HIA-LI Reporter Newspaper - March 2021

VOLUME 40 • ISSUE 3 • MARCH 2021

INDUSTRY EXPERTS DISCUSS LONG ISLAND’S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK P.19-26 HIA-LI’S INDUSTRY LIST: PGS 32-33

HIA-LI’S HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND PG 35

Featuring Chris Coluccio CEO of Techworks Consulting, Inc.

Featuring Banks, Accounting Companies and Credit Unions

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

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HIA-LI’S CEO BRIEF PG 6

HIA-LI HIA-LIOFFICERS OFFICERS&&DIRECTORS DIRECTORS

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

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

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

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

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

Explore existing and emerging strategies for containing healthcare costs.

INFRASTRUCTURE Identify and develop plans to address critical INFRASTRUCTURE infrastructure needs of the Hauppauge Industrial Identify plans to address Park that will fosterand thedevelop continued growth of critical business. infrastructure needs of the Hauppauge Industrial Park that will foster the continued growth of business.

ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS SUCCESS Create forums to educate and connect business OF BUSINESS growth andENVIRONMENT survival. Promote the HIA-LISUCCESS Annual Create forums to educate andfor connect business Trade Show and conference as a forum growth andand survival.

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

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

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

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

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

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HIA-LI CEO BRIEF COMMITTEE CORNER CORNER 15 COMMITTEE 15 UPCOMING EVENTS

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SPECIAL SECTION: ECONOMIC SUMMIT

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2029 20 HIA-LIʼS 7TH ANNUAL THE WAYTHE BREAKFAST HIA-LIʼS 7TH WOMEN ANNUAL LEADING WOMEN LEADING WAY BREAKFAST NEW SECTION: JOB OPENINGS HIA-LIʼS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION HONORING THOSE WHO 21 HIA-LIʼS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION HONORING THOSE WHO COMMITTEE CORNER 3021 MAKE A DIFFERENCE MAKE A DIFFERENCE WELCOME NEW INDUSTRY MEMBERS HIA-LIʼS INDUSTRY LISTS: ADVERTISING AGENCIES, HIA-LIʼS LISTS: ADVERTISING AGENCIES, 32 32 30 MARKETING FIRMS & PR FIRMS MARKETING FIRMS & PR FIRMS

HIA-LI INDUSTRY LISTS

NEW MEMBERS 37 WELCOMEWELCOME NEW MEMBERS 37

HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND

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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.

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.

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

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

H.Y.P.E Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Education/Workforce Connection Committee Meeting

THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Trade Show Committee Meeting

TUESDAY, APRIL 6TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Health & Wellness Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Technology for Business Committee Meeting

FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Building Business Committee Meeting

TUESDAY, APRIL 13TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Golf Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Manufacturing/International Trade Joint Committee Meeting

FRIDAY, APRIL 16TH | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Membership Committee Meeting

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 “March Madness.”

Complimentary to attend but, registration is required.

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 23RD | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

HIA-LIʼs Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge Update: Current & Future Growth. Hear from a panel of executives and local representatives discuss important updates about the LI-IPH and the Long Island Business community. Virtual ticket price: $25 per person.

REGISTRATION: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, VISIT WWW.HIA-LI.ORG OR CALL (631) 543-5355. FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ANTHONY FORGIONE AT AFORGIONE@HIA-LI.ORG

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 Member, Through these unprecedented times, innovation is key. That’s why we launched the HIA-LI Premium Marketplace, an online platform that enables businesses to showcase their services, products, and offerings to HIA-LI members as well as all Long Island businesses and consumers at large.

Designed to help businesses enhance exposure for their company brand, HIA-LI Premium Marketplace members are able to instantly communicate or book meetings with other business professionals. Participants can also link with other members’ social media platforms, promote current or new products and services, and showcase company videos and photos.

The HIA-LI Premium Marketplace offers local companies an excellent way to enrich their connections with their target audiences. This one-of-a-kind online business platform promotes communication and collaboration among companies across Long Island.

The Marketplace concept arose from feedback from HIA-LI members seeking new ways to promote partnerships, networking, and business development within the organization and around the region. During these challenging economic times, HIA-LI rose to the task and is using technology to keep the business community engaged and productive.

Participants are clustered into twelve business sectors:

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• Economic/Workforce Development • Energy and Environmental • Finance • Healthcare/Wellness • Home Improvement/Real Estate • Law/Attorney • Manufacturing/Distributors • Marketing/Media/News • Not-for-Profit • Technology • Tourism/Venues/Entertainment/Hospitality • Other Industries Participants can also list up to eight communication links, showcase company logos and descriptions, link five of the company’s social media platforms, and list products and services.

