HIA-LI Reporter Newspaper - February 2021

VOLUME 40 • ISSUE 2 • FEBRUARY 2021

LONG ISLAND TRADABLE SECTORS SPECIAL SECTION P.17-22

HIA-LI’S INDUSTRY LIST: PGS 30-33

HIA-LI’S HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND PG 35

Featuring Ron Loveland, CEO of Summit Safety & Efficiency Solutions

Featuring Distributing & Manufacturing Companies

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

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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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A LETTER FROM THE KENNETH HIA-LI PRESIDENT CEO FEATURING CERINI 6& CEO BRIEFCEO BRIEF FEATURING KENNETH CERINI 6

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COMMITTEE CORNER CORNER 15 COMMITTEE HIA-LI BUSINESS STEPS UP 15

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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HIA-LIʼS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION HONORING THOSE WHO 21 HIA-LIʼS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION HONORING THOSE WHO COMMITTEE CORNER 2521 MAKE A DIFFERENCE MAKE A DIFFERENCE NEW SECTION: OPENINGS HIA-LIʼS INDUSTRY LISTS: ADVERTISING AGENCIES, HIA-LIʼSJOB INDUSTRY LISTS: ADVERTISING AGENCIES, 32 32 27 MARKETING FIRMS & PR FIRMS MARKETING FIRMS & PR FIRMS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 29 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 37 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 37 HIA-LI INDUSTRY LISTS

HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND HEARD THE AROUND THE ISLAND 39 HEARD AROUND ISLAND 39

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DIRECTORS

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

Kevin OʼConnor Bridgehampton

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

OmniLeteri Funding Anthony USA Waste (516) 697Reduction - 3900 & Recycling Co., Inc. (631) 269-0800 Arthur Sanders LIFETIME BOARD

(631) 543 - 5355 Robert Bridgehampton Quarte Funding MEMBERSOmni EMERITUS Jim Coughlan Robert Desmond President Robert Desmond Mary Rogers AVZ & Company National Bank Arthur Sanders (516) 697 - 3900 Tritec Real Estate Co AIRECO Real Estate Corp.

Terri Alessi-Miceli Industry One Chairperson Brookhaven National Funding OFFICERS (631) 434 - 9500 Eisenbud (631) 537-8826 OmniFred (631) 706 - 4113 Laboratory (631)Corp 273 - 4255 Rich Humann, (516) 697-3900 (631) P.E. 543 - 5355 Realty LIFETIME BOARD Middleton & Robert Quarte Campolo, H2M Architects & (631) 273-4255 (631) 334-4747 MEMBERS Robert Desmond Ann-Marie Chairperson Rita DiStefano McCormick LLPEMERITUS Engineers of the BOARD AVZScheidt & Company LIFETIME AIRECO Real Estate Corp.

Portnoy, Messinger, Stony Brook(631) University (631) Board 756-8000 Rita DiStefano Alan Sasserath MEMBERSFred EMERITUS OFFICERS 434 9500 Eisenbud (631) 273 (631) 216 - 7605LLP Thomas J. Fallarino. CPA Joe Campolo Pearl, & Associates, Inc.- 4255 Sasserath Portnoy, Messinger, & Zoraian, Campolo, Middleton & First Vice Inc. (631) 368-3110 Fred Eisenbud Campolo, Middleton & of the Pearl (516)& Associates, 921Rita - 3400 Chairperson McCormick&LLP Ann-Marie Scheidt Campolo, Middleton Chairperson (516) 921-3400 DiStefano McCormick LLPBoard Richard S. Feldman, Esq. StonyScheidt Brook UniversityMcCormick Portnoy, Messinger,Ann-Marie Anne Shybunko-Moore Carol Allen LLP Joseph Garofalo (631) 738 9100 (631) 216 - 7605 Rivkin Joe Campolo Karen Frank Radler LLP Pearl, & Associates, Inc. People’s Alliance Stony Brook University Thomas J. Fallarino.

CPA GSE Dynamics Island Christian Church FederalCampolo, Credit Union Consulting 216-7605 Thomas J. Fallarino Middleton &Darmic (516) 921 - 3400 (631) (631) 231-1044 (631) 822 3000 First Vice434-3500 Chairperson (631) CPA Richard McCormick LLP Services Inc. E. Hoffman S. Feldman, Esq. Anne Shybunko-Moore Ernest Joseph Garofalo Anne Shybunko524-8216 John Bauer (631) 738 - 9100 (516) W & HS. Stampings Rivkin Radler LLP Susan H. Gubing GSE Dynamics Richard Island Christian Church Second Vice Moore Feldman, Michael Voltz Littler Mendelson, P.C. Career Smarts Chairperson Greg Galdi GSE Dynamics Esq. (631) 231-1044 PSEG Long Island (631) 822 3000 First Vice ChairpersonCustom Computer (631) 293 - 4525 Ernest E. Hoffman Anthony Manetta (631) 231-1044 Rivkin Radler LLP Howard Kipnes (631) 979 - 6452 (631) 844-3819 John Bauer & H Stampings Cedar Communities, L.P. SpecialistsSusan H. Gubing Cedar WKnolls Inc. Michael Voltz Littler Mendelson, P.C.(631)Bob (516)Vice 229-1168 786-9956 Valsamos Ernest E. Hoffman Isaksen Second Chairperson Career Smarts Chris PSEG Long Island Dr. Elana Zolfo Group LLC W & H Stampings (631) 293 - 4525 Bank of(631) America Howard Kipnes 979 - 6452 BCV Nicholas M. Lacetera Berkeley College Carol Allen (631) 844-3819 (Posthumously) Treasurer Joseph Garofalo (631) 231-5500 Cedar Knolls (631) 547 7450 Peoples Alliance FederalInc. Peopleʼs Alliance Robert Quarte Island Christian Church (631) 338-8633 Bob Isaksen Michael Voltz Second Vice Chairperson Federal PKF O’Connor Davies (631) 822-3000 Kipnes Dr. Elana Zolfo Howard Credit Union BankKent of America PSEG Long Christopher Carol Allen (631) 299-3416 Island College Cedar Knolls Inc.M. Lacetera Nicholas Berkeley Credit Union Farrell Fritz (631) 547 7450 (631) 844-3819 Peoples Alliance Federal (631) 434Peopleʼs - 3500 Alliance Susan H. Gubing (631) 338-8633 Ed Pruitt LIFETIME BOARD (631) 367 0710 Corporate Secretary Career Smarts Nicholas M.Credit Lacetera Federal Union (Posthumously) MEMBERS Christopher Kent Dr. Elana Kevin O’Connor Zolfo Peoples Alliance Credit Union (631) 979-6452 CEO Corporate Secretary DIME Community Bank Federal Credit Union Farrell Fritz Colonial Sales & (631) 434 - 3500 David Manning Ed Pruitt JackLIFETIME Kulka BOARD (631) 537-8826 Rich Isaac(631) 367 - 0710 Marketing Brookhaven National Rich Humann, P.E. MEMBERS Sandler Training 631) 338-1697 Ed Pruitt John (Posthumously) Rebecchi Kulka Construction Corp.

H2M architects + CEO Corporate Secretary(631)Laboratory DIRECTORS 231-3538 (Posthumously) Disc Graphics (631) 231 - 0900 David Manning LIFETIME engineers CEO - 4747 Jack Kulka Rich Humann, P.E. (631) 344 Brookhaven National John Isaksen BOARD MEMBERS (631)Bauer 756H2M - 8000 Rebecchi Kulka Construction Corp. Marci John architects + Bob Allan Lippolis Tublisky Laboratory Littler Mendelson, P.C. Bank of America Disc Graphics (631) 231& - 0900 John Rebecchi Scott Maskin engineers Superior Washer (631) 344 - 4747 Jack Kulka (631) 293-4525 (631) 547-7450 Treasurer (631) 756 - 8000 SUNation Solar GasketGroup Corp.Lippolis Marci Norman Weingart The Kulka Tublisky Allan Marci Tublisky (631) 750 -Kent 9454 Joe Campolo Christopher Scott 231-0900 Anthony Manetta (631) 273 - 8282 Communications Maskin (631) Superior Washer & Campolo, Middleton & Farrell Fritz,SUNation P.C. Norman Weingart Specialist HB Solutions Solar Treasurer Gasket Corp. Communications Norman Weingart McCormick LLP (631) 367-0710 Lippolis Rich (631) Isaac 750 - 9454 AllanAnthony Leteri (516)738-9100 762-7523 Anthony Manetta (631) 273 (631) Superior Washer & - 8282 SpecialistCommunications Sandler Training Leteri Waste Services David Winchester Specialist HB Solutions Gasket Corp.

