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SIEDC Flag Raising Ceremonies

Health & Wellness Expo Recap

20 Under 40 Nominations

Save the Date for SIEDC’s Annual Business Conference

Over 2,500 people attended SIEDC’s Health & Wellness Expo held on October 1, 2015 - pg. #7

neighborhood developmentread How siedc is improving your neigHborHood!Read more on Page #3

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Read about SIEDC’s new flag ceremonies, highlighting sites where SIEDC was influential in helping them succeed- pg. #4

SIEDC Annual Awards

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SIEDC Annual Business Conference

SIEDC Lifetime Achievement Awards

WHEN:April 27, 2016 9:00 a.m.WHERE:The Hilton Garden Inn1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305An all-day event that includes seminars, business to business

vending, networking events, and keynote speaking sessions

provides an unparalleled opportunity for interaction among

businesses. The Conference is the only economic and business

conference held on Staten Island each year and expects to draw

over 2,500 attendees to this all day event.

Each year, SIEDC recognizes young leaders that have contributed to improving the borough’s economy and quality of life.Visit http://bit.ly/1HW06MN to submit a nomination today!

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Upcoming SIEDC Events

WHEN:December 2, 2015 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.WHERE:Battery Gardens1 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004Every two or three years the SIEDC hosts a Lifetime Achievement

Awards Luncheon to formally honor those individuals and

organizations that have had a significant role in the community,

both on and off Staten Island, and that have also maintained

a strong relationship with the Staten Island Economic

Development Corp (SIEDC).

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Dear SIEDC Supporter,

Fall is here, which means we’re all busy gearing up our businesses for the holidays and the new year! Much of this edition of our Newsletter is focused on 2016, like our 20 Under 40 Awards, SIEDC Business Conference and expanding Neighborhood Development projects.

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and we wanted to take some time to list what we’re grateful for in 2015:• Our 200 SIEDC members whose support has allowed us to create 2 officially designated Business Improvement Districts, 4 merchant associations (and more on the way) to improve Staten Island neighborhoods and help small businesses thrive.• Our supporters and sponsors who allowed us to host 6 successful events this year and more coming up.• Our elected officials who are making a difference in our community, such as NYC Councilman Steven Matteo who helped launch the New Dorp Merchants Group and the Richmond Road Merchants Association, Councilman-Elect Joe Borelli for his support of the Richmond Valley MerchantsAssociation and the South Shore Business Improvement District.

Enjoy reading. Have a wonderful holiday season!

Cesar J. ClaroPresident & CEO

A LETTER FROM SIEDC’S PRESIDENT & CEO

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Richmond Road Merchants

Association

How SIEDC is Improving Your NeighborhoodIn 2015, SIEDC took the lead in Neighborhood Development for the borough by managing six different projects - at least one in every council district on the island.

This year, SIEDC became the only organization in New York City to ever launch two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the same calendar year. We currently oversee the third indu-strial BID in the City: the West Shore BID, and the largest geographic BID: the South Shore BID

With the assistance of Councilman Steven Matteo, Vincent Ignizio and Councilman-Elect Joe Borelli, SIEDC has expanded its service area to New Dorp Lane, Richmond Road in Dongan Hills, Richmond Terrace in Mariners Harbor and Richmond Valley on the South Shore. SIEDC will also be doing street beautification in Huguenot early next year.

These Neighborhood Development efforts have enhanced over 1,000 businesses by providing a variety of services including sanitation, security, marketing & events, street banners, beautification and advocacy.

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SIEDC Raises a Flag for its Most Successful Development ProjectsSince 1993, SIEDC has assisted businesses with expansion and relocation projects. Whether help was needed with financing, permitting, navigating government agencies or installing utilities, together we were there, and we still are. SIEDC held the first flag raising ceremony at Indoor Extreme Sports, in the West Shore Business Improvement District (BID), which converted an abandoned warehouse into an indoor laser tag and paint ball facility. On October 15, 2015, the second flag was raised at the Vanderbilt at South Beach, which is perhaps the most important addition to the redeveloped Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk. Future Flag Raising Ceremonies are scheduled at the Southport Plaza on South Avenue, Pratt Industries, Cubit Power, Howland Hook, ADCO Electrical and the New York Fragrance Warehouse.