For more information please reach out to either Anthony Forgione at aforgione@hia-li.org or Paige Meyer at pmeyer@hia-li.org.

Sincerely,

Terri Alessi-Miceli HIA-LI President & CEO

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CHRIS COLUCCIO | TECHWORKS CONSULTING, INC.

FEATURING CHRISTOPHER COLUCCIO, CEO & KEITH NEWELL, CFO AT TECHWORKS CONSULTING, INC. TELL US ABOUT HOW YOU/YOUR COMPANY STARTED. Techworks Consulting, Inc. was created in 2002.

Prior to starting Techworks, I was an IT Admin who dreamed of creating a company that offers exceptional IT services and provides a unique product. I wanted to be able to deliver enterpriselevel technologies to smaller organizations at a price they could afford. Our original slogan was, “Small Business- Big Technology.”

I have always felt that too many businesses suffered with poor technology and technology providers that were holding their businesses back.

So many businesses thought that technology was just another expense to bear. I have always looked at technology as an investment and when implemented correctly, Techworks has proven that to be the case.

WHAT WAS A TURNING POINT FOR YOU/YOUR COMPANY? I would say the biggest turning point recently was the implementation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (E.O.S.) from the book, Traction. The adoption of E.O.S. by everyone at Techworks has reinvigorated us. E.O.S. has made Techworks a much more focused, organized and determined company. With all the right people in the right seats and everyone understanding their accountability, we are able to hone in on our Core Values and Mission like never before.

WHAT IS YOUR COMPANY’S PHILOSOPHY?

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We take a “Same Side of the Table” approach to working with our clients, understanding that our growth will come from their growth. This philosophy pushes us to always make decisions that are in the best interest of our clients even when doing so may not directly benefit Techworks.

The true benefit to our work is seeing the growth capabilities and opportunities our clients obtain through partnering with us.

Techworks sees technology as a means for organizations to reach their full potential. By taking a holistic approach, we help organizations grow and maintain a competitive edge. We believe that true success comes from the implementation of long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes.

A relationship with Techworks is a commitment to finding the right technology, customizing needs, and placing focus on surpassing goals.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANIES PROFILE TODAY. From what honestly was a bumpy road a few years ago, Techworks has emerged stronger than ever.

We are now a growing 25 Person Full-Service Technology provider that offers 24x7 services with headquarters in a wonderful facility in Ronkonkoma. Our Services have grown to include not only Managed Services, but also; Co-Managed

“We take a “Same Side of the Table” approach to working with our clients, understanding that our growth will come from their growth.”

Chris Coluccio | Techworks Consulting, Inc. I.T., Infrastructure & Design, Project Management, Consulting/Compliance, Cloud Services and more.

Techworks is a Microsoft Certified Office365 partner that has helped migrate and manage 10,000 accounts. We put a strong focus on education, competency, and training for our employees. We pride ourselves on being ahead of the curve and always implementing innovative methods to best service our customers. Techworks is a wonderful group of passionate people who truly do live our “Core Values” and share the “Vision” of becoming the Most Trusted and Respected Technology Firm on Long Island.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES DO YOU SEE IN THE FUTURE? Techworks has put major emphasis on security and compliance. I think businesses are just

now starting to realize that they must take their I.T. security seriously. All businesses, big and small, are being impacted by the recent surge of I.T. security breaches. Partners and clients are demanding organizations that have access to their data or I.T. systems take a serious look at how they protect that data. Even more so, we are seeing more and more regulations from Government agencies requiring businesses to meet a certain level of I.T. security compliance.

Techworks has made it a focus of our business to both enhance our security and compliance offerings, and to partner with some of the best security professionals in our industry. We have enhanced the security of our standard offerings while also offering higher best-in-class level security and compliance to those companies that need it.

GOLD MEMBERSHIP A Golden Opportunity

By Joe Campolo, Esq. Managing Partner, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP and HIA-LI Board Chairman jcampolo@cmmllp.com (631) 738-9100 www.cmmllp.com

In 2019, midway through my term as Chairman of the HIA-LI Board of Directors, I began to focus on getting the HIA-LI Gold Membership Program off the ground. Working closely with my friend and HIA-LI President Terri Alessi-Miceli, we envisioned the Gold Membership as not just another networking group, but an exclusive CEO forum: a comfortable environment for decisionmakers to discuss issues only fellow CEOs can understand, without being pressured for business. This forum would bring together business leaders with high-level speakers at impeccable events, offer direct interaction with elected officials and other influencers on policy issues, and foster collaboration among elite executives and business owners.

