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The city's minorityand women-owned businesses are getting help obtaining public contracts. Now, they can get help from corporate partners to do the same in the private sector. The program, launched earlier this year, will connect them with opportunities.
The city's minorityand women-owned businesses are getting help obtaining public contracts. Now, they can get help from corporate partners to do the same in the private sector. The program, launched earlier this year, will connect them with opportunities.
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The city's minorityand women-owned businesses are getting help obtaining public contracts. Now, they can get help from corporate partners to do the same in the private sector. The program, launched earlier this year, will connect them with opportunities.
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of your business wisely. PAGE 10 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID BELLMAWR, NJ PERMIT NO. 1239 SEPTEMBER 2011 BITS & BYTES What can QR codes do for your business? PAGE 6 COACHS CORNER Need to clean up? Invite company. PAGE 18 ON THE JOB See this months movers and shakers. PAGE 5 www.sibiztrends.com JANET DUGO/Business Trends The Chamber of Commerces Small Business Committee presented a membership meeting at the Renaissance that featured an address by Congressman Michael Grimm. Pictured are Congressman Grimm (center) and, from left, Joanne Barone, Josephine Portuesi and Gail Castellano of Richmond County Savings Bank and Teddy Tay- lor of New York Community Bank. Meet Congressman Grimm P u b l i s h e d b y E l a u wi t Me d i a By TIM RONALDSON Business Trends For the last five years, the citys minority- and women-owned businesses have been receiving help bidding on and obtaining public contracts. Now, with the creation of the Corporate Al- liance Program, they can get help from corporate partners to do the same in the private sector. The program, launched earlier this year, will connect businesses that are certified with the citys Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises with oppor- tunities in the private sector. Eleven founding partners of the program will make contracting opportunities available to the pro- grams recruiting service for sup- pliers and will contribute staffing and financial resources, host training sessions and events, and participate in mentor programs, according to the citys Depart- ment of Small Business Services. The SBS will operate the Cor- porate Alliance Program, just as it does for the existing M/WBE program. Since our administration re- vamped the citys M/WBE pro- gram in 2006, minority- and women-owned businesses have won more business every year, in- cluding a 25 percent increase in 2009 even as total contracts de- clined, and a 47 percent increase last year. But we can and will do more, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. By teaming up with some of New York Citys major corporate citizens, well ex- pand our M/WBE efforts to in- clude private sector opportuni- Corporate Alliance Program to help minority, women-owned businesses connect with private companies please see ALLIANCE, page 21 M/WBEs to get private help By TIM RONALDSON Business Trends Its as if The 3/50 Project was created just for Staten Island as it celebrates the 350th an- niversary of its founding. While its name is just a coincidence, the project will provide a platform by which the Island can promote it- self during this special year. Staten Island community leaders will use the principles of The 3/50 Project to promote the Islands businesses during the month of September. The concept behind the initiative is to boost the local economy by asking con- sumers to pick three independently-owned Island businesses and spend a monthly total Keep the dollars local The 3/50 Project encourages consumers to spend money at independent stores please see PROJECT, page 16 CSI doctor to research high correlation of breast cancer Dr. Donna Gerstle, director of the Staten Island Breast Cancer Research Initiative at the College of Staten Is- lands Center for Environmental Sci- ence, is determined to find out why there is a high correlation between length of residency in Staten Island and incidence of breast cancer. Dr. Gerstle and hundreds of Staten Islanders will participate in a Breast Cancer Walkathon to remember friends lost and lives changed. The Walkathon will take place on the Col- lege of Staten Island campus Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m., part of the colleges first- ever Homecoming. Registration is re- quired, with a requested donation of $25. For more information, visit the Web site csitoday.com/walkathon or call (718) 982-2365. Chamber hosting 50th annual Building Awards The Staten Island Chamber of Com- merce annual building awards pro- gram turns 50 this year. Applications are currently being accepted. Judging will be held on Oct. 14 and the 50th building awards luncheon will be held on Dec. 2. Chairing this years program is Claire Chesnoff of Claire Properties and Bruno Savo of Savo Brothers Real- ty. The Building Awards Program is coordinated by the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce to recognize excellence in design and construction on Staten Island. Any commercial or residential structure on Staten Island may be submitted by the owner or, with the owners consent, by the archi- tect, engineer, interior designer, land- scaper, or craftsman. Awards will only be presented to individuals who have submitted an application for a win- ning structure. New residential and commercial structures as well as reno- vation projects are eligible. The Building Awards Program is sponsored by National Grid. There are three classes of entries in the pro- gram residential, commercial (in- cludes office buildings, banks, schools, restaurants, etc.) and historic restora- tion. For more information on the pro- gram, call (718) 727-1900. Applications and additional information are also available online at www.sichamber.com. Governor signs mobility for out-of-state CPAs Gov. Cuomo signed into law a bill that allows for cross-border practice mobility for out-of-state Certified Pub- lic Accountants as long as the CPAs home state is deemed by New York to have licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to those in New York. Under Section 23 substantial equiv- alency, if a CPA has a license in good standing from a state that utilizes CPA licensure and certification criteria outlined in the Uniform Accountancy Act 150 hours of education, a passing grade on the CPA exam and at least one year of experience then that CPA would be qualified to practice in