(631) 368Anthony - 5533 Leteri David CleanTech Rocks Rich Isaac (631) 273-8282 Winchester (516) 762-7523 (631) 231- 3538 Sandler Training Leteri Waste ServicesCleanTech Rocks David Winchester (631) 231- 3538 (631) 368 - 5533 CleanTech Rocks OFFICERS

HIA-LI COMMITTEES AND CHAIRPEOPLE HIA-LI COMMITTEES AND CHAIRPEOPLE BUSINESS SALES & MARKETING ENVIRONMENTAL/GREEN HUMAN RESOURCES INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS COMMITTEES & MARKETING HIA-LI ENVIRONMENTAL/GREEN& CHAIRPEOPLE Graceffo HUMAN RESOURCES JoySALES Mary Locascio INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT L.I. Essential Software Pierre Lespinasse

Pierre Lespinasse Lilia Factor Esq. Joy Graceffo All Island Media and Training Stony Brook Univerisity Factor Law Mary Locascio SECURITY L.I.427 Essential O’Donnell BUILDING Pierre LespinasseGOLF/SPORTS Lilia Factor Esq. Aoifa (631) 750 1226 (631) - 1083Software (516) 659-9523 (631) 632-1984 All Inc. Island Media and Training EAP BUSINESS Stony Brook Univerisity Factor Law National (631) 588-8102 Robert Desmond (631) 750 - 1226 Allan Lippolis 427 - 1083 (631) 632-1984 Insutry One(516) Miriam(631) Hubbard Realty659-9523 Corp Superior Washer & Borelli TonyTony Borelli Aoifa OʼDonnell (631) 273-4255 Gasket Corp.

PBI Payroll H.Y.P.E. Mass Mutual Tom Fox Mass Mutual Financial National EAP, Inc. Miriam Hubbard 273-8282 Financial GroupTony Borelli (516) 338 - 5454 Aoifa OʼDonnell (631) D & BNello Engineers Group (631) 588-8102 PBI Payroll Vincent Adam Holtzer (516) 391-0300 x396 Tom Fox Mass Mutual Financial National EAP, Inc. SOCIAL and Architects x396 Hamptons (516) 391 - 0300Group Carpet One (516) 338 - 5454 D & B Engineers Connections4Hire SECURITY (631) 588-8102 RESPONSIBILITY Floor & Home (631) 696-0324 Dan Simon (516) 364 9890 and Architects MANUFACTURING/ 391 0300 x396 (516) (631) 287-1070 Signwave LLC SECURITY Connor Robertson Allan Lippolis Paule Pachter (516) 364 - 9890INTERNATIONAL TRADE (631)EDUCATION/ 761-9292 TechworksMANUFACTURING/ Consulting, Inc. Long IslandWasher Cares & GOVERNMENT Superior WORKFORCE Allan Lippolis (631) 285‑1527 INTERNATIONAL TRADEThe Harry Chapin Food RELATIONSRELATIONS EDUCATION/EDUCATION/GOVERNMENT Robert Lippolis Corp.Washer & BankGasket Superior CONNECTION WORKFORCEWORKFORCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Jack Kulka (631) 582-3663 MANUFACTURING/ Superior Washer Jack Kulka Robert Lippolis (631) 273 Gasket Corp.

- 8282 CONNECTION CONNECTION The Kulka Group & Gasket Corp. Washer Lee Silberman Kulka Construction Superior Jack Kulka INTERNATIONAL (631) 273 - 8282 (516) 231-0900 TRADE TECHNOLOGY FOR Kelly Imperial Linda Furey Group & Gasket Corp. Habitat for Humanity Kulka Construction (631) 273-8282 Junior Achievement BUSINESS NYITKelly Imperial Chris TECHNOLOGY FOR Group Kent Kursad Devecioglu (631) 231 - 0900 (631) 273-8282 of Suffolk of New York (631) 422-4828 BUSINESS Farrell Fritz, P.C. Bimser International (631) 348-3121NYIT MEMBERSHIP (631) 231 0900 (516) 625-9028 David Pinkowitz Corporation (631) 348-3121(631) 367-0710 MEMBERSHIP TECHNOLOGY (646) 722-3890 Chris Kent David Services Pinkowitz Marie McCallion DCP Marketing Rich Isaac HEALTH & FOR BUSINESS Stony Brook University Farrell Fritz,Chris P.C. Kent Ron LLC DCP Marketing Services Loveland, ENERGY/UTILITIES/ WELLNESS Rich Isaac Sandler Training College of Business Farrell Fritz, P.C. BSE, MBASandler Training Chris Coluccio LLC ENERGY/UTILITIES/(631) 367-0710 (631) 491 - 5343 INFRASTRUCTURE (631) 231 3538 (631) 632-7476 TechWorks & Baldassare (631) 367-0710 Summit Safety (631) 491 - 5343 INFRASTRUCTURELen 231 - 3538 Consulting Inc. Efficiency (631) Solutions Merrill Lynch Wealth ENERGY/UTILITIES/ Chris Coluccio Jack Kulka Raffelina Cipriano (631) 285-1527 (631) 642-7239 Management Chris Coluccio INFRASTRUCTURE HEALTHCARE TechWorks Consulting, Inc. Jack Kulka (631) 944-9662 Raffelina Cipriano Primerica Kulka Construction TechWorks Consulting, Inc. HEALTHCARE MEMBERSHIP Manny Morales Kulka Construction Primerica Group (631) 285 1527 Jack Kulka (917) 440 - 1925 2M Technologies, Inc.- 1527 Melissa Negrin-Wiener (631) 285 Group The Kulka Group (917) 440 - 1925 (631) 231-3255 (631) 231 - 0900 Genser Cona Elder Law Lisa Mitnick Christine Ippolito MENTORING, (631) 231-0900 (631) 231 - 0900(631) 390-5000 People’s Alliance Federal MENTORING, Compass Christine WorkforceIppolito Credit Union NETWORKING AND Compass Workforce(631) YOUNG 434-3500 NETWORKING AND HUMAN RESOURCES Solutions YOUNG COMMUNICATIONS Solutions PROFESSIONALS (631) 794-7400 COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONALS Stephanie (631) Curry 794-7400 Alex MacPherson ENTERTAINMENT/ Betsy Jacob UBS Financial Michael Capaldo ENTERTAINMENT/Sherwood Lumber Betsy Jacob Michael Capaldo SPORTS SPORTS (631) 297-1923 Sage Solutions Services, Inc. Sage Solutions Melissa Negrin-Wiener (631) 420-6421 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 New & Prospective Member Information Meeting.

Discover how to maximize your HIA-LI membership. Hear directly from the HIA-LI staff about HIA-LI updates, new service offerings, branding opportunities and more. This virtual program is complementary to current and prospective members, but registration is required.

TUESDAY, MARCH 2ND | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM *NEW*

Health & Wellness Committee Meeting

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

Technology for Business Committee Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Membership Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Manufacturing/International Trade Joint Committee Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 12 | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM TH

Building Business Committee Meeting

TUESDAY, MARCH 16TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

H.Y.P.E Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Education/Workforce Connection Committee Meeting

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

HIA-LIʼs Virtual Trivia and Networking Friday. The fourth Friday of each month, we will virtually meet and end the week with other HIA-LI Members. Enjoy networking and trivia with this month’s topic “Walt Quizney.” Complimentary to attend but, registration is required.

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

HIA-LIʼs 27th Annual Economic Summit: Surveying the Future of the LI Business. Hear the results of PKF O’Connor Davies’s 2021 Economic Survey & Opinion Poll Virtual ticket price: $25 per person.

THURSDAY, APRIL 1ST | 9:00 - 10:00 AM

HIA-LI’s Virtual Small Business Task Force Open Forum.

How is your business doing amid the pandemic? A panel of business leaders will answer questions as a result of a HIA-LI questionnaire that was distributed to and submitted by HIA-LI members. Complimentary to attend but, registration is required.

THURSDAY, APRIL 1ST | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

HIA-LI’s CEO Forum featuring Gregory Galdi, Founder & President, Custom Computer Specialists. Get inside the head of this business leader and hear him discuss leadership philosophy, work culture, running a family business, and how COVID-19 has impacted his business. Virtual ticket price: $25 per person.

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HIA-LI UPCOMING PROGRAMS

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

Dear HIA-LI Members, We recognize that these are unprecedented times, and the HIA-LI is here to support your business. As you work through these new challenges, know that you are not alone. Your membership in the HIA-LI places you in a community with several thousand business professionals and provides a team of subject matter experts who are here to help guide you through these uncharted waters.

During this time, here’s what the HIA-LI is doing to showcase community leadership, support businesses and help our community get through this crisis.

BUSINESS GROWTH SERVICES We are supporting your business with complimentary programs covering topics that are top of mind for the business community.

This year we will also be offering one of a kind online opportunities to brand your business.

Your HIA-LI has been: • Conducting a rapid response outreach effort to identify specific business needs.

• Connecting businesses to resources made available at the local, state, and federal levels.

• Connecting businesses to resources including subject matter experts.

ADVOCACY FOR BUSINESS When you are an invested member, your voice gets heard at both the local and state level on issues, which is critical now more than ever.

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As Advocates and Powerful Resources for members, the HIA-LI has been: • Influencing legislative action impacting business during this crisis.

• Getting local policy changes made to support members.

• Connecting members with vital resources and information relating to essential businesses, unemployment etc.

