Norwalk Chamber March 2016 Chamber Report by The Hour

Chamber Event Examines Connecticut State Budget

individual taxation, as well as what we need to do to overcome these financial problems. The event will feature Julie McNeal, CPA, director of Finance and Administration CT Society of CPAs and Keith M. Phaneuf, budget reporter for The Connecticut Mirror. The event is sponsored by Resnick Advisors. The presentation is free for Chamber members. For nonmembers, there is a $25 entry fee. There are many sets of numbers swirling around out there — come and understand the facts from the fiction! To register, call (203) 866-2521, or email the Chamber at info@norwalkchamberofcommerce.com.

enjamin Barnes, who heads the state's Office of Policy and Management, made a startling announcement in 2014 when he declared Connecticut has "entered into a period of permanent fiscal crisis in state and local government." On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, Chamber members can get a chance to further examine the state’s fiscal health during a presentation entitled, “Connecticut State Budget: Fact and Fiction.” The presentation will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Norwalk Inn, 99 East Avenue in Norwalk. The program examines the status of Connecticut’s finances, how it got here, what the current situation means to your business, and

2016 Multi-Chamber Expo Event This Month

aise your networking to a new level at the upcoming Multi-Chamber Expo and Networking Event on March 23. The Norwalk Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Chambers of Commerce of Bridgeport, Darien, Fairfield, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, and Westport hosts this annual event. This year’s expo will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Norwalk Community College – West Campus, 188 Richards Avenue. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by the Chamber Insurance Trust and Norwalk Community College. Dozens of businesses will showcase their services and products during the event. Food and refreshments will also be served. All attendees will also be eligible for a $300 American Express gift card.

Norwalk Leadership Institute Presents Careers on Fleek

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“The Multi-Chamber Expo is a great way for area businesses to extend their reach and make contacts with colleagues all along the Fairfield County coast,” says Ed Musante, president of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce. Expand your network of business contacts and generate new business leads at the MultiChamber Expo. If interested in exhibiting or for more information, please email info@norwalkchamberofcommerce.com, or call (203) 866-2521.

he Norwalk Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Institute Class of 2015–16 (NLI) is proud to partner with the Norwalk Housing Authority – 20 West Location to create an exciting and exclusive career exploration event for its middle school students at the Maritime Aquarium on March 11, 2016 from 4:00 TO 7:00 p.m. Norwalk Housing Authority (NHA) 20 West Learning Center is the only center (of five) that serves NHA’s middle and high school students. NHA offers its students a unique educational program known as “The Bridge to College and Career” that teaches and encourages college–search related skills, application assistance, offers college tours and scholarships and related educational programming, including, essay writing, journaling, and college/career group discussions with guest speakers. At its core, the program is fun, varied, and involves self-exploration to identify skills and talents that help students reach their potential. Building on these themes, NLI has

created an event to spark middle school minds to envision their futures. With a focus on public speaking, career opportunities, resume building, and financial planning, the NLI hopes to contribute to the rich curriculum offered by the Bridge to College and Career program. Students can expect fun and thoughtprovoking group exercises, aquarium exploration, and insights from NLI Chamber members about their experiences and goals. The Norwalk Business Leadership Class of 2016 welcomes underwriting, sponsorships, and donations from Chamber members to help make this event a success. Please contact Jackie Kaufman at (203) 252-2665 or jkaufman@carmodylaw.com to ask how you and your business can be a part of “Careers on Fleek.” In appreciation for your donation, you will receive a complementary listing in our program and reference on our sponsor’s leaderboard at the event. For further information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce office during business hours.

MARCH 2016

Table of Contents Featured Chamber Members . . . . . . pages 4–5 In the Spotlight . . pages 8–9 Welcome New Members, Thank You Renewing Members . . . . . pages 10–11

Events Calendar CONNECTICUT STATE BUDGET: FACT AND FICTION Tuesday, March 8, 2016 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Norwalk Inn 99 East Avenue | Norwalk MULTI-CHAMBER EXPO & NETWORKING Wednesday, March 23, 2016 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Norwalk Community College West Campus 188 Richards Avenue | Norwalk

To RSVP to any of these events: Call: 203.866.2521 Email: info@norwalkchamberofcommerce.com

Online: www.norwalkchamberofcommerce.com

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The Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2015 – 2016 Terri Polley, Chairman Financial Accounting Foundation Lissette Andino EverSource Harry Carey AT&T Karen Condron Sharp Performance USA

Randy Napoletano Norwalk Bank & Trust Peter Nolin Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey Kristin Okesson Connoisseur Media CT

Irene Dixon City of Norwalk

Joseph K. Passero Klaff’s, Inc.

Jerry Effren The Greyrock Companies

Chuck Presbury Presbury & Associates

Marc J. Grenier Law Offices of DePanfilis & Vallerie, LLC Donald R. Gustafson Shipman & Goodwin, LLP Maureen Hanley-Bellitto United Bank James Haynes Norwalk Hospital Kathryn Hebert City of Norwalk Douglas Hempstead Stew Leonard’s Charlie Howell Glen Leblanc Fairfield County Bank David Levinson Norwalk Community College Michael McNeill Dolce Norwalk Center

t’s hard to believe that an entire year has passed since I first assumed the chairmanship of the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce. It’s been an honor, a privilege, and, above all, an adventure — one that I look forward to continuing into a second term. Without a doubt, Norwalk is “open for business” — the SoNo Collection, our new highend shopping destination, is on track, development in the downtown Wall Street area is booming, and more and more people are choosing to live, learn, and work in our city. In the midst of this period of unprecedented growth, we’re taking steps to ensure that the Chamber continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the community we serve. Late last year, the Chamber embarked on a strategic planning initiative to assess how we can be a better resource for you, both now and in the future. We conducted a survey to find out what our members value about the Chamber, what they think we can improve, and how we can be more proactive in meeting their needs. During the process, we learned a lot about how we can attract new members, better serve existing ones, and communicate more effectively with internal and external audiences. We received a lot of creative suggestions on how to accomplish these objectives. As we collected and analyzed your feedback, a few key themes seemed to emerge. In general, respondents expressed three main recommendations on how the Chamber can increase its

