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Staten Island has the space for you.

SIBOR presents $11k

check to SIUH program
The Staten Island Board of Realtors recently presented an
$11,000 check to Staten Island University
Hospital
Northwell
Health, Ocean Breeze, earmarked
for
the
planned
SIUH/
Hospital/Kids Against Cancer pediatric-oncology center.
The funds were raised in June
during the Realtors Challenge
Cup golf outing, held at the
Grand Oaks Country Club,
Huguenot. This is the second consecutive year the SIBOR sports
event has generated money for
the pediatric-oncology center,
having contributed a total of
$21,500.
Ron Molcho, a SIBOR director
and chairman of the Realtors
golf outing, and Claire Bisignano
Chesnoff, president of SIBOR,
presented the donation to Dr.
Philip Roth, SIUH chairman of
pediatrics, and Dr. Sarah Vaiselbuh, director of pediatric hematology/oncology, who accepted on
behalf of the hospital.
SIBOR applauds the vision of
all those involved with the pediatric-oncology center as they
work toward addressing the
needs of the children and families who will benefit from this
wonderful, state-of-the art facility, Molcho said.
Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health and Kids
Against Cancer predict the suite
will double the hospitals capacity
for outpatient chemotherapy
treatments as alternatives to hospitalization.
Children with cancer and
blood-related disorders will have
please see BRIEFS, page 2

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SCORE
Do you have a strong mission, vision?
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Attend an event in the borough this month.
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Grand Oaks hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony

STEVE WHITE/Business Trends

Chris Caggiano, president of Grand Oaks Funding LLC (with scissors), celebrates his company's ongoing success over the past two years. The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce helped Caggiano celebrate with a ribbon
cutting ceremony.

Small Business Saturday a success

Business Trends
Small Business Saturday wrapped up its
seventh year on Saturday, Nov. 26, with support for local businesses across the country

On the Job
See the movers and shakers around
Staten Island this month.
PAGE 3

hitting record highs.

According to results from the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, released by the National Federation of Independent Business and American Express, an

estimated 112 million consumers reported

shopping at small businesses on Small Business Saturday, a 13 percent increase over last
please see MORE page 11

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Monthly Update
BRIEFS
Continued from page 1

a child-friendly environment containing features such as a onewall fish tank, running waterfall
with a teen's corner, interactive
video games, an IT wall with
touch screens and an exposition
of fluttering butterflies.
The Kids Against Cancer Pediatric Oncology Center will be located on the second floor of the
hospital's Nalitt Building, 256C
Mason Ave.

CPA firm acquires tax

and accounting practice
The CPA firm of Daszkowski,
Tompkins, Web & Carbonella PC
recently announced the acquisition of the tax and accounting
practice of Joseph Failla, EA.
Daszkowski, Tompkins, Weg &
Carbonella CPA, PC is a full service certified public accounting
firm serving the Tri-State area. It
offers a wide variety of accounting, tax and financial services to
business and individual clients
and is committed to helping them
improve their long-term financial
success.
The firms customized programs are designed to grow, protect and conserve your wealth by
delivering an unprecedented level
of personalized service and expertise.

Giving Circle to host

Annual Holiday Brunch
Staten Island Giving Circles
Annual Holiday Brunch will be
held on Sunday, Dec. 11 at noon.
The Staten Island Giving Circle
has worked hard again this year
on events/projects targeted at improving life conditions for the underserved on Staten Island.
Please lets gather to relax and
enjoy each other and our years
accomplishments at a beautiful
brunch at the Old Bermuda Inn.
Sign-up is $50 per person and
can be done with Donna Fischer
(dflove40@aol.com), Ceil Scalia
(Ceilscalia@scaliahome.com),
Michele
Yacovello

(myacovello@gmail.com) or Evelyn
Kormanik
(sigivingcircle@aol.com).
The bring-along for December
is new childrens pajamas for
ages 7 teens.

