippolis Gasket Corp.

Superior Washer & CONNECTION Lee Silberman WORKFORCE (516) 231-0900 TRADE GOVERNMENT Jack Kulka RELATIONS SuperiorRobert Washer Linda Furey Lippolis Habitat Gasket Corp.

(631)for273 - 8282 Humanity CONNECTION Kulka Construction Junior Achievement & Gasket Corp. Washer of Suffolk(631) 273 - 8282 Superior Chris Kent Jack Kulka Kursad Devecioglu of New York TECHNOLOGY FOR Kelly Imperial Farrell Fritz, P.C. ConstructionBimser (631)International 273-8282 Group & Gasket Corp. (631) 422-4828 Kulka (516) 625-9028 367-0710 Corporation BUSINESS NYITKelly Imperial (631) TECHNOLOGY FOR Group (631) 231 - 0900 (631) (646) 722-3890 273-8282 TECHNOLOGY Marie McCallion BUSINESS (631) 348-3121NYIT MEMBERSHIP (631) 231 0900 HEALTH & FOR BUSINESS Stony Brook University David Pinkowitz (631) 348-3121WELLNESS Ron Loveland, MEMBERSHIP College of Business Chris Kent David Services Pinkowitz DCP Marketing Chris Coluccio BSE, MBA (631) 632-7476 Rich Isaac TechWorks Safety & Farrell Fritz,Chris P.C. Kent Summit Len Baldassare LLC DCP Marketing Services ENERGY/UTILITIES/ Rich Isaac Sandler Training Consulting Inc. Merrill Lynch WealthFritz, P.C. Efficiency Solutions Farrell (631) 367-0710 ENERGY/UTILITIES/ LLC ENERGY/UTILITIES/ (631) 491 - 5343 Sandler Training (631) INFRASTRUCTURE (631) 231 - 3538 285-1527 (631) 642-7239 Management INFRASTRUCTURE (631) 367-0710 (631) 491 - 5343 INFRASTRUCTURE(631) 944-9662 (631) 231 - 3538 Manny ChrisMorales Coluccio MEMBERSHIP Raffelina Cipriano Jack Jack KulkaKulka 2M Technologies, Inc. Inc. Chris Coluccio Melissa Negrin-Wiener HEALTHCARE TechWorks Consulting, Raffelina Cipriano The Kulka GroupJack Kulka Primerica Kulka Construction (631) 231-3255 Consulting, Inc. ConaHEALTHCARE Elder Law Lisa Mitnick TechWorks (631) 231-0900 Kulka ConstructionGenser Primerica Group (631) 285 1527 (631) 390-5000 People’s Federal (917) Alliance 440 - 1925 (631) 285 - 1527 Group Credit Union (917) 440 - 1925 (631) 231 - 0900 Christine Ippolito MENTORING, (631) 434-3500 (631) 231 - 0900HUMAN RESOURCES MENTORING, Compass Christine WorkforceIppolito NETWORKING AND Compass Stephanie Curry WorkforceAlex MacPherson YOUNG NETWORKING AND Solutions YOUNG UBS Financial Sherwood Lumber COMMUNICATIONS Solutions PROFESSIONALS (631) 794-7400 Services, COMMUNICATIONS Inc. (631) 297-1923 PROFESSIONALS (631) 794-7400 (631) 420-6421 ENTERTAINMENT/ Betsy Jacob Michael Capaldo ENTERTAINMENT/ Betsy Jacob Michael Capaldo SPORTS SPORTS Sage Solutions Sage Solutions Melissa Negrin-Wiener Melissa Negrin-Wiener (516) (516) 396 - 396 9329- 9329 Genser, Dubow, Genser Carmella Carmella Fazio Fazio - 5388 Genser, Dubow, Genser (516) 984 (516) 984 - 5388 All IslandAll Media Island Media & Cona LLP & Cona LLP RobertRobert DooleyDooley Ann Morrison (516) 297(516) - 9011 Morrison McGiff Halverson, 297 - 9011(631) 390-5000 LLP LLP (631) 390-5000The AmericanAnn Foundation McGiff Halverson, The American Foundation (631) 730 8686 For Suicide Prevention (631) 730 - 8686 For Suicide Prevention (516) 869 (516)- 4215 869 - 4215

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HIA-LI CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2021 HIA-LI COMMITTEE MEETINGS

HIA-LI UPCOMING EVENTS

In light of COVID-19, HIA-LI Committee Meetings are held online using the ZOOM video conference platform. Below are the regularly scheduled committee meeting dates. Please continue to check the HIA-LI website calendar for the latest information on upcoming meetings and agendas.

HIA-LIʼs 43rd Annual Meeting & Legislative Program. Hear updates about the HIA-LI and listen to your local and state representatives discuss their Long Island business initiatives and 2021 economic forecast. Virtual ticket price: $25 per person.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

H.Y.P.E Committee Meeting

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Social Responsibility Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Education/Workforce Connection Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Technology for Business Committee Meeting

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - NEW

HIA-LIʼs Virtual Trivia and Networking Friday. End the week with other HIA-LI Members. Enjoy networking and trivia with this month’s topic “Talk to the Towns.” Complimentary to attend but, registration is required.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 9:00 - 10:00 AM

CEO Forum featuring Michael Chambers, President & CoOwner, and Sean Infante, Vice President & Co-owner, Central Business Systems. Get inside the head of these business leaders and hear them discuss leadership philosophy, work culture, running a family business, and how COVID-19 has impacted their business. Virtual ticket price: $25 per person.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 9:00 - 10:30 AM

HIA-LI’s Tradable Sectors & How They Impact the Long FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Island Economy. Hear business leaders discuss how their Membership Committee Meeting industry provides a reliable and resilient path to long-term economic growth, brings new dollars into the region, and helps define Long Island’s competitive advantage. Virtual ticket price: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Health & Wellness, Human Resources and Manufacturing/ $25 per person.

International Trade Joint Committee Meeting TH

THURSDAY, MARCH 18TH, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

HIA-LIʼs 27TH Annual Economic Summit: Surveying the FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Future of the LI Business. Hear the results of AVZ’s 2020 Business Development, Sales and Marketing Committee Meeting Economic Survey & Opinion Poll Virtual ticket price: $25 per person.

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LETTER FROM THE HIA-LI PRESIDENT & CEO A Letter From The President & CEO of The HIA-LI

Dear Long Island Business Community, As we begin the New Year that will continue to challenge us as well as show us promise, it’s important we say thanks to all of you, our members in the Long Island Business Community. We are so grateful that through this pandemic many of our members repurposed to provide Personal Protective Equipment or gave well needed guidance as it related to the criteria for stimulus finds.

The HIA-LI was right there with you, swiftly disseminating critical information from the State (NY FORWARD) and the Suffolk County COVID Business task force. We set up a special Coronavirus section on our website and virtual meetings to continue to get you important information.

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As with many of you we also used this as a opportunity to innovate and continue to ask how can we best help our members. Stay Tuned for some new product offerings that will help you enhance your business in 2021.

I am so proud that the HIA-LI made a conscious decision to stay open and there for all of you. None of that would have been possible without our dedicated Board, Committee Co Chairs, Staff and all of you.

We must continue to work together through these difficult times – WE ARE LONG ISLAND STRONG. Here’s to a bright future.

Sincerely,

Terri Alessi-Miceli HIA-LI President & CEO

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FEATURING CHRISTOPHER CEO & MANAGING KEITH NEWELL,PARTNER CFO AT TECHWORKS CONSULTING, INC. CRAIG FINE | LONG COLUCCIO, ISLAND OFFICE OF MAZARS IN THE US TELL US ABOUT HOW YOU/YOUR COMPANY STARTED. After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army at the beginning of the century, Maxwell R. Weiser decided to pursue his dream of owning his own business and becoming an accountant. Going to night school while he worked as a bookkeeper, Max graduated New York University and founded M.R. Weiser & Company in 1921 to serve the accounting and business needs of entrepreneurs.

His early clients included a laundry, an oil refinery, and a variety of small businesses. Maintaining a strict work ethic, Max worked six days a week, year-round. His dedication to providing the ultimate customer service experience had “his golf clubs seeing more courses than he did,” since Max was known for canceling vacations at a moment’s notice to assist with client emergencies. Max lived well into his 90s and was always proud of his firm’s success.

Max’s son Ken went to school to become a mechanical engineer but found he did not like it and switched to Harvard Business School, joining M.R. Weiser & Company in 1949. Ken became a Managing Partner in the 60s.

Over the years, many individuals contributed to building upon Max’s legacy. In 2001, the firm shortened its name to “Weiser,” modernized its logo, and under the watchful eye of Managing Partner Doug Phillips enters a period of growth and expansion.

In 2010, the firm joined with Mazars Group, becoming the U.S. independent member firm with a broad global reach.

Victor Wahba, who became the firm’s Chief Executive Officer in 2015 and Chairman in 2016, oversees the future success of the firm as Mazars.