Edward J. Musante, Jr. Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce

Michael M. Devine Earth Energy Alliance

Clay Fowler Spinnaker Real Estate Partners, LLC

Chairman’s Message

usefulness and relevance: • Become more active on social media • Conduct more business seminars on topics of importance to our members, and

C. Eric Rains Eric Rains Landscape Architecture, LLC Danielle Robinson Diageo Stanley M. Seligson Stanley M. Seligson Properties Douglas Smith People’s United Bank J. Michael Sutton Immediate Past Chairman Benefit Planning Services LLC Richard Tavella Rick’s Main Roofing Chet Valiante The Hour Publishing Co. Frank N. Zullo Tierney Zullo Flaherty & Murphy

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• Establish a young professionals group aimed at businesspeople 40 and under. We’re already taking steps to put your recommendations into action. On the social media front, we’re looking into new platforms to share information. Soon, you’ll be able to receive Chamber ,news through Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn — in addition, of course, to The Hour Newspaper and more traditional media outlets. Additionally, Chamber members have been sharing their expertise and ideas as we look to refresh our logo and branding. Most of those who responded to our survey are satisfied with how the Chamber serves them. However, some expressed interest in participating in more workshops and seminars designed to help them grow their businesses. We’re going to be scheduling upcoming business development events led by experts in various fields. We’ll be looking to you for more input and ideas in this area. Finally, the key to a successful Chamber is anticipating the future needs of our membership so that we can evolve to meet those needs. To do that, it’s important to ensure that future leaders get involved in Chamber activities and decisions. To that end, we plan to launch a young professionals group aimed at those under 40. In addition to providing young professionals with networking opportunities, the group will offer special events and projects aimed at career development. We anticipate that it also will provide the Chamber with an infusion of new ideas and perspectives so that we can improve our support of this critical (but sometimes overlooked) segment of our business community. These initiatives are made possible by your continued interest in and support of the Chamber. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your involvement. I also thank you for being our best ambassadors — by participating in events, recruiting new members, and sharing your views with us, you are creating a vital and active chamber. In closing, I’d like to offer very special thanks to Ed Musante, Brian Griffin, and the Chamber staff. They are the engine that power this machine. They bring initiative, energy, and purpose to their mission of supporting the greater Norwalk business community. It’s been a pleasure to serve my first term supported by such an outstanding team, and I look forward to a most successful 2016-2017! Cordially,

Terri Polley Chairman

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Featured Chamber Members ARIES VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

reat marketing starts with great stories. There’s nothing like a video to really show your organization or company’s unique story, and inspire and connect to your target audience. Aries Video Productions has been helping hundreds of companies tell their story for nearly 25 years. The company works with all types of clients, corporations, municipalities, and non-profits, locally and nationally, on all types of projects: on-air, internal and external videos. Aries president Marge Costa has a deep experience in video production, working for CBS Television Stations as a producer for 10 years before starting the company. “I was traveling a lot with CBS and once I had my first child, I knew I’d want to be

closer to home,” says Costa. “CBS was very supportive of my new venture and was one of my first clients.” In the years since, Costa has built a growing clientele, mainly from referrals and word of mouth from other clients and production studios with whom she works regularly. “We have the ability to create the whole piece from writing, shooting to editing, but for the odd project that requires a lot of location shooting, and a lot of intricate post-production, we partner with a production studio.” Costa’s love of film has compelled her to share her talents with others, especially children. She has taught video production and desktop editing to local school children for more than 15 years in various camps and after school programs such as the Carver Center and After School Alliance. “In all of my classes, the children end up with a video they completed themselves,” says Costa. But the best part for her is the inspiration she’s given to many of her former students. “I’ve had a num-

ber of children come back to me years later and tell me that that class inspired them to go on to college or pursue a career in TV production. In fact, one of my former students now works at Channel 12 news.” Costa is currently working on a project for herself, a documentary about illegal adoption from mother–baby homes in Ireland between 1940 and the mid-1960s. “I had been wanting to do a documentary for a long time when I met a woman who herself was illegally adopted from Ireland, which gave me the idea. This was a story I just had to tell.” After several years of work, she expects the film to be finished by the summer in time for film festivals in the fall. For your next video project, contact Costa at Aries Video Productions at Aries@optonline.net, call (203) 216-6024, or visit www.ariesvideoproductions.com. To see some of Aries’ videos visit their YouTube channel.

BASE TECHNOLOGIES

n business for over 20 years, BASE Technologies lives by the motto that “Our business is inspiring yours.” BASE, headquartered in Bethel, focuses on business in Connecticut and nationwide, assisting clients with document solutions, managed print services, and printing systems. As a provider of imaging solutions utilizing multi-function printers, printers, scanners, and document storage retrieval systems, BASE can manage existing equipment and solutions, as well as provide opportunities for cost-saving alternatives to customers. All BASE solutions are backed by the resources of industry–leading corporations like Xerox, HP, and Kyocera. Today’s privacy and confidentiality requirements for corporate and government entities demand security as part of their overall business strategy. Protecting the data that is printed, scanned, copied, or stored — all part of the day-to-day opera-

tions and workflow every company experiences — is essential. Protecting the confidentiality of this data from unwanted intrusion and access is a challenge that must be met. When you partner with BASE Technologies, your business will enjoy award—winning solutions that treat the security of your critical information with the same level of urgency that you do.