How SIEDC Manages NYC’s Largest Geographic BID in the South Shore

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After much anticipation, the South Shore BID is ready to kick off services for 2016. Signed into law by Mayor de Blasio in March of 2015, it is a collective agreement by over 200 property owners in Eltingville, Great Kills, and Annadale to reinvest their own money to help improve economic conditions and the general quality of life within the towns. It is the largest geographic BID in the City of New York and the only non-contiguous BID.

This fall, the board of directors has been organizing the structure of the BID, working with the New York City Department of Small Business Services to finalize legal and administrative paperwork, acquire office space, and hire an Executive Director. In January, the BID will become operational and start to execute a comprehensive economic development strategy including security, sidewalk sweeping, beautification, collective marketing, policy advocacy, and events. In preparation for that start date, major efforts have been undertaken to continue improving economic development opportunities in the area.

On June 6, 2015 Richmond County Savings Bank in Annadale, the train station at the foot of Brower Court in Great Kills and the Richmond County Savings Bank in Eltingville played host to Family Fun Day. The event featured free activities designed to celebrate families while also encouraging economic growth. Provided were activities for adults and their children including bounce houses, face-painting, balloon artists, a live DJ and a variety of rides and games. Families were encouraged to stroll through the hosting towns afterwards, and experience local businesses.

Affordable office space will serve as a central component for the BID and will promote the adaptive re-use of a vacant building, retain, and attract small businesses to these historic neighborhood corridors and demonstrate the importance of collective planning and marketing for the entire BID area.

The BID will be celebrating its launch with a Christmas tree lighting event on Friday, December 4th from 7 PM to 9 PM in Annadale Green.


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The West Shore Business Improvement District (BID) in the Bloomfield and Chelsea sections has been a remarkable success in its first year. It is the first BID signed into law by Mayor de Blasio, managed by SIEDC and has developed a variety of programs to assist businesses in the district.

The West Shore BID has private security and private maintenance services, and has placed street pole banners around the area along with ten garbage receptacles to reduce littering. Major quality of life efforts have included cutbacks of vegetative overgrowth, numerous pothole repairs, and cleanups of traffic medians by the Borough President’s Clean Team. The BID is also working with the New York City Parks Department to clean up vacant parkland which suffers from extreme illegal dumping and overgrowth.

The BID is now tackling tough issues including the restoration of Saw Mill Creek, flooding issues along Bloomfield Avenue and SIEDC will launch the West Shore Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) study later this year.

Perhaps most importantly, five new firms have moved to the BID this year including Indoor Extreme Sports, Richmond Ready Mix, Fly High Trampoline, Lickety Split and Richmond Materials. The area is truly a thriving industrial space in New York City.

SIEDC is Cleaning Up the West Shore Business Improvement District

Before and after photos of the clean up provided by ABCO Maintenance in the West Shore Business Improvement District (BID)

Before After

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The SI Health & Wellness Expo was a HitThe SI Health & Wellness Expo took place on October 1, 2015 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The Expo was presented by NYC Councilman Steven Matteo, ProHealth/Circle Urgent Care, Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital. The Expo had over 75 vendors who participated in the event, which included a variety of first-time vendors and twenty-one educational seminars led by health professionals from around the borough.

Students were able to get in on the action too: over 1,100 elementary, middle school and college students participated in the day’s events. The public was also granted access to the following health screenings throughout the day: diabetes, cholesterol & lipid, blood pressure, EKG, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, glaucoma & vision screenings, glucose screenings, hearing exams, BMI screenings, SBIRT adult mental health screenings, flu shots, Department of Transportation physicals, physicals for the work place, obstructive sleep apnea, Hepatitis C and lung cancer. A successful blood drive was also held at the event.