any state that has adopted UAA Sec- tion 23 mobility. Three states, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, have already adopted provisions that barred CPAs licensed in New York and other non- mobility states from providing servic- es in their states because they had not yet adopted mobility. Now, New York CPAs will have the same access to clients in other states that CPAs li- censed in mobility states already have. The bill goes into effect Nov. 15. Taste of Staten Island to be held Sunday, Sept. 18 The Eger Foundation is celebrating the 19th year of its Taste of Staten Is- land end-of-summer bash, an exclu- sive food, bakery and pizza competi- tion, on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Eger Health Care and Rehabili- tation Center. This years theme is Happy Birthday Staten Island and will feature medals for the winners. Tickets are $75 per person and include unlimited food and beverages pre- pared by the finest Staten Island estab- lishments. Celebrity Food Network Judges in all categories will be pres- ent. For more information, contact Vi- enna Profeta at (718) 989-3087. Monthly Update HOW TO REACH US 347-682-4867 fax: 866-745-9380 WHOM TO ASK FOR Janet Warren Dugo, Publisher ON THE WEB www.sibiztrends.com EMAIL DIRECTORY newsroom: news@sibiztrends.com advertising: ads@sibiztrends.com publisher: publisher@sibiztrends.com DROP US A LINE Business Trends welcomes suggestions and comments from readers including any information about errors that may call for a correction to be printed. Send your comments to news@sibiztrends.com, or call the newsroom at 347-682-4867. SUBSCRIPTIONS Business Trends is mailed each month to the business and com- munity leaders of Staten Island. If you would like to receive the paper, but are not currently on our mailing list, you can request to be added to the mailing list by emailing your name, title, company, address, phone, fax and email address to janet@sibiztrends.com. NEWS IDEAS Business Trends has limited resources to send photographers to events, so the best way to seek coverage is by sending us your news release and photos to the attention of the editor at the below address, or via email to news@sibiztrends.com. Business Trends is published monthly by Elauwit Media, LLC, 66 Willow Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305 Drop us a line Business Trends welcomes news and photo submissions. Email: news@sibiztrends.com Phone: 347-682-4867 Mail: 66 Willow Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305 please see BRIEFS, page 16 4 BUSINESS TRENDS SEPTEMBER 2011 The NewYork State Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S.Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of the cosponsors or participants opinions, products, or services. Services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Visit us on the Web at www.sibiztrends.com Special to Business Trends Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis recently participated in the 2011 Emerging Leaders Program, an annual event sponsored and funded by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. The program was geared toward uniting burgeoning leaders from legislatures across the coun- try in academic settings and workshops to share insight and ideas that will lead the nation moving forward. Malliotakis was one of only 50 legislators from across the nation selected to participate in the event. Participants are selected by the speaker of the Assembly, senate president or minority leader from their state. Classes are led by distinguished UVA professors, discussing the principals of leader- ship, ethical governance and the philosophy of democracy. Emerging Leaders ZAGHOUL AHMED College of Staten Island Zaghoul Ahmed, of the Depart- ment of Physical Therapy at the College of Staten Island and the Department of Neuroscience at The City University of New York Graduate Center, has been named one of five winners of the $1.5 million 2011 BioAccelerate NYC Prize for his novel research of the PathMaker Neuromuscular Treatment System, a CUNY-trade- marked method of treating spinal cord injuries by using electrical stimulation to strengthen neuro- motor connections. Ahmed was awarded the prize for his research at CSI, which in- volves a proprietary electrical stimulation method and system that combines trans-spinal steady DC stimulation with cortical and peripheral repetitive pulsed stim- ulation. Funds from the BioAcelerate grant will be used by Ahmed to purchase equipment and create a facility on the College of Staten Island campus where a clinical trial involving 96 patients will be conducted in partnership with Staten Island University Hospital. REGINA BOUKHVALOVA Northfield Bank Northfield Bank announced that Regina Boukhvalova joined the bank with more than 10 years of experi- ence. Boukhvalo- va is responsible for developing new commercial and consumer re- lationships in Staten Island. Most recently, Boukhvalova was an assistant vice president and senior small business specialist for SI Bank and Trust. She for- merly held various positions with SI Bank and Trust and New York Community Bank. She is a li- censed representative for life and health insurance and is a New York State Notary Public. Boukhvalova is an active mem- ber of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, taking on strategic roles on the Membership Com- mittee and on the Leadership Council of the Young Profession- als Group. She also volunteers her time with New York Cares and NYC Coalition Against Hunger. She is based out of Northfields Castleton Corners headquarters and resides in New Dorp Beach. JOHN PAUL CARINCI Carinci Insurance Agency Staten Islander John Paul Car- inci announced the publication of his self-help tome entitled An All-Consuming Desire to Suc- ceed. Carinci is the owner of Carinci Insurance Agency for more than 20 years. This is his seventh published book. BOARD MEMBERS College of Staten Island Foundation The College of Staten Island Foundation Board of Directors recently elected Christine D. Cea 88 as its new president. Cea is currently a researcher at the New York State Institute for Basic Research in developmental disabilities. In addition, she is a member of the New York State Board of Regents. Her experience at CSI includes former president of the Friends of CSI and adjunct lecturer in psychology and sociol- ogy. She is chair of the Staten Is- land Developmental Disabilities Council and a member of the Bor- ough Presidents Advisory Board on Disability and the Board of Di- rectors of the Staten Island Men- tal Health Society. She also serves on the local Of- fice of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Human Rights Committee on In- formed Consent, and