Another shared concern for all organizations today, both in the public and private sector, is protecting the environment for future generations. At BASE, they produce products in the most environmentally responsible way and allow their customers to be good corporate citizens. BASE Technologies successfully works with companies in a wide variety of industries including banking, healthcare, education, government/municipalities, small business enterprises, law, non-profit, and manufacturing. They always provide customized solutions for their customers that focus on the unique challenges their specific business encounters. For more information on how BASE Technologies can help your business, contact Joe Beckerman at (475) 206-7681 or jbeckerman@baseinc.com, or visit www.baseinc.com.

CRUNCH FITNESS NORWALK

f you’re looking for a fitness club where there is no one type, no one reason, no one way, and no judgments, consider CRUNCH Fitness Norwalk. The CRUNCH philosophy is to keep open minds and seek only to encourage, empower, and entertain! Personal training is one of the fastest and safest ways to reach your goals. CRUNCH is staffed with personal trainers who have certifications in a wide variety of specialties. CRUNCH trainers provide a range of high intensity interval training workouts that are extremely effective in getting results. CRUNCH also offers small group training programs. Working in a group can really help push your results to new heights. A newly installed combat training center, exclusive to CRUNCH Fitness, also gives endless workout possibilities. As part of CRUNCH’s classic training program, Crunch Classics take the best of their world renowned group fitness

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programs and combines them with the skill set of personal trainers and instructors to provide workouts that will take you to the next level. Classes like Belly, Butt and Thighs, Barre, Bosu Bootcamp, Yoga Body Sculpt, and Fat Burning Pilates — hit on all the fundamentals of fitness: cardio, strength, and flexibility. You don’t need to be a professional athlete or aspiring fitness guru to be part of any of their programs. CRUNCH offers flexibility in membership as well with month-to-month plans that allow you to pay on a month-tomonth basis with no annual commitment. The Base Membership provides members with all state-of-the-art equipment and a complimentary introductory personal training session. The Peak Membership plan ups the ante on value by throwing in some very attractive perks. Members get all the value of the Base Membership, plus free access to an online fitness and nutrition program; free unlimited guest passes; free access to

other essential clubs; unlimited tanning and hydro massage: and access to classic training classes. Come check out CRUNCH’s Norwalk location at 770 Connecticut Avenue and your first visit is on them!! Stop in for details or visit www.Crunch.com or call (203) 939-1623. Stay motivated!

Featured Chamber Members EVA’S BEST LUXURY TRAVEL

ant to go on your ideal vacation and save a lot of money, time, and stress? Have you ever secondguessed your vacation decisions or had buyer’s remorse? If you’re looking for sound travel advice from passionate travelers and expert travel advisors with great connections, try Eva’s Best Luxury Travel. Owners Eva and Mark Greenwald can get you travel values and amenities that you won’t find online. Eva’s Best Luxury Travel is an award–winning, full service travel agency, customizing and personalizing their customers’ ideal trips at resorts, land tours, cruises, air+hotel packages, vacation homes, condo and villa rentals, shore excursions, and travel insurance in the United States and internationally. When you call Eva’s Best Luxury Travel, you get Eva or Mark, not an 800-number operator or order taker, who is neither impartial nor a travel expert. “We spend a lot of time getting to know you, your interests, desires, and budget, and match you with the perfect trip. We handle every detail for you and are with you every step of the way — before, during, and

after your trip. We give you peace of mind. If you encounter any problem, we take care of it right away,” say Eva Greenwald. “In addition, we sell wonderful travel/trip cancellation insurance through Allianz Global, which protects your investment.” The Greenwalds have traveled to over 70 countries on five continents and taken more than 45 cruises around the world. The company has been recognized for outstanding customer service, and has received the Best of Westport Award for Best Travel Agency three years in a row — 2012, 2013, and 2014. It has certifications in Luxury, Romance, Honeymoons/Destination Weddings, Health and Wellness, and Family Travel, in addition to certifications from multiple hotels, resorts, and cruise lines. Through affiliation with Cruise Planners and American Express Travel, Eva’s Best Luxury Travel offers great travel values, amenities like upgrades, spa packages, golf credits, specialty dining, onboard credits, early check-in/late check-out, private cocktail parties, and shore excursion events not avail-

able online or by going direct. Eva’s Best Luxury Travel is also an American Express Travel representative. Clients who have AMEX Reward Points save hundreds and thousands of dollars by using their AMEX Reward Points when they book a trip with Eva’s. For the best travel experience, value, and advice, contact Eva’s Best Luxury Travel at (203) 221-3171 or (203) 2213173, or Eva@EvasBestTravel.com. Or visit them online at www.EvasBestLuxuryTravel.com.

PAWS & REFLECT PROFESSIONAL PET STYLING

hether you own a poodle, German Shepherd, or a Polski Owczarek Nizinny (Polish Lowland Sheepdog), you can be assured that he or she will get expert grooming and great care at Paws & Reflect Professional Pet Styling in Darien. Winner of Best of Gold Coast for 11 years, Paws & Reflect prides itself on its expertise; many of its groomers have been in the profession for 40 years. Owner Rebecca Stanton has been in the dog business nearly her whole working life. She has been crazy about dogs since she was child, always reading dog books and dog magazines. After a stint in Alaska on a fishing boat, Stanton decided to make a change. Her first dog grooming job was at a a kennel where she was paid $100 a week, plus room and board. Since that first job, she has honed her skills both in dog grooming salons, as well as spending several years traveling around the country with some of the country’s top dog han-

dlers preparing their dogs for shows. “Working for handlers is a great way to really get to know dogs because you have to know what the perfect dog of a particular breed is supposed to look like to win that medal,” says Stanton. This experience served her well when she decided to open her own place, Paws & Reflect. The shop provides full-service grooming for all dog breeds from toys to large dogs. Stanton says that many of her clients have been with her since she be-

gan the business 14 years ago. “We have some families that we’ve watched their children grow up and now care for their fourth or fifth dog.” But the true measure of success for Stanton is having her clients know that their dogs are receiving the best treatment at Paws & Reflect. “Many of the dogs who come here regularly are happy and wagging their tails when they come in and when they leave,” says Stanton. “We have a local realtor whose Wheaton Terrier we groom. He got away one day — and wouldn’t you know, he showed up here.” That is truly a measure of success! For a professional and caring place to have your pet groomed, try Paws & Reflect Pet Styling at 1082 Boston Post Road in Darien. For more information, visit www.pawsandreflectpetstyling.com or call (203) 655-DAWG (3294) for an appointment.