The day concluded with the Community Health Hero Awards Ceremony, which honored the following individuals: Dr. Cynara Coomer, Chief of Breast Surgery and Director of the Comprehensive Breast Center, Staten Island University Hospital; Gabriella S. Ciarlante, M.S.N., Associate Director, Circle Urgent Care; Edward Delatorre, Borough Commander for Staten Island, New York Police Department; Dr. Eli Serur, Chief of Gynecologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Richmond University Medical Center.

Max CalicchoMax’s Es-Ca Restaurant/Bar

Edward GomezDa Noi Restaurant Downtown

Vincent MalerbaAngelina’s Ristorante

Frank SanchezLorenzo’s

Peter MarcoliniAunt Butchie’s

Joseph TranchinaThe Grand Oaks Country Club

SIEDC 2015 Executive Dining Network

Jack Li GreciLi Greci’s Staaten

John Vincent Scalia Sr.The Historic Old Bermuda Inn


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SIEDC’s 2015 Health & Wellness Professionals Council

SIEDC’s 2015 Ambassador Membership

Diane ArnethCommunity Health Action of Staten Island

Barrington Burke-GreenVisiting Nurse Association of SI

Nick DiBenedettoPriority One Ambulance

Marianne DiTommasoSt. Joseph’s Medical Center

Dr. Stella Fulman & Dr. Zhanetta ShapiroAudiology Island

Dr. Anne GershkowitzSola Dental Spa

Ryan GoldbergProHealth/Circle Urgent Care

Robert BentsonBentson Insurance Group

Joseph J. BiondolilloBiondolillo Financial Group

Barrington Burke-GreenVisiting Nurse Association of SI

Sal Calcagno, Jr.Mennicucci Villa

Gail CastellanoRichmond County Savings Bank

Dominick CiccarelliThink Design Architecture

James EasleyGeneral Growth Properties

Robin LefkowitzNorthfield Bank

Mark MarraChief Energy

Giuseppe NotoStellar Home Improvement

Frank RizzoCornerstone Realty Partners, Inc.

Mark RussoRPM Insurance

Cory SchifterCasale Jewelers

John TardyJVN Restoration, Inc.

William SmithRichmond University Medical Center

Chris WilliamsWilliams Eye Works

Adam ZellnerGreener by Design

Dr. Steve Guagliardo Chiropractic and Nutritional Wellness Care

Dan Messina, Ph.D.Richmond University Medical Center

Dr. Ramin MostafaviLaser Cateract Institute of Staten Island

SI Borough President James S. Oddo

Dr. Ginny MantelloOffice of the Borough President

New Vanderbilt Rehab and Care Center

NYC Councilman Steven Matteo

Donna ProskeStaten Island University Hospital

Jason SerapigliaPique Fitness

Dr. Florence ShumRichmond County Medical Society

RoseMarie StazzoneRichmond University Medical Center

Chris WilliamsWilliams Eye Works

Elizabeth WoodsSt. Joseph’s Medical Center

The SI Health & Wellness Expo took place on October 1, 2015 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The Expo was presented by NYC Councilman Steven Matteo, ProHealth/Circle Urgent Care, Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital. The Expo had over 75 vendors who participated in the event, which included a variety of first-time vendors and twenty-one educational seminars led by health professionals from around the borough.

Students were able to get in on the action too: over 1,100 elementary, middle school and college students participated in the day’s events. The public was also granted access to the following health screenings throughout the day: diabetes, cholesterol & lipid, blood pressure, EKG, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, glaucoma & vision screenings, glucose screenings, hearing exams, BMI screenings, SBIRT adult mental health screenings, flu shots, Department of Transportation physicals, physicals for the work place, obstructive sleep apnea, Hepatitis C and lung cancer. A successful blood drive was also held at the event.

The day concluded with the Community Health Hero Awards Ceremony, which honored the following individuals: Dr. Cynara Coomer, Chief of Breast Surgery and Director of the Comprehensive Breast Center, Staten Island University Hospital; Gabriella S. Ciarlante, M.S.N., Associate Director, Circle Urgent Care; Edward Delatorre, Borough Commander for Staten Island, New York Police Department; Dr. Eli Serur, Chief of Gynecologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Richmond University Medical Center.