WHAT WAS A TURNING POINT FOR YOU/YOUR COMPANY? A turning point for the firm would be in October of 2020 we unveiled our new global brand identity in over 90 countries and territories, marking a key milestone in the firm’s evolution. The rebrand reflects Mazars’ aspiration to bring choice and a different perspective to the audit, tax and advisory market, and reaffirms our commitment to building a fair, prosperous and sustainable world.

The new brand identity also reaffirms our purpose and long-standing values of integrity, responsibility and accountability. At the heart of our commitment to building a fair and prosperous world is the firm’s leadership position on researching and shaping the debate about how financial services can help mitigate the effects of climate change, as well as its contribution to a collective reflection with all stakeholders to secure the quality of audit and close the expectation gap facing the entire profession.

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WHAT IS YOUR COMPANY’S PHILOSOPHY? Since the founding of our firm, caring has always been at the heart of who we are.

We make a promise to our clients and our people: to understand and respect who they are and how they work and create services and experiences to fit their unique needs. It’s a promise which is a reflection of our care.

We care for the success of all of our clients. Working with them as one team to achieve their goals with confidence.

We care for our people. We embrace their individuality and support them in becoming the leaders they want to be.

We care for the integrity of our industry. One we helped to pioneer and continue to shape: bringing choice and a different perspective. And we care for society. We do what’s right, not just what we’re asked. All in pursuit of our aim of helping build the economic foundations of a fair and prosperous world. We’re proud to care. It’s what makes us, us.

“..We make a promise to our clients and our people: to understand and respect who they are and how they work and create services and experiences to fit their unique needs.”

CRAIG FINE | LONG ISLAND OFFICE MANAGING PARTNER TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANIES PROFILE TODAY.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES DO YOU SEE IN THE FUTURE?

Mazars USA LLP is an independent member firm of Mazars Group, an international audit, tax and advisory organization with operations in over 90 countries. With roots going back to 1921 in the US, the firm has significant national presence in strategic geographies, providing seamless access to 24,000 professionals around the world. Our industry specialists deliver tailored services to a wide range of clients across sectors, including individuals, high-growth emerging companies, privately-owned businesses and large enterprises.

We see many opportunities in the future. We are hopeful that the Long Island economy will bounce back in a “big way” from the issues caused by the pandemic. We are hopeful that there will continue to be opportunities to advise our clients through this time and to help them be poised for explosive growth. We see many opportunities related to tax minimization and deferral strategies related to estate and trust planning whereby clients can leverage discounts and potentially lower valuation to reduce estate taxes and protect their assets. We see income tax opportunities related to capital investment, cost segregation of real estate assets, and credits related to research and development.

We believe we can assist clients with business succession strategies to maximize value. Additionally, our platform and infrastructure globally and in the US is very unique and allows us to compete with much larger firms to support international business both inbound and outbound and help them compete and meet their objectives in a global environment.

Mazars works as a single, integrated team, committed to helping our clients and people succeed by respecting who they are and how they work, adapting our approach accordingly. We take pride in what we do and are committed to playing our part in building the economic foundations of a fair and prosperous world.

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keepingcurrent BOSS Facility Services, Inc. Celebrates Its 20th Year in Business

By Kimberly DiPinto Sales & Marketing Coordinator BOSS Facility Services, Inc. 60 Adams Ave Suite 109 Hauppauge, NY 11788

Founded in 2001 by brother and sister Keith and Kerri Keingstein they knew there was a need for a multi vertical centric outsourcing model.

Keith recalls when he founded the company in 2001, he had trouble attracting clients. He was just 26 years old and few companies were willing to take a chance on a newcomer. Instead of giving up, he enlisted the help of the people he knew best: his family. He brought in Bob, his father, and an HVAC/R expert; Kerri, his sister, who brought experience from the lighting and security industries and an acute mind for business; and Kevin, his brother, who took the

Our mission since inception has been to provide innovative, best of class superior service at the right price for our clients while we provide an engaging environment that fosters both individual and team growth for our employees.

The firm has seen tremendous growth over the last 20 years. Starting in the MEP space with just 2 employees to quickly expanding its service offerings to include project management, janitorial, locksmith, general maintenance, rollouts, fixturing and refreshes. Keith Keingstein, CEO and principal “the company has experienced year over year growth since inception and looks to continue on that track for the next 20 years. Considering some of the difficult hurdles we’ve endured during this timeframe such as the financial collapse, housing collapse, multiple presidents, changes in technology, overall retail landscape and now a pandemic, it reaffirms our success and need in the market”. “Our continued success is a

true testament to our people, process, and performance. “ BOSS moved its headquarters in September of 2019 to allow for its continued growth and is committed more than ever to expanding the firms reach. BOSS and all its associates would like to thank their clients for the trust they have given to allow BOSS to meet and exceed their needs daily for the last two decades. We would encourage any new potential clients and partners to reach out to us so that we can forge new relationships delivering on both your shortand long-term goals.

About BOSS Facility Services, Inc. BOSS Facility Services, Inc is a national facility management firm specializing in the following trades (HVAC, Lighting, Electrical, Plumbing, Janitorial, Fixturing, Locksmith, Special projects, Roll outs, Refreshes, Temporary locations and Closings) throughout the continental US, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Canada. BOSS serves the following industries such as retail, financial, convenience stores, restaurants, and healthcare facilities.

To learn more about BOSS Facility Services, Inc., visit www.bossfacilityservices.com or call 631-361-7430.

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In January BOSS Facility Services, Inc celebrates its 20th anniversary. For 20 years BOSS has been providing world class service and helping their clients achieve both their short- and longterm goals. BOSS was founded in 2001 with a single goal of providing “Superior Service” to several vertical markets such as retail, financial, convenience stores, restaurants, and healthcare facilities. BOSS represents hundreds of years of experience that goes back 3 generations.

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hrough these unprecedented times, many Long island businesses have risen to the occasion to demonstrate their support. as part of a new initiative called “HIA-LI: Business Steps Up,” we will be showcasing the things members are doing to help their fellow businesses, to support public health, or help the community at large.

71 Visuals Rose To The Governor’s PPE Challenge “On March 20, Governor Cuomo pleaded with New Yorkers to get creative and help with the PPE supply chain in any way they can,” said Craig Geiger, Principal Owner of 71 Visuals.

“It was like he was talking to us. I thought to myself: we’re creative people . . . we can do this!”

That was when Geiger – who until then was running a successful printing and design company with production facilities in the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge – decided to pivot his manufacturing team by designing and mass-producing face shields essential to the safety of medical staff and first responders.

Craig Geiger

Principal Owner of 71 Visuals

“The cry for help was overwhelming,” added Geiger, “and a new mission for our company was born.” The company initially used its social media platforms to help spread the word. A GoFundMe page was also launched to support donations from family, friends, and business colleagues.

For distribution, 71 Visuals set-up a curbside pickup program, dedicating certain days to hand-out care packages with face shields to first responders. “We had lines down the street,” Geiger said, including senior citizens looking to

obtain face shields for their adult children who were on the front lines. “It was a very emotional time for our team as everyone was very excited to be a part of this critical new mission for our firm.”

There’s a company motto attributed to Geiger on the 71 Visuals website that reads, “It’s not the tools you have but how you use them that differentiates you.” Did Geiger know how true those words would become? “If you told me at the start of this pandemic that our team would be mass-producing face shields and be considered a vital part of the PPE supply chain for first responders, I would tell you that you’re crazy.”

71 Visuals is a large-format printing company that specializes in environmental branding, creating retail experiences and in-store signage with a specialty in corporate interiors. Some of the brands they work with include Vineyard Vines, American Eagle, Old Navy, Macy’s, Audible, Justworks, Johnson & Johnson, and Regeneron.

Gurwin-Stony Brook Partnership Launches Advanced Telehealth Program In response to the pandemic, Gurwin Healthcare System’s Certified Home Health Agency launched a Transitional Telehealth Program in April, treating COVID-19 patients as they were transitioned home from the hospital.

President and CEO of Gurwin Healthcare System

“We are so pleased to partner with Stony Brook University Hospital Medical Center and Stony Brook Physician’s Group to offer this innovative Telehealth program to our community in their homes as well as to residents in Assisted Living communities,” said Stuart B. Almer, President and

Almer added that Gurwin expanded from those with COVID-19 to offer access to critical healthcare services, doubling their home care census in just two months. Gurwin’s team of clinical specialists provides outreach to at-risk seniors experiencing signs of decline in their health or possible signs of COVID-19 but who are afraid to leave their homes to seek medical attention.

Since 1988, Gurwin has been a leader in providing high quality care for the Long Island community.

What began as a small “mom and pop” nursing home has now grown to include a full continuum of healthcare services, including a 460-bed nursing and rehabilitation center providing long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, ventilator and respiratory care, an Advanced Care Unit for medically complex patients, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, palliative and hospice care, medical and social adult day care programs, on-site dialysis, and an on-site infusion therapy center. They also run a 201-bed Assisted Living Community.