TULIPTREE SITE DESIGN, INC.

pring is just around the corner. It’s not too early to start thinking about your outdoor space. Your house’s exterior landscaping is an important feature of your home and making it both functional and beautiful is important. Norwalk-based Tuliptree Site Design plans and installs residential landscapes, working closely with clients to create outdoor living spaces of exceptional beauty, sustainability, and quality. Tuliptree Site Design was started by Michael Mushak 13 years ago when he decided he wanted to run his own design/build business in order to have more control over projects, and better serve his clients. “Before starting Tuliptree, I

was an independent designer for many years using various contractors, but they were sometimes hard to control in terms of schedule and quality,” says Mushak. Mushak has had a lifelong interest in landscape design. He graduated with a B.S. in Landscape Architecture from Rutgers University and is a licensed landscape architect in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Mushak’s landscape designs have been featured in Architectural Digest, Country Living, Greenwich Magazine, Hudson Valley Magazine, Metropolitan Home, and The New York Times. Tuliptree serves a wide range of residential properties of various scales and styles, mainly in Fairfield and Westchester counties, but the firm has worked on projects all over the country. “We are not a large company, by design, so that we can maintain high quality and standards for our clients,” says Mushak. “It’s not about quantity for us, but quality.” They do not do weekly maintenance, but gladly come back and freshen up landscapes they have installed. “Because land-

scapes grow and change through time, we are often asked to return and do an annual spruce-up, " says Mushak. To ensure that attention to quality, each project is unique, tailored to each customer’s needs and wants. “Whether traditional or modern, we believe that strong landscape design should appropriately reflect the environmental and cultural conditions presented by each unique site and client.” In addition, sustainability is more than just a concept for the firm, but an active process based on a constant awareness of energy efficiency, environmental impacts, and ecological benefits. Mushak continues. “We strongly believe in delivering landscape designs that are not only consistently beautiful year after year, but that are healthy both for people and the environment.” To get started on making your outdoor home surroundings beautiful for the upcoming warm weather, contact Tuliptree Site Design at www.tuliptreesitedesign.com, info@tuliptreesitedesign.com, or (203) 838-4482. THE CHAMBER REPORT l September 2015 5

Sale – High Visibility Professional Office/Retail Building 34 Mill Plain Road • Danbury, CT 06811 • Does your business or practice require high visibility and an easy to find location? • Are you tired of paying rent? • Would you like to turn those rent payments into long-term equity? • Would a “Signature Building” boost your business? Then take a closer look. The Facts Address: 34 Mill Plain Road Danbury, CT 06811 (CORNER OF MILL PLAIN RD. & KENOSIA AVENUE & ROUTE 84) Zoning: CG-20Parcel - almost all Business uses Size: .43 Acres Total SF: 5,025 Sq.Ft. (80’x32’x23’) Year Built: 1977 • Present Owner: 1981 Parking: 23 Paved with room for an additional 15

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In the Spotlight Courage to Speak Holds 12th Family Night

he Courage to Speak Foundation, founded by Norwalk resident Ginger Katz will hold its 12th Annual Courage To Speak® Empowering Youth to Be Drug-Free Family Night on Monday, March 14, 2016, 5:45 p.m., at West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Road, in Norwalk (snow date: March 15). A complimentary dinner begins at 5:45 p.m. and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to the event, which brings students, parents, educators, school, and government officials, business, and community leaders together to affirm their commitment to keeping children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors. This exciting event will spotlight the outstanding work and words of students who participate in the Courage to Speak Foundation’s programs/curricula taught by their health class teachers in Norwalk middle schools — Nathan Hale, Ponus Ridge, Roton, and West Rocks — as well as Brookside Elementary School and Side-by-Side Charter School. State Representative Senator Bob Duff will serve as master of ceremonies. On display will be the remarkable artwork created by students during their drug prevention classes with their teachers. “Bringing students and parents together to talk openly and honestly about the dangers of drugs is the most important goal of the Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night,” stated Ms. Katz. “By helping our students become outstanding anti-drug advocates and mentors for their friends and younger siblings, we hope to eradicate the problem of drug and alcohol use among young people in Connecticut and across the country.”

Norwalk Seaport Association Gala to Honor First County Bank and First Responder Marine Units

Sponsors of the event include gold sponsors Cablevision of CT, Norwalk Pizza & Pasta, Norwalk Police Department, gWay Marketing Gymnasium, and silver sponsors First Niagara, Webster Bank, First County Bank Foundation, Baywater Properties, WWE, Wendy Blattman, the Stapleton family, Diageo, the Doyle Family, Abram Heisler, Attorney at Law, and Miklos Koleszar, Attorney at Law. Raffle and food sponsors include Silvermine Golf Club, Smart Cycle, Aitoro Appliances, Continental Manor, Don Carmelo's, O'Neill's, B.J. Ryan's Banc House, Partners Café, Sedona Taphouse, Linda Stubbs, Via Sforza Trattoria, Winfield Street Italian Deli, La Paella, Jimmy’s Deli, Italia, Mish Mosh, Muro's Original NY Bakery, Costco, Valentino’s Cucina Italiana, and Jordan's Pizza. The Courage to Speak® Foundation, Inc. works to save lives by empowering youth to be drug free by fostering education and open communication about the dangers of alcohol and other drug use. This year marks the 20th year of the foundation. For more information about the event, or to become a sponsor and volunteer, visit www.couragetospeak.org, call (877) 4313295, or email Ginger Katz at gkatz@couragetospeak.org.