We are here to support you through these uncertain times and help navigate what our continued partnership looks like. Thank you for the privilege of serving as a partner in your business and thank you for supporting the work of the HIA-LI. Sincerely,

Terri Alessi-Miceli HIA-LI President & CEO

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Hauppauge Industrial Park 380 Oser Avenue Hauppauge, NY 11788

Summit has assisted many NYC metro firms ties, R&D Tax Credits, sales tax recovery an free up working capital and accelerate top li RON LOVELAND | SUMMIT SAFETY & EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS

FEATURING CHRISTOPHER COLUCCIO, CEO & KEITH NEWELL, CFO AT TECHWORKS CONSULTING, INC. TELL US ABOUT HOW YOU/YOUR COMPANY STARTED. I’ve always had an “itch” to own my own business. My father is a building contractor, one brother owned a pharmacy and another owned a metal box manufacturing company in CT. After 25 years in manufacturing, working for others, including Sikorsky Aircraft, it was time for me to start my own gig. I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for manufacturing, a passion for helping others, especially those at the lower wage levels, so starting a manufacturing consultancy, sharing our knowledge and helping low skill workers keep jobs and manufacturers to thrive in the high cost Northeast was a natural! I started out in 2009 in the great recession. Like many start ups, I had to work other jobs while getting the business up and running, struggled in the early years, but eventually hit our stride.

WHAT WAS A TURNING POINT FOR YOU/YOUR COMPANY? Our business has 3 core services: Safety, Quality & Efficiency improvement services for manufacturers, distributors and construction. At the start, we just had Efficiency (Lean Six Sigma, Inventory, Warehouse Management). As we saw the need at manufacturers, we added the Quality & Safety services.

A major turning point happened a few years ago when I attended a conference where John Warrillow, author of “Built to Sell” talked about creating value in your company. He said you should start thinking about selling your company the day you start it. The revelation for me was most of my business was transactional with little, if any recurring revenue. You do a project, complete it and then on to the next. What that created was a rollercoaster of revenue rather than steady revenue.

The pivot we did a few years ago was to put more focus on recurring revenue. That focus saved us during the pandemic since we continued to provide monthly Environmental, Health & Safety services while our Quality & Efficiency services fell off. Many of our manufacturing & distribution customers did not have the time to work on quality & process improvement, were concerned about allowing anyone but their own essential workers needed to get production out, so put off improvement efforts. In the Fall of 2020, those who put off their improvement efforts off, began calling again to get their on time delivery rates up, restore their profit margins and go after those Quality certifications their customers are asking for.

“..We serve our customers with Integrity, Honesty and Excellence. Our services are provided by the best in the business. Our Certified Safety Professionals, Quality Professionals, Industrial Engineers and Manufacturing consultants all have decades of experience improving the bottom line of our customers.”

WHAT IS YOUR COMPANY’S PHILOSOPHY?

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Our mission at Summit Safety & Efficiency Solutions is to help manufacturers, distributors and construction to thrive in the high cost Northeast. We do this by helping them improve Safety, Quality and Efficiency. By helping these businesses, we support them in providing high paying jobs to low, middle and high skill workers. We seek to be partners to our customers building a long term, mutually beneficial relationship. As a West Point graduate, we serve our customers with Integrity, Honesty and Excellence. Our services are provided by the best in the business. Our Certified Safety Professionals, Quality Professionals, Industrial Engineers and Manufacturing consultants all have decades of experience improving the bottom line of our customers.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANIES PROFILE TODAY. Our Profitability Enhancement Services include: • • • • • • • • • • •

Environmental, Health & Safety/Workers Comp Reduction Labor Cost/Productivity/Efficiency Improvement Food Safety Certification Quality Management (ISO, AS, …)

Inventory/Warehouse Management Supply Chain Management Solder Certification Supervisor/Leadership Training Project Management Training/Equipment grants R&D Tax Credits

Cost reduction case studies

RON LOVELAND | SUMMIT SAFETY & EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS A. $50m manufacturer of promotional products being impacted by 66% increase in the minimum wage 500+ employees at minimum wage or just above creating a $2m/year labor cost increase.

But there were cost savings opportunities: • • •

Customer was paying $1m/year in expedite/air shipment fees because they could not get product out on time. $4m in scrap Too much inventory and too many people on the production floor

Using lean manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Quality management, inventory and warehouse management techniques, Summit Business Solutions was able to eliminate the $1m in expedited air shipments by allowing the customer to get product delivered on time, cut scrap in half, saving $2m and saving another $3m in labor cost by reducing the staff by 125 people and getting the same amount of product manufactured.

B. $50m manufacturer of pest control products needs Safety program to get contract with SC Johnson Summit used a step by step approach to create the policies, procedures, conduct the certification training and audits to create a robust Environmental, Health & Safety system and allowed this customer to capture a multimillion dollar contract.

C. Assisted manufacturer to get ISO and AS9100 Quality Management System certifications which created a 30% growth in sales D. Automotive manufacturer suffering from late deliveries and too many returns. Using production, quality and inventory management reduced returns 4 fold and cut delivery times in half.

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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.

It Takes “Big” Ideas To Fight The Coronavirus As Long Island turns the corner towards economic recovery towards a post-COVID-19 era, Best Ideas Group, Inc. (BIG) is busy transforming itself by providing uniquely valuable and proprietary new products, programs, concepts, and services not generally available in the traditional marketplace.

“Since our inception, we have always functioned on the basis of ‘doing good by doing right,’” said Charles Horn, Co-Founder of the Best Ideas Group, Inc., based in Smithtown. “So, during these unprecedented, uncertain, and dangerous times, we have decided to carry that philosophy to the next level by doing good and right. Known by the motto ‘Smart Solutions, Unexpected Results,’ we felt we were in the perfect position to truly make a difference.”

Charles Horn Co-Founder of the Best Ideas Group, Inc

This is how BIG quickly became a major provider of a variety of different PPE products with a strong emphasis on a very special, almost impossible-tofind, heavily-concentrated high-grade germicidal disinfectant that utilizes Quaternary ammonium compounds. According to Horn, “This compound – commonly referred to as Quat – works against viruses by stripping them of their lipid envelope, leaving them unable to penetrate cells. This results in the disruption of the bacteria cell wall and eventual death to the microbe.” As a result, Horn added, it’s a product in high demand. In fact, when a US military aircraft carrier recently needed immediate sanitation and disinfection, this is the product they turned to

because it provides maximum effectiveness against a wide variety of microorganisms.

Compared to traditional off-the-shelf non-Quat bleach-based products, it has a pleasant floral herbal aroma with a longer shelf life. It’s also a neutral pH formula, so no wiping is required, nor will any unpleasant or sticky residue be left behind. In addition, the product is so highly concentrated that it requires only one ounce of dilution to turn a gallon of water into a gallon of disinfectant.

Some other PPE products BIG is involved with are gloves, masks, and gowns. Their global marketplace includes medical offices, hospitals, laboratories, surgical and dialysis centers, commercial, industrial, institutional, schools, transportation, special events, sports arenas, governments, military, residential, and small business.

Added Horn, “We are very excited to be in the thick of things, helping the world stay healthy and safe.”

Charles Horn, a US Army veteran, graduated with a B.S. degree in accounting and business law from New York University. He is a longtime member of the CEO Club, Int’l where he has served as a roundtable leader and a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee where about a dozen CEOs become an advisory board member for each other’s company in recognition for several successful entrepreneurial achievements and concepts.

Free Adapts Programs For Individuals With Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time for reinvention and creativity for many nonprofit organizations that usually serve their participants in-person. However, many face-toface services have been suspended or canceled due to the threat of infection.

Dr. Christopher D. Long President of FREE

“We support our team members and we support the people we have the duty to serve – people who are vulnerable, people who need our kindness, protection, and guidance every single

“We have reinvented day service opportunities that our men, women, and families rely upon and value while installing all precautions that protect everyone’s health and well-being,” said Dr. Christopher D. Long, President of FREE. “We’ve proven that alternate models of support can be implemented and look forward to sharing new ideas with the FREE community in the very near future.”

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1977. They support more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, and traumatic brain injury. It is FREE’s mission to help individuals of all abilities realize their full potential.

FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community, and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

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Robert S. Budd CEO of FREE

The not-for-profit Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) has met this challenge with much resourcefulness as they adapted their day programs using virtual learning and telehealth. Using Zoom, FREE’s day program now has Karaoke singalongs, holds play practice for “Mama Mia,” offers remote classes on money management, American Sign Language, acting, vocal lessons, science, history, zumba, yoga, as well as social connections. They’ve also created remote ZOOM groups utilizing various apps and internet tools to engage individuals in music and art as a form of therapy and hold telehealth sessions.

With staff collaborating with participants, a robust schedule has been developed, providing a wide choice of activities.

day,” said Robert S. Budd, CEO of FREE. “We deliver high quality services and supports to a population of people who depend upon us and trust us.”

CEO FORUM

On Thursday, February 4th, the HIA-LI held a virtual CEO Forum featuring Central Business Systems Co-Owners Michael Chambers, President, and Sean Infante, Vice President. The event was moderated by Scott Maskin, CEO & Co-Founder, SUNation Solar Systems and HIA-LI Board Member.

Chambers and Infante shared insights to their business expansion, key work culture, pivotal leadership strategies utilized through COVID and tips for success in managing a successful family Business.

Join us April 1st at our next CEO Forum featuring Gregory Galdi, Founder and President at Custom Computer Specialist.

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 https://rmfpc.com/attorneys/ leora-f-ardizzone/

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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.”

The OFAC Advisory In response to the growing frequency, cost and damage caused by cybercriminals launching ransomware attacks against U.S. interests, the OFAC advisory significantly notes the following: • 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.

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: • 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) 6223000 • 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

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;

• U.S. Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force: www.secretservice.gov/ investigation/#field

• Audit user accounts with administrative privileges and configure access controls with the least privilege necessary;

• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ forms/report

• Identify critical assets, such as electronic medical record systems, and create back-ups of these systems that are housed offline from the network;

• Homeland Security Investigations Field Office: https://www.ice.gov/contact/ hsi

• Set antivirus and antimalware solutions to update automatically and run scans regularly.