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John AlexanderNorthfield Bank

Walter AlvaradoCon Edison

Ed BirdieNY Power Authority

Ralph BrancaVictory State Bank

Frank BriganteTime Warner Cable

Ram CherukuriNew York Fragrance

Cesar J. ClaroSIEDC President/CEO

Pamela ColumbiaStatewide Fire Corp.

Tom CorbettCorbett Enterprises

Walter DaszkowskiDaszkowski, Tompkins, Weg & Carbonella PC.

Carol DecinaNational Grid

John DiFazioFaztec Industries

John DiLeo Jr.Hylan Datacom & Electrical LLC

Joseph FerreraBFC Partners

Anthony FerreriStaten Island University Hospital

Lou TobaccoStaten Island University Hospital

Stanley M. Friedman

William Fritz, Ph.D.College of Staten Island

Eugene Garaventa, Ph.D.

Brian GomezInvestors Bank

Andrew GoncharShore to Shore Realty

Charlie Greinsky

Richard Guarasci, Ph.D.Wagner College

Philip GuarnieriEmpire State Bank

Andrew HughesTD Bank

Gina LaineRichmond CountySavings Bank

Hank LevinPratt Industries

Crystal LiaCapital One Bank

Michael ManzulliChairman EmeritusRichmond County Savings Bank

Raymond MasucciRaymond Homes Inc.

Daniel Messina, Ph.D.Richmond University Medical Center

Kenneth MitchellStaten Island Zoo

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James P. MolinaroPitta Bishop Del Giorno& Giblin LLC

Paula MonteiroIDB Bank

Robert P. MooreSIEDC Chairman

Frank N. NasoThe Naso Organization

Bob NixonGlobal Container Terminals New York LP

James O’Keefe, Ph.D.St. John’s University

Joan RiskoSantader Bank

Josephine SavastanoWells Fargo Bank

Joseph Torres Merrill Lynch

Mark Tranchina The Vanderbilt at South Beach

Ryan Walsh Walsh Electric

Hank LevinPratt Industries

Crystal LiaCapital One Bank

Michael ManzulliChairman EmeritusRichmond County Savings Bank

Raymond MasucciRaymond Homes Inc.

Daniel Messina, Ph.D.Richmond University Medical Center

Kenneth MitchellStaten Island Zoo

SIEDC 2015 Board of Directors

Ambassador Bob Bentson cordially invites you to the

Lifetime Achievement AwardsWednesday, December 2, 2015One O' Clock in the Afternoon

Battery Gardens1 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004

Presented by:

PITTA BISHOP DELGIORNO & GIBLIN LLCPITTA & GIBLIN LLP

Honoring:

Fred GrazianoTD Bank

Vincent IgnizioCatholic Charities

of NY

Dr. Ronald SheppardRetired SIEDC Board Member

Cesar J. ClaroSIEDC

Anthony FerreriNorth Shore LIJ Health System

Lifetime Achievement Awards

For more information or to purchase online, please visit siedclifetime.com

Sponsored by:

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The New Dorp Merchants Group continued a tradition that started last year with the Second Annual Columbus Day Festival on Monday, October 12, hosted in the Santander Parking Lot on New Dorp Lane. The event drew over 1,200 people, and featured a DJ and live music, children’s activities, bounce houses, face painting and a full Bocce Tournament with prizes for the winners. This year, a concerted effort was made to integrate the merchants further down New Dorp Lane into the festivities and many held outdoor sidewalk sales, while offering food for sale with substantial discounts.

This fall, SIEDC hired JCM Cleaning for street cleaning and tree maintenance services. The service will be conducted twice a week, four hours each day. A brochure has also been designed, printed, and mailed for the Group’s 2015 fundraising campaign.

In November, Christmas Lights will be placed along the Lane & Plaza, and the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on December 2nd from 7 PM to 9 PM. The event and tree will be centered around the World War II Memorial on the corner of New Dorp Lane and 9th Street.