he Norwalk Seaport Association’s Annual LightKeeper’s Gala will take place this year on March 19th to benefit the association’s ongoing work to preserve and restore the historic Sheffield Island Lighthouse. With a nod to Sheffield Island, the evening will have an island theme and include dinner and dancing, as well as live and silent auctions. During the event, First County Bank and the Marine Units of the Norwalk Police and Fire Departments will receive the organization’s annual Beacon Awards. The festivities will take place from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. For reservations and more information on the 2016 Gala, visit www.seaport.org or call (203) 838-9444 “First County Bank has been a great supporter of the NSA, having been the presenting sponsor of our annual Oyster Festival for the last five years. That event is our single biggest outreach effort to the region,” says Norwalk

Seaport Association (NSA) president Vinny Scicchitano. “The Marine Units of the Norwalk Police and Fire Departments are an integral part of the marine life of Norwalk and have been a tremendous help to us in maintaining Sheffield Island Lighthouse and the island grounds, making them available to the public.” “We are pleased and honored to be chosen as a recipient of the Norwalk Seaport Association’s Beacon Award,” says First County Bank chairman and CEO Rey Giallongo. “We are happy to support its great work preserving the historic, 144-year-old Sheffield Island Lighthouse for the public to enjoy and sharing the beauty of our local waters.”

First County Bank, headquartered in Stamford, Conn., for more than 165 years, is an independent mutual community bank with 15 branches in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, and Westport offering deposit products, mortgages, wealth management, business banking services, mobile and online banking. The bank has more than 220 employees, assets in excess of $1.4 billion, and is a 2016 Women’s Choice Award winner. For additional information, please visit www.firstcountybank.com. The Norwalk Seaport Association was founded in 1978 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, education and public awareness of Norwalk’s marine environment and heritage. The NSA has owned, restored, and maintained Sheffield Island Lighthouse since 1986 and is the official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Friends group for the Norwalk Islands. For more information, visit www.seaport.org or call (203) 838-9444.

Godfather Movie to Benefit Local Nonprofits Norwalk Lit Crawl Set for March 15

f you’re a bibliophile or just looking for a unique diversion, you’re bound to enjoy the 3rd Annual Norwalk Lit Crawl. The event, modeled after similar ones in San Francisco, NYC, Seattle, and London, will take place Tuesday, March 15th from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Wall Street area of Norwalk. The evening promises a feast for the brain as well as the belly. Scintillating storytelling of classical and not-so-classical works, plus a sampling of culinary delights washed down with your favorite 8

quaff, will really put you in a literary spirit. Participants in this year’s event will be visiting Fat Cat Pie Company, Apricot Bar & Grill, B.AN.C House, Aji 10, and The Silk Touch. This year’s sponsors are The Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, The Norwalk Parking Authority, Norwalk

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Public Library, and The Hour. Attend one venue or “crawl” to all five! The best part is that all proceeds will benefit Norwalk Reads. Grab a group of your favorite crawlers and come join the literary scene. For more information, registration, and a schedule of readings visit www.norwalklitcrawl.org.

f you’re a fan of the Godfather movies, pay your respects to a great film and support two local organizations at an upcoming screening of The Godfather, Part 1. The screening on March 19th will benefit The Maritime Aquarium and the Italian American Police Society of Fairfield County. The evening will take place at the Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water Street in Norwalk with a reception at 6:00 p.m. and the movie at 7:00 p.m. The reception will feature three-foot Italian combo sandwiches donated by Winfield Street Italian Deli. Tickets are $30 and include reception and movie ticket. Tickets are available at Winfield Street Italian Deli, located at 69 Winfield Street, Norwalk and 54 Railroad Place, Westport, or buy your tickets online at www.maritimeaquarium.org.

In the Spotlight Walk! Run! Join in the Fun!

rea residents are invited to participate in Norwalk Hospital’s 13th Annual Whittingham Cancer Center Walk & Sally’s Run on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. This fun and inspiring community–driven event begins with a 5K run at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 3K walk at 10:30 a.m. Festivities include refreshments, Kids Zone activities, live music by the DNR Band, and health education and assessment booths. Created by grateful patients in 2004, the Whittingham Cancer Center Walk & Sally’s Run continues to grow in size and spirit and has raised over $2.75 million to support patient care programs and services at Norwalk Hospital’s Whittingham Cancer Center, including individual, group, and family counseling, support groups, genetic counseling, and clinical trials. -

Community support is vital for success — over two thousand participants are expected to register for the Walk & Run this year, with even more sponsoring or donating in support of participating individuals and teams. To register, make a gift, sign up a team, or learn more about Walk & Run sponsorship opportunities, visit www.nhwalkrun.org or call Jaimie DeSisto at (203) 852-2022.

CBS Among 2016 Best Places to Work in Connecticut

BS, a Xerox Company headquartered in Wethersfield, Conn., was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Connecticut. This eleventh annual program was created by the Hartford Business Journal and Best Companies Group. CBS, founded in 1986, is the leading area office technology provider supporting the Xerox, KIP, and Hewlett–Packard product lines with offices in White Plains, NY, Wethersfield, CT, Norwalk, CT, East Lyme, CT, New Haven, CT, Lincoln, RI, Pittsfield, MA, Holyoke, MA, and Auburn, MA. The company was acquired by Global Imaging Systems in 1997, and is proud of their ability to respond quickly on a local level to the needs of their customers, while having the backing of one of most advanced technology companies in the world. Best Places to Work in Connecticut recognizes the best employers in Connecticut, benefiting the state's economy, workforce, and businesses. The list is made up of 40 companies split into two categories: 24 small/

Women’s Business Development Council Hosts Third Annual Women-Owned Business Day he Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) of Connecticut will host its third annual Women-Owned Business Day at the State Capitol in Hartford, on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, from 8:30 a.m.- to 12:30 p.m. at the Legislative Office Building, Room 2D, 300 Capitol Avenue. The event will focus on the future of and policy issues facing small businesses and entrepreneurs in Connecticut and is free of charge. More than 200 Connecticut business owners, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and elected officials entrepreneurs in Connecticut and the future of small businesses in the state are expected to participate. Women-Owned Business Day 2016 day will kick off