The Joint Advisory

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.

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

HIA-LI ANNUAL MEETING & LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

Highlighting A Hopeful 2021 At Annual Meeting & Legislative Program

On January 22, 2021, the HIA-LI hosted its 43rd Annual Meeting and Legislative Program.

More than 150 HIA-LI members, and local and state representatives joined the webinar discussion to learn about HIA-LI updates as well as hear about the economic forecast for 2021.

Join the HIA-LI on Thursday, March 18th from 9:00 - 10:30 AM for it’s virtual 27th Annual Economic Summit: Surveying the Future of Long Island Business. To register, visit www.

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Moderated by Joe Campolo Managing Partner, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP and HIA-LI‘s Past Board Chairman, Campolo reported on Long Island’s relentless push for recovery and hope in 2021. During the program, Campolo then led a discussion with local and state representatives about the highly ijmport issues affecting the business community. Panelists included U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, New York State Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick, and New York State Senator Mario Mattera, with additional remarks by NYS Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.

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keepingcurrent When We Can’t Go Back to Normal, Go Back To Basics Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds President and Chief Executive Officer Family and Children’s Association (FCA) 377 Oak Street, 5th Floor Garden City, NY 11530 JReynolds@fcali.org 516.746.0350 x4304

In their book Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 – updated and rereleased in December2020, Jim Collins and Bill Lazier quote history professor Edward T. O’Donnell, who said “History is the study of surprises,” before opining themselves that “If the first two decades of the 21st century have taught us anything, it’s that uncertainty is chronic; instability is permanent; disruption is common; and we can neither predict nor govern events. There will be no ‘new normal’; there will only be a continuous series of ‘not normal’ episodes, defying prediction and unforeseen by most of us until they happen.”

If they’re correct, then not only is the notion of a “return to normal” a fantasy, but so is the idea of a “new normal.” That means that as we continue into 2021, we have to be prepared for anything at home and at work.

Most employers successfully adapted during the early days of COVID as they scrambled to ensure employee safety, stability and security. That meant distributing hand sanitizer and masks, limiting meeting room capacities, closing the lunchroom, adding Plexiglas barriers and implementing new remote working arrangements that simultaneously tested our technological prowess and commitment to work-life balance. Businesses that responded slowly or halfheartedly lost trust, confidence and probably some talented employees. On the other hand, those who managed 2020 well enjoyed better connections to their employees, more loyalty, better productivity and maybe even bigger revenues.

As we mark the one year anniversary of COVID’s arrival in the U.S., there’s lots of uncertainty, but here are a few solid timetested strategies that can help businesses navigate the next

phase of the pandemic:

Make health and wellbeing a focal point.

COVID is first a biological phenomenon that has raised awareness about personal hygiene and underlying health conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obesity that multiply one’s risk for serious illness. We’ve also listened to stories about otherwise healthy 30-somethings who wound up on ventilators and by now, we all know multiple people who have died from COVID. Employers should continue to encourage COVID testing, provide evidence-based information about vaccines, educate staff about their health benefits and promote wellness activities. Discounts at local gyms and yoga studios, healthy diet and cooking webinars, properly distanced outdoor walks and hikes all make a difference.

Understand that mental health is a key part of wellbeing.

Federal surveys have found that more than 40 percent of Americans are reporting an adverse mental health or behavioral health condition – typically anxiety or depression – that’s impacting their daily lives. More than 13 percent say they have started or increased their use of drugs or alcohol to cope with stress or emotions related to COVID-19 and a whopping 31 percent of those caring for another adult – usually an elderly parent – told interviewers they had “seriously considered” suicide in the last 30 days.

Encourage your staff to take mental health days off without shame.

Promote the use of meditation apps and online therapy services, along with local nonprofit counseling centers and support groups.

If your company doesn’t have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal and/or work-related problems, check out HIA member National EAP. Families come first.

Overwhelmed parents – especially those who are single or have kids with special needs – are being forced to choose between their children, their jobs and their own wellbeing as they juggle remote learning and a persistent lack of childcare.

A 2020 Kaiser Family Foundation survey found that 35 percent of surveyed mothers said back-to-school stress/worry had a “major” impact on their mental health and Motherly’s 2020 State of Motherhood Survey found that 89 percent of mothers surveyed said they didn’t feel society sufficiently supports moms. The COVID-19 pandemic is making moms feel even worse, and the biggest source of stress among working moms, not surprisingly, is inadequate childcare.

Employers should speak out about the need for universal Pre-K, advocate for meaningful child care alternatives, and perhaps offer subsidies. At the very least, offer flexibility and meaningful accommodations; formal and informal programs for paid, partially paid and unpaid leave; and maintain a thoughtful dialogue about strategies for reconciling work and family demands.

Promote workplace effectiveness.

Eliminate unnecessary Zoom meetings, cap the length of conference calls, set clear expectations for email and texting and create guidelines for when the workday formally begins and ends. Figure out who truly needs to work in a traditional office setting, who can continue to work remotely, and consider a hybrid model for virtually everyone. Ask employees what they prefer and how they work best. If you’re forcing staff back into an office environment solely to keep better tabs on what they’re doing, there’s a bigger problem.

For business owners, leaders and managers looking for ways to boost morale, achieve lasting success, and win a little bit of peace in the midst of chaos, uncertainty and disruption, the charge is clear: continue to be present, empathetic, decisive, communicative and fully transparent. Then practice what you preach and we’ll all emerge healthier, stronger and better positioned for whatever comes next.

Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds is the President/CEO of Family and Children’s Association (FCA), one of Long Island’s oldest and largest nonprofits serving 30,000 local families annually. Visit FCALI.org to learn more about the organization’s programs, volunteer or make a donation.

keepingcurrent Benefits of Remote Internships

By Maya Brown

Senior Communications Intern Stony Brook University Career Center Contact: Crystal Diaz Crystal.M.Diaz@stonybrook.edu 631-632-6089

Remote internships have helped close the accessibility gap for students and young adults who are applying to internships, as travel and lodging expenses are eliminated since the work can be done from their home.

Due to the removal of traveling, there is also no need to beat the rush of possible traffic, leading to a much calmer start to a shift and an overall improvement on quality of life. Internships offered in a remote setting also can increase the size of the talent pool for employers, as employees can be from anywhere in the world, not just a particular town or state.

Remote internships can offer valuable experience just as an on-site internship can. Many companies and

The Career Center has also recently launched the Center for Remote Internships and Experiential Learning as an important resource for employers to turn to. Through the center, employers can learn more about recruiting and supervising remotely.

Benefits of Remote Internships 1. Independence of the way that you work as in intern with little to no micro-managing 2. Being able to add digital literacy as a new resume skill and talking point in job and internship interviews 3. Added accessibility and opportunity for various potential employees 4. More flexibility to your work schedule 5. Easier to network with various employees to make more connections Studies have also shown an increase in productivity.

Teleworkers were 20 to 25% more productive than office-based employees, according to a study by Global Workplace Analytics. Additionally, a study by TINYpulse showed that remote workers felt an astonishing 91% more productive when they worked remotely.

Many students have also benefited from virtual internships and have been successful with reaching their goal, myself included. During the Fall 2020 semester, I had the opportunity to intern remotely with CNN Audio and I further developed my communication skills, networked with various media professionals and helped script and edit podcasts - all through working at home. It also gave me more flexibility in creating my schedule and feeling more in control.

There are also many transferable skills that can be gained during a remote internship.

Even though the application process, onboarding process and training or orientation may be different, they can still be just as effective and produce beneficial experiences.

Even though most remote internships began as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many companies continue to implement them, as it has proven to be both successful and accessible. Some have even decided to let employees work remotely permanently due to the added benefits.

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In 2020, we saw a rise in everything remote and virtual - from our daily tasks to jobs and internships.

Simultaneously, we also saw a rise in applications for virtual internships because of the many benefits that are attached to the remote setting including flexibility, independence and affordability.

organizations have transitioned their internship programs into a virtual setting to accommodate for the ongoing pandemic. Healthcare companies that had to suspend on-site internships have also created certification programs, including Northwell Health.

“The program was amazing and I was exposed to so many professions that I didn’t know existed. I had the opportunity to listen to surgeons, nurses, doctors and technicians speak about their careers. Being really exposed to new professions opened my mind to new opportunities.” - Leslie Campo Catalan, a junior health science and biology double major at Stony Brook University

keepingcurrent Biden Should Consider Convening A New Presidential Commission To Respond To Food Insecurity For 50 Million Americans Americans are struggling to put nutritious food on their tables. When Harry founded Long Island Cares in 1980, he wanted the organization to focus on the many root causes of hunger, as well as, what programs and policies could improve self-sufficiency for families in need.

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

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 last time that a President of the United States convened a Commission on Hunger was in September of 1978, when the late singer, Grammy Award winning songwriter, and hunger activist Harry Chapin successfully lobbied former President Jimmy Carter to convene such a group to which Chapin was appointed to and was the only member to attend 100% of their meetings.