In January 2020, we held a fantastic kickoff event at Jewel in Melville. Over delicious sushi and hors d’oeuvres, CEOs of some

to discuss the New York State vaccine rollout, and following her remarks, members stayed on the call to discuss their current issues and share advice. As of press time, we are gearing up for our next meeting featuring HIA-LI board member John Bauer of Littler Then 2020 laughed at us. discussing employment concerns, as well But since then, HIA-LI Gold Membership has as Roy George, Assistant Vice President of transformed from an event-driven program Clinical Initiatives at Northwell Health, who into a critical resource for Long Island leaders will address post-COVID healthcare issues. continuing to navigate the fallout from the Upcoming meeting topics include a focus on COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing the truth the restaurant/hospitality industry, a deep behind the adage “It’s lonely at the top,” we dive into healthcare, and future investment have been meeting monthly on Zoom to in Long Island. discuss solutions to the very real challenges these businesses owners and leaders are Gold Membership is offered to CEOs and facing. These range from economic concerns Presidents of HIA-LI member companies (“How can I better manage my cash flow?”) that currently have 10 or more employees. to employment issues (“How do I manage While the look of membership has evolved the return to the office for remote workers?”) from our initial vision (although we’re hopeful and everything in between. The support we can resume in-person meetings sooner we’ve given and received from the group has rather than later), the goal remains the made all the difference when facing difficult same. Gold members have the opportunity decisions that would otherwise be paralyzing. to brainstorm and innovate with fellow leaders in a comfortable environment where the focus We have also continued to bring the high- is on collaboration and learning, not trying to level speakers we had always envisioned as get business. We hope you’ll join us. part of Gold Membership. In January 2021, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined us of Long Island’s most influential companies mingled and looked forward to a full calendar of sophisticated speakers, delectable food, and immense opportunity.

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

Feeding America, the national hunger action organization, and the second most recognized charity in the United States represents 200 food banks across the country and they have played a significant role in elevating the conversation about food insecurity in the media and within the halls of Congress during the past eleven months.

Countless corporations and celebrities have lent their influence and provided funding to support food banks either directly or through Feeding America totaling nearly $1 Billion. One of the most impactful roles that the national organization has is to advocate to Congress on behalf of national policies

that directly impact people and communities in need. The vehicle that Feeding America employs to accomplish this work is their Policy Engagement and Advocacy Committee (PEAC) comprised of 25 leaders within the food banking industry who meet bi-monthly to develop positions and action steps to advise members of Congress and the White House about the root causes of hunger and food insecurity and to achieve a national coordinated response through legislation that can lift people from the cycle of poverty in America.

In January, Feeding America announced that, I have been appointed as one of the 25 members to serve on the Policy Engagement and Advocacy

Advocacy has always been a hallmark of Long Island Cares’ work and I’m honored that my colleagues at Feeding America recognized this with my appointment to the PEAC. Through our Government Affairs program we’ve remained true to Harry Chapin’s focus on social justice and advocacy on behalf of people and communities in need, and I’m looking forward to this opportunity to expand our dialogue with our members in Congress as well as, the Biden-Harris Administration.”

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The COVID-19 pandemic has shown a light on the issue of food insecurity in the United States that has increased more than 60% as nearly 50 million Americans struggle to put nutritious food on their tables to feed their families. Continued business closings, furloughs, and lack of financial resources has sent millions of Americans onto food lines including, 255,674 Long Islanders who have visited Long Island Cares-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank and one of their six locations for the very first time due to the pandemic.

Committee (PEAC) for the next three-years and that I have the distinction of being the only food banker from New York State appointed to the committee. The PEAC Committee is tasked with setting legislative priorities and strategies, and to provide a national agenda to Congress and the Presidential administration. The committee will advocate on a number of policy issues to address hunger and food insecurity including the preservation of such programs as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Program), TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program), and WIC (Woman, Infants and Children). I also anticipate that we will address proposals to establish task forces and convene working groups to evaluate current programs and policies that respond to food insecurity as the Biden administration, USDA and Congress consider how extensive their actions need to be in addressing what is becoming a national crisis.

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By Rajib Sanyal Dean – Willumstad School of Business Adelphi University One South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 516-877-4600 RSanyal@Adelphi.edu Adelphi.edu/business

Probably no other business function has garnered as much attention (and respect) as supply chain management during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. From the very outset of this crisis, the critical role it plays in society and for companies became evident with supermarket shelves empty of toilet paper and cleaning supplies. Organizations found it difficult to cope with surging demand, both as buyers of raw materials and sellers of finished products.