she was honored as a Woman of Distinc- tion by Soroptimist International for her work as a rights advocate for people with disabilities. Cea SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS TRENDS 5 Visit us on the Web at www.sibiztrends.com on the job please see JOB, page 12 Boukhvalova EDITORIAL 6 BUSINESS TRENDS SEPTEMBER 2011 DAN McDONOUGH, JR. Co-Chairman & Chief Executive RUSSELL CANN Co-Chairman & Chief Financial Officer MICHAEL LaCOUNT, Ph.D. Vice Chairman www.elauwit.com Happy 350th bday! You dont look a day over 349... I n case you havent heard, this year Staten Island is celebrat- ing the 350th anniversary of its founding. Its a big mile- stone, and all kinds of events have been planned. One thing the local business community has embraced to mark the occasion is a national grassroots buy local cam- paign with the serendipitous name The 3/50 Project. So whats the Project all about? Well, its a very simple aware- ness campaign to remind people that by supporting their local, independently-owned businesses, they are helping themselves and their neighbors. And with the name The 3/50 Project, its like it was tailor- made for this big anniversary year. You can find out much more about it in our cover story in this months edition. Now, this is not something that is going to change the world in a big, dramatic sweep. We know that. What it is, essentially, is a public relations campaign to help everyone in the community better understand our inter-dependence on one another. By patronizing local, independently-owned businesses, we are not only helping our neighbor, we are helping ourselves as well. What we especially like about this program is that it is a turn-key operation. All the heavy lifting has already been done. There are boilerplate press releases available and beautifully designed graphic pieces for all kinds of use, such as advertising and storefront display. And, best of all, its completely free! So theres nothing but upside for every business on Staten Is- land, and no reason not to participate as either an independent business or supporter. The beautiful symmetry of the 350th anniversary and The 3/50 Project makes this an opportunity we dont want to miss! So, we encourage you to go to www.the350project.net and Jump In. We did! in our opinion JANET WARREN DUGO Publisher Directors STEVE COPPOLA RICHARD GRADO ROBERT CUTRONA LAWRENCE RAMPULLA ALAN BAUER STEVE MILLER ED LYNES General Manager & Editor Executive Vice President Vice President of Sales By BILL DUBOVSKY Situation Have you noticed the usually black and white blocky square image that is becoming ubiqui- tous on everything from print ads to business cards? Theyre called QR codes (Quick Re- sponse), and while invented by a Toyota subsidiary back in 1994 to track and decode part informa- tion on high speed assembly lines, they are becoming a most popular type of barcode for busi- ness and consumer interaction. This article presents a brief overview of how QR codes are used. What is it? QR codes, along with the uni- versal EAN UPC, Data Matrix, PDF 417 (postage and document tracking) and Microsoft Tag are the five major types of barcodes in use today. These codes allow for fast and accurate scanning and tracking of whatever they are attached to, and in the case of QR can contain thousands of alpha-numeric characters of in- formation. How it works If a person seeing your mes- sage wants more information, s/he simply takes out their smart phone, scans your QR code, and can automatically be sent to your Web site (URL) for more information, sent a plain text message, be able to initiate a telephone call, be sent a SMS message (texting), an email ad- dress (download your email ad- dress to the recipient), a VCARD (electronic contact information transfer), a VCALENDAR (event reminders), a Google Maps loca- tion, a Paypal Buy Now link (re- tail sales), a social media link (to Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, others), an iTunes link (media, podcasts), a YouTube Video, or blog post, for starters. Its instant information fulfillment! What you need A mobile device with a QR scanner/reader. Android-based smart phones have one included, iPhone has about 50 free and pay QR apps can be downloaded from the App Store. BlackBerry devices use the App World appli- cation and Windows Phone 7 will work through the Bing search app in the upcoming Mango up- date. Where to get it For a free version of a QR scan program for iPhone, go to the App store and download the free version of QRREADER, I- NIGMA, Barcode Scanner, Red Laser or others. To create your own QR codes, check out QRSTUFF.COM or QRCODE.KAYWA.COM and cut and paste your own codes or google QR codes for many other free and pay sites on the Inter- net. How hard is it to use? Easy. Applications include sharing information, communi- ty building, calls to action (link- ing to new landing pages and opt-ins), SEO and SMO (QR codes enhance your position in search engines because youre getting more hits to your Web site), and others. Practical places to post a QR code include: back of your business card, market- ing materials, sides of vehicles, product tags and packaging, Telecom tech tip of the month Dont use your mobile phone abroad! Its very expensive, data roam- ing charges can be ridiculous and many U.S. mobile phones dont work overseas at all. If you do bring your smart phone, turn off data roaming and leave your phone in airplane mode on. That way you cant accidentally call someone and rack up a big bill. If you use a WiFi enabled device, you can find a hot spot or caf and call home using the Skype.com free app for pennies per minute or if you call other Skype users, its completely free! You can also purchase an inexpensive unlocked mobile phone locally with a prepaid local SIM card. Usually incoming calls will be free and making local calls and texts will be cheaper. Take the phone home with you at the end of your stay for future trips all youll need is a new prepaid SIM card! What can QR codes do? 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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Caf Bella Vita, 1919 Hylan Blvd. For information, call 718-816-5991 HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS OF SI WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Marina Grand, Mansion Ave. For information, call 718-356-2323 NETWORKING PLUS THURSDAY, SEPT. 15 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: Golden Dove, 3281 Rich- mond Ave. For information, call 718-966-6289 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BUS. COUNCIL AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS II WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: South Fin Grill, 300 Fr. Capodanno Blvd. For information, call 718-987-8872 Ext. 114 EGER FOUNDATION TASTE OF STATEN ISLAND SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 Time: 3:00 6:00 p.m. Location: Eger Health Care & Rehab. Ctr., Meisner Ave. For information, call 718-989-3087 8 BUSINESS TRENDS SEPTEMBER 2011 Get the knowledge and skills you need for the job you want this Fall with Certificate Programs and Online Courses through Wagner College External Programs. 