Chapin also used the next two-years from 1978 to 1980 to establish Long Island Cares, Inc. our region’s very first food bank that has been on the front lines in responding to a projected 63% increase in food insecurity brought about by unemployment, furloughs and illness as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Since March 13, 2020, Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank has delivered more than 17 million pounds of emergency food or 15 million meals to assist 162,551 Long Islanders struggling with food insecurity and have visited the regional food bank for the very first time as a result of the

COVID-19 pandemic.

One way the United States can respond to increases in food insecurity is through a comprehensive approach towards reducing food insecurity across the country, and that is why Long Island Cares, WHY Hunger, Long Island Association, the Chapin Foundation and Alexis and Billy Joel are supporting our endorsing our request of the new President and Vice President to convene a new Presidential Commission on Hunger and Food Insecurity in the United States following their first 100 days in office. This year, Long Island Cares will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Harry Chapin’s passing on July 16, 2021. It’s been more than four decades since Harry served on President Carter’s Presidential Commission on Hunger and the U.S. needs to take a serious look at why more than 50 million

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Among the focuses of a new Commission would be to review existing authorities and programs, public and private, national and international, which address the problems of food insecurity, and to assess the extent to which these programs are meeting their objectives. The Commission could also develop recommendations to significantly reduce food insecurity and develop options to harness available resources including, a review of current policies that are effective in lifting people out of poverty. A new Commission can conduct public hearings, issue reports and develop new projects for our nation to better understand why food insecurity is on the rise across all fifty states.

I believe that President Biden and Vice-President Harris are aware of the increases in food insecurity across our nation, and I know that both of them are familiar with the work of our food banks and food pantries in responding to their communities in need. I’m optimistic that perhaps following their inauguration they will assign a White House staff person to follow-up with us on the proposal.

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During the program, attendees heard from a dynamic panel of business leaders including Matthew Brown, Vice President of Network Solutions & Technology, John Finn, Director of Leasing & Acquisitions at Damianos Realty Group, LLC, Devin Kulka, CEO of The Kulka Group, Anne Shybunko-Moore, CEO & Owner of GSE Dynamics, Inc, and Marc Blitstein, President & CEO of American Diagnostic Corp.

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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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The economic development professionals at the Suffolk County IDA will streamline your expansion or move to Suffolk County by: ■ providing access to financial incentives, tax abatements and other financial resources to lower relocation and/or expansion costs ■ expediting all local, regional and state regulations and permitting ■ serving as your conduit to local and regional resources such as workforce training, supply chain vendors and new business channels

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ST RENGT H E NING CO M M UNITIES TO G E T H ER

TRI T EC i s a p ro u d me m b e r of t h e H I A-L I Co m m u n i t y. www.tritecre.com

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HIA-LI NEWS The HIA-LI Welcomes Two New Board Of Directors Gregory Galdi, of Roslyn, is founder and president of Custom Computer Specialists, a technology solutions firm located at the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge. Originating in a Riverhead storefront in 1979, the company now employs more than 300 people. Its client base includes numerous school districts, towns, healthcare facilities, and business across the region.

Mr. Galdi is a member of the Suffolk County Workforce Investment Board (WIB). Active in various philanthropic enterprises, he is a three-time Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, a recipient of the Long Island University Southampton College’s Distinguished Alumnus Award, and a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization.

HIA-LI, one of Long Island’s largest business associations, has “As employers across Long Island tackle an onslaught of new named Mary T. Rogers and Gregory Galdi to the organization’s challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s essential for board of directors. business advocates like HIA-LI to have strong and experienced leadership,” said Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI. Mary T. Rogers, of Bay Shore, serves as Small Business Liaison “Mary Rogers and Greg Galdi each bring a rich and varied record Officer in the Procurement and Property Management Division at of accomplishment to our board. We’re sure to benefit from their Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton. She works to boost guidance and their wisdom.” procurement opportunities for a wide range of small businesses.

She is also president of the Brookhaven National Laboratory African- “We’re thrilled to welcome Mary Rogers and Greg Galdi to the American Advancement Group, which promotes awareness of Black/ HIA-LI leadership team,” said Richard Humann, PE, President and CEO of H2M architects + engineers and Chairperson of the HIA-LI African-American culture and contributions at the Lab. board. “Mary is an award-winning expert in diversity and inclusion, In 2020, Brookhaven National Laboratory presented Ms. Rogers with and Greg built a highly successful computer services company the Pinnacle Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in recognition from scratch. They’ll be helping to shape HIA-LI’s future, and we of her work in support of inclusion, diversity and equity at the Lab. look forward to their contributions.”

Connecting Long Island Business™

HIA-LI Annual Scholarship Awards By helping a student stay on Long Island for college, you directly help improve the Long Island workforce

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companies who will attend a college or trade school on Long Island. All children of HIA-LI members’ employees are eligible to win. Your company’s donation for this worthwhile investment in Long Island’s future is appreciated. Thank you

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for your consideration and anticipated generosity.

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COMMITTEE CORNER HIA-LI Convenes New Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility: Enhancing Dialogue and Collaboration between the Nonprofit and for Profit Sectors and what benefits exist for companies and nonprofit organizations working together. Members have the opportunity to meet with key decision makers representing local companies that have a significant CSR profile, and the HIA-LI will support these efforts by showcasing excellent examples of CSR within the HIA-LI community.

By Lee Silberman, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Suffolk and Paule Pachter CEO, Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank

Corporate social responsibility describes a company’s promise to maintain beneficial and ethical practices in each aspect of business and is often illustrated by the process by which a company uses its position to promote charitable acts for the public good. By implementing corporate social responsibility practices, businesses and corporations can attract talented candidates who share the same values as their company. Many companies on Long Island sponsor or underwrite annual fundraisers and special events to support local charities that address a variety of issues including, children’s health services, disability programs, Veterans causes, affordable housing, and hunger and food insecurity. A number of corporations offer an internship program for vulnerable youth, and some job-seekers might be more drawn to your company because of your social responsibility portfolio.

Demonstrating corporate social responsibility can also help a company build their customer base and encourage existing customers to continue purchasing their products and services.

For instance, some customers might continue to return because they want to help support a

company’s initiatives to fund a local charity or environmental project, or they could continue to buy from a business because they know that they value employee welfare. Corporate social responsibility can also be helpful in spreading awareness about one’s company, further enhancing your brand identity and associating it with initiatives geared toward the greater good.

The HIA-LI has convened a new Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility that is being cochaired by Lee Silberman, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Suffolk and Paule Pachter, CEO of Long Island Cares, Inc. The committee focuses on establishing a proactive dialogue about how CSR is employed by Long Island companies

If a business maintains corporate social responsibility as a part of its identity, then it might also encourage its employees to take on the same beliefs and values within their communities and beyond. Therefore, by establishing corporate social responsibility within a company’s business practices, corporations have the potential to help employees transform themselves into well-rounded members of communities who can make a difference on an individual level.

By using corporate social responsibility to promote charitable initiatives at a local, national or international scale, a company can promote awareness about those initiatives to its customers and the existing community thereby encouraging others to support or donate to charities as well.

Our new CSR Committee is scheduling their meetings for the 2021 program year, and if you would like to participate, please contact the HIALI offices.

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How Does a PEO Simplify HR Compliance?

By Kerry Kaiser Marketing Specialist Prestige Employee Administrators, Inc. (516) 692-8505 – Main (917) 719-7302 – Direct/Fax kkaiser@prestigepeo.com www.prestigepeo.com

New research from McBassi & Company shows that businesses that partnered with a professional employer organization (or “PEO”) since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic are 91% less likely to be temporarily closed, and 60% less likely to have permanently closed. Much of this can be attributed to a PEO’s role in helping businesses maintain compliance with complex local, state, and federal regulations. The ongoing pandemic only further highlights the value of partnering with a PEO, especially as compliance becomes a larger challenge for businesses.

Shift Liability to the Experts A PEO shares a co-employment relationship with its clients, which means clients are relieved of many of the liabilities typically associated with operating a business. Partnership with a PEO shifts all that risk over to the PEO, but it’s important to choose the right one – only 1% of PEOs maintain all three industry certifications that demonstrate financial stability. Be sure to partner with a PEO who maintains these certifications; doing so will fully protect your business in a worstcase scenario.

A triple-certified PEO automatically absorbs a number of liabilities, while working to ensure each client maintains compliance with host of local, state, and federal laws – many of which may be specific to a particular business.

Keep Current with Compliance Changes in Real-Time Non-compliance can be costly or even detrimental to businesses, so it’s best to leave compliance to

the experts. Whether your business is fully remote or struggling to maintain an on-site workforce, a PEO can provide essential advice and guidance to help your business adapt to a new normal. A PEO makes it easier for businesses to navigate difficult questions surrounding the pandemic, such as vaccine requirements or accommodations for employees with disabilities.

With a PEO, businesses are armed with the support of certified specialists who work around the clock to keep up to date with all policy changes as they happen. They handle all the administrative work required to keep the business compliant, saving your business both time and money.

Even day-to-day HR compliance can be overwhelming. With a global health crisis thrown in the mix, the mass confusion surrounding compliance is understandable. As we look work through another year with no end to the pandemic in sight, it’s more important than ever for businesses to consider the support of a PEO. PrestigePEO empowers small and mid-sized businesses to simplify HR by offering end-to-end support for HR compliance, employee benefits management, payroll administration, and more.

Contact PrestigePEO today to learn how we can help you maintain compliance and simplify HR.