New Dorp Merchants Group is Bringing the Community Together on the Lane

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Councilman Steven Matteo and SIEDC Join Together to Help Businesses Along Richmond Road

Richmond Valley Merchants Association Kicks Off

SIEDC and Councilman Steven Matteo have launched the Richmond Road Merchants Association, and it is off to a terrific start. One of the biggest concerns of the merchants is branding the area as a collective neighborhood. Located at the intersection of 3 distinct neighborhoods, Richmond Road seeks to establish its own identity. Many of the start-up services provided follow in the footsteps of the New Dorp Merchants Group. After performing a needs assessment survey report, SIEDC determined that the association would benefit most from sidewalk sweepings, tree maintenance, streetpole banners, window posters and decals for each business, and holiday lighting.

To generate further excitement for the association, planning is underway for a Christmas Tree Lighting event. The tree lighting will be held at the NYFD Firehouse on Four Corners Road, centrally located in the commercial corridor. This event, coupled with the planned marketing, will undoubtedly draw shoppers to the area on Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Richmond County Savings Foundation has committed to a matching grant in support of SIEDC’s efforts on Richmond Road. A complete budget is being developed based on this newly available funding.

The Richmond Valley Merchants Association launched in August 2015 to serve the commercial corridors of Page Avenue, Arthur Kill Road, Amboy Road, Charleston Shopping Center, Veterans Road West and Richmond Valley Road. The goal of the merchants association is to enhance services allowing small businesses to be more competitive, to analyze strip mall vacancies, and provide rehabilitation of surrounding roads and sidewalks. These efforts will create a safe and clean commercial environment, encouraging local businesses to participate in collective marketing, promotions, and events.

As ambitious as it is new, the merchants association has formalized a steering committee, completed a needs assessment and is planning to host a Christmas tree lighting event on December 3, 2015 at 6 p.m. in the Sonic parking lot, near the corner of Page Avenue and Richmond Valley Road. Planned services for 2016 include sidewalk sweeping and tree maintenance, banner installation and a restaurant stroll in the spring. Funding for the Richmond Valley Merchants Association is being provided by former Councilman Ignizio and the SIEDC will provide management services on behalf of the association. The Richmond County Savings Foundation has also assisted the merchants groups by providing a grant of $90,000 to support efforts here and in other areas.


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Through a long standing contract with NYC Small Business Services Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) the SIEDC has been working hard to make sure that the industrial manufacturing and transportion firms have the knowledge, capital and workspace to succeed in their sector. The program provides firms with free services such as navigating government, incentives, enrollment training programs and financing assistance.

In its navigational capacity, the SIEDC has helped resolve 35 governmental issues, ranging from potholes and electrical malfunctions to helping secure a Certificate of Occupancy. Staff had a 4-day turnaround in reporting and repairing a pothole in the West Shore Business Improvement District, aided a client in erecting a billboard near his new property concurrently helping him to secure a Certificate of Occupancy, and during Labor Day weekend ensured the correction of a clients’ power outage.

The IBZ program allows businesses to secure tax abatements and save money. Half of the incentives that were secured this year have been the Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program, otherwise known as ICAP. This program provides tax abatements for up to 25 years; it is by far the most popular program in the Industrial Sector. SIEDC has also helped companies to secure Industrial Development Agency packages (IDA), and enroll in both the Energy Cost Savings Program and Relocation Employment Assistance Program. The SIEDC has helped 10 different companies this year.

The end of 2015 is approaching fast – do you need last minute financing? SIEDC will increase your chances of getting a loan. If you need money to start a business or to expand an established business, SIEDC can help you secure the financing you need by helping you identify lenders and package your loan application. Also don’t forget about investing in your workforce; they are vital to ensuring that your business is operating in an effective manner.