Financial Literacy month (April) with collaborative and empowering presentations, discussions, and breakout groups. Speakers will include Jennifer Bisceglie, president, Women Impacting Public Policy International; Lisa Maass, president, Citizens Bank, Connecticut; Magdalah Racine-Silva, president and CEO, DMS International; Patricia Billie Miller, Deputy Speaker, State Rep., 145th District (D); and Terrie Wood, Assistant House Republican Leader, State Rep., 141st Dis-

trict (R). The event is cochaired by Representative Patricia Billie Miller and Representative Terrie Wood and is sponsored by Citizens Bank. WBDC supports economic prosperity for women and strengthens communities through entrepreneurial and financial education services that create and grow sustainable jobs and businesses across Connecticut. Headquartered in Stamford, WBDC, a 501(c)(3), has offices in Derby, Danbury, Hartford, and Waterbury. To register for WomenOwned Business Day 2016, visit www.ctwbdc.org and look for the Women-OwnedBusiness-Day tab under the Calendar section, or call Kristen Hogan at (203) 353-1750.

The McIntyre Group Celebrates 30 Years in Business The McIntyre Group, located at 63 Glover Avenue in Norwalk, is celebrating its 30th year in business in 2016. McIntyre is a corporate medium-sized companies (15–199 U.S. employees) and 16 large-sized companies (200 or staffing and recruitment firm specializing in corporate & more U.S. employees). CBS, a Xerox Comadministrative, accounting & pany has been named one of this year’s Best Places to Work in Connecticut in the large cat- finance, information technology, creative, and medical caegory. reer opportunities for both The ranked companies will be recognized temporary and permanent at a special awards ceremony in March, and placement. the actual rankings will be published in the McIntyre was founded by March issue of the Hartford Business Journal. its president, Leslie McInTo learn more about CBS, please visit their tyre-Tavella, in 1986 when website at www.cbs-gisx.com. For more inforshe was just 22 years old. mation on the Best Places to Work in Con“It has been a privilege necticut program, visit www.BestPlacesand pleasure to be able to find toWorkinCT.com. a person their dream job and to provide firms with such in-

credible talent. It never seems like a job when you are providing such value to a person or a company,” says Tavella. “It’s been a gratifying 30 years and in the future we hope to improve and do even more. We believe that we differentiate ourselves from all staffing firms by truly getting to know people on a personal level so we can really uncover their wants and needs; then we make it happen by matching them to an environment

that suits them best.” McIntyre has been fortunate to have a loyal client following throughout its 30 years of doing business. Recently the firm rebranded to depict who they are internally and to celebrate their culture. “McIntyre would like to thank all of our clients, candidates, staff members past and present, friends, and families who have supported us over our 30 year journey. Nothing great is accomplished by just one person — what we do here is a group sport,” says Tavella.” Please visit the company’s new website at: www.themcintyregroup.com.

Seniors at Brien McMahon & Norwalk High Schools Seeking Non-paid Internships

ocal businesses are being sought to provide Norwalk high school students with the opportunity to experience learning about the world of work and explore areas of career interest

outside the walls of the classroom. Students can begin May 16th for Norwalk High School and May 18th for Brien McMahon High School and end their internships on June 10th. While

schedules can be flexible, students are seeking 30 hours weekly, optimally six hours a day, Monday through Friday. A faculty member is assigned to each student/internship site in order to ensure

that the student is following business policy, etc. For more information and to find out how your company can get involved, contact Lisa Rivieccio, School to Career coordinator, at

www.RivieccioL@norwalkps.org or schooltocareer@norwalkps.org. Or call (203) 838-4481 x13234.

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Welcome New Members August 25, 2015 to February 23, 2016 Audiotronics, inc. 18 Isaacs Street Norwalk, CT 06850 Mr. Michael Burton President TEL: (203) 838-4877 michael@theaudiotronics.com www.theaudiotronics.com Retail Stores

Ms. Elizabeth Broncati CFO/Vice President TEL: (203) 838-6978 elizabeth@cmtlinc.com www.cmtlinc.com Construction Services

Austin Mcguire Company 64 Wall Street, Suite 401 Norwalk, CT 06850 Ms. Nancy McGuire President TEL: (203) 299-0101 nancymcg@optonline.net www.austinmcguire.com Real Estate Appraisers

Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Gate Lodge at Mathews Park 301 West Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Ms. Mary Margaret Walsh Director of Development TEL: (203) 256-2329 marymargaret@culturalalliancefc.org www.culturalalliancefc.org Non-Profit Associations/ Organizations

BASE Technologies, inc. 23 Francis J Clarke Circle Bethel, CT 06801 Ms. Leila Parisi Sales & Marketing Analyst TEL: (203) 830-2462 lparisi@baseinc.com www.baseinc.com Office Products & Services

Dr. Lawrence Kirwan 148 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Ms. Lia Taylor Kirwan Practice Manager TEL: (203) 838-8844 lia@drkirwan.com www.drkirwan.com Physicians

Biz Gone Social Llc 18 Buttonball Trail Norwalk, CT 06851 Ms. Lorraine Duncan Owner TEL: (203) 515-8465 lorraine@bizgonesocial.com www.bizgonesocial.com Social Media

EB Consulting LLC 27 Glendenning Street Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Charles Lashley Owner TEL: (203) 984-1666 clashley@ebconsultingllc.com www.ebconsultingllc.com Consulting Services

Calasanz Martial Arts & Fitness Systems 507 Westport Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Jose Martinez Owner TEL: (203) 847-6528 calasanz01@aol.com www.calasanz.com Fitness Centers/Services

Evaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Travel and Cruises 154 North Compo Westport, CT 06880 Ms. Eva Greenwald Co-Owner TEL: (203) 221-3171 egreenwald@cruiseplanners.com www.EvasBestTravel.com Travel Services

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 838 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06905 Ms. Ceil Jones Stamford Manager TEL: (203) 322-2300 ceil.jones@cbmovers.com www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/stamford Real Estate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Residential Connecticut Materials Testing Lab, Inc. 7 Lexington Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854

Exchange Club of Norwalk P.O. Box 2095 Norwalk, CT 06852 Mr. Ray Cooke Past President TEL: (203) 852-1800 gncoc@exchangeclub.com www.exchangeclub.com Service Organization The Factory 327 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Ms. Veronica Sandolo Owner TEL: (203) 845-0212

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thebattersbox@ymail.com www.factoryct.com Sports & Entertainment

katia@henrigarcon.com www.katiagarcon.com Retail Stores

Game Haven 10 Cross Street Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Brent Goren President TEL: (203) 444-7084 brent.goren@gmail.com www.ctgamehaven.com Entertainment Services

Kumon Math & Reading Center of Norwalk 612 West Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 Mr. Dulce Gandhi Director TEL: (203) 286-3516 norwalk_ct@ikumon.com www.kumon.com/norwalk Educational/Development Services

Gold Coast Security, LLC P.O. Box 3081 Westport, CT 06880 Mr. Peter M. Holmes President TEL: (203) 846-2679 goldcoastsecllc@outlook.com Security Systems/Services 39 Elmwood Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854 Mr. Michael Geake Managing Member TEL: (203) 807-4595 michael.geake@gssfinancial.com Financial Consultants ITEX of Fairfield 1177 Post Road Fairfield, CT 06824 Mr. Philip Conner Trade Director TEL: (203) 256-9001 phil.conner@itex.net www.fairfield.itex.com Barter & Trade Exchanges JAK Visual Design 10 Alden Avenue Norwalk, CT 06855 Mr. John A. Kearns, Jr. Owner TEL: (203) 246-2689 john@jakvisualdesign.com www.jakvisualdesign.com Graphic and Web Design Jones Morrison LLP One Landmak Square, 21st Floor Stamford, CT 06901 Mr. Stephen J. Jones Managing Partner TEL: (203) 965-7700 sjones@jonesmorrisonlaw.com www.jonesmorrisonlaw.com Attorneys Katia 614 West Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 Ms. Katia Garcon-Mistretta Owner TEL: (203) 295-8088

Liberty Travel 55 Westport Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Shelly Hernandez Manager TEL: (203) 845-0802 hernandezs@libertytravel.com www.libertytravel.com Travel Services Magic Scissors Dog Grooming 70 Van Zant Street Norwalk, CT 06855 Mr. Henry Valer Owner TEL: (203) 838-8540 magicscissorsbpt@aol.com www.magicscissorsnorwalk.com Pet Care Services McIntyre Group 63 Glover Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 Ms. Francesca Meyer Senior HR Specialist TEL: (203) 750-1111 flm@themcintyregrouop.com www.themcintyregroup.com Staffing Services NEA Federal Credit Union 450 Westport Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Kenneth Hudson Branch Manager TEL: (855) 632-4968 khudson@neafcu.com www.neafcu.com Financial Services New England Fashion Design Association 24 B Monroe Street Norwalk, CT 06854 Ms. Irina Simeonova Founder TEL: (203) 345-0030 worldfashioncouncil@gmail.com www.sonofashiondesign.com Fashion & Design

Nice Inc. 20 Elmwood Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854 Ms. Janet Evelyn Executive Director TEL: (203) 919-3000 janet.evelyn@optimum.net www.norwalknice.com Non-Profit Associations/Organizations Norwalk Animal Hospital, P.C. 330 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 Dr. Harlan I. McLaughlin Owner TEL: (203) 847-7757 nah@norwalkanimalhospital.com www.norwalkanimalhospital.com Veterinarians Perfect Credit Consulting, Llc 50 Washington Street, Suite 919 Norwalk, CT 06854 Mr. Howard Cutler Managing Member TEL: (203) 291-9465 hcutler@perfectcreditconsulting.com www.perfectcreditconsulting.com Credit Consulting & Restoration Point Pick-Up Technologies, Inc. 32 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 06830 Mr. Tom Fiorita TEL: (203) 622-7234 tom@pointpickup.com www.pointpickup.com Shipping & Delivery PPG Paints 106 Main Street Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Joe Tremblay Manager TEL: (203) 750-9553 paf9152@ppg.com www.ppg.com Paint Stores REALFILMED 59 Cove Avenue Norwalk, CT 06855 Mr. David McGoldrick Director/D.P. TEL: (917) 854-4358 david@1919.com www.realfilmed.com Film Production Terri Ricci Interiors 10 Knight Street Norwalk, CT 06851 Ms. Terri Ricci Owner TEL: (203) 642-3202 Continued next page

Thank You, Renewing Members! December 1, 2015 to February 23, 2016 50 YEARS OR MORE King Industries, Inc. Lovejoy and Rimer PC Pepperidge Farm, Inc. R. T. Vanderbilt Holding Company Inc. 20 YEARS OR MORE Chamber Insurance Trust/CFR Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP Cohen and Wolf PC David Harvey Jewelers Inc. R.L. DePanfilis & Company, LLC Dooney & Bourke, Inc. Empire State Realty Trust Family & Children's Agency Financial Accounting Foundation Hank May's Goodyear Tire & Auto Service

Kaiser-Battistone Keystone House, Inc. McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trefz Corporation Norwalk Community College Norwalk Seaport Association Riverbrook Regional YMCA Sharp Performance USA Shipman & Goodwin, LLP STAR Inc., Lighting the Way Strawberry Hill Animal Hospital John H. Wygal & Company LLC WEB Realty Company Westport Motors Inc