Soon thereafter, we had challenges deploying health care services in a timely and effective manner to the sick and afflicted as both hospitals and healthcare workers became overwhelmed. More recently, the reports have been about challenges in producing and distributing COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare clinics and actually inoculating the vulnerable segments of the population. At the same time, e-retailers such as Amazon.com and logistics companies like UPS have leveraged their supply chain networks to meet quickly, efficiently, and accurately the needs of a homebound population. Many businesses have pivoted to selling on-line and investing in new distribution systems.

For example, we now have restaurant meals delivered to our own dining rooms by Doordash and UberEats.

Without a smoothly functioning supply chain system, our modern economy is severely disrupted as we have found out. It is remarkable that we don’t think of the complexity

involved in organizing and managing the many tasks involved in obtaining the inputs needed to produce and assemble, to store, to transport and deliver the goods and services to the final consumers, until we find that we cannot buy our favorite products or access needed services.

“logisticians” to grow by four percent annually from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

These calculations were made before the pandemic and as we know, the world has been upturned since. As the need to be virtual has grown, so has the demand for an expanding and resilient supply chain.

We are all familiar with Wal-Mart, the country’s largest retailer. Its founder, Sam Walton’s vow was to “help people save money so they could live better”. To do that, the company had to master the art and science of supply chain management. And it has been able to do that fabulously, by creating an unmatched procurement and distribution system to reduce costs and meet the expectations of customers. It has done so by continuously embracing new technologies, tracking inventory, and ensuring timely delivery to stores, constantly keeping costs down and thus prices too on its store shelves. It is also a very profitable company.

There has never been a better time to acquire the skills, knowledge and competency to become a supply chain professional. A graduate degree, usually a Master of Science in the subject, is a sure passport to a successful career in this fast growing field. Such programs are available through business schools at many universities. In choosing where to obtain the degree, an applicant should look at how quickly the program can be completed, whether it is accredited by AACSB (a marker of high quality), the availability of scholarships, if it is STEM (science, technology, engineering and technology) designated, and where past graduates have been placed.

Supply chain management has been around since the dawn of history. Obviously, it has changed and continues to evolve. When Alexander the Great was on his expedition of world conquest, he resourced and moved his military much more differently – he used horses, camels and elephants -- than how the U.S. army now positions and moves its troops, armor, and materiel around the world, quickly and effectively, to meet national security challenges.

The pandemic has wrought havoc and misery but unwittingly it has pole vaulted the vital role of a reliable and seamless supply chain management into everyone’s consciousness.

As the economic system adjusts to new ways of doing and living, the importance of this business function will continue to grow. Rodney Dangerfield’s famous line, “I don’t get no respect” surely does not apply to supply chain management.

Supply chain analysts are in big demand in today’s economy.

They are needed to help businesses, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations understand, develop, and implement actions to ensure the effective and efficient procurement and distribution of their products and services.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of

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[2] On November 8, 2020, the New York State Bar Association passed a resolution urging the state to consider enforcing mandatory COVID vaccination, even if people object for “religious, philosophical or personal reasons.” The EEOC, however, did not issue any guidance on that resolution.

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Since the first vaccines were administered in mid-December, employers and employees alike have questioned whether the workplace can require vaccination as a condition of employment.

It will likely be months before the vaccine is available to most Americans, and thus it may be premature for private sector employers to propose a “vaccination for return-to-work” policy.

However, on December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued guidance regarding employers’ obligations for mandatory COVID vaccination programs.

Essentially, the EEOC guidance provides that employers can require that employees get vaccinated as a condition of returning to work if their vaccination policies comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other workplace laws.

An employer does not have to provide a particular reasonable accommodation if it poses an “undue hardship,” which means “significant difficulty or expense.” An accommodation that would not have posed an undue hardship prior to the pandemic may pose one now.[4] Prior to the pandemic, many accommodations did not pose a significant expense when considered against an

Additionally, EEOC guidance provided that the administration of a COVID vaccine by an employer is not a “medical examination” for purposes of the ADA and administering the vaccine or requiring employees to present proof of vaccination does not implicate GINA. If you have questions regarding mandatory COVID vaccines in the workplace, please contact us.

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[4] For example, it may be significantly more difficult in this pandemic to conduct a needs assessment or acquire certain items, and delivery may be impacted, particularly for employees who may be teleworking. Or, it may be significantly more difficult to provide employees with temporary assignments, to remove marginal functions, or to readily hire temporary workers for specialized positions.