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Business Calendar please see EVENTS, page 22 Here's a revenue-boost- ing opportunity that may be flying under the radar of your business or profes- sional networking circle. Decades-old Dome Proper- ty Management, one of the largest and most respected companies of its kind in the New York metropoli- tan area, is offering an unprecedented opportuni- ty for a limited number of vendors and merchants to share in their success. The newly introduced Dome Savings Club gives businesses the opportuni- ty to expand their cus- tomer bases for free. Theres absolutely no catch: You simply agree to provide an attractive dis- count to club participants on the Dome Savings Clubs Offer Board. That's it. Nothing more. A nominal one-time set-up fee, which includes a place on the clubs online Offer Board, is the only cost. This is a winning situa- tion for everyone involved, said Michael Motelson, president of Dome Property Manage- ment. ALL PARTIES BENEFIT Here's why: (1) The businesses in the Dome Savings Club may incorporate marketing incentives that work best for them, such as dollars- off or percentage-savings discounts, free gifts or services, or other strate- gies that have successfully worked for them in the past. They will enjoy a huge audience comprised of well over 10,000 poten- tial customers at over 100 Dome-managed communi- ties, and are included in the clubs online market- ing efforts. (2) Homeowners and com- munities under Domes management benefit from the dollars they save on top-quality products and services. (3) Dome Property Man- agement, notably Staten Islands premier property management company, benefits from directly interacting with the busi- ness community and pro- viding a greatly appreciat- ed advantage to the many condo communities it services. Founded in 1987, Dome Property Management manages over 100 condo- minium and homeowners association communities, mostly on Staten Island, and is the biggest such operation in the borough. Dome provides compre- hensive property manage- ment services to many types of properties and complexes, from under 10 to more than 500 units, and includes many building types and individually owned homes. For now, the Dome Savings Club is being marketed solely to its Staten Island condo communities. DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS Time Warner Cable was the first to participate in the club, with an offer to supply participating condo residents a savings of more than $60 per month with bulk-rate pricing. Additional members include national compa- nies, such as Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, and rep- utable local merchants, such as Jealan Fireplaces. Even Dome itself has joined in by offering pre- ferred pricing and enhanced services to the residents of participating communities. Now that the word is out, it is likely representatives of the automotive, bank- ing, medical, financial and restaurant industries will soon come on board. Dome should also expect to hear from numerous home- services businesses, such as landscaping, contract- ing, plumbing, electrical, woodworking, painting, multi-service and product suppliers, and others. Given the assortment of communities and proper- ties we manage, and the many goods and services they and their residents consume, businesses offer- ing a wide array of prod- ucts and services can bene- fit from participating, said Enid Motelson, senior vice president of Dome Property Management. SOLID REPUTATION IS A MUST If you are interested in participating in the Dome Savings Club as a mer- chant or vendor, be aware that not every business will qualify. Only busi- nesses with a stellar repu- tation for product, cus- tomer-service and integri- ty will be considered, Michael Motelson said. By simply providing a dis- count to Domes customers in these tough economic times, quality merchants, service providers and ven- dors can strengthen the loyalty of their existing customers and attract and build relationships with new prospects. For additional informa- tion, Dome Property Management may be reached at 718-605-2500, e-mail at DomeProp@ DomeGroup.com, and visited online at www.DomeGroup.com. The Dome Savings Clubs Offer Board can be found at www.DomeGroup.com/dsc Offers. The company is headquartered at 109 Winant Place, Staten Island, NY 10309. Current Participants: Dome Savings Club connects businesses to thousands of potential customers for free Advertisement The Tides at Charleston, the first active-adult community of its kind in metropolitan New York, is one of over 100 condo- minium and homeowners association communities benefitting from the extensive services provided by Dome Property Management. Dome Property Management provides comprehensive property management services to many types of properties and complexes, from under 10 to more than 500 units, and includes many building types and individually owned homes. By JOHN J. VENTO Should your business be a pro- prietorship, corporation, partner- ship or some other entity? Each form has advantages and disad- vantages. Business situations change, and so do tax laws. Now may be a good time to re- view your business current structure to be sure it is still your best choice. In proprietorships and partner- ships, income and losses are re- ported on your personal tax re- turn, and earnings are subject to self-employment tax. You are gen- erally personally liable for busi- ness liabilities. With a corporate structure, your liability is generally limited to corporate assets and amounts you guarantee. Minuses? Income is taxed twice once at the corpo- rate level and again when you re- ceive dividends. Any salary you are paid is subject to employment taxes. Small corporations can elect S corporation status. Generally, S corporations pay no federal in- come tax. The corporations in- come or loss is reported on the shareholders tax returns and is not subject to self-employment tax. However, if you are also an em- ployee of the corporation, your wages are subject to employment taxes. An S corporation can pro- vide you with limited liability. Another entity is the limited li- ability company, which offers the limited liability of a corporation and the tax treatment of a part- nership. No one choice is best for every business. Its important to regularly eval- uate whether its time for a change in your business form. John J. Vento is a certified public accountant in private practice and president of Comprehensive Wealth Management, Ltd. He may be reached at (718) 980-9000 or via email at john@ventocpa.com. 10 BUSINESS TRENDS SEPTEMBER 2011 Members are fully licensed and insured. 