Please contact Christopher Glancy if you are in interested in any of the IBZ programs: 718-477-1400 x810 [email protected]

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How SIEDC is transforming the Terrace

SIEDC, in partnership with the property owners and businesses along the Richmond Terrace corridor, formed the Richmond Terrace Development Corporation in July of 2015. This long-awaited initiative is in response to years of requests for a solidified plan to promote and sustain businesses along Richmond Terrace by addressing both quality of life and economic development issues.

The development corporation will provide supplemental services such as private security, sanitation, maintenance and banners for marketing, making the neighborhood an attractive place to do business and invest.

In July 2015, the SIEDC was awarded the Avenue NYC grant by the Department of Small Business Services. Avenue NYC provides funding for Community Based Development Organizations in low-to moderate-income communities across the five boroughs to implement commercial revitalization activities that benefit businesses and local residents.

Over a period of three months, SIEDC interviewed 93 business and property owners throughout the area, most of which are industrial and maritime businesses. The needs assessment allowed SIEDC to also meet with and support the vital industries along the corridor, which until now had not had much interaction with SIEDC.

Revealed in the assessment were numerous quality of life issues including crime, littering, poor road conditions and overgrowth. The SIEDC engaged in a letter-writing campaign involving several city agencies and elected officials. The letters highlighted immediate improvement services the City can provide to the neighborhood. The Richmond Terrace Development Corporation will host a meeting in December with city agency representatives to discuss proposals for commercial revitalization.

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Eight honored at the SIEDC Annual Awards ReceptionThe SIEDC Annual Awards Reception took place at the Vanderbilt at South Beach on November 12th, and was presented by Northfield Bank. The cocktail hour featured signature dishes from Angelina’s Ristorante, Arirang Hibachi, Aunt Butchie’s, Da Noi Restaurant Downtown, Grand Oaks Country Club, Li Greci’s Staaten, Max’s Es-ca Restaurant/Bar, South Fin Grill, The Vanderbilt at South Beach, and The Stone House at Clove Lakes. Beverages were provided by Brooklyn Brewery, and dessert was donated by Renato’s Pastry Shoppe. During the cocktail reception, the following individuals were honored: NYC EDC for the 3rd Annual SIEDC Friend of the Year Award, Pratt Industries for the 2nd Annual James P. Molinaro SIEDC Public & Private Partnership Award, Janet Dugo of Warren Dugo Media, Inc. for the Executive Woman of the Year Award, and Cory Schifter of Casale Jewlers for the Young Professional of the Year Award.

The dinner reception was led by Robin Lefkowitz of Northfield Bank and James Easley of General Growth Properties. Lt. Stephen Mayes presented the invocation and the Star Spangled Banner was performed by Christine Zahra of Illuminart. The following individuals were honored during the dinner reception: Phil Guarnieri of Empire State Bank received the Outerbridge Award, Chris Ressa of RJW Brokerage received Goethals Bridge Award, Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund received the Bayonne Bridge Award, and NYC Council-man Steven Matteo was presented the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Award. The ceremony concluded with a fireworks presentation provided by Mark Tranchina and the Vanderbilt at South Beach.


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2015 COUNCIL ON GREEN & INDUSTRIAL INNOVATORSMichael BoginSive, Paget & Riesel

Andrew CalcagnoCalcagno Construction

Bob CallahanViridian Energy

Ryan ChinIndoor Extreme Sports SI LLC

Richard CorashCorash & Hollender, P.C.

Laurayne CrokeIronstate Development

Dominick CutroneManhattan Electrical Supply

Brian DeForestAtlantic Salt Co.

Robert Fitzsimmons, Jr.Gateway Arms Realty Corp.

Paul FuscoRichmond Precast

Peter FranchiniFlag Container Services, Inc.

Michael Paul GaglioPaul Gaglio General Contractors, Inc.

Alfred GillNeighborhood Housing Services of SI

Liam GilroyNational Life Group

Robert GiurintanoTGI Office Automation

Jack HoganJP Hogan Coring and Sawing Corp.

Michael KatsorisSupreme Chocolatier LLC

Bob LeavyFlagler C E Holdings LLC/Penn Jersey Machinery

Michael LoughranDKC Public Relations

Stewart MannDealer Storage Corp.