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If an employee declines to get vaccinated based on a disability[1] or a “sincerely held religious belief,” the employer must offer a reasonable accommodation to the employee, such as working remotely.[2] If no accommodation is possible, [3] then an employer may prohibit the employee from entering the business if that employee presents a direct threat to the health and safety of persons in the workplace, but the employer may not necessarily terminate the employee. Employers should evaluate these four factors to determine whether a direct threat exists: (1) duration of the risk, (2) nature and severity of the potential harm, (3) likelihood that the potential harm will occur, and (4) imminence of the potential harm.

employer’s overall budget and resources. However, the sudden loss of some or all of an employer’s income stream because of the pandemic is a relevant consideration. Also relevant is the amount of discretionary funds available at this time and whether there is an expected date that current restrictions on an employer’s operations will be lifted (or new restrictions will be added or substituted).

[3] If a job may be performed only at the workplace, there may be reasonable accommodations that could offer protection to individuals whose disability puts them at greater risk from COVID and who therefore request such actions to eliminate possible exposure. Even with the constraints imposed by a pandemic, some accommodations may meet an employee’s needs on a temporary basis without causing undue hardship on the employer.

If not already implemented for all employees, accommodations for those who request reduced contact with others due to a disability may include changes to the work environment such as designating one-way aisles; using plexiglass, tables, or other barriers to ensure minimum distances between customers and coworkers whenever feasible per CDC guidance or other accommodations that reduce chances of exposure.

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The Future Ready Student: Connecting STEM Women to Industry

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

At Stony Brook University, we feel it is important to empower and support female students and alumni in connecting with companies and organizations. In honor of Women’s History Month, we would like to share the importance of women’s diversity recruitment initiatives and how the Stony Brook University Career Center supports companies and organizations in connecting with empowered female students all year.

Not All SHEroes Wear Capes Our annual Not All SHEroes Wear Capes event, which is happening virtually on March 26 this year, is focused on connecting current female students and alumni to women in the workplace. The SHEroes, who come from various industries, share about the unique situations they may encounter throughout their careers and help connect female Stony Brook students with job and internship opportunities.

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The JFEW SUNY Global Affairs Leadership Program is a twoyear diversity scholarship and internship program that was designed to narrow the gender gap in the field of international relations, global affairs, and diplomacy. Through funding from the Jewish Foundation for the Education of Women, the

The Future Ready Student program focuses on connecting women in STEM to the professional industry and supports their endeavors in looking to gain experience to complement their academic coursework. Through the program, students have been able to shadow professionals, intern or volunteer with various companies, and work part-time at large companies.

Students also have the opportunity to attend weekly workshops that connect them with industry representatives.

“Your instruction has helped me build myself up as a professional in so many ways and I will continue to work at improving myself and applying to as many opportunities as I can,” Carolina Ruiz, a current Future Ready participant and a junior biology major said.

Diversity Professional Leadership Network (DPLN) The DPLN program helps underrepresented students increase their knowledge of careers and connect with employers for future opportunities. Students in the program receive weekly professional development training on topics including leadership development, effective communication, job/internship preparation, networking, and more. DPLN students also receive 1:1 career coaching and mentorship from industry professionals. The program started back in 2007 and has had over 460 students since its inception.

“I feel like with the DPLN program, people know my face now, and it’s very meaningful that I can come in and I feel that atmosphere that I can get any help. My biggest takeaway was the long lasting connection with my peers and career center staff,” Arlene Alvarez, a former DPLN student and junior psychology and business management said.

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Wonder Women in STEM Event The Women in STEM Leadership Program aims to help women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers fine-tune their negotiating, leadership and mentoring skills. In collaboration with Stony Brook University’s Women in Science and Engineering Honors Program, the Career Center hosted the “Wonder Women in Science and Engineering” event to inspire students to see their futures as women in STEM careers. The event has introduced undergraduate students to graduate women in STEM, faculty, and industry professionals, who will share their perspectives on success for women in various STEM disciplines.

Women in Technology Series The Career Center partnered with the Department of Computer Science through a diversity mini grant the department submitted for a special programming series for women in technology during the 2020-2021 academic year. This series covered a variety of topics including personal branding, professional communications, salary negotiation, work life balance, and more.

The Importance of Women’s Diversity Recruitment Initiatives Supporting women as they are starting their careers should be a key initiative that all companies and organizations are focused on not only in their recruitment efforts, but also in their overall workplace culture. There are a variety of important topics to be discussing in reference to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees including leadership development, career growth, work life balance, intersecting identities, and more. Women’s History Month is a great time for employers to start participating in networking events focused on recruiting female talent. Connections that are created at events during this time will inspire employers to invest their time in women’s diversity recruitment initiatives all year long.

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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.

PURIFIED WATER TECHNICIAN

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.

PURIFIED WATER TECHNICIAN

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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keepingcurrent Benefits of Remote Internships 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.

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

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.