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Gurwin’s clinical team partnered with Stony Brook University Hospital to provide specialized care utilizing cutting-edge, Bluetooth remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology to monitor highrisk patients with COVID-19 or other chronic or acute health conditions. The technology platform includes remote monitoring of daily blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, pulse oximetry, glucose, and weight readings, as well as providing advanced cardiac care monitoring using state-ofthe-art stethoscopes equipped to record, analyze and transmit heart and lung sounds and ECG recordings. It also allows patient-physician and patient-nurse virtual visits. Clinicians communicate any changes in the patient’s health condition to the physician, who gains the critical information needed to care for patients at home.

CEO of Gurwin Healthcare System, which includes the Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency. The immediate success of the program shows we can keep our patients safe while helping to decrease unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency room visits. We look forward to further expanding this special program.”

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keepingcurrent Pandemic Pivot, Curating Physical Network Presence On Long Island

By John A. Danko Director of Business Development Manager 1025Connect I have this conviction and it can’t be shaken.

What we are experiencing at 1025Connect isn’t some new way to interconnect and colocate within Carrier Hotels. In fact, it’s a belief in a code that is centered on being truly neutral and focusing on the customer, what they bring to the ecosystem and how others who are interconnected within the colocation facility can benefit. A conviction to be cognizant of the “make up” of the community of networks, the kinds of networks that in a marketplace can legitimately drive business between themselves, of course under the right steward or custodian.

Throughout the years, I’ve been through the process and learned a lot through trial and error.

I am guiding us through a rebuilt model that creates a unique culture and strives to serve and bring together those networks that perhaps have not thought of colocation interconnection for their business, while optimizing existing customer networks to go further towards a

better experience. We are striving to grow the facility wider and larger by tailoring very carefully the enablement of colocation to work and support the enterprise sector, and by communicating that we’re easy to do business with and we are hospitable. 1025Connect is attractive to Carriers and Service Providers, but the result of curating that physical network presence, and the proximity to it, creates an ecosystem that becomes attractive to a large sector of enterprise networks that are exploring the lowest cost and lowest latency to connect with digital applications and content they desire.

Many businesses impacted by the pandemic are unsure of what recovery looks like in the near or long term, and decisions regarding network and critical applications that sustain revenue, are being looked at entirely different.

If you have shifted away from the office, or sold building assets, where is your network?

Enterprises can shift their phone closet, server room, data room, etc. to a fully supported space and power footprint in colocation that facilitates the direct connection to their existing services and/or provide other options with the idea that they can choose what will fit their existing requirements and shifting workforce.

1025Connect recently executed an agreement with a manufacturer that sold its building, its contents and shifted their workforce home, with a strategy to confidently operate the business remotely, which has been proven effective during this unique scenario we all have had to navigate within. We leased the space and power, fully backed by UPS and generators, with connectivity to an ISP, and moved their switch gear and servers into our facility, effectively moving the phone closet!

Being truly aligned with your customer is uplifting for the entire colocation room, by stewarding requests from customers or prospects to the customers (networks/applications) in the facility, in a neutral fashion, you give the community the conviction themselves that they can procure and connect to whatever is needed to support their business.

Businesses are pivoting and accelerating commercial transformation inside the colocation interconnection facilities to bring the infrastructure they need to find a home that’s closer to end users and enterprises.

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HIA-LI: WHAT’S NEW HIA-LI Elects New Slate Of Officers And Adds A New Board Member

Left to Right: Richard Humann, PE, President and CEO of H2M architects + engineers; Carol A. Allen, President and CEO of People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union; Anthony Manetta, Managing Director at Cedar Communities, L.P.; Robert T. Quartè, Partner at the accounting firm of PKF O’Connor Davies. Kevin M. O’Connor, President and CEO of BNB Bank; Alan R. Sasserath, Partner at the accounting firm of Sasserath & Zoraian, LLP;

The board of HIA-LI elected a new slate of officers, and added a new board member, that took effect January 1, 2021.

“These outstanding professionals represent what is great about Long Island,” said Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI. “Each one has a strong record of commitment to the region and innovation within their business sector. I look forward to working with them as we move towards economic recovery in 2021.”

Carol A. Allen, of Nesconset, was elected First Vice President of the board.

She is President and CEO of People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union (PAFCU) based in Hauppauge. Carol has over 25 years of progressive experience with PAFCU and was honored with Long Island Business News’ Outstanding

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Richard Humann, PE, of Nesconset, was elected Chairperson of the board.

He is President and CEO of H2M architects + engineers based in Melville.

Under Rich’s leadership, H2M has received several awards and accolades recognizing numerous achievements.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from New York Institute of Technology and a graduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Rich is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. (Photo credit: Stanley Mui)

growth. He was recently named one of Long Island’s Top CEOs by Long Island Business News. A Certified Public Accountant, Kevin earned an Associate’s Degree in accounting from Suffolk County Community College and a Anthony Manetta, of Babylon, was Bachelor of Science in accounting from elected Second Vice President of the Adelphi University. (Photo Credit: Jim board. His is the Managing Director at Lennon) Cedar Communities, L.P, a private equity real estate acquisition firm. Alan R. Sasserath, CPA, MS, of Anthony was previously CEO and Greenlawn, was elected to the board. A Executive Director of the Suffolk County partner in the Melville-based accounting Industrial Development Agency. He firm of Sasserath & Zoraian, LLP, he holds a BBA in Accounting and has more than 30 years of public Economics and an MBA in Corporate accounting firm experience with a broad Finance from Dowling College. (Photo background in accounting, tax, audit, and financial planning. Alan earned a credit: Bob Giglione) Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Robert T. Quartè, CPA, of Sayville, was SUNY Albany and a Master of Science elected Treasurer of the board. Bob is in Taxation from Long Island University.

Partner in the accounting firm PKF (Photo credit: Martin Hyman) O’Connor Davies. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from “It has been my great honor to serve as Hofstra University and has been an Chairperson of HIA-LI’s board,” Adjunct Professor at Stony Brook commented Joseph N. Campolo, University teaching an Advanced Managing Partner of Campolo, Accounting Problems course to Middleton & McCormick, LLP, nationally graduate students. Bob is a former recognized by Forbes as a top corporate HIA-LI Board Chairperson. (Photo law firm. “I’m pleased and proud to leave the organization in great hands credit: Jim Lennon) and well positioned to lead the Long Kevin M. O’Connor, of Great River, was Island region to new heights in the postelected Corporate Secretary. Kevin is pandemic economy.”

President and CEO of BNB Bank based in Bridgehampton. Since assuming the role in January 2008, the company has experienced steady and continued CEO Award in 2014. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Hofstra University and a Master’s Degree in Finance from Adelphi University. (Photo credit: Bob Giglione)

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Honoring distinguished Long Island executives & business leaders

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HIA-LI 43rd Annual Meeting & Legislative Program HIA-LI Tradeable Sector & How They Impact the Long Island Economy HIA-LI 27th Annual LI Economic Summit: Surveying the Future of LI Business Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge: Current & Future Growth HIA-LI Young Professional Conference and Scholarship Awards HIA-LI's 42nd Annual Golf Outing HIA-LI 27th Annual Business Achievement Awards Gala HIA-LI 3rd Annual Transformational Leadership HIA-LI 13th Annual Energy & Environmental Update HIA-LI 11th Annual Women's Leadership Executive Program HIA-LI Those Who Make a Difference Celebration

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• EMERGENCY FOOD • COMMUNITY SUPPORT • SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

Dave Cassaro Paule T. Pachter Sandy Chapin President CEO Chairperson

COVID-19 has resulted in a 63% INCREASE IN FOOD INSECURITY on Long Island.

Nearly 480,000 of our neighbors are struggling to put food on their tables.

BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT, Long Island Cares-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank continues to meet the challenges.

You helped us provide more than 14 million meals for our neighbors in need.

THANKS TO YOUR DONATIONS, WE HAVE:

DURING COVID, WE HAVE:

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• Welcomed 79,128 people to our 7 satellite locations • Assisted 162,551 newly-in-need Long Islanders at one of our 18 Emergency Food Pop-Up Distribution Centers

• Received 934,796 pounds of food donations through our virtual food drives • Purchased 17,817,714 pounds of food to support our 374 member agencies • Delivered 17,764,462 pounds of food to our 337 local pantries and soup kitchens

THIS MEANS WE WERE ABLE TO SERVE SOME OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE. • Home delivered 1,187 emergency food meals

• Provided 114,819 meals for 7,400 homebound seniors • Distributed breakfast to 9,693 at-risk children with our food trucks • Supplied emergency food and holiday meals to 5,099 veterans

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From economic development programs to energy efficiency incentives, we are committed to helping businesses thrive.

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The Nassau County IDA is driving economic growth across the region.