Mayor announces new

apartment program
Mayor Bill de Blasio recently
announced the launch of the NYC
Building Operator Training Program to help residential buildings cut energy costs up to 20 percent. The new program offers a
no-cost, 30-hour training program
for small, multifamily building
maintenance staff on ways to reduce energy consumption. Participants will learn about energy
and resource conservation techniques related to a buildings
heating, electrical and water systems. This training model is designed to reduce energy costs between 5 percent and 20 percent
without any major capital expenditures.
Residential buildings are responsible for roughly three-quarters of New York Citys greenhouse gas emissions. As part of
de Blasios One NYC plan to create a more equitable, resilient and
sustainable city, the city has set a
bold goal of achieving an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions from 2005 levels by
2050.
The program is available to
multifamily buildings with five to
50 apartment units or that have
between 5,000 to 50,000 gross
square feet.
The training curriculum is designed to upgrade the skills of
building operators to realize
building energy savings and
lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Building owners and management companies may apply to
have their maintenance personnel trained through this program.
The training course will be offered in locations throughout the
city. Building owners and management companies that are interested in participating in this
program
may
visit
http://www.cunybpl.org/opstraining/. New participants for
trainings will be accepted on a
rolling basis.

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on the job
VINCENT BOUDREAU
The City University of New York
The Executive Committee of
the Board of Trustees of The City
University of New York unanimously approved the appointment of Dean Vincent Boudreau
as interim president of The City
College of New York, as recommended by Chancellor James B.
Milliken.
Boudreau, a leading authority
in the politics of social movements, particularly in Southeast
Asia, has served in a variety of
academic and administrative
posts at City College for a quarter
of a century, including service as
dean of the Colin Powell School
for Civic and Global Leadership
at CCNY since 2014. Boudreau is
also professor of political science
and a member of the City University of New York graduate faculty.
The Hon. Barry F. Schwartz,
vice chairperson of the CUNY
Board of Trustees, has been
named chair of a committee that
will conduct a national search for
a permanent president of City

College, consistent with the

guidelines of the Board of
Trustees.
Boudreau has been a member
of City Colleges department of
political science since 1991. He
has directed the masters program in international relations
and the undergraduate international studies program, and has
served as deputy dean of social
science and chair of the political
science department. He was recognized as CCNYs Teacher of
the Year in 2009.
In 2002, he became director of
the Colin Powell Center, at a time
when it was known as a center for
policy studies and focused on
hosting academic conferences
and sponsoring research. Under
Boudreaus leadership, the center
embarked on a vital new program
of activity, which emerged as an
elaboration of CCNYs historic
mission: to ensure that students
from
underresourced
backgrounds have the advantages of
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WEEKLY MEETINGS

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MONDAY
Bus. Outreach Ctr of SI/WBCLDC
Small Bus. Counseling
MWBE/BOC Capital: WBCLDC, 705
Forest Ave., 2nd Fl. By appointment
only. For info, call 718-816-4775.
Kiwanis Club of Richmond Co.:
LaFontana Restaurant, 2879 Amboy

Short Sales, Mortgage Modification,

Foreclosure Defense

Rd. 7 p.m. Call 718-420-1966.

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.

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TUESDAY
Greater New Dorp Networking
Group: 8 a.m. Perkins, 1409 Hylan
Blvd. For information, call Steve
Lombardo at 718-702-8623.
Richmond Business Connections:
Z One, 1821 Richmond Ave. 8 a.m.
For information, call Ronald P.
Cutrone at (347) 258-8131 or visit
http://rbcofsi.com.
SI Business Friends: 7:30 - 8:45
a.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South
Ave. For information, call Dr. Richard
Bove at 718-938-5978 or visit
www.sibfnetwork.com.
Bus. Outreach Ctr of SI/WBCLDC
Small Bus. Counseling
MWBE/BOC Capital: WBCLDC, 705
Forest Ave., 2nd Fl. By appointment
only. For info, call 718-816-4775.
Direct120.com, Ultimate Think
Tank: Lorenzos, 1100 South Ave. For
info, visit www.direct120.com.
Kiwanis Club of South Shore:
LaFontana, 2879 Amboy Rd. 7:30
p.m. For info, call 718-370-2770.
SCORE Business Counseling: S.I.
Bank & Trust, 1550 Richmond Rd. 9
a.m. to noon. No appointment necessary. No charge. For info, call 718727-1221.
Business Guild I of the S.I. Chamber of Commerce: Hilton Garden
Inn, 1100 South Ave. 7:45 a.m. Members and invited guests only. Call
Michael Anicito at 646-606-2111.
Business Network Intl. (BNI) Network 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: LiGrecis Staten, 697 Forest Ave. 12:30 to
1:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome. 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. Call 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. Call the SBDC at 982-2560.