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 organizations have transitioned their internship

“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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Skills Learned during Remote Internships 1) Time management 2) Communication 3) Digital Literacy 4) Productivity 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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FEBRUARY’S INDUSTRY LIST: FINANCIAL SERVICES, CONSULTING AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

INDUSTRY LISTS ACCOUNTANTS/ACCOUNTING SERVICES, BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTANTSWORLD, LLC

Patrick Ciccarelli | Director of Operations | 6312321040 140 Fell Court, Suite 201 | Hauppauge, NY 11788 pciccarelli@accountantsworld.com | www.accountantsworld.com

BERDON LLP

Ian Alberts | CPA 1 Jericho Plaza | Jericho, NY 11753 ialberts@berdonllp.com | www.BERDONLLP.com

CITRIN COOPERMAN

Michael Sabatini | Managing Partner, Long Island Office | (631) 930-5000 225 Broadhollow Road, Suite 401 | Melville, NY 11747 msabatini@citrincooperman.com | www.citrincooperman.com

COMPLETE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC.

MARKS PANETH LLP

Michael Saul | Partner | 516-992-5900 88 Froehlich Farm Blvd. | Woodbury, NY 11797 msaul@markspaneth.com | www.markspaneth.com

MAZARS USA LLP

Teresa Hansen | Senior Marketing Manager | (516) 282-7267 60 Crossways Park Drive West, Suite 301 | Woodbury, NY 11797 teresa.hansen@mazarsusa.com | http://www.mazarsusa.com

MPP ASSOCIATES, INC

Marc Palker | President | (631) 425-6374 78 Horton Drive | S. Huntington, NY 11746 mppalker@cs.com | www.mppassociatesinc.com

NANNETTE WATTS, CPA, PC

Jodi Lopes | President | (516) 757-4499 94 Gardiners Avenue | Levittown, NY 11756 jlopes@completebiz.solutions | https://www.completebiz.solutions

Nannette Watts | Owner | 516-506-8224 2482 Wantagh Avenue | Wantagh, NY 11793 | https://www.nwattscpa.com

CROWE LLP

PKF O’CONNOR DAVIES, LLP. (PKFOD)

Christine Bongard | Audit Senior Manager | (646) 231.7201 488 Madison Avenue | New York, NY 10022 matthew.rosenblatt@crowe.com | www.crowe.com

DELOITTE

Robert Quarte | Partner | (631) 434-9500 25 Suffolk Court | Hauppauge, NY 11788 rquarte@pkfod.com | www.pkfod.com

PRIME LEDGER

Randolph DeYulio | Long Island Managing Partner | (516) 918-7858 Two Jericho Plaza | Jericho, NY 11753 rdeyulio@deliotte.com | www.deloitte.com

Jordan Goldman | CEO | 516-456-0260 46 North Clover Drive | Great Neck, NY 11021 jordan.goldman@prime-ledger.com | prime-ledger.com

FULLER LOWENBERG & CO., CPAS

SASSERATH AND ZORAIAN, LLP

Thomas Lowenberg | President | (631) 499-7900 200 Motor Parkway, Suite D-24 | Hauppauge, NY 11788 tom@flcpas.com | www.flcpas.com

FUOCO GROUP

Rosanna Fuoco | Brand Evangelist | (631) 870-3946 200 Parkway Drive South, Suite 302 | Hauppauge, NY 11788 skaplan@fuoco.com | www.fuoco.com

G.S. GARRITANO & ASSOCIATES, CPAS, LLC

Vincent Garritano, CPA | Problem Solver | (631) 218-6800 1601 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Suite 315 | Islandia, NY 11749 community@gsgcpa.com | www.gsgcpa.com

GETTRY MARCUS CPA, P.C.

Paul Bella | Partner | (516) 364-3390 88 Froehlich Farm Blvd., | Woodbury, NY 11797 pbella@gettrymarcus.com | www.gettrymarcus.com

GRASSI & CO.

Robert E. Grote, CPA | Partner, Manufacturing & Distribution Practice Leader (516) 256-3500 | 50 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 200 | Jericho, NY 11753 rgrote@grassicpas.com | www.grassicpas.com

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MARCUM LLP

James Aspromonti | Partner | (631) 414-4220 10 Melville Park Road | Melville, NY 11747 james.aspromonti@marcumllp.com | www.marcumllp.com

JANOVER LLC

Christine Miller | Partner | 516-542-6300 100 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd, | Garden City, NY 11530 christine.miller@janoverllc.com | http://www.jrllc.com/

LI TECH ADVISORS

Anthony Buonaspina | | 631-422-0969 175 West Main Street, Suite 3 | Babylon Village, NY 11702 | https://www.litechadvisors.com/