Through the provision of financial incentives and business resources, the Nassau County IDA is committed to working in partnership with Long Island’s dynamic group of business leaders, developers, engineers, architects, real estate brokers and municipalities to promote and support the sustained growth and economic prosperity of Nassau County and the Long Island region.

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Nassau County businesses, small and large, continue to be innovative, creative and resilient.

The Nassau County IDA is committed to be a driving force in the region’s emergence from these unprecedented times smarter and stronger than ever.

BOARD MEMBERS Richard Kessel, Chairman • Lewis M. Warren, Vice Chairman • Anthony Simon, 2nd Vice Chairman • Timothy Williams, Secretary Christopher Fusco, Assistant Secretary • Amy Flores, Treasurer • John Coumatos, Assistant Treasurer

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Innovation Lives Here

Businesses Thrive in Suffolk County.

Innovation and forward-thinking government are the foundations driving Suffolk County’s economy and are the major reasons industry segment pioneers like Canon, Estee Lauder and Marchon Eyewear chose Suffolk County for their headquarters. In Suffolk County, you’ll find: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

World-class research centers like Brookhaven Labs and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories Over 150 pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies A small and medium size manufacturing hub, with over 3,000 manufacturing companies One of the nation’s most highly skilled workforce Access and close proximity to the financial resources of New York City

The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency can be your company’s gateway to a thriving future.

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■ providing access to financial incentives, tax abatements and other financial resources to lower relocation and/or expansion costs

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keepingcurrent How to be Successful with Virtual Job/Internship Fairs

By Crystal Diaz Employer Relations Associate, Stony Brook University Career Center Crystal.M.Diaz@stonybrook.edu (631) 632-6089

and attract candidates.

In 2020, employers and job/internship seekers embraced the ambiguous world of virtual recruitment.

While virtual career fairs were a new experience for many employers, they shared positive feedback on their experience with this new format.

Employers have used job and internship fairs in the past as part of their recruitment strategy to create awareness of opportunities and meet with potential candidates in a larger setting. In 2020, the virtual job and internship fair stepped into the place of traditional fairs typically held in large conference halls or community multipurpose rooms.

“Great event - under the circumstances, the virtual career fair was very organized, well thought-out.

Although it was virtual, the Stony Brook University team did a fantastic job of keeping it focused on the students and job opportunities. I still felt the energy of a career fair, even though it was virtual. Amazing job!� - Rhodora LaRochelle, Northwell Health

Virtual job and internship fairs created additional access for employers who may not have attended inperson fairs in the past. There is no traveling required, no giveaways or company materials to distribute, it provides more flexible scheduling for recruiters, and there is no limit to how many recruiters can participate due to location. It is truly the best time for companies and organizations to test job and internship fairs as a potential recruitment strategy.

For employers who are interested in participating in a virtual job and internship fair, it is important to consider a few steps to take before, during and after the event. Reviewing these tips will help you to have the best experience possible and maximize what you get out of the fairs.

Participating in a virtual job and internship fair can put your company or organization in front of more qualified candidates. The talent-workforce gap is well known: candidates are unaware of the opportunities available in their backyard, and companies and organizations are unsure of how to best reach the pool of massive talent. To bridge the gap between companies and candidates, job and internships fairs remain one of the best, most efficient ways to brand your company

Tips for Before the Virtual Fair 1) Conduct outreach to candidates ahead of time to build awareness of available positions at your company/organization.

2) Develop messaging with information about your company and recruitment timeline to share with candidates who have signed up with your company/ organization.

3) Announce fairs and recruitment events that you will be attending on your LinkedIn page and company

social media accounts, tagging the school whose fair you will be attending.

Tips for During the Virtual Fair 1) Provide clear information with candidates on current available positions. Candidates are not always clear on what specific roles you are recruiting for at a specific event.

2) Share information with candidates on how they are able to follow up with you after the event. Candidates can be unsure on how to ask for this information in a virtual setting!

3) Invite students in real time to future events, social media accounts and job posting applications.

Tips for After the Virtual Fair 1) Follow up with candidates you are interested in further engaging via messaging on the virtual platform, email, phone, etc. to schedule formal interviews. It is important to show your excitement with a candidate that you are particularly interested in.

2) Send a specialized invitation to candidates to future company recruitment events.

While virtual job and internship fairs grew in popularity out of necessity in 2020, they have quickly produced successful outcomes for employers that have made them an exciting staple for future recruitment.

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keepingcurrent 2021 Predictions for ERP Software

By Joe Scioscia

Vice President of Sales at VAI 120 Comac Street Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 www.vai.net (631) 619-4729

2020 has shown us that technology is the key to business continuity in a world of uncertainty.

We can be sure that an even greater increase in digital transformation and technological adoption is coming, especially with enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications, and this will help companies stay ahead of any challenge happening around them. While the technological advancements that helped shape 2020 are rooted in ongoing developments in ERP systems, will we see the same for 2021?

The following predictions offer a glimpse into the future of the ERP marketplace and the technological landscape: ERP in the Cloud Cloud-based ERP deployments increased in 2020, and that will continue in 2021. Remote work with employees spread out geographically is prioritizing the need to access data from any location. By running their ERP solution in the cloud, employees can work seamlessly and easily access enterprise applications from one central solution, reducing productivity halts and location restraints.

Additionally, a cloud-based ERP solution eliminates the need for workers to go to a physical location to

perform maintenance for on-premises equipment.

This allows companies to shift IT resources from maintenance of systems to business growth and cuts down on time spent traveling to troubleshoot or resolve issues.

AI with Robotics in the Warehouse More data is being collected now than ever, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be implemented to combine sales data with outside unstructured data — like sales trends and weather situations — to predict demand patterns. AI can also aid in warehouse automation by improving speech recognition for voice picking technology and handsfree operations. Overall, AI will continue to play an important part in enhancing warehouse operations and allowing customers to improve logistics, profits, and customer service.

Mobile and e-Business The adoption of Mobile and e-business capabilities is growing, as businesses find new ways to service customers other than face-to-face. Many organizations are planning to extend remote work through some or even all of 2021 and in some cases, well beyond the next year, and mobile and e-business tools will enable employees to operate and manage daily functions with even greater connectivity and efficiency. From ordering materials and coordinating deliveries, to overseeing distribution of product, mobile will continue to drive the supply chain and impact businesses’ bottomline. At the same time, e-business capabilities will

make it easy for customers to do business from their desktops or mobile devices, and quickly execute transactions across applications and access enterprise data, all in real-time.

Marketing Automation and CRM Tools Face-to-face interaction may continue to be limited, so businesses must leverage tools that not only help them nurture existing customer relationships, but also attract and develop new customers via online advertising and promotion. Marketing automation tools give businesses the ability to send professional emails to customers and prospects, and automates follow-ups based on subscriber behavior. Additionally, an integrated customer relationship management (CRM) application will help sales representatives track activities and monitor web page visits. With a high return on investment, email marketing and CRM functionality is one of the most effective ways to generate sales, increase brand awareness, and boost customer service.

2020 has forced many companies to reevaluate their business resiliency and rapidly invest in technology that will improve business sustainability. Leveraging a cloud-based ERP solution that enables AI in the warehouse and adds mobile business applications, e-Business functionality, and marketing automation and CRM tools will help them effectively compete, survive, and even thrive.

keepingcurrent January 6, 2021: The Day The United States Came To Terms With A Predicted Insurrection religion, socioeconomic status, culture, citizenship status or political ideology. It is our corporate culture and the legacy of our founder that will continue to encourage me as CEO to speak out when there is a need to engage in what the late Congressman John Lewis termed, “Good Trouble.”

By Paule T. Pachter, A.C.S.W., L.M.S.W.

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Chief Executive Officer Long Island Cares, Inc. The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank 10 Davids Drive – Harry Chapin Way Hauppauge, New York 11788 Office: 631.582.3663 x 101 www.licares.org

The disturbing events that unfolded in our nation’s capital on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, have unnerved a majority of Americans as well as many of our country’s global allies. This attack on our democracy, our elected officials in Congress and on our rules of law was inspired by conspiracy theories, misinformation, systemic racism, organized denial, and tragically, incited by the holder of the highest office in our land up to January 20th. This attack was further fueled by more than 130 members of the United States Congress who placed these conspiracies about our fair election process above the will of the majority of Americans. Every American has the right to protest and have their voices heard in a democratic society.

We do not have a right to incite violence, spread conspiracy theories or encourage attacks against those that might disagree with them.

Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank was founded 40 years ago by an American songwriter, musician and social activist. Harry Chapin and his family, along with others stood up and spoke out in support of those in our country struggling with

poverty, systemic racism, economic hardships, and the other root causes of hunger. In establishing Long Island Cares, Inc. he sought a solution to a problem he referred to as; “The Shame of America.” In developing our organizations’ policies and profile, he recognized that along with providing emergency food assistance, our organization needed to address these root causes of hunger, and that as a staff working with our board members we had an obligation to speak out and call attention to acts of injustice, discrimination, and the incitement of illegal acts of violence. You cannot lift people up if we allow others to hold them down from achieving the American dream and a more prosperous way of life. Long Island Cares, Inc. is a safe haven for many people in need. We are recognized for our inclusive corporate culture, our focus on putting people first, and taking calculated risks to improve the quality of life for people in need regardless of their race,

During this time of uncertainty, I understand that many people are anxious and concerned about their personal safety, and the safety of their family and community. As we continue to adjust to life under a pandemic that continues to ravage our nation, we will remain focused on our work, the well-being of our neighbors in need, and the safety and happiness of our staff and volunteers.

Seeing the images of our Capital Building under siege and watching members of Congress have their offices vandalized and being led to safe and undisclosed locations was heartbreaking to all of us that love our country and value our freedoms. This unlawful attack on our democracy cannot happen again. Americans must not forget this event or the names and titles of people who encouraged these unlawful acts of terrorism against our nation. This has been the saddest day in our recent history including, the events of 9/11. I am hopeful that the incoming Biden/Harris administration will take the necessary actions to restore peace and integrity to not only the American people but also the Democratic process.

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Requirements: 3+, Testing Pharmaceutical Products - Required.

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Purified Water Technicians are responsible to maintain all of the facility purified water systems in good working condition. Including adding and adjusting chemical levels, making online adjustments, verifying that the system in general is producing water within current USP specifications & recording and filling the critical parameters of the plant. Maintaining the GMP documents.

Requirements: 2+ years ’ experience in Manufacturing, pharmaceutical, purified water system experience.

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keepingcurrent How To Deal With The Winter Blues In The Pandemic

By Melissa Rose South Shore Child Guidance Center 631-882-7938 melissa@marketingworkspr.com

In a typical year, the post-holiday/winter blues set in about now. The festive decorations are gone, there are no celebrations to look forward to, the days are short, it’s cold outside and the credit card bills from holiday spending are arriving.

This year is anything but typical, and the winter blues may be even more pronounced this year because of the pandemic, according to Wendy Lang, Director of the new Adult Mental Health Clinic, which opened Jan. 1 at South Shore Child Guidance Center in Freeport.

South Shore is part of EPIC Long Island, which also operates a full-service mental health clinic in East Meadow.

“The pandemic has increased symptoms of anxiety and depressive disorders in the community,” Ms. Lang said. In addition to fear of the virus and how it may impact their own health or that of their loved ones, many people are dealing with feelings of isolation due to social distancing and financial stress due to losses of jobs and businesses. These stressors can lead to feelings of despair, a relapse of substance abuse and thoughts of suicide.

Add to that the fact that mass vaccinations are still

months away and a long, dark winter looms. Lang has some recommendations for coping with the postholiday/winter blues in 2021: Stay connected: Even if you can’t see people in person, you can speak to them on the phone or on video chat programs like Zoom. Make an effort to call friends and relatives, and take the initiative to organize a group Zoom event. Having a social event to look forward to – even if it’s virtual – may help lift not only your spirits, but the spirits of others who may also need a boost.

Get outside: Sunshine and fresh air can help boost your mood. Bundle up and go outside in the middle of the day, even if it’s just for 15 minutes. Check the long-range forecast to plan longer outings on days when the temperature will be warmer.

Exercise: Daily exercise can help lift your mood, as endorphins are released by the body when you work out. If you are healthy enough for exercise, develop a workout regimen of at least 30 minutes per day.

The pandemic has led to an increase in home-based exercise routines that are available online. And taking a brisk walk every day is a great way to boost endorphins while getting much-needed sunlight.

Eat well: The new year is a great time to start a healthy eating routine. A well-balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables and lean proteins can help you feel more energetic. Even small, sustainable changes to your diet can improve your feeling of well-being.

Limit alcohol: It’s easy to turn to wine or something stronger when you’re feeling down. But increasing

your alcohol consumption can leave you feeling more depressed and hopeless. If you find you are drinking more because of the pandemic and you are having trouble cutting down, seek help. South Shore Child Guidance Center’s C.A.R.E. Center offers chemical dependency services for individuals with substance use disorders as well as support for their loved ones.

Discuss your feelings: If you are feeling depressed or anxious, discussing your feelings with a trusted friend or family member can be therapeutic. If you do not have anyone that you feel comfortable talking to, or if your feelings persist for more than a couple of weeks, give us a call at 516-868-3030. At South Shore, we offer mental health counseling sessions via telephone, videoconference or in-person. Visit https:// www.epicli.org/program-services/mental-health-clinic/ services-for-adults/ for more information.

About South Shore Child Guidance Center South Shore Child Guidance Center is an outpatient mental health clinic licensed and funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health, New York State Office of Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services, and Nassau County Department of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities Services.

Serving the community since 1955, South Shore offers individual, group and family psychotherapy; adult and pediatric psychotherapy; home-based crisis intervention; psychotherapy at J.W. Dodd Middle School in Freeport and Roosevelt Middle School; The Nassau County Mobile Crisis Team; chemical dependency education, counseling and psychiatry; and a DWI offenders program.

COMMITTEE CORNER Grow Your Business In 2021 With The Building Business Committee

the HIA-LI’s most popular committees, the Business Development Committee and the Sales & Marketing Committee. The committee chars will be me, Dan Simon, owner and founder of Signwave, and Tony Borelli, Investment Adviser with MassMutual Financial Group.

Who should join? The Building Business Committee is designed to serve many types of members:

By Dan Simon

• Business development, sales and marketing professionals looking to network with one another and connect with Long Island business owners

Signwave 82 Bridge Rd. Islandia, NY 11749 (631)761-9292 www.signwaveli.com

For help, ideas and resources before the next test comes, look to the HIA-LI’s newest committee, a merger of the Sales and Marketing Committee and Business Development committee. To best capture the focus of the committee, we held a naming contest of our members and have selected the name Building Business Committee. We are all laser focused on building our businesses through sound and proven techniques and this committee hopes to be a catalyst to help us get there.

The Building Business Committee was formed by merging two of

• Anyone seeking to master the techniques of sales, marketing and business development.

Our meetings are held at 8:30 am on the second Friday of every month.

A main speaker is featured with expertise about a topic germane to our members. Members are given the opportunity for a ten-minute spotlight, at which they can share information about themselves and their business, and improve their public speaking skills. We are looking forward to the easing of restrictions which will allow us to visit businesses at their location, and share informal networking events.

Our next meeting, held on Friday, Feb 12 at 8:30 am will feature Rob Fishman, Business Growth Architect, Sales Trainer and Leadership Advisor for Sandler Training. Rob with speak about How to Maximize Sales Using the KARE Strategy. Rob has been a guest speaker at prior HIA-LI committee meetings and is highly interactive and engaging. To join in, head on over to hia-li.org and register.

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We’ve all learned so much in 2020 about change management in our businesses. But, as a wise man (I believe it was Alfred E. Newman) once said, “the problem with experience as a teacher is that the test comes first and the lesson comes afterwards.” After all this testing, we are all eager to turn the page of our calendars to 2021 and look toward the future. What can our business become in the next 12 months, and how can I get it there?

• Long Island business owners looking to get noticed and learn about available resources to help the get to where they need to be.

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Lieb Compliance 308 W. Main Street, Suite 101 Smithtown NY 11787 646.216.8038 www.sexualharassment trainingny.com

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Lieb Compliance’s on-demand, interactive, discrimination trainings offers best practices from the fields of public health, human resources, and the law. This DEI solution was founded by Andrew Lieb, a practicing discrimination attorney, who holds a master’s in public health, taught college-level human sexuality, worked at a leading non-profit human rights organization, has been published hundreds of times, and has taught anti-discrimination trainings to tens of thousands of individuals across the country. Mr. Lieb is a dynamic, radio talk-show, personality who partnered with a corporate HR executive to offer a tailored learning management system to solve all your on-demand, reporting, and administrative needs while effectively providing corporate trainings that blend the social sciences with the legal substance necessary to mitigate exposure on prospective discrimination claims.

Lieb Compliance actively solves the enormous burden companies face in complying with NYS and NYC annual sexual harassment training requirements by providing a fully compliant solution that accounts for existing employees, new employees, supervisors, and independent contractors. This ondemand interactive video training is tailored to each company’s specific brand and offers a simple to set up, affordable, and fun solution that increases morale while reducing risk. For more information visit http:// sexualharassmenttrainingny.com/.

Deliver My Meds (631) 403-1100

Located in the heart of the Hauppauge Industrial Park, Deliver My Meds is

a community based independent pharmacy and healthcare service provider. Everything that we do at Deliver My Meds is about you, our fellow Long Islanders. Our team is dedicated to improving the lives of the people we are privileged to serve through exceptional customer service and convenience of care. We aim to provide safe, convenient, and affordable services to our patients and providers.