WEDNESDAY
Bus. Outreach Ctr of SI/WBCLDC
Small Bus. Counseling
MWBE/BOC Capital: WBCLDC, 705
Forest Ave., 2nd Fl. By appointment
only. For info, call 718-816-4775.
Richmond County Referral Source:
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DECEMBER 2016 BUSINESS TRENDS 5

If you want to open a business,

Staten Island has the space
BRIAN McGOWAN
With the economy changing
rapidly and the job market being
extremely competitive, its no
wonder that more New York City
residents are trying their hand at
entrepreneurship.
It takes a special type of individual to become an entrepreneur. That person has to be willing to gamble on his/herself and
risk everything s/he has to become successful. The risk is high,
but so are the rewards.
Entrepreneurs tend to be visionaries. They look way past the
here and now and far into the future, setting their goals for success along the way. As a real estate agent, I understand what it is
like to fly without a safety net,
continuously setting goals for
success. When I achieve them,
there is no feeling like it in the
world. When I fall short, its as if
a black cloud has surrounded me

threatening to swallow up all

my hopes.
While the stress level for an entrepreneur is elevated, the rewards are great. Creating a plan
for success and seeing it through
is probably the most rewarding
thing an individual can do.
If you have what it takes to
start your own business, then we
have the Staten Island commercial space for you.
Whether you are seeking small
office space, office suites or retail
space, I can fit you into the perfect
space to grow your business.
Understanding the expense of
moving your business into a Staten Island commercial space is important for success. When choosing your space, know your budget. Consider whether you must
have a first floor space to attract
walk-in traffic or if you can
achieve your goals and save
money by taking a smaller space

on an upper floor with an exterior

sign to mark your spot.
Not all businesses require the
same amount of visibility for success. For instance, a clothing
shop does best in a highly pedestrian trafficked, first floor storefront with large windows where
well designed fashion vignettes
will attract customers off the
street. That type of commercial
space is often the most expensive.
A law or real estate office is more
likely to find its clients through
digital advertising or word of
mouth, so the expense of the coveted first floor windowed storefront is not warranted.
Fitting your business into the
proper location is important.
Brian McGowan is an associate broker at Casandra Properties Inc. He
can be reached at (718) 816-7799 or
Brian@CasandraProperties.com.

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Slow down out there

Use caution when driving on the roads, especially this time of year
ow many times have you seen
it: People driving around town
throwing caution to the wind,
as if they were on a NASCAR track?
Youd think someone was giving away
free $100 bills.
Do they not know we have children
walking around town? Do they not
care about the safety of other motorists?
Do they not care about their own
safety?
Seems like today, everyone is in a
rush at all times; it seems like its getting worse with each passing year.
New York drivers arent the worst in
the nation, at least according to an annual study recently released by CarIn-

Your thoughts
How bad is the driving out there? How can
we get better? Should more regulations
be put on drivers to improve safety? Let
your thoughts be heard through a letter to
the editor.

suranceComparison.com. We rank
30th on this list of the nations worst
drivers.
Wed hate to be our neighbors in
New Jersey, who are the 45th worst, or
any driver on the road in Minnesota,
whose drivers were collectively ranked
as the worst in the nation.
Even though were not as bad as
some of our American brethren, its
worth repeating: Slow down out there!