MANUFACTURING TAX RECOVERY SERVICES (MTRS) Danielle Michel | (631) 872-5023 PO Box 332, | St. James or Calverton, NY 11780 brian@MTRSnow.com | www.MTRSnow.com

Lynn Montag | Partner | 631-368-3110 145 Pinelawn Road, Suite 200 South | Melville, NY 11747 lynn@sz-cpas.com | www.sz-cpas.com

SCOTTO & MELCHIORRE GROUP LLC

Gregory M. Scotto, CPA | Partners | (516) 843-0219 300 Corporate Plaza | Islandia, NY 11749 admin@scottomelchiorre.com | www.scottomelchiorre.com

BANKS BANK OF AMERICA

Robert Isaksen | Long Island Market President | (631) 547-7404 300 Broad Hollow Road | Melville, NY 11747 robert.a.isaksen@bofa.com | www.bankofamerica.com

CAPITAL ONE BANK

Patti Kielawa | VP Business Development Banker 1307 Walt Whitman Rd | Melville, NY 11747 patricia.kielawa@capitalone.com | www.capitalone.com

CHASE LONG ISLAND HEADQUARTERS-MELVILLE

Rebecca O’Connell | Managing Director & Regional Manager Head | (631) 755-5158 395 North Service Road | Melville, NY 11747 rebecca.oconnell@chase.com | www.chase.com/online/commercial-bank/about

DIME COMMUNITY BANK

Julie Levy | Chief Marketing Officer | (631) 537-1000 898 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Suite 560 | Hauppauge, NY 11788 jlevy@bnbbank.com | www.bnbbank.com

FLUSHING BANK

Gerald Magaldi | Senior Vice President | (646) 923-9517 220 RxR Plaza | Uniondale, NY 11556 Gerald.Magaldi@flushingbank.com | www.flushingbank.com

ACCOUNTANTS/ACCOUNTING SERVICES, BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

INVESTORS BANK - MELVILLE OFFICE

Michael Billia | Senior Vice President - LI/Queens East | (631) 770-3631 48 South Service Road | Melville, NY 11747 mbillia@myinvestorsbank.com | www.myinvestorsbank.com

M&T BANK

Stephanie Spooner | Vice President | (631) 501-4117 401 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 101 | Melville, NY 11747 sspooner@mtb.com | www.mtb.com

PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK

Jino Muckadackal | Vice President | (631) 543-7400 2020 Jericho Turnpike | Commack, NY 11725 Jino.Muckadackal@peoples.com | www.peoples.com

TRISTATE CAPITAL BANK

Jason Hill | Regional President | 646-277-3901 623 5th Ave, Suite 2302 | New York, NY 10022 tgilmartin@tscbank.com | tristatecapitalbank.com

VALLEY NATIONAL BANK

Savina Indelicato | Vice President Hauppauge Territory Manager | (631) 953-3308 740 Veterans Memorial Highway | Hauppauge, NY 11788 sindelicato@valleynationalbank.com | www.valleynationalbank.com

WELLS FARGO COMMERCIAL BANKING - LONG ISLAND Eric Stelz | VP & Relationship Manager | (516) 577-8307 58 South Service Road, Suite 100 | Melville, NY 11747 Eric.stelz@wellsfargo.com | www.wellsfargo.com

CREDIT UNIONS PEOPLE’S ALLIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Lisa Mitnick | Senior Manager Business Development | (631) 434-3500 125 Wireless Blvd. | Hauppauge, NY 11788 lmitnick@pafcu.org | www.pafcu.org

SPERRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (SFCU)

Laureen Feehan | Executive Assistant | 1-800-676-5512 2400 Jericho Turnpike | Garden City Park, NY 11040 lfeehan@sperryfcu.org | www.sperryfcu.org

SUFFOLK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Keith Miller | Executive Viec President & Chief Lending Officer Suffolk Federal 3681 Horseblock Road, P.O. Box 9005 | Medford, NY 11763 (631)-924-8000 | kmiller@suffolkfcu.org | www.suffolkfcu.org

BUSINESS CARD SECTION

FAST FACTS Long Island's Tradable Sectors

WHAT IS A TRADABLE SECTOR? The tradable sector are industries whose output are, or could be, traded internationally. This sector consists largely of the manufacturing industry.

MANUFACTURING ON LI

3,000 70,000+ $125B

Approximate number of manufacturing companies on LI Number of people employed at these companies

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

INDUSTRY LISTS

Combined annual earnings of manufacturing companies on LI

The top manufacturing sectors on Long Island include metal fabrication, food production, and industrial printing.