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JANET DUGO/Business Trends The Nicotra Foundation hosted a reception where $7,000 in grants to local non-profits and scholarships were awarded. On hand were representatives from Conference House Park Conservancy, Musical Chairs Chamber Ensemble, Richmond County Orchestra, Art Lab, Staten Island Childrens Museum, Metropoli- tan Fire Association, Emergency Childrens Help Organization, Sandy Ground Historical Society and Ser- enade at Historic Christ Church, along with Lois and Richard Nicotra (left), and students Jessica Lynch and Michele Marfa (seated, right). Nicotra Foundation awards $7,000 in grants received her Bachelor of Arts de- gree in psychology from CSI, and her Master of Arts degree in psy- chology and her PhD in develop- mental psychology from Ford- ham University. The board also approved a new slate of officers, including Samir Farag, vice president; Joseph M. Ricciutti, secretary; and Edgar Rios, treasurer. Farag, who previously served as secretary of the Foundation Board, is the founder and presi- dent of Worldwide Electronic Corporation. He serves on a num- ber of boards of directors for or- ganizations including the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and the Staten Island Mental Health Society, and he is presi- dent and chairman of the board of the Staten Island Rotary Club. He also participates in a number of committees, such as the Gener- al Committee of the Friends of CSI. Riccuitti is the president of the Staten Island Yankees. Prior to his current post, he served as di- rector, Alfred Lerner Hall/Uni- versity Event Management at Co- lumbia University. He was also di- rector of stadium events at the Richmond County Ballpark and a facilities director at Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Riccuitti re- ceived his Bachelor of Science in business management from CSI and a Masters in management and producing (with honors) from Columbia University. Rios is a co-founder and man- aging partner of Wenzi Capital Partners. Prior to his post at Wenzi Capital, he was executive vice president and general coun- sel of AmeriChoice Corporation, which he co-founded in 1989. He has also served as a staff attorney at the Los Angeles District Coun- sels Office of the Internal Rev- enue Service. Rios holds an AB from Princeton University and a JD from Columbia University. In addition to the new officers, Jeffrey O. Schnorbus, senior vice president and treasurer of North- field Bancorp Inc., was elected as a new board member to a three- year term. Schorbus has held var- ious financial positions at North- field, including principal ac- counting officer and controller, since 1991. His rsum also in- cludes senior accountant with the Office of Thrift Supervision from 1987 to 1990 and auditor with Touche Ross & Co. from 1985 to 1987. He is a certified public ac- countant in the State of New York; a member of a number of professional associations, includ- ing the New Jersey Bankers Asso- ciation, where he is chairperson, and he is a graduate of Wagner College. The re-elected members of the CSI Foundation include Joseph A. Franzese, John Mazza, Richard M. Prinzi Jr., Peter Salva- tore and Norma DArrigo. In ad- dition, Gordon Di Paolo is the new faculty representative of the foundation. COURTNEY MOORE Merrill Lynch Staten Island resident Court- ney Moore was recently recog- nized on Barrons Americas Top 100 Women Finan- cial Advisors list. Moore joined Merrill Lynch in 1992 and earned the CIMA desig- nation in 2003. She is a mem- ber of the Financial Planning As- sociation as well as a member of the Investment Management Con- sultants Association. She has ex- tensive experience in investment consulting, asset allocation mod- eling, hedging and diversifying concentrated stock strategies, and liability management. Moore received her CFP certifi- cation, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Stan- dards Inc., in 2000. She serves as the co-chair of the Merrill Lynch Womens Exchange, and as a men- tor for the Womens Bond Club. She is the former treasurer of the Board of Trustees of Notre Dame Academy in Staten Island, and re- gatta chairman of the Richmond County Yacht Club. She graduated from the College of the Holy Cross (class of 92), which she attended on a full ath- letic scholarship. She lives on Staten Island with her husband, Mike, and her daughters Michaela and Jordan. NEW OFFICERS Richmond County Bar Association The Richmond County Bar As- sociation elected Robert Mulhall president of the organization. Mulhall, along with his fellow of- ficers, was installed by Judge Jonathan Lippman, chief judge of the state of New York. Mulhall has a B.S. in econom- ics from Manhattan College and a law degree from Fordham Univer- sity Law. He was admitted to prac- tice in 1978 and is currently in private practice, with his practice largely confined to Personal In- jury law. Mulhall is a retired chief court attorney of the Supreme Court, Richmond County and past-president of the Court Attor- neys Association of the City of New York. He is chairman of the RCBAs Volunteer Lawyers Proj- ect and a current director with the Staten Island Trial Lawyers Association. He is a life member of Staten Island Council of the Knights of Columbus and past- president of Hillside Swim Club. Mulhall serves as a member of Capital Campaign Finance Com- mittee of St. Teresas Church and the County Committee of the Democratic Party of Staten Is- land. He served in the United States Army from to 1966-1968 and resides in Castleton Corners with his wife, Lorraine. The Mulhalls have two sons, Robert and Daniel. Other officers elected were: Thomas A. Sipp, president-elect; Thomas J. Hall, vice president; Christopher J. 