Nothing can be of such importance

that you need to speed and drive erratically ... every time you drive! Its just
not possible that your wife is giving
birth for the fifth time this week.
Our children are walking our
streets. Our elderly are still behind the
wheel.
Our ready, willing and able are out
on the roads, trying to get shopping
done.
And its going to be extra crowded
like this for a few more weeks.
Lets make sure everyone gets where
theyre going safely. Lets all share the
road with each other, and lets stop
being such maniacs even if were not
the most maniacal in the country.

Richard Donnelly
ceo of newspaper media group

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executive editor

publisher

managing editor

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Does your small business have a strong mission, vision?

By BRIDGET WESTON POLLACK
You know that starting a business takes
passion, dedication and attention to details. But it requires more than spreadsheets for estimated expenses, building
permits and an initial marketing push. Put
down your hammer or your grand-opening
banner.
Your business needs a mission, vision
and values to propel you toward long-term
success.

Mission
Your mission explains the type of business, your products or services, target market and customer base.
If youre already in business without a
clear mission, sit down with your employees or trusted advisors to create your mission statement. If youre just getting started, now is the time to develop a strong mission to guide your business through its
varied stages of growth.

Your mission statement might look like

this:
Doggie Tales is a dog daycare and
grooming salon specializing in convenient
services for urban pet lovers. Our mission
is to become Main Streets most wellknown doggie day care for its service, safety and family atmosphere in a thriving city
environment. We provide busy dog owners
with the products and services they need,
so they can spend less time taking care of
their dogs basic needs and more time appreciating the bond between pet and
owner.

Values
Whats important to your business? List
values to guide ownership and staff to
work toward goals with unity and support.
Depending on your business, you may
choose to share your values with your public audience and customer base; alternately, you may choose to keep your values in-

ternal, but reflect those values throughout

your strategic plan and day-to-day operations.
Your values might look like this:
Every dog is special: We give care and
attention to every dog, regardless of size,
shape, color or breed.
Every owner is important: Whether
they adopted a stray or paid thousands to a
breeder, all dog owners who visit our business have one thing in common: They love
their dogs. We appreciate every dog lover
who walks through the door.
Animal well-being comes first: Whether
visiting our day-care center or receiving
grooming services, the health and wellbeing of each dog is paramount.
Our community is important to our
success: Without a loyal customer base of
dog owners, we wouldnt exist! We give
back to our supportive community by
teaming up with local shelters for adoption
and fundraising events. Once we open our

second location, we also plan to host an internship program for local students learning about the pet service industry.

Vision
Next, consider your vision. What does
future success look like for your business?
Think about the look and feel of your business. How many employees will you have?
How large do you want your customer base
to be? Developing your vision can help you
set smart goals to guide you toward that
success you see for yourself as a smallbusiness owner.
Your vision statement might look like
this:
Every dog owner on Main Street will
have the additional care they need to foster
the best life for their furry friends. Doggie
Tales will expand to include three locations to serve the most highly trafficked
please see DO, page 14

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Weddings
Sweet 16s
Anniversaries
Birthday Parties
Much much more!
..................................

Steve White
6 Genesee Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10308
Phone: 718.317.5025
Cell: 917.446.4029
Email: statenarts@aol.com

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an extraordinary education, and

that the city and nation benefit
from having an educational insti-

tution address the needs of the

marginalized and underserved.
In recognition of this vision, in
2009 the center changed its name
to the Colin Powell Center for
Leadership and Service.
Under Boudreaus direction,
and in close coordination with