Steve MargarellaMargarella Industrial Construction Corp.

Joe MartucciACME Industrial

Richard MartucciWWC Construction

John MauriJCM New York

Pat PappalardoPapp Realty, Century 21

Patrick PlunkettFederal Housing Solutions

Alan PowellCubit Power

Frank RizzoCornerstone Realty Partners, Inc.

Paul RotundiGalli Engineering, PC

Pat RussoChef’s Choice

Dennis SiclariSeaview Estates

William SullivanSullivan Interests

John TardyJVN Restoration, Inc.

Peter Van den KooyMatrix New World Engineering Inc.

Jim VirgaABCO Maintenance

Nick WalshOnForce Solar, Inc.

Hans WiesnerWiesner Landscape Architecture

Richard YostRGY Private Equities, LLC

Adam ZellnerGreener by Design


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The 2016 SIEDC Business Conference, presented by Investors Bank, will be held on April 27, 2016. This year’s conference theme is “Beyond St. George,” and is devoted exclusively to discussing new developments planned for other areas in Staten Island, beyond St. George. Although, the development of the ferry area is exciting, the focus of the conference in 2016 is highlighting the lesser known projects that are underway. Join over 3,000 business people as we discuss the economic future of the borough.

The 2016 SIEDC Business Conference

is coming up

SIEDC’s 2015 Cabinet Membership

Joseph J. BiondolilloBiondolillo Financial Group

Shaya DeatonCushman & Wakefield Inc.

John P. HoganVanbro Corp.

James MaitilassoQuality Conservation Services, Inc.

Richard MarinNew York Wheel, LLC

Lt. Stephen MayesThe Salvation Army

Steve RadelStaten Island Marine Development LLC

David RampullaFerryAds.com

Chris RessaRJW Brokerage Corp.

Michael SchneiderSchneider Realty Services

William Spiezia, L.S.Rogers Surveying PLLC


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2015 ExECUTIVE WOMEN’S COUNCIL

Xiomara Ayala Investors Bank

Elaine BurkeStaten Island University Hospital

Gabriella S. CiarlanteCircle Urgent Care

Kristy CognettaDaszkowski, Tompkins, Weg & Carbonella PC. Pamela ColumbiaStatewide Fire Corp.

Anna ConnenaGerald Peters Goldmine

Valarie ContrinoContrino Travel, Inc.

Doreen CugnoSt. George Theatre

Eva-Marie Cusack

Anita DelGiornoSantander Bank

Michelle DeNiscoMetLife Premier Client Group

Janet DugoWarren Dugo Media, Inc.

Kaitlyn EspositoChiari & Syringomyelia Foundation

Joanne Gerenser, Ph.D., CCC-SLPEden II Programs

Kathy GiovinazzoRichmond University Medical Center

Katia GordonCon Edison

Norma HaddadCapital One

Maria KavanStaten Island University Hospital

Yana KolchinskayaTD Bank

Sharon HenryRalph McKee Vocational High School

Nazareth LaursenCountry Awards and Trophy Center

Jennifer McGuckinTD Bank

Eileen MerkentNorthfield Bank

Enid MotelsonDome Property Management

Dorothy PoppeChiari & Syringomyelia Foundation

Teresa RampullaFerryAds.com

Jeanne SarnoEmpire State Bank

Lenore SchwartzTotal Electric

Linda SteinmanCamp Good Grief of Staten Island, Inc.

Dr. Rev. Terry TroiaProject Hospitality

Christina WardRichmond County Savings Bank

Pam Columbia (left) of Statewide Fire Corp. and

Janet Dugo (right) at the 2015 SIEDC Annual

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2015 BUSINESS COUNCILGerald Amerosi Sr.Gerald Peters

Gerald Amerosi Jr.Gerald Peters

Claire Bisignano-ChesnoffClaire Properties

Vincent BonomiSpecial Tees

Regina BoukhvalovaNorthfield Bank

Maria CarlsenM&R Hospitality Management

Sharon CurryDr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation

Robert CutronaProject-One Services, Inc.