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Pros Research firm comScore has estimated that of the 14.5 million consumers who scanned QR codes in June, 61 percent were male, 53 percent were in the 18-34 year old group, and 36 percent were in the $100K-plus income bracket with 49 percent of the scans from print, 35 percent from product packaging, 27 percent from Web sites, 24 percent from posters, fliers or kiosks and 12 percent from TV. Fifty-eight per- cent of respondents scanned codes at home, 39 percent in retail stores, 25 percent in grocery stores and 13 percent outside or on public transit. It appears that the numbers and demographics sound tempting for creative mar- keteers. Cons Sometimes difficult to use ef- fectively. Ive used QRreader on iPhone and have found it flakey, though the most recent version is much better. After I scan a QR code, it sometimes doesnt regis- ter, but when it does and the QR code takes you to a Web site that is not optimized for mobile phones, the visuals can be too small to see and too complex to navigate on the phone screen. When I see something Im inter- ested in, I usually just type in the URL into the browser of my lap- top or iPad. Bottom-line I personally havent found QR codes to be indispensable at this time, but I am including them on all new advertising and market- ing materials as well as my new business cards. As creative uses increase, more practical applica- tions will be released and results quantified. Ive seen barcode apps come and go as fads, but will see if QR sticks. For more information, click on www.gomocode.comfor an outstanding free white paper. 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Aside from patchwork and politically expedi- ent band-aids, the government has not been able to accomplish anything for the long-term health and growth of the country. This is nothing new; theyve been screw- ing things up for years with un- timely tax cuts, debt financing of two wars, unaffordable social pro- grams and general mismanage- ment. In 2003, Bush and Congress negotiated the Medicare drug purchase program and agreed to pay retail rates for Medicare drugs instead of vying for lower bulk prices that would have re- sulted in net savings of $480 bil- lion over the last eight years. Re- cently, Congress passed a tooth- less debt ceiling bill that suppos- edly cuts $4 trillion in debt over 10 years. What it really does is trim the future debt increase so that in 2020 the U.S. debt will be $21 tril- lion instead of $25 trillion. More Alice in Wonderland account- ing! As part of the deal, a special 12-person committee was named to determine specific cuts. Are they kidding? Composed of six Democrats and six Republicans, the committee wont be able to agree on where to buy lunch let alone agree on spending cuts. Syria, Libya and Egypt are volatile, the Middle East is ready to explode, we are chasing our tails in Afghanistan, Europe is in a debt crisis with Greece, Spain and Italys financial systems are near bankrupt, and where were our leaders on vacation! State- side, our credit rating has been lowered for the first time in histo- ry, the stock market is tanking, our economy is not growing, we have 9-percent-plus unemploy- ment, and our citizens have com- pletely lost confidence in our leaders ability to lead. Where are our leaders on vacation! To be fair however, Mr. Obama did take a jobs creation, listen- ing tour before heading off to Marthas Vineyard. He toured Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois where the average unemploy- ment rate is 6 percent. This was political pandering and nothing more. If he were truly interested in listening, he should have vis- ited Michigan or Ohio, where he could hear and see the needs of the real unemployed and where he could connect with the most af- fected. Adding to the hypocrisy, he and his entourage were riding around in buses made in Canada. Lets not be overly critical of Mr. Obama taking a vacation, as on Aug. 19, his office released a photo of the president at a nation- al security briefing held in the Vineyard. I guess he felt the need to prove he was really working. Congress also went off on vaca- tion. Perhaps, after the well-need- ed rest, the Republicans will stop being obstinate and come to the table with a realization that we will never reduce debt and bal- ance the budget without tax in- creases and tax reform. Similarly, after their R&R, perhaps Pelosi and Reid will realize that there is no other choice but to support re- duced spending on their sacro- sanct entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare. 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Pictured, from left, are Mif Olmez, John Inserra, Christine In- serra, Butch Galante, Glen Cutrona, Steve Villamarin, Annmarie Cutrona and John Nikolai. Evening mixer JANET DUGO/Business Trends Members of the Chamber of Commerce paid a visit to Sand Lane in South Beach to stop in and speak with local merchants about ways the Chamber can be of assistance. Pictured, from left, are Robert Myers of NYC Small Business Solutions, Chamber President Linda Baran, Hector Pacheco of South Beach Dry Cleaners & Tailors, Len Bosso of Empire State Bank and Anthony Basile of Council Member James Oddos office. How can we be of assistance? of $50 among them. Its really just making the resi- dents of Staten Island think twice about where they purchase, said Linda Baran, president and CEO of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce. Were not trying to swear off the big box stores; were trying to have them sign on as supporters. The idea is very basic, Baran said. Instead of going to a super- market to buy flowers, for exam- ple, The 3/50 Project recommends that you go to a local florist. Ac- cording to a 2009 U.S. Labor De- partment report, if half the popu- lation spent $50 each month at lo- cally owned independent busi- nesses, it would generate $42.6 bil- lion in revenue. For every $100 spent at these stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures, compared to only $43 if it is spent at a national chain store. Dollars can quickly add up as more people get involved, hope- fully giving our neighborhood shopkeepers the edge they need to stay in business and continue serving Islanders, Baran said. The 3/50 Project benefits busi- ness owners and Island residents alike by helping to improve our local economy and quality of life. Businesses that wish to partici- pate in the program can sign up at www.the350project.net by click- ing on Jump In. In addition, business groups and non-profit organizations are encouraged to sign up as official supporters of the project and to start spreading the word to their own member- ships. Participating business owners and official supporters of The 3/50 Project are provided with fly- ers, countertop signage, window clings and more. Cinda Baxter, a resident of Minneapolis, Minn., founded The 3/50 Project in March 2009. Since then, it has been utilized in com- munities throughout the country to promote local businesses. Baran said the Chamber and other supporters of the program would like to get 350 businesses signed up as supporters, to once again stress the celebration of the Islands 350th birthday. The cele- bration itself is a year-long event, she said, and it provides for a nice platter on which to present The 3/50 Project. The last couple of years have been very difficult, and we arent seeing a lot on the local front in terms of increased business, es- pecially among small business- es, Baran said. For us, (the Proj- ect) is a stepping stone. 