The Compass - Helps patients take their prescriptions on time by sorting medications into individually wrapped packets labelled with the time, date, and dosage Free Contactless Delivery - Offers the convenience of safe delivery to your door, and for free Chronic Care Management - Enables our clinical staff to work with providers to coordinate care for their patients in between office visits and improve health outcomes Prior Authorization - A bridge between the doctor’s practice and insurance companies, we streamline data collection and requests so that medical professionals can focus on providing care Finally, at Deliver My Meds, we subscribe to the theory that when our community does well, our company will do well. That is why we are investing in communities across Long Island through our charitable giving, with the intent of achieving “assistance with scale.” Through our philanthropic efforts, we support foundations that focus on veterans, law enforcement, and underserved communities. By supporting our communities, we are leveraging our greatest strengths, to ensure those resources make a real difference in people’s lives. At Deliver My Meds, we mean it when we say, “We care beyond prescriptions.”

Schacker Realty 48 S. Service Road Suite 103 Melville, NY 11747 Phone: 631-293-3700 X29 Contact: Gina Valsamos www.schackerrealty.com Since 1962, companies and property owners in Nassau and Suffolk

Counties have turned to Schacker Realty to fulfill their Long Island industrial and commercial real estate needs. Schacker’s expertise is in the industrial, warehouse, office and retail sectors of the market. Whether you have properties for sale or for lease, or are looking to buy or to rent, our objective is to earn your trust and respect by exceeding your expectations, and in doing so build a long term mutually beneficial relationship.

Over the past five decades, Schacker has completed more than 100 million square feet of commercial property transactions, representing a diverse client base of buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants.

This extensive client base includes many Fortune 500 corporations and countless family-owned businesses that form the backbone of Long Island’s economy. We have built our reputation by handling our loyal clients’ businesses the same way we would the businesses of our own friends and families.

Schacker has superior technological capabilities to better serve our clients by saving them time and providing more complete and faster access to information and the contacts they require to make decisions and transact business. We constantly innovate our systems and databases to transform and enhance the way our agents and clients evaluate and complete real estate transactions.

Tully Law Group, P.C. Contact: Lisa von Frank Director of Business Development 532 Broadhollow Road Suite 123 Melville, NY 11747 631-424-2800 www.tullyelderlaw.com

Tully Law Group, PC is an Elder Care Law firm that provides traditional elder law, estate planning and probate services as well as a very comprehensive and unique service called Life Care Planning. Life Care Planning helps families find, get and pay for good care while undertaking asset protection, Medicaid eligibility, care coordination, advocacy, and crisis intervention. Our mission is to help elders get the best care possible while protecting the most assets.

Pupfish Sustainability Solutions 415 Oser Avenue, Suite W Hauppauge, NY 11788 (631) 403-1100 www.PupfishUSA.com Offering data destruction, electronics recycling and IT asset liquidation services to organizations on Long Island and beyond, Pupfish Sustainability Solutions is a Hauppauge based business operating within Long Island’s rapidly advancing technology space.

Businesses in all industries rely more heavily than ever on technology and the lightning-fast exchange of data we’ve come to depend upon.

That data lives on the hard drives and memory cards in the computer equipment we use each day. And while responsible organizations take measures to safeguard against a threat by leveraging security software and firewalls, they often leave themselves vulnerable to a catastrophic data breach when retiring IT assets. Deleting or reformatting a hard drive will NOT erase the sensitive data, which remains recoverable, and is often the source of a costly data leak long after it has been deleted.

Pupfish Sustainability Solutions mitigates the risk of a data breach by offering data destruction options that meet and exceed those set forth by the Department of Defense and the National Security Agency. We ensure regulatory compliance and safeguard the environment with a zero-landfill policy when recycling e-waste.

In addition to working directly with businesses of all sizes to ensure regulatory compliance and meet corporate social responsibility goals, we offer dynamic partnership opportunities which enable other technology-focused organizations to offer our services as an extension of their own portfolio.

All services are performed at our Hauppauge Industrial Park location and are never sent to a third party for hard drive sanitization, degaussing or hard drive destruction.

NEW MEMBER PROFILES

Island Elevator 2100-2 Arctic Ave Bohemia, NY 11716 Main Number: (631) 491-3392 Sales (Direct): (516) 659-9933

Island Elevator is a Full Service elevator company based out of Bohemia, NY. Founded in 1999, we have dedicated ourselves to providing the Long Island community accessibility solutions, Over our 20+ we have grown to be the largest elevator company to serve Nassau & Suffolk County exclusively.

While we offer a comprehensive selection of vertical transportation services, the Island Elevator difference is how we prioritize a People-First approach on all projects. We start by ensuring that all employees have the best tools, equipment, support, and industry education. Then, we prioritize coaching, training, and worklife balance to help team members achieve both their personal and professional goals.

In turn, our team members pays the experience forward to our customers, helping them find solutions to their problems and delivering an exceptional customer experience. All Island Elevator decisions are made in the best interest of the employee, the customer, and the passenger through a commitment to our company values: Safety, Communication, Professionalism, & Accountability.

Our organization currently maintains over 1,300 units and completes dozens of new construction and modernization projects each year in support of the real estate, health care, hospitality, self-storage, restaurant, and manufacturing industries.

If you have any elevator needs on Long Island, Island Elevator is here to help.

Learn more at www.islandelevator.com.

Founded in 1972, the New York Islanders Hockey Club is the proud winner of four Stanley Cup Championships.

The Islanders play in the National Hockey League’s Eastern Conference and have had nine members inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

The Islanders Children’s Foundation has helped countless youngsters in need around the world since its inception. Donations are raised through the efforts of our players, management and employees, along with our fans and sponsors.

UBS Arena at Belmont Park, New York’s next premier entertainment and sports venue, will be the team’s home starting with the 2021-22 NHL season. The state-of the-art facility will host more than 150 major events annually. The significant redevelopment project is expected to create 10,000 construction jobs and 3,000 permanent jobs, generating approximately $25 billion in economic activity over the term of its lease.

UBS Arena is poised to be one of the area’s – and the nation’s – most prestigious and appealing venues for musical acts, events and performers of all genres, and will create the best and most unique entertainment experience for artists and audiences alike. The 19,000-seat venue is being constructed with a fan-first approach that leverages sophisticated engineering acoustics to amplify the audio experience, high-resolution LED displays and will include the largest scoreboard in New York.

For more information on submitting your new member profile and gain ing exposure for your company, call the HIA-LI a 631-5435355 or visit www.hia-li.org.

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The result is an Island Elevator team focused on maintaining and developing high-value partnerships with Property Managers and Building Owners across Long Island.

New York Islanders 15 Verbena Avenue Floral Park, New York 11001 P- 888-NYISLES www.nhl.com/islanders

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keepingcurrent Between the Hammer and the Anvil:Navigating a Ransomware Attack amid Federal Advisories

By Leora F. Ardizzone, Of Counsel Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C. 516-663-6600 lardizzone@rmfpc.com www.rmfpc.com/attorneys/leora-f-ardizzone/

Ransomware has been around for years but what was once a nuisance perpetrated by novice hackers, has now become a global criminal enterprise, holding big and small businesses, hospitals, local governments and school districts hostage, demanding and collecting billions of dollars from victims. In response to this growing threat to business operations and to data privacy, several federal agencies have issued advisories regarding ransomware.

On October 1, 2020, the Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), issued an advisory highlighting sanctions risks associated with payments by victims of ransom to cybercriminals. Closing the month, on October 29, 2020, in a rare joint cybersecurity advisory (“Joint Advisory”) issued by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”), Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) and the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) warning hospitals and health care providers of “…credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers.”

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Of note, the OFACS advisory does not ban payment of ransoms.

Rather, it underscores the importance of the investigation of an attack to confirm that if a payment of a ransom is made, that it is not made to a sanctioned organization or a group suspected of being tied to a sanctioned organization, and that any payment does not violate money laundering laws. In addition, in light of the risk of significant penalties, the OFACS advisory highlights sanction compliance, and cooperating with law enforcement as “significant mitigating” factors.

The OFACS advisory focuses on financial institutions, and while not every ransomware attack needs to be reported to OFACS, the advisory lists the following agencies that victims of a ransomware attack should consider contacting before making payment of any ransom: • • • •

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OFAC has designated a number of malicious cyber criminals under its cyber sanctions program.

U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions, directly or indirectly, with individuals or entities on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), other blocked persons, and those covered by comprehensive country or region embargoes.

Sanctions may be imposed, not just on the cyber threat actors, but also on others who materially assist, sponsor, or provide financial, material, or technological support for

the threat actors’ criminal activities.

Paying ransom emboldens cyber criminals to continue to engage in such activities.