Source: Workforce Development Institute

TRENDS IN MANUFACTURING Manufacturing enterprises are increasingly using new technologies such as big data, cloud services, and the Internet of Things to better see their manufacturing process as a whole and improve their efficiency.

Source: First Research

Fast Facts are compiled by the business librarians at

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

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NEW MEMBER PROFILES

Tully Law Group, PC Lisa von Frank Director of Business Development Tully Law Group, P.C. 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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SwiftFOCUS, LLC

SwiftFOCUS, LLC is a new company that offers consulting services in the field of business analysis, business management, business process management, project and program management, workload management and relationship management. Our staff’s 25 years of experience includes the Microsoft Suite of Products and the Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management System.

We also offer educational services via online and live classes, workshops, seminars and conferences in the same fields.

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companies with simpler, easier, faster and more efficient ways to manage work and as a result, make positive changes.

Our mission is to understand, analyze and respond to business requests quickly. As a result, companies will be able to make more informed decisions and realize increased value and benefits sooner.

We invite you to access our website via https://www. swiftfocusconsulting.com or QR Code to gain additional information.

We look forward to communicating with you and providing services that exceed expectations.

Western Pest Services 483 10th Avenue, Suite 100 New York, NY 10018 1.800.544.BUGS www.westernpest.com/ locations/new-york/long-island/ Western Pest Services has been providing pest control to the tristate 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®.

Gallagher We are Gallagher, a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. Much more than simply an insurance broker, we are an international group of partners that provide cost-effective, clientcentric, and expertise-driven risk management solutions.

Our leadership team fosters a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture that has made us an innovator in creating new products and services for our clients.

Our nearly 30,000 expert advisors are an integral part of your local business community.

Wherever you are in the world and whatever your industry might be, we create and uphold a passionate culture based on strong values, collaboration, and professional excellence. Since, 1927, we’ve been working together with our clients to find effective solutions to their challenges, and helping them face their future with confidence.

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 subcontractors. 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 Pre-Construction Services: • Construction Management • General Contracting Specializing in: Residential & Commercial Projects • Conceptual Budget Estimates and Scheduling Pre-Construction Services To Submit a new member profiles, please contact the HIA-LI office at 631-543-5355 or email pmeyer@hia-li.org.

HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND Suffolk counties. Through this initiative, Long Island Cares has partnered with local vendors across Long Island such as the East End Food Institute, Haskell’s Fisheries, Hauppauge, NY – Scott Nounos Creamery and Balsam Farms to Small, CPA, who joined purchase fresh dairy, beef, chicken, fish the Fuoco Group in 2019, and fresh produce. has been promoted to Director of the Firm and Adelphi University offers the professional in charge a one-year AACSBof the Hauppauge, NY, accredited Master of office. In this role, Scott Science in Supply Chain provides leadership to the Firm, manages Management degree. Also the workflow of the Audit, Tax, and available on a part-time Accounting Departments, while supervising basis, the contemporary and training the Firm’s staff. curriculum is delivered by top flight professors and Hunt Corporate Services, incorporates hands-on learning. Generous Inc. announced that David scholarships are available to qualified G. Hunt was elected students and special tuition rates are president of Suffolk available for cohorts from individuals firms.

County Council, Boy Contact: Britt’ny Brown, Director-Graduate Scouts of America, along Programs, Willumstad School of Business, with a slate of 16 other Adelphi University, Garden City, NY 11530. officers during the Council 516.877.4605 | BaBrown@adelphi.edu | Annual Business Meeting on February 24th. https://www.adelphi.edu/program/graduate/ He takes office immediately and will serve supply-chain-management/ a two-year term.

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George W. Peters (resident of Syosset) has joined the Real Estate and Land Use and Zoning Practice Groups at Certilman Balin as an Associate. Prior to joining Certilman Balin, Mr. Peters was General Counsel to a private equity firm that focused on acquiring and operating assisted living facilities across the The Art League of Long Island’s 14th Southeast United States. annual “Go APE” Advanced Placement Student Exhibition features 2-D and 3-D HAPPENINGS works by 124 AP and IB Art Students from 37 Long Island High Schools. This is an opportunity for what may be the first of many times these promising young art students will show their artwork in a professional gallery setting, albeit virtual for 2021. The virtual exhibit, on view at the Art League’s website at www.artleagueli. org from March 15 to April 2, allows the viewer to “stroll the gallery” in the virtual rooms. Awards of Excellence and Honorable Mentions to be announced.

Long Island Cares Inc. – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank received additional emergency funding from New York State, which will provide over 200,000 pounds of local food to serve it’s 336 member agencies throughout Nassau and

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