16 BUSINESS TRENDS SEPTEMBER 2011 Agent Funding & Abstract, LLC dba Mortgage Tech Home Finance Registered Mortgage Broker - NYS Banking Department All Mortgage loans arranged with third-party providers. 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National Grid selected among Best Companies National Grid was selected as one of the best companies to work for on Staten Island in 2011 by the Staten Island Economic Develop- ment Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation that provides pro- grams and services for business- es and entrepreneurs to promote economic development on Staten Island. The Best Companies to Work for on Staten Island recognition was launched in 2009 to recognize local companies and non-profit organizations. SIEDC Ambassa- dors, a group of business leaders who co-chair SIEDCs most visi- ble programs, voted on entries submitted from a database of more than 2,500 local businesses invited to participate. Award categories were based on the number of employees. Na- tional Grid, an international en- ergy delivery company, was se- lected in the category of business- es with more than 100 employees. Signature Bank releases 2nd quarter earnings Signature Bank announced re- sults for its second quarter ended June 30. Net income for the 2011 second quarter reached a record $36.6 million, or $0.87 diluted earnings per share, versus $22.3 million, or $0.54 diluted earnings per share, for the 2010 second quarter. The record net income for the 2011 second quarter, versus the compa- rable quarter last year, is primari- ly due to an increase in net inter- est income, fueled by core deposit growth and strong loan growth. These factors were partially off- set by increases in the provision for loan losses and non-interest expenses. Monthly Update Drop us a line Email: news@sibiztrends.com SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS TRENDS 17 Become a DOME SAVINGS CLUB VENDOR and reach thousands of potential customers! For more information, call (718) 605-2500 www.domegroup.com Dome Property Management - managers of over 100 condo and homeowners association communities - is now accepting vendors and merchants to participate in the Dome Savings Club, an "offer board" of discounted services and products for the communities it serves. Join national companies like Time Warner Cable, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and local businesses like Jealan Fireplaces and The Pool Therapist. To learn more, visit the Offer Board at www.DomeGroup.com/dscOffers. STEVE WHITE/Business Trends The Staten Island Economic Development Corp. announced an initia- tive to connect local industrial businesses with financial lending in- stitutions to help spur growth. On hand at the Supreme Chocolates building on South Avenue where the announcement was made are, from left, Jay Anderson of the SIEDC, Joe Doolan of TD Bank, Monte Rossenthal of Sovereign Bank, Matthew Kanarick of HSBC Bank, Ken Doherty of Northfield Bank and Steve Grillo of the SIEDC. Connecting businesses with money STEVE WHITE/Business Trends Surrounding a portrait of Richard B. Irwin at the 25th annual golf outing held in his honor by the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce are, from left, Gail Castellano of Richmond County Savings Bank, Chamber President Linda Baran, Jeff Tieger of Business Advantage Group and Chamber Board Chair Solomon Chemo of Richmond Group Wealth Advisors. Time for tee-off By BILLY SPARKLE We had a saying in my family while I was growing up: If you want a clean house, invite compa- ny. The idea was simple. We tend to be OK with certain conditions in our homes, which, if we knew company was coming, would no longer be OK. We tend to clean up more, become more organized and pay more attention to things that previously would have gone unnoticed. Well, its the same way with our businesses. There are certain conditions or states that various aspects of our businesses are in. These can include the pa- perwork on our desks, items sit- ting on the floor or the general state of our office environment. If we own a store, we have the or- ganization of the products on our shelves, the behaviors of our em- ployees or the overall condition of cleanliness. If were service providers, there is the state of our physical health, the state of our mental acumen, the state of our emotional well-being all of which contribute to our ability to serve our clients. And these areas, when were by ourselves, tend to be at much lower levels than we would prefer them to be if we knew we were having com- pany. Part of the value of having a coach is its like having compa- ny over to your business. If cer- tain rooms or areas of your business are in conditions that are less than satisfactory, theres a tendency to begin cleaning them up. Clients and customers have a similar effect. They, too, are like having company over. When we invite others into our businesses, it automatically has us looking at things in a different manner. The key is to invite. Invite, in- vite, invite. In fact, once the invi- tations have been extended and often long before the company ac- tually arrives, we find ourselves engaging in all sorts of activities designed to tidy up our space. I re- call times when my mother would say, Ive got to clean this house up. Perhaps Ill invite some peo- ple over to get me into action. And that would work. As soon as she invited a few folks over, shed immediately go into overdrive to improve the conditions of her house. So the encouragement for this month is simple: Invite com- pany. Invite potential customers and clients to come on over and take a look at what you have to offer. And once you know that theyll be looking, youll be moti- vated to give them something nice to look at. Youll clean up, get organized and make all sorts of improvements before they even get there. And once they do ar- rive, theyll be delighted by what they see. Coach Billy works with highly com- mitted men & women to produce un- precedented results in their busi- nesses and their lives. Learn more at www.billysparkle.com or contact Billy directly at billy@billysparkle.com. 18 BUSINESS TRENDS SEPTEMBER 2011 718.351.0590 1361 North Railroad Ave www.esbna.com Courtesy Call Service Yes ? No Minimum Balance Requirement Yes ? Unlimited Check Writing Yes ? Free Online Banking Yes ? Free Bill Pay Yes ? Free Business Debit Card Yes ? $100 off your first order of checks Yes ? 