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U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control Sanctions Compliance and Evaluation Division: ofac_ feedback@treasury.gov; (202) 622-2490 / (800) 540-6322 Licensing Division: https://licensing.ofac.treas.gov/; (202) 622-2480 U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP): OCCIP-Coord@ treasury.gov; (202) 622-3000 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN): FinCEN Regulatory Support Section: frc@fincen.gov Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Task Force: https:// www.ic3.gov/default.aspx; www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field U.S. Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force: www. secretservice.gov/investigation/#field Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: https:// us-cert.cisa.gov/forms/report Homeland Security Investigations Field Office: https://www. ice.gov/contact/hsi

The Joint Advisory The CISA/FBI/HHS joint advisory reflects the government’s concern that cyber-attacks against hospitals and other healthcare providers are gaining in frequency during the pandemic. This comes at a time where hospitals and health care providers are

already burdened by pandemic related stresses. The advisory seeks to educate hospitals and healthcare providers of the technical details behind these recent attacks, including providing the reader with indicators of compromise including commonly used directories in Windows, as well as file names and plugins.

The advisory warns that cybercriminals use malware, which is frequently deployed via phishing campaigns. The advisory explains that these malwares are deployed when emails with malicious links or malicious attachments are opened and installed in the victim’s computer. The malware thus installed is then used to deploy ransomware. The advisory focuses on the Ryuk ransomware which has been used with growing frequency in the last month.

The Ryuk ransomware uses tools native to windows, to move within a victim’s network. Once deployed, Ryuk encrypts data, seeks to disable any back-ups and uninstall security applications that might prevent the ransomware from executing. In the case of Ryuk, the advisory states that ransom note is either delivered with the ransomware or the demand is made with the first contact with the cyber criminals.

The advisory includes a number of security measures that the health care sector should be employing to protect itself from these attacks. These measures include, but are not limited to, the following: • • • • • • •

Conducting a gap assessment and patching any vulnerabilities in your business continuity plans to ensure that essential functions will be available through a cyber-attack; Patch operating systems as soon as updates are released; Regularly change passwords and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts; Use multi-factor authentication wherever possible; Audit user accounts with administrative privileges and configure access controls with the least privilege necessary; Identify critical assets, such as electronic medical record systems, and create back-ups of these systems that are housed offline from the network; Set antivirus and antimalware solutions to update automatically and run scans regularly.

If you have been attacked by ransomware, it is important to engage counsel experienced in cybersecurity, sanctions compliance and working with law enforcement. At RMF, we provide you with an informed, experienced and a confident partner in navigating this rapidly evolving area.

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WELCOME DECEMBER NEW MEMBERS ISLAND ELEVETOR CODY KACZETOW BOHEMIA (631) 491-3392 CODY@ISLANDELEVATOR.COM

SCHACKER REALTY GINA VALSAMOS MELVILLE 631-293-3700 X29 GV@SCHACKERREALTY.COM

LIEB COMPLIANCE LAUREN H. LIEB SMITHTOWN (646) 216-8038 LAUREN@LIEBCOMPLIANCE.COM

TELL ALL DIGITAL STEVE BOOKSPAN FARMINGDALE (631) 902-2212 STEVE@TELLALLDIGITAL.COM

NEW YORK ISLANDERS JULIA PECORA FLORAL PARK, NY 631-742-9418 JULIA.PECORA@NEWYORKISLANDERS.COM

COMAIRCO EQUIPMENT INC. MARK PFEIFER MEDFORD (908) 763-7155 MPFEIFER@COMAIRCO.COM

MAXONS RESTORATIONS, INC. MAX JAEGER SYOSSET, NY MJAEGER@MAXONS.COM

THE TULLY LAW GROUP, P.C. LISA VON FRANK MELVILLE (631) 424-2800 LISA@TULLYELDERLAW.COM

GAIN EXPOSURE FOR YOUR COMPANY New Member Listings provide our new members with the ability to introduce their companies and services to our entire membership and the Long Island business community. For more information, call us at (631) 543-5355 or visit www.hia-li.org.

HAUPPAUGE RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION DAVID WOLMETZ COMMACK 631-606-0090 DAVID@HAUPPAUGEPARKS.COM

FINANCIAL SERVICES, CONSULTING AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

THE ZABBIA INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

FINANCIAL SERVICES/CONSULTING

Robert Zabbia | Licensed Insurance Agent | (516) 799-6900 847 Broadway | Massapequa, NY 11746 cgoldstein@allstate.com | www.zabbiaagency.com

BEST IDEAS GROUP, INC.

UNITED PUBLIC ADJUSTERS AND APPRAISERS, INC

Michael Giller | Co-Founder | 631-979-4600 22 Lawrence Ave | Smithtown, NY 11787 MICHAEL@BestIdeasGroupinc.com | www.BestIdeasGroupInc.com

BORG & BORG INC

Alex Borg | Underwriting & Sales Manager | (631) 673-7600 148 East Main Street | Huntington, NY 11743 alexb@borgborg.com | www.borgborg.com

Philip Maltaghati | Vice President of Marketing | 631-350-5677 150 Broadhollow Rd | Melville, NY 11747 philip@unitedpublicadjusters.com | www.unitedpublicadjusters.com

USI INSURANCE SERVICES

Frank Doria | Vice President | 516 419 4125 333 Earle Ovington Boulevard | Uniondale, NY 11553 Frank.doria@Usi.com | Http://www.usi.com

BUDDE INSURANCE (THE BUDDE AGENCY INC) Dan Waldeck | Vice President | 6312640579 16 Riverside Avenue | Amityville, NY 11701 dan@buddeinsurance.com | www.buddeinsurance.com

CARBONE AND MOLLOY INSURANCE

INSURANCE ADALSAN, INC

Nicholas Carbone | Sales Executive | 516-333-2340 346 Maple Avenue | Westbury, NY 11590 ncarbone@carbonemolloy.com | www.carbonemolloy.com

Alfred Suzan | President | (516) 334-5600 50 Jericho Turnpike | Jericho, NY 11753 alsuzan@adalsan.com | www.adalsan.com

COMBINED INSURANCE

AMBITION FUNDING SOLUTIONS

Paulson Ambooken | Insurance Consultant | (516) 205-4757 500 Bi-County Boulevard | Farmingdale, NY 11735 paulson.ambookan@combined.com | www.combinedinsurance.com

George Cox | President | (631) 406-7211 195 Smithtown Blvd., Suite 204D, Nesconset NY, 11767 | Nesconset, NY 11767 georgecox@ambitionfundingsolutions.com | https://ambitionfundingsolutions.com/

HKM ASSOCIATES

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES -UNIONDALE

Jeffrey Weiner | CEO | (516) 394-2522 333 Earle Ovington Boulevard | Uniondale, NY 11553 hkmassoc@gmail.com | www.hkmassociates.com

Jim Barlow | Financial Advisor | (516) 479-5871 333 Earle Ovington Blvd. | Mitchel Field, NY 11553 James.A.Barlow@ampf.com | www.ameripriseadvisors.com/james.a.barlow/

JFA INSURANCE BROKERAGE & ASSOCIATES INC.

ASSET ENHANCEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

Brian Hessel | Director- New Business Development | (718) 352-7935 2531 Francis Lewis Blvd | Bayside, 11358 brian@jfainsurance.com | www.JFAInsurance.com

Neil Seiden | President | 516-767-0100 405 RXR Plaza | Uniondale, NY 11556 neil.seiden@assetenhancement.com | www.assetenhancement.com

PREMIER BENEFIT PLANS, INC

BERNSTEIN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Aimee DiBartolomeo | Executive Assistant ESQ | (631) 719-8205 35 Pinelawn Road | East Melville, NY 11747 Beth-Ann@premier-benefits.com | www.premier-benefits.com

PROACTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Alisa Rosati | President | (631) 804-7901 26 Pine Street | Lake Grove, NY 11776 alisarosati@optonline.net |

PROFESSIONAL GROUP PLANS, INC.

Maria DiFranco | Executive Assistant | (631) 951-9200 225 Wireless Blvd. | Hauppauge, NY 11788 maria.difranco@pgpbenefits.com | www.pgpbenefits.com

RCM INSURANCE

Anne Erickson | Vice President | (516) 778-5649 950 Franklin Avenue | Garden City, NY 11530 aerickson@contractorinsurance.org |

Phillip Byer | CEO | 5166325225 330 Sunrise Highway | Rockville Centre, NY 11570 phillip@schulmaninsurance.com | http://schulmaninsurance.com

SEAN FX GLEASON LLC

Diane Johnston | Vice President | (212) 823 - 8295 1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, NY 10105 diane.johnston@bernstein.com | https://www.bernstein.com/

BNY MELLON WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Brian Seidman | Regional Managing Director | (516) 294-2506 1001 Franklin Ave | Garden City, NY 11530 brian.seidman@bnymellon.com | www.BNYMellonWealth.com

BRADLEY & PARKER, INC.