15 YEARS OR MORE All Season's Marine Works Costco Wholesale Courage to Speak Foundation Croce's Transmission Specialists Patriot Bank National Association SoNo Corporate Center

Spinnaker Real Estate Partners LLC Two Men And A Truck

10 YEARS OR MORE First Niagara Risk Management Geriatric Care Management Associates, LLC Lexpress International, Inc. Next Level Strategies Person to Person Professional Graphics Inc. TD Bank 5 YEARS OR MORE B. J. Ryan's Callari Auto Group Concentra Medical Center Gregory and Adams, P.C. Italian Center of Stamford, Inc. James P. Murphy & Associates Maplewood at Strawberry Hill

Matthew A. Caputo, Attorney Merrill Lynch Michele's Pies New Neighborhoods, Inc Riverside Cemetery Association Silver Star Diner The Southpoint Group, LLC Stamford Hospital Under One Roof/The Marvin Viking Construction, Inc Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, LLP

LESS THAN 5 YEARS Advanced Specialty Care Apex Technology Services Around the Clock Virtual Office Assistant Cassena Care at Norwalk Closet & Storage Concepts Ethan Allen Design Center in Norwalk

Fairfield Theatre Company First Allied Securities General Growth Properties Guidelight Financial Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Home Care by Fabricare Osteria Romana, Inc. Rakow Commercial Realty Group Safe and Sound Electric LLC Savings Bank of Danbury Sir Speedy SoNo Academy Studio Marketing Subway Total Wine & More UBS Financial Services Inc. Verrill Dana LLP Wall Street Theater Washington Prime, LLC Winston Preparatory School

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terri@terriricci.com www.terriricci.com Interior Design Services Roth Fabric Showroom & Outlet 22 South Smith Street East Norwalk, CT 06855 Ms. Lori Tompkins Owner TEL: (203) 899-1623 troth@weathervanehill.com Importers/Exporters Salons by JC 515 West Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 Mr. Walter Tumm COO TEL: (646) 732-9400 walter@salonsbyjc.com www.salonsbyjc.com Beauty Salons SavATree 34 Smith Street Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Bill Nielsen CT Licensed Arborist TEL: (203) 853-9526 bnielsen@savatree.com www.savatree.com Tree Services

Sedona Taphouse 515 West Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 Mr. Ron Duckstein Owner TEL: (203) 299-1800 sthnorwalk@outlook.com www.sedonataphouse.com Restaurants Servpro 20 Garland Drive Stamford, CT 06907 Mr. Eric Jeffries Sales TEL: (203) 324-1642 jeffriese@servproofstamford.com www.servprostamford.com Cleaning & Restoration Services Shoe Mart 3 Berkeley Street Norwalk, CT 06850 Mr. Joe Zapatka Owner TEL: (203) 853-6543 jez@theshoemart.com www.theshoemart.com Retail Stores The Silk Touch 5 Main Street Norwalk, CT 06851

Ms. Danna DiElsi Floral Designer TEL: (203) 855-1916 danna@thesilktouch.com www.thesilktouch.com Floral Designs Skill Zen 25 Grand Street Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Josh Kotran Co-Founder TEL: (203) 223-5054 jk@skillzen.com www.skillzen.com Job/Employment Search State Farm Agency 430 Main Avenue, Suite 207 Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Rocco Casinelli Owner/Agent TEL: (203) 750-1700 rocco.casinelli.j3kz@statefarm.com www.casinelliagency.com Insurance Services Surveys & Forecasts, LLC 13 North Main Street Norwalk, CT 06854 Mr. Robert Walker Principal & Founder TEL: (203) 255-0505

rww@safllc.com www.safllc.com Surveying Services Tooher-Ferraris Insurance Group 43 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897 Mr. Chris Tallcouch VP Commercial Lines TEL: (203) 834-5900 ctallcouch@toofer.com www.toofer.com Insurance Services UFC Gym Norwalk 30 Belden Avenue #2 Norwalk, CT 06850 Ms. Elana Schachner Owner TEL: (203) 354-3540 elana.schachner@ufcgym.com www.ufcgym.com/norwalk Fitness Centers/Services Watch Hill Partnership 54 Bywater Lane Bridgeport, CT 06605 Mr. Paul D'Andrea President TEL: (203) 247-1696 paul@watchhillpartnership.com Consulting Services

Westy Self Storage 50 Keeler Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854 Ms. Yessenia Martinez Director TEL: (203) 899-1234 norwalk@westy.com www.westy.com Storage Services Winfield Street Deli 69 Winfield Street Norwalk, CT 06855 Mr. Breno Donatti Owner TEL: (203) 866-4348 winfieldstreetdeli@gmail.com www.winfielddeli.com Deli/Catering Services Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital 747 Belden Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 Ms. Lynne Sherman Director Pediatric Specialty Centers TEL: (203) 750-1999 lynne.sherman@ynhh.org www.ynhh.org Medical/Healthcare Services

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BUSINESS LOANS? LET’S TALK! At First County Bank, we don’t just talk about supporting local business, we’re doing it.

A $7,200,000 permanent mortgage on two mixed-use buildings in Norwalk, CT

Need to talk?

A $500,000 line of credit to a nonprofit agency in Stamford, CT

Call: Steven Ferguson Assistant Vice President, Business Banking sferguson@firstcountybank.com firstcountybank.com/steven-ferguson 203.905.4553

A $10,500,000 construction to permanent mortgage on a medical office building in Westport, CT A $9,000,000 construction loan for a 14-unit condominium development project in Darien, CT

Here are some of the projects we’ve financed

A $2,000,000 term loan to a specialty parts manufacturing company in Stamford, CT A $700,000 capital improvement loan to a condo association in Norwalk, CT A $1,500,000 permanent mortgage on three mixed-use buildings in New Canaan, CT STA M FO R D

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1. The Warren Group, publisher of The Commercial Record, conducted a mortgage market share study which named First County Bank as the 5th ranked lender in Fairfield County for commercial purchase loans.

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