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Business Guild I of the S.I. Cham- ber of Commerce: Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South Ave. 7:45 a.m. Mem- bers and invited guests only. For info, call Jeff Tieger at 718-698- 1055. Business Network Intl. (BNI) Net- work Alliance Chapter: Z-One Lounge, 1821 Richmond Ave. 7 to 8:30 a.m. For info, call Timothy Houston at 718-981-8600. Rotary Club Staten Island: LiGre- cis Staten, 697 Forest Ave. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Members and guests wel- come. For info, call 718-370-3140. College of S.I., Small Bus. Dev. Ctr. Business Counseling: Chamber of Commerce, 130 Bay St. 9 a.m. No charge. For info, call the SBDC at 718-982-2560. College of S.I., Small Bus. Dev. Ctr. Business Counseling: CSI, 2800 Victory Blvd. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No charge. For info, call the SBDC at 718-982-2560. WEDNESDAY Bucks Business Network: Hamp- ton Inn, 1415 Richmond Ave. 7:30 a.m. For info, call 877-SIBUCKS or visit www.sibucks.com. Kiwanis Club of Brighton: Jodys Club Forest, 372 Forest Ave. 7:30 p.m. For info, call 718-348-0505. Kiwanis Club of North Central: LiGrecis Staten, 697 Forest Ave. 7:30 p.m. For info, call Len Bosso at 347-592-1937. Rotary Club of Gateway: The Lake Club, 1150 Clove Rd. 7:15 p.m. For info, call 718-447-1509. Score Business Counseling: Cham- ber of Commerce, 130 Bay St. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Appointment necessary. No charge. For info, call 718-727-1221. E.L.I.T.E. (Executive, Leadership, Interactive, Team, Effort) Net- working Group: 1110 South Ave. 8 a.m. New members welcome. For info, call 347-273-1375. College of S.I., Small Bus. Dev. Ctr. Business Counseling: CSI, 2800 Victory Blvd. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For info, call 718-982-2560. THURSDAY Kiwanis Club of Staten Island: LiGrecis Staten, 697 Forest Ave. 7:30 p.m. For info, call 718-967-4345 or go to kiwanisclubofstatenisland.com. Rotary Club of South Shore: Mari- na Grand, 141 Mansion Ave. 12:15 p.m. For info, call 718-987-2061 or visit southshorerotary.org. Rotary Club Mid-Island: New Dako- ta Diner, 921 Richmond Ave. 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. For info, call 718-981- 0700. Score Business Counseling: SI Bank & Trust, 1550 Richmond Rd. 9 a.m. to noon. No appointment nec- essary. No charge. For info, call 718- 727-1221. Rotary Club of North Shore: LiGre- cis Staten, 697 Forest Ave. 7 p.m. For info, call Herb Smith at 718-442- 9047. Business Network Intl. (BNI) High Achievers Chapter: Perkins Restau- rant, 4370 Amboy Rd. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For info, call Timothy Houston at 718-981-8600. Business Network Intl. (BNI) High Achievers Chapter: Perkins, 4370 Amboy Road. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For info, call Timothy Houston at 718- 981-8600. Business Guild II of the S.I. Cham- ber of Commerce: Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South Ave. 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Members and invited guests only. For info, call Bob Williams at 718-356-1952. Business Guild III of the SI Cham- ber of Commerce: Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South Ave. 7:30 a.m. New members welcome. Call Melody Minkoff at 718-370-0040. College of S.I., Small Bus. Dev. Ctr. Business Counseling: CSI, 2800 Victory Blvd. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For info, call 718-982-2560. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): 7 p.m. For info. and locations, call John Tidona at 718- 448-7160 or e-mail portrichcert@yahoo.com. SATURDAY Score Business Counseling: St. George Library, 5 Central Ave. 10 a.m. to noon. Appointment neces- sary. No charge. For info, call 718- 442-8560. Score Business Counseling: Rich- mondtown Library, 200 Clarke Ave. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Appointment neces- sary. For info, call 718-668-0413. WEEKLY MEETINGS Drop us a line Business Trends welcomes news and photo submissions. You can send us your news in a number of ways: Email: news@sibiztrends.com Phone: 347-682-4867 Mail: 66 Willow Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305 ties. Becoming a supplier to a large corporation adds credibility and stability to a small business while increasing its revenue, and we want New York Citys minori- ty and women-owned companies to benefit from New York Citys strong and civic-minded business climate. To connect certified firms to private sector opportunities, the SBS worked with the 11 founding partners to establish four initia- tives. According to the depart- ment, these include a corporate skills training program to edu- cate participants about doing business with the private sector, a recruitment service to match qualified firms to specific oppor- tunities with the founding compa- nies, a mentorship program to strengthen minority and women business leaders, and a citywide construction training program for certified construction firms that will enable them to compete for work among university cam- puses and corporate facilities. The Corporate Alliance Pro- gram is another initiative that will only further help our Minori- ty and Women-owned Business Enterprises, City Council Speak- er Christine C. Quinn said. By offering additional staffing and fi- nancial resources and training sessions, this will give these busi- ness owners the extra line of sup- port that they need. The 11 founding partners in- clude Accenture, American Ex- press, BNY Mellon, Colgate-Pal- molive, Citigroup, Columbia Uni- versity, Con Edison, Credit Su- isse, Goldman Sachs, IBM and National Grid. Once the program is underway, additional compa- nies will have the opportunity to join as participants, according to the SBS. The M/WBE program account- ed for $714 million in public con- tracts in 2010. Since the program was established in 2006, more than 26,000 contracts have been awarded to certified firms, valued at almost $1.9 billion, according to the SBS. In Fiscal Year 2007, the first full year of the program, certified companies won subcontracts worth $59.2 million, or 7 percent of all city subcontracts. That number has risen steadily ever since, to $127.5 million (16 per- cent) in FY 2008, to $180.4 million (19 percent) in FY 2009, and to $381.9 million (30 percent) in FY 2010. We do everything possible to connect certified M/WBEs to op- portunities to sell to the city, SBS Commissioner Robert W. Walsh said. Building your portfolio and diversifying your client list is key to becoming more competitive, and the Corporate Alliance Pro- gram will offer this edge to our M/WBEs who need help building capacity. 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