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Businesses all around the world have essentially been operating in crisis-mode since the beginning of 2020. From mandatory closures to continuously evolving regulations around workplace safety, the past year has been a major test of endurance, stability, and pure grit – and it continues as we head further into 2021.

Rather than a replacement for an HR department, a PEO serves as an extension of it. A PEO works with internal HR professionals and management to help manage critical HR functions on behalf of businesses of all kinds, including risk and compliance.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS | Brookhaven, NY | Contact: Mary Mahon (631) 633-2200 VALIDATION ENGINEER I

Executes Process/Cleaning Validation/Study assignments as per directives. Creates protocols, data collection and analysis and prepare reports under supervision.

Requirements: 1+ year or more, Pharmaceutical/Manufacturing Industry preferred.

MIXING OPERATOR II

Is 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.

HVAC MECHANIC

Has the ability to diagnose and repair malfunctioning compressors, motors and temperature control, ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions; reads and interprets control circuits, schematics, diagrams, blueprints and specifications.as well as operate hand tools and power tools safely and according to manufacturers’ instructions. Requirements: 5 years or more experience in HVAC – Required.

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PURIFIED WATER TECHNICIAN

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.

SCIENTIST II

Responsible for performing testing of raw materials, in-process and finished pharmaceutical dosage forms, products on stability, cleaning verification samples following written procedures and applicable SOPs, calculating and reporting results on applicable specification documents, participating in method transfer activities within departments or between facilities or organizations. Provides feedback on systems and analytical procedures to promote continuous improvement and enhancement of compliance posture. Requirements: 3+, Testing Pharmaceutical Products - Required.

TO POST A CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITY, CONTACT THE HIA-LI OFFICE AT (631) 543-5355 OR CONTACT PAIGE MEYER AT PMEYER@HIA-LI.ORG

HIA-LI IS HERE TO HELP SPREAD AWARENESS OF

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS LONG ISLAND...

In light of COVID19 and Long Island business recovery, many of our member companies are looking to find people open to work.

All job listings will include: Job Title, Company, Town, Contact Information & Possible Logo.

PLEASE EMAIL PMEYER@HIA-LI.ORG FOR RATES

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As a member, although you can place a complimentary ad on our website, we have created this special section in The Reporter to be pushed out across Long Island for added exposure.

keepingcurrent How To Deal With The Winter Blues In The Pandemic

By Wendy Lang

South Shore Child Guidance Center Contact: Melissa Rose | Vice President (631) 882-7938 melissa@marketingworkspr.com 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/mentalhealth-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.

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WELCOME JANUARY NEW MEMBERS JGM CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMEN JOHN COMACK HUNTINGTON, NY 631.421.2142 JMCOMACK@JGM-NY.COM

G-NET SOLUTIONS NICK GIAMPIETROÆ BABYLON, NY 516-458-6525 NICKG@GNET-INC.COM

ISLAND ELEVATOR CODY KACZETOW BOHEMIA, NY (631) 491-3392 CODY@ISLANDELEVATOR.COM

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

WESTERN PEST SERVICES JOHN PERRONE NEW YORK, NY 800-226-2691 JPERRONE@WESTERNPEST.COM

MILLER AIRE BRENTWOOD, NY (631) 435-8000 MILLERAIRECORPOFFICE@GMAIL.COM

FAMILY AND PERSONAL COUNSELING RON VILLANO BOHEMIA, NY (631) 758-8290 RONVILLANO@RONVILLANO.COM

JACKSON LEWIS P.C. JEFFREY M. SCHLOSSBERG MELVILLE, NY 631-247-0404 JEFFREY.SCHLOSSBERG@JACKSONLEWIS.COM

THE TULLY LAW GROUP, P.C. BRIAN A. TULLY MELVILLE, NY 631-396-0290 LISA@TULLYELDERLAW.COM

GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY BY JGM JOHN COMACK HUNTINGTON, NY 631.421.2142 JMCOMACK@JGM-NY.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.

NEW MEMBER PROFILES commercial buildings and singlefamily homes to design and install all their HVAC requirements. Miller Aire Corp can provide you with detailed quotes of the products to be used and the services to be performed.

Miller Aire Corp (631) 435-8000 millerairecorp@gmail.com 34 East Main Street Suite 193 Smithtown NY 11787 www.miller-mechanical.com Miller Aire Corp is more than just experienced, certified, efficient, effective, and technically up to date with the latest HVAC and PTAC technologies. At Miller Aire Corp, we pride ourselves in not only being professional, reasonable, and reliable, but also personable. We make it a point to get to know our customers so that we can best serve them. We want what is best for you.

Whether it is installation, maintenance or both, Miller Aire Corp is dedicated to serving you with respect, integrity, and courtesy -- 24/7.

Miller Aire Corp offers thru-the-wall PTAC units that are perfect for condos, co-ops, schools, nursing homes, hospitals because of their ability to concentrate on individual zones.

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, or PTAC’s, are self-contained units that provide both heating and cooling features in one special appliance that distributes air effectively throughout a residence or building. Wired or remote thermostats can be added to each unit with the ability to check and change temperature setting from an app on your smart phone.

Miller Aire Corp works with architects and engineers of large projects and general contractors of new condominiums, apartment buildings,

Western Pest Services has been providing pest control to the tri-state area since 1928. That many years of experience affords us a certain amount of expertise in public health and safety. Western salespeople and technicians receive ongoing training and certification, so they’re always on the forefront of pest control. We also have on-staff, Board Certified Entomologists so your pest issue is always properly identified and therefore properly solved. No two buildings are alike, so we create custom plans to best address pest control at your business – discretely.

Whether you have flies, rodents, or cockroaches, our team will deal with them quickly and quietly with a 100% satisfaction guarantee to back it up.

We also offer proactive bed bug detection services with the Western Canine Bed Bug Detection Services.

Our dogs and their handlers are trained and certified to provide you with 90-95% accuracy in sniffing out even just one bed bug. Catching them as early as possible will save you money and preserve your reputation.

In addition to general pest control, we can also professionally disinfect your entire building with our Western PurClean™ disinfectant treatment.

The product we use will kill 99.99% of almost 50 viruses, pathogens, and bacteria listed on the product label including SARS-CoV-2 – the causal agent of COVID-19. It’s safe to use in every area of your building including kitchens and food prep areas.

Keeping you, your employees, and your patrons safe and healthy is easy with Western Pest Services. With Western, you can Consider it Done®

Tully Law Group, P.C. 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.

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by JGM 16 West 36th Street, Suite 601 New York, NY 10018 212.356.0000 164 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743 631.421.2142 www.GET-NY.com Green Energy Technology by JGM is a turnkey infrastructure solution provider for electric vehicles, with a focus on buses and last mile trucks.

Our total solution includes: • Traffic And Engineering Studies • Permitting • Furnish/Install Hardware, Software • Construction • Maintenance, And • Financing The Entire Project!!

We will manage available rebates and carbon credits that put money right back into your pockets.

Demonstrating our commitment to supporting the greening of America, we plant a tree for every charging station we put in the ground!

Green Energy Technology was just awarded the Gotham Green Award by Gotham. Networks NY in

GET has been selected to design and implement electric vehicle charging plans for municipalities, shopping centers, airports, casinos, sports arenas, garages, law enforcement, and to partner with trucking and auto companies looking for a seamless roll out of their new electric vehicle’s sales implementation.

CONSTRUCTION JGM Construction Development 16 West 36th Street, Suite 601 New York, NY 10018 212.356.0000 164 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743 631.421.2142 www.JGM-NY.com

We are a Premier General Contractor/ Construction Manager who understands the critical aspects of our project for our clients. This allows us to ensure continuity of the construction process and to assure the quality and timely completion of your project with our pre-qualified sub-contractors. We specialize in Preconstruction, Cost Control, Project Management and keeping an eye towards the quality of projects of any scope and size.

JGM strives to maintain a competitive advantage which allows us to be extremely competitive in bidding projects. In addition, we have partnered with our suppliers and subcontractors to provide economical and accurate pricing on all projects to work within the client’s budgets.

Our Services – Include but are not limited to: Conceptual Budget Estimates and Scheduling PreConstruction Services: • Construction Management • General Contracting Specializing in: Residential & Commercial Projects • Conceptual Budget Estimates and Scheduling Pre-Construction Services

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Thru-the-wall PTAC and HVAC systems require frequent preventive maintenance to prevent common problems, including unpleasant odors, water leaks and unusually fast wear of components. Prevention saves significant dollars. All types of heating and air conditioning systems are governed by a 70/30 rule — 70% of the cost should be preventive and 30 percent should be corrective. Repairs are fewer and less expensive when the systems are properly maintained.

At regularly scheduled maintenance visits, Miller Aire Corp will clean and lubricate your system plus determine what is best for keeping it operating at peak performance. Miller Aire Corp offers several preventive maintenance programs with guaranteed response time.

Western Pest Services 483 10th Avenue, Suite 100 New York, NY 10018 1.800.544.BUGS www.westernpest.com/locations/ new-york/long-island/

recognition of our work to improve our environment.

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

INDUSTRY LISTS DISTRIBUTING & MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

DISTRIBUTORS AIRWELD INC.

Eric Lundquist | President & COO | (631) 694-4310 94 Marine Street | Farmingdale, NY 11735 elundquist@airweld.net | www.airweld.net

CALICO COTTAGE, INC.