Steve Fuoco | Senior Vice President | (631) 981-7600 320 S Service Rd | Melville, NY 11747 sfuoco@bradley-parker.com | www.bradley-parker.com

EQUINOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS

Christine Habermaas | Director of Marketing | 516-358-3871 1000 Woodbury Rd | Woodbury, NY 11797 howard@equinoxfinancialpartners.com | www.equinoxfinancialpartners.com

FOREST HILLS FINANCIAL GROUP

Steven D. Lichtenstein | Financial Advisor | (631) 492-1381 200 Broadhollow Road | Melville, NY 11747 steven_lichtenstein@fhfg.com | www.fhfg.com

FOUR FINANCIAL GROUP

Sean Gleason | President/Insurance | (631) 652-6883 1377 Motor Parkway | Islandia, NY 11749 sgleason@wizdomone.com | wizdomone.com

Kenneth Silverman | President & CEO | (631) 482-7059 500 Bi-County Boulevard | Farmingdale, NY 11735 ken.silverman@fourfinancialgroup.com | www.fourfinancialgroup.com

SENIOR HEALTH PLAN SPECIALISTS, INC.

KZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT / APPLIED PENSION SERVICES, LLC

Gracemarie Horan-Luce | President | (631) 559-7500 1600 Calebs Path Extension | Hauppauge, NY 11788 grace@seniorhealthplanspecialists.com | www.seniorhealthplanspecialists.com

Daniel Zlotnick | CEO | (631) 435-2700 Ext.106 200 Motor Pkwy | Hauppauge, NY 11788 daniel@kzaps.com | kzwealth.com & appliedpensions.com

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SCHULMAN INSURANCE BROKERAGE, LLC

JANUARY’S INDUSTRY LIST: FINANCIAL SERVICES, CONSULTING AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

INDUSTRY LISTS

JANUARY’S INDUSTRY LIST: FINANCIAL SERVICES, CONSULTING AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

INDUSTRY LISTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, CONSULTING AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

MASSMUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP

Tony Borelli, ChFC | Financial Advisor, Registered Investment Adviser | (516) 391-0300 48 South Servie Road | Melville, NY 11747 aborelli@financialguide.com | www.massmutual.com

MAZARS USA LLP

Teresa Hansen | Senior Marketing Manager | (516) 282-7267 60 Crossways Park Drive West | Woodbury, NY 11797 teresa.hansen@mazarsusa.com | http://www.mazarsusa.com

NS CAPITAL, LLC

Joe Hart | Director of Retirement Plans | (866) 676-6002 1 Landmark Square | Stanford, CT 6901 jhart@nscadvisor.com | www.nscadvisor.com

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP

Douglas DiDominica | Regional Managing Director | (516) 459-8777 48 S. Service Road | Melville, NY 11747 didominica.douglas@principal.com | www.principal.com/nymetro

PROTEGRITY ADVISORS, LLC

Gregg Schor | | (631) 619-6745 4175 Veterans Memorial Highway | Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 gschor@protegrityadvisors.com | www.protegrityadvisors.com

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES

Alexander MacPherson | Financial Advisor | (631) 420-6421 58 South Service Road | Melville, NY 11747 alexander.macpherson@ubs.com | www.ubs.com/team/kleimanwmg

USI INSURANCE SERVICES

Frank Doria | Vice President | 516 419 4125 333 Earle Ovington Boulevard | Uniondale, NY 11553 Frank.doria@Usi.com | Http://www.usi.com

WIZDOMONE GROUP OF COMPANIES

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Gregg Pajak | President | (877) 949-3661 1377 Motor Parkway | Islandia, NY 11749 gpajak@wizdomone.com | www.wizdomone.com

GAIN EXPOSURE FOR YOUR COMPANY To advertise in this section contact Paige Meyer at PMEYER@hia-li.org

Through a unique partnership with the Miller Business Center, HIA-LI members receive access to extensive and specialized business resources as well as personalized business research and reference assistance. For more information, please contact Paige Meyer at pmeyer@hia-li.org.

HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS & HONORS Maria de Dios (resident of Glen Cove) has joined the Corporate/Securities Practice Group at Certilman Balin as an Associate. Prior to joining Certilman Balin, she was an Associate at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP in New York City. Before working at Stroock, Ms. de Dios was an Associate at Baker & Hostetler LLP where she worked on both corporate and litigation matters. She was a member of the team serving as court-appointed counsel to the SIPA Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC. Family Service League, a leading Long Island based non-profit human service organization, is proud to announce the election of Scott Maskin to its distinguished Board of Directors. Mr. Maskin and Mr. Mike Bailis, co-founders, formed SUNation Solar Systems, Inc. in 2003, based in Ronkonkoma, as one of Long Island’s first solar installation companies.

Long Island Cares Inc. -The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank is pleased to announce that Andrea Rothchild, has been elected to its Board of Directors. Ms. Rothchild is the Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales for Newsday Media Group.

Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce the promotions of Bernadette T. Kasnicki to counsel effective January 1, 2021. Bernadette Kasnicki, a Garden City, NY resident, is a tax attorney. She received her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, her B.A. from Davidson College, and her LL.M. from New York University School of Law. Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce the promotions of Irene A. Zoupaniotis to counsel effective January 1, 2021.

Irene Zoupaniotis, a Long Island City, NY resident, is a labor & employment attorney. She received her J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law, her B.A. from the William E. Macaulay Honors College at Queens College, and her LL.M. from Columbia Law School.

The Art League of Long Island’s long-awaited Land, Sea & Sky landscape exhibition opens on January 25 in a virtual gallery format and concludes on March 11. Pre-pandemic, artists of all stripes from the Nassau, Suffolk, and metro New York area were invited to submit landscape imagery, which could embrace seascapes, cityscapes, garden scenes and woodland, rendered realistically or abstractly.

Lauren Monaghan and Sandra Pendrick have been elevated to the partnership at Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP. Ms. Monaghan, previously and Associate, practices in the Banking/Commercial Lending Group and Ms. Pendrick, previously Of Counsel, practices in the Estate & Tax Planning/Probate Law and Estate Administration Practice Groups.

Marnell Law Group, P.C., a Long Island law firm that concentrates its practice in matrimonial and family law, has announced that David N. Schneider has joined the firm as an Associate. Mr. Schneider has worked in the field of divorce and family law since 2014. He started as a Paralegal for a family and matrimonial law practice prior to joining Marnell Law Group.

HAPPENINGS Deliver My Meds, Long Island’s community pharmacy, will be administering COVID-19 vaccines from its facility at 380 Oser Avenue in the Hauppauge Industrial Park.

For more information on the vaccine rollout, visit delivermymeds.com. If you would like to transfer your prescriptions to our pharmacy, give us a call at (631) 323-6337 or go to our website to make the switch.

During this visit to our newest facility, Mr. Pachter and the County Executive discussed the 58% increase in hunger on Long Island as a result of COVID-19 and the evolving role of food banks in the pandemic and economic recovery efforts. On October 5th 2020, Long Island Cares opened and established a visionary new idea in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. An all-new client choice super pantry, modeled after an ordinary supermarket. This new and first of its kind storefront super pantry allows the public to pick the foods they choose in a safe and user-friendly environment.

Jennifer B. Cona, one of Long Island’s most visible attorneys and community leaders, announced today a re-branding and reorganization of the law firm she founded in 1998.

Effective immediately, the firm formerly known as Genser Dubow Genser & Cona LLP, will now be known as Cona Elder Law PLLC.

Cerini & Associates, LLP, a leading audit, tax, and business

Recruit and brand your company in front of young talent this spring semester. Stony Brook University Career Center announces the Spring 2021 Virtual Recruitment Season. IT and Engineering Job & Internship Fair: Friday, February 12 | 12 pm to 4 pm. Business, Communications, and Journalism Job & Internship Fair: Friday, February 26, 2021 | 12 pm to 3 pm. Healthcare, Research, and Human Services Job & Internship Fair: Friday, March 5, 2021 | 12 pm to 3 pm. Contact Crystal Diaz, Employer Relations Associate at Crystal.M.Diaz@stonybrook.edu or (631) 6326089 for more information.

My name is Gerard Donnelly and I am a junior at Chaminade High School. I recently started a GoFundMe for local businesses that were affected from the COVID-19 pandemic. Covid-19 ravaged through small businesses across America, and I’d like to do my best to help give back. The first business we helped is Angelinas of Lynbrook and the next one is Garden City Skin Care. Any donation is greatly appreciated and thank you in advance for your help! Here is the link to donate: https://www.gofundme. com/f/saveLibusiness

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In a reflection of strength and growth even during a year of unprecedented challenges, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP, a premier law firm with offices across Long Island, is delighted to welcome Yale Pollack, Esq., as Partner and announce Donald J. Rassiger, Esq., has been promoted to Partner, effective January 1, 2021.

advisory firm serving the tri-state area, further expands its growth with the promotion of three partners effective January 1, 2020: Edward McWilliams, CPA, Tania Quigley, CPA, and Carissa Scanlon, CPA.

People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union

A proud member of the HIA-LI for over 30 years.

To take advantage of our many great banking services, call (631) 434-3500.

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