Massimo DiDonnaPartners in Sound Productions

Fred DiGiovanniIsland Charter

Maria EspositoNorman Heil Insurance

David FazioDeVille Auto Collision, Inc.

Ken FormicaFlag Container Services Inc.

Sergey GubermanEdible Arrangements

David GutmanMerchant Data Systems/Merchant Payroll

Patricia HazenKitty’s & Family Florists

Richard Ippolito, Jr.

Patrick JasionekCostco Wholesale

Melissa JonesOffice Equipment Co. of SI

Dr. Thomas KernodleEmpire State College

Louis Lepore, Esq.Lepore Law

Anthony LibecciAflac Insurance

Daniel MacriMetLife Premier Client Group

Josephine MarinoEmpire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPLus

Chrissy MazzolaNorth American D.F.

Bret MoletaMindsaw.com

Christopher OtterbeckThe Otterbeck Law Firm

Constantine QuadrozziEastern Concrete Materials

Lenny RampullaRampulla Architects, PC

Anthony RapacciuoloPRcision LLC

Jane RogersSI Yankees

Donald SarconeDeSantis, Kiefer, Shall & Sarcone, LLP

John Scalia Jr.Family Limousine Service Inc.

John Vincent Scalia Sr.The Historic Old Bermuda Inn Inc.

Michael ScarimboloAdvisors Mortgage Group LLC

Rob SelvaggiXerox State & Local Solutions, Inc.

David SorkinSI JCC

Salvatore SottileSottile Security International, Inc.

Bob StimellU.S. Coffee

Richard TraversNRG Energy

Frank WilkinsonRab’s Country Lanes

Edward WisemanHistoric Richmondtown


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WELCOME OUR NEW SIEDC STAFF MEMBERS:MEGAN kENNy,MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS MANAGER

LONNIE BARON,PROGRAM MANAGER

SIEDC is pleased to welcome Tottenville resident Megan Kenny on board as Special Events & Membership Manager. Megan is a recent graduate of Seton Hall University where she received a MBA with a concentration in Marketing. She also holds a BA in Art History from Hunter College. She plans to use skills honed during positions with the New York Wheel and Make-A-Wish Foundation as she works closely with both SIEDC’s Events and Membership divisions on recruitment, sponsorship solicitation, and event planning.

Lonnie is the new West Shore Program Manager. In that capacity, he is responsible for overseeing development of the West Shore Brownfield Opportunity Area, advocating for funding of a Light Rail, and managing issues facing tenants and owners within the Industrial Business Improvement District. Lonnie holds a BA in History and Political Science from the College of Staten Island, as well a Professional Certificate in Public Relations from New York University. He spent several years learning the inner machinations of government, working for Assemblyman Titone, before joining SIEDC this year.

SIEDC’s Universal MembershipAmy AmatoThe Star Network

Joe EiseleStaten Island Business Trends

Steven GiordanoLPCiminelli

Ray LaursenCountry Awards and Trophy Center

Nicholas LegakisSt. John’s University

Brian LincerThe Internicola Law Firm, P.C

John R. Merlino Jr.Merlino & Gonzalez

Evan MeyersKamco Supply Corp.

Maria PalumboKearny Bank

Ron Patterson Jr.R&L Press Inc.

Dario PompeoLotus Advisory Group

Frank SanchezHilton Garden Inn

Richard WubnigGerald Peters

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Editor: Nancy McKeown, SIEDC

Cesar J. Claro, President & CEO; Gina Gutman, Sr. VP; Steven Grillo, First VP; Jodi Guagliardo, VP of Special Events; Alex Porto, VP of Membership & Outreach; Frank Bockowski, Comptroller; Lonnie Baron, Program Manager; Daniel Clark, Project Manager; Chris Glancy, Industrial Business Manager; Jon Parente, Project Manager; Megan Kenny, Membership & Event Manager; Nancy McKeown, Graphic Designer; Jennifer Miller, Outreach Coordinator

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