DISTRIBUTOR COFFEE, FOOD & SODA COFFEE DISTRIBUTING CORP.

Gerald Flannery | New York Sales Manager | (516) 746-7010 200 Broadway | Garden City Park, NY 11040 Gflannery@cdccoffee.com | www.cdccoffee.com

CORPORATE COFFEE SYSTEMS

Barbara Stone-Carroll | Human Resources Director | (631) 841-2100 210 New Highway | Amityville, Ny 11701 barbara.stone-carroll@calicocottage.com | www.calicocottage.com

Rose Ann Atanasio | Vice President - Strategic Initiatives | (516) 371-4800 745 Summa Ave. | Westbury, NY 11590 Ratanasio@corpcofe.com | www.corporatecoffeesystems.com

DORMAKABA

LIBERTY COCA-COLA BEVERAGES

David Levonick | End User Consultant | (516) 287-1977 41 Heisser Ln | Farmingdale, NY 11735 David.Levonick@dormakaba.com | www.dormakaba.com

HILO EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

Deborah Coffill | Human Resources Manager | (631) 253-2600 845 South First Street | Ronkonkama, NY 11779 dcoffill@hilousa.com | www.hilousa.com

PRECIPART

Christine Soto | | 631-952-8222 375 Wireless Blvd. | Hauppauge, NY 11788 chrsoto@libertycoke.com | www.libertycoke.com

DISTRIBUTOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Michele Pisani | Human Resources | 631-6945931 100 Finn Ct | Farmingdale, NY 11735-1107 mmatlak@precipart.com | www.precipart.com

Jill Marchese | Senior Vice President/CFO | (631) 436-6561 180 Marcus Blvd. | Hauppauge, NY 11788 jmarchese@voxxintl.com | voxxintl.com

ROTHCO

TOUCHSTONE FIRE PROTECTION

Gina Favara | Director, Human Resources | 631-585-9446 3015 Veterans Highway | Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Gina.Favara@rothco.com | https://www.rothco.com/

Steven Santone | President | 631-372-3597 74 Academy St | Patchogue, NY 11772 steven.santone@touchstonefire.com | https://www.touchstonefire.com

SHERALVEN ENTERPRISES INC.

Steven Koss | President | (631) 667-6500 2 Rodeo Drive | Edgewood, NY 11717 info@sheralven.com | www.sheralven.com

DISTRIBUTOR - INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

SHERWOOD LUMBER

COSTELLOS ACE HARDWARE (DBA BELLOMORE HOME CENTER)

Stephanie Curry | Human Resources Director | (631) 232-9191 225 Broadhollow Road | Melville, NY 11747 stephanie@sherwoodlumber.com | www.sherwoodlumber.com

UNITED STATES LUGGAGE DBA SOLO AND BRIGGS AND RILEY TRAVELWARE Richard Krulik | President | (631) 434-7070 400 Wireless Blvd. | Hauppauge, NY 11788 rkrulik@usluggage.com | www.briggs-riley.com

DISTRIBUTOR COMMERICAL BUILDING GOODS

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CITY WIDE OF NASSAU

Jean Pierre Blaise | President | 516-636-6300 333 Jericho Tpke | Jericho, NY 11753 jblaise@gocitywide.com | www.GoCityWide.com

METRO INTERIOR DISTRIBUTORS CORP.

Robert Costello | Commercials Sales Manager | (631) 243-2220 770-11 Grand Boulevard | Deer Park, 11729 rcostello@costellosace.com | www.costellosace.com

ZO-AIR COMPANY

Mark Aicher | | (800) 675-1313 1337 Lincoln Avenue | Holbrook, NY 11741 mark.aicher@zoair.com | https://zoair.com/

DISTRIBUTOR MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT THE BARTHOLOMEW COMPANY

Helene Heras | Customer Service Manager | 516-513-1295 307 West John Street | Hicksville, NY 11801 hheras@bartcranes.net | https://www.bartcranes.com/

YOUNG EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Susan Nielsen | | (631) 673-8420 175 Kennedy Drive | Hauppauge, NY 11788 snielsen@sbg175.com | www.metrointerior.com

ryan@youngequipment.com | www.youngequipment.com

DISTRIBUTOR - BOOKBINDING

DISTRIBUTOR - OPTICAL EQUIPMENT

MULLER MARTINI CORP.

Richard Slattery | Secretary-Controller | 631-582-4343 456 Wheeler Road | Hauppauge, NY 11788 richard.slattery@us.mullermartini.com | www.mullermartiniusa.com

SANTINELLI INTERNATIONAL

Maryann Ferrero | Human Resources Manager | (631) 731-1330 325 Oser Avenue | Hauppauge, NY 11788 mferrero@santinelli.com | www.santinelli.com

DISTRIBUTING & MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

FESTO CORPORATION

DISTRIBUTOR - PACKAGING

Neil Friedberg | Director Human Resources | 631-435-0800 395 Moreland Road | Hauppauge, NY 11788 neil.friedberg@us.festo.com | www.festo.com/us

PACKAGE ALL, LLC

FIRE RESEARCH CORPORATION (FRC)

Philip Padgett | President/CEO | (631) 472-7200 655 Church Street | Bayport, NY 11705 ppadgett@packageall.com | www.packageall.com

DISTRIBUTOR - HEALTH CARE HEALTH EXTENSION PET CARE

Brad Gruber | President | 631-392-0606 50 Commerce Drive | Hauppauge, NY 11788 brad@healthextension.com | http://www.healthextension.com

DISTRIBUTOR - SAFETY EQUIPMENT COSTELLOS ACE HARDWARE (DBA BELLOMORE HOME CENTER) Robert Costello | Commercials Sales Manager | (631) 243-2220 770-11 Grand Boulevard | Deer Park, 11729 rcostello@costellosace.com | www.costellosace.com

MANUFACTURER 2M TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Lisa Radesco | Director of HR | 1631-7248888 26 Southern Blvd | Nesconset, NY 11767 lradesco@fireresearch.com | www.fireresearch.com

FRANK LOWE RUBBER & GASKET CO., INC. Brian Atkin | President | (631) 777-2707 44 Ramsey Road | Shirley, NY 11967 brianatkin@franklowe.com | www.FrankLowe.com

LAND O’LAKES

Jennifer R. Ferraro | Area Human Resource MAnager | (516) 874-7594 50 Ludy Street | Hicksville, NY 11801 jrivas@landolakes.com | www.landolakes.com

OLDCASTLE BUILDINGENVELOPE Gina Rizzo | HR Manager | 631-234-2200 895 Motor Parkway | Hauppauge, NY 11788 grizzo@OBE.com | www.oldcastleglass.com

PRECIPART

Michele Pisani | Human Resources | 631-6945931 100 Finn Ct | Farmingdale, NY 11735-1107 mmatlak@precipart.com | www.precipart.com

SPELLMAN HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS CORP. Trina Ellis | Director Human Resources | 631.630.3075 475 Wireless Blvd. | Hauppauge, 11788 tellis@spellmanhv.com | www.spellmanhv.com

STAINLESS STEEL PRODUCTS

Rose Morales | VP of Administration/CFO | 631-231-3255 300 Wheeler Rd | Hauppauge, NY 11788 rmorales@2mtech.com | http://www.2mtech.com

Ralph Rosenbaum | President | 631-2431500 185 Harvard Drive | Plainview, NY 11803 sales@stainlesswires.com | www.stainlesswires.com

ALUFOIL PRODUCTS CO

TWINCO MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Howard Lent | President | (312) 314-141 135 Oser Ave | Hauppauge, NY 11788 sales@alufoil.com | www.alufoil.com/index.html

BIO-BOTANICA, INC.

Danielle Rae | Human Resources Manager | (631) 840-3153 75 Commerce Drive | Hauppauge, NY 11788 drae@bio-botanica.com | www.bio-botanica.com

CALICO COTTAGE, INC.

Barbara Stone-Carroll | Human Resources Director | (631) 841-2100 210 New Highway | Amityville, Ny 11701 barbara.stone-carroll@calicocottage.com | www.calicocottage.com

CHARLCO GROUP

D’ADDARIO & CO., INC.

Ray Irizarry | Corporate Director of HR | 631-439-3300 595 Smith Street | Farmingdale, NY 11735 rayi@daddario.com | www.daddario.com

DESIGNATRONICS, INC.

Robert Kufner | President and CEO | (516) 302-0102 250 Duffy Avenue | Hicksville, NY 11801 rkufner@designatronics.com | Designatronics.com

John Schatz | President | 631-231-0022 30 Commerce Drive | Hauppauge, NY 11788 progers@twincomfg.com | www.twincomfg.com

UNITED BIOMEDICAL INC.

Francine Volz | Human Resources | 631-273-2828 25 Davids Drive | Hauppauge, NY 11788 fvolz@unitedbiomedical.com | www.unitedbiomedical.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

WALKERS SHORTBREAD, INC.

Steve Dawson | Chief Executive Officer | 631-273-0011 170 Commerce Drive | Hauppauge, NY 11788 cs@walkersshortbread.com | www.walkersus.com

MANUNFACTURER IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS PRECIPART

Michele Pisani | Human Resources | 631-6945931 100 Finn Ct | Farmingdale, NY 11735-1107 mmatlak@precipart.com | www.precipart.com

DORMAKABA

David Levonick | End User Consultant | (516) 287-1977 41 Heisser Ln | Farmingdale, NY 11735 David.Levonick@dormakaba.com | www.dormakaba.com

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Richard Coronato | President | 631-234-0100 225 Engineers Road | Hauppauge, NY 11788 richc@charlco.com | www.charlco.com

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

INDUSTRY LISTS

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

INDUSTRY LISTS DISTRIBUTING & MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

MANUNFACTURER AEROSPACE SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT

MANUFACTURER - MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP

AMERICAN DIAGNOSTIC CORPORATION (ADC)

Deanna Lantieri, PHR, CP-SHRM | Director of Human Resources | (631) 328-7067 1460 5th Avenue | Bay Shore, NY 11706 deanna.lantieri@airindustriesgroup.com | www.airindustriesgroup.com

GKN AEROSPACE MONITOR, INC.

Jessica LaRotonda | Human Resources | (631) 761-1261 1000 New Horizons Blvd | Amityville, NY 11701 jessica.larotonda@usa.gknaerospace.com | www.gknaerospace.com

GSE DYNAMICS, INC.

Jennie Biamonte | Executive Assistant | 631-231-1044 25 Corporate Drive | Hauppauge, NY 11788 jbiamonte@gsedynamics.com | www.gsedynamics.com

L.I.T. LABS, INC

Rao Tipirneni | President | (631) 643-6792 97 Marcus Blvd | Hauppauge, NY 11788 rao@litlab.com | www.litlab.com

PRECIPART

Michele Pisani | Human Resources | 631-6945931 100 Finn Ct | Farmingdale, NY 11735-1107 mmatlak@precipart.com | www.precipart.com

tony morena | Director of Human Resources | (800) 232-2670 55 Commerce Dr | Hauppauge, NY 11788 tmorena@adctoday.com | www.adctoday.com

BIODEX MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

Gary Barello | SVP, Human Resources & Organizational Development | (631) 924-9000 20 Ramsey Road | Shirley, NY 11967 gbarello@biodex.com | www.biodex.com

PRECIPART

Michele Pisani | Human Resources | 631-694-5931 100 Finn Ct | Farmingdale, NY 11735-1107 mmatlak@precipart.com | www.precipart.com

MANUFACTURER NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS NATURAL ORGANICS INC.

Susan Lange | Director of Human Resources | 631-293-0030 548 Broad Hollow Road | Melville, NY 11747 slange@naturesplus.com | www.naturesplus.com

TELEPHONICS CORPORATION

Theresa M. Rose | HR Director | 631.755.7000 815 Broad Hollow Rd | Farmingdale, 11735 rose@telephonics.com | www.telephonics.com

MANUFACTURING - PHARMACEUTICALS

MANUNFACTURER - BALANCING MACHINES

Kenneth Globus | President | 631-273-0900 P.O. Box 10850 | Hauppauge, NY 11788 pgc@u-g.com | www.u-g.com

UNITED-GUARDIAN, INC.

SCHENCK USA CORP.

Patrise Heins | Human Resources Manager | 631-242-4010 535 Acorn Street | Deer Park, NY 11729 patrise.heins@schenck-usa.com | www.schenck-usa.com

MANUNFACTURER - CONTAINERS

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ARMA CONTAINER CORP.

Wayne Margolis | Owner/Liasion | (631) 254-1200 65 North Industry Court | Deer Park, NY 11729 wmargolis@armacontainer.com | www.armacontainer.com

MANUFACTURER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & PARTS

MANUFACTURERS - SEMI CONDUCTERS CENTRAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.

Susan M. Ryan | President | 631-435-1110 145 Adams Avenue | Hauppauge, NY 11788 inquiry@centralsemi.com | www.centralsemi.com

MANUFACTURERS - ULTRAVIOLET AIR ATLANTIC ULTRAVIOLET CORPORATION Ann M. Wysocki | Director of Marketing | 631-273-0500 375 Marcus Blvd. | Hauppauge, NY 11788 awysocki@atlanticuv.com | www.ultraviolet.com

NORTH ATLANTIC INDUSTRIES, INC. Theresa Alleva | HR Generalist | (631) 567-1100 110 Wilbur Place | Bohemia, NY 11716 talleva@naii.com | www.naii.com

ORBIT INTERNATIONAL CORP.

Donna Holzeis | Director of Human Resources | 631-435-8300 80 Cabot Court | Hauppauge, NY 11788 dholzeis@orbitintl.com | www.orbitintl.com

MANUFACTURER - WASHERS SUPERIOR WASHER & GASKET CORP.

Allan Lippolis | Executive Vice President | (631) 273-8282 170 Adams Avenue | Hauppauge, NY 11788 swg@superiorwasher.com | www.superiorwasher.com

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

INDUSTRY LISTS DISTRIBUTING & MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

MANUFACTURING/FACILITY CONSULTANT KILFINANE ENERGY CONSULTANTS Jay Ryan | President & CEO | 631-748-6885 110 Bayview Avenue | Northport, NY 11768 jryan@kilcap.com | www.KilfinaneEnergy.com

SUMMIT SAFETY & EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS

Ron Loveland | President | (631) 642-7239 5 Argyle Drive | Northport, NY 11768 ron.loveland@summitsafetypro.com | http://www.SummitSafetyPro.com

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HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS & HONORS Since 1926 Family Service League (FSL) has been a leading Long Island non-profit human service organization providing a safety-net for people in need. Today, FSL announced it has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award, issued

by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. This is the inaugural year for Top Workplaces USA, which is built on the program’s 14-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees across 54 markets for regional awards.

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP warmly congratulates Gerard R. Luckman, a Partner and Chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring practice group, on his appointment to the Institute of Management Accountants’ (IMA) – Long Island Chapter’s Board of Directors. His one-year term began on January 12, 2021.

Barbara Boschert, VP of Executive Search has rejoined Nielsen Associates following 8 years leading Human Resources functions on the Corporate side.

Barbara has a wealth of realworld HR experience that all our clients will benefit from. Having her onboard will allow us to respond the increase demand for HR Leaders. https://www. nielsenstaffing.com/about-us

The Access to Justice Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association (“NCBA”), in conjunction with The Safe Center LI and Nassau/Suffolk Law Services, will be recognizing Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) as a 2018-2019 Honoree for Volunteer Service. During this time period, the firm provided the greatest number of pro bono service hours of any law firm in Nassau County. A virtual celebration will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Daniel R. Bernard and Bryan Drago have been elevated to Partner. Bernard focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, estate tax planning, business succession planning, and estate litigation, with an emphasis on estate planning for snowbirds. Drago’s legal practice focuses on estate planning, taxation, charitable giving and tax-exempt organizations, business succession planning, as well as elder law and long-term care planning.

HAPPENINGS

Hunt Corporate Services, Inc. announced that Newcastle Communications has leased 3,000 square feet of office space at 999 South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage. The landlord, Steel Equities was represented

by Jason Miller of Steel Equities. Ben Howard of Hunt Corporate Services, Inc., represented the tenant.

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Recruit and brand your company in front of young, eager talent this spring semester. The Stony Brook University Career Center announces the Spring 2021 Virtual Recruitment Season. 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) 632-6089 for more information.

Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank received over 5,000 pounds of dog and cat food from Bideawee, one of the country’s oldest and most respected animal welfare and pet adoption organizations, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition. The pet food could not have come at a better time as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to batter families already struggling financially. The donation came through Bideawee’s “Hope

for Shelter Pets, Help for Families” campaign on Giving Tuesday, in which each $20 donation to the organization was matched by Hill’s Pet Nutrition with a five-pound bag of pet food. The campaign raised over $23,000 for Bideawee, and through the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love Program collected more than 5,000 pounds of dog and cat food.

The Stony Brook SBDC is hosting a virtual workshop “COVID-19 & The Workplace: An Employer’s Guide” on February 24th, 2021 from 10AM - 11AM. The workplace is one of many things upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for an informative presentation by Yale Pollack, Esq., leader of the Labor & Employment group at Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, featuring the latest updates for employers navigating these new challenges: pandemic-related discrimination issues, wage & hour issues, etc. Register here: www.events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/ eventReg?oeidk=a07ehj6e5yzaadd99c8& oseq=&c=&ch=

Hunt Corporate Services, Inc. announced that Long Island Forum for Technology, Inc. (LIFT) sold a 25,596 square foot industrial building located at 121 Express Street, Plainview. David G. Hunt exclusively represented LIFT in the sale. The buyer, Anton-Cerrone Associates, was self-represented. The building is currently available for lease.

On February 8, Yvette Aguiar, Supervisor, Town of Riverhead, held her State of the Town address at Riverhead Town Hall. She talked about her administration’s challenges during her first year in office, how the Town worked to overcome those challenges and mitigate the effects of Hurricane Isaias and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ELIJA Foundation, a Levittownbased not-for-profit, serving children, young adults and their parents, educators, professionals, and caregivers affected by an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has appointed Melissa NegrinWiener to its Board of Directors.

Ms. Negrin-Wiener, an attorney concentrating her practice in the areas of asset protection, Medicaid eligibility planning, estate planning, special needs planning, mediation, guardianships and Veteran benefits, is a partner at Cona Elder Law in Melville.

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Paule T. Pachter, CEO of Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank has been appointed to Feeding America’s Policy Engagement and Advocacy Committee (PEAC).

Pachter was among many candidates nominated to represent food banks across the country within the Feeding America network. The

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