General Colin L. Powell, the center developed outstanding, rigorous leadership and community
engagement programs. In 2013, as
the natural culmination of a
growth trajectory to extend the
centers effective student success
approaches and engaged scholarship activities, an opportunity
emerged to build the Colin Powell
School for Civic and Global Leadership by merging the vision and
resources of the Colin Powell
Center with the departments of
the Division of Social Sciences.
As part of the overall CCNY capital campaign, the school raised
more than $44 million, including
a substantial contribution from
Powell.
HONOREES
The Staten Island
Economic Development Corp.
The 19th SIEDC Annual
Awards Reception, presented by
Northfield Bank, took place on
Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Vanderbilt at South Beach. Event Ambassador Mark Russo of RPM Insurance led the ceremony honoring eight individuals and companies who have made outstanding
contributions to the boroughs
economy.
Honorees include:
Center for an Urban Future,
recipient of the 4th Annual
SIEDC Friend of the Year Award.
They are a catalyst for smart and
sustainable policies that reduce
inequality, increase economic mobility and grow the economy in
New York City. An independent,
nonpartisan policy organization,
CUF uses fact-based research to
elevate important and often overlooked issues onto the radar of
policymakers and advance practical solutions that strengthen New
York and help New Yorkers participate in the citys rising prosperity.
Superior Confections, recipient of the 3rd Annual James P.
Molinaro Public & Private Partnership Award, has been in business since 1911. When Emmanuel
Katsoris arrived here from his
home country of Greece he began
making candy on his marble slab
in a small retail store kitchen.
please see JOB, page 12

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Bucks Business Network: Hampton Inn, 1120 South Ave. 7:45 a.m.
For info, call 718-351-2557 or visit
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Kiwanis Club of Brighton: Jodys
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p.m. For info, call 718-348-0505.
Kiwanis Club of North Central:
LiGrecis Staten, 697 Forest Ave.
7:30 p.m. Call Len Bosso at 718-4427804.
SCORE Business Counseling:
Chamber of Commerce, 130 Bay St.
9 to 11:30 a.m. Appointment necessary. No charge. Call 718-727-1221.
E.L.I.T.E. (Executive, Leadership,
Interactive, Team, Effort) Networking 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.

Bank & Trust, 1550 Richmond Rd. 9

a.m. to noon. No appointment necessary. No charge. Call 718-727-1221.
Rotary Club of North Shore: LiGrecis Staten, 697 Forest Ave. 7 p.m.
For info, call Christine DeHart at
718-448-4725.
Business Network Intl. (BNI) High
Achievers Chapter: PKs Restaurant,1281 Arthur Kill Rd. 7 to 8:30
a.m. For info, call Timothy Houston
at 718-981-8600.
Business Guild II of the S.I. Chamber of Commerce: Hilton Garden
Inn, 1100 South Ave. 7:45 to 8:45
a.m. Members and invited guests
only. For info, call Lou Rizzo at 718490-0057.
Business Guild III of the SI Chamber of Commerce: Hilton Garden
Inn, 1100 South Ave. 8 a.m. New
members welcome. Call Nick Testa
at 646-823-4494.
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 4487160 or portrichcert@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY
Bus. Outreach Ctr of SI/WBCLDC
Small Bus. Counseling
MWBE/BOC Capital: WBCLDC, 705
Forest Ave., 2nd Fl. By appointment
only. For info, call 718-816-4775.
Kiwanis Club of Staten Island:
LiGrecis Staten, 697 Forest Ave.
7:30 p.m. For info, call 718-967-4345
or kiwanisclubofstatenisland.com.
Rotary Club of South Shore: Mansion Grand, 141 Mansion Ave. 12:15
p.m. For info, call 718-987-2061 or
visit southshorerotary.org.
Rotary Club Mid-Island: New Dakota Diner, 921 Richmond Ave. 7:30 to
9:00 a.m. Call 718-981-0700.
SCORE Business Counseling: SI

FRIDAY
Bus. Outreach Ctr of SI/WBCLDC
Small Bus. Counseling
MWBE/BOC Capital: WBCLDC, 705
Forest Ave., 2nd Fl. By appointment
only. For info, call 718-816-4775.

SATURDAY
SCORE Business Counseling: St.
George Library, 5 Central Ave. 10
a.m. to noon. Appointment necessary. No charge. Call 718-442-8560.
SCORE Business Counseling: Richmondtown Library, 200 Clarke Ave.
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More than 480 organizations join

Small Business Saturday Coalition
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Continued from page 1

year.
Its exciting for us to see the
record number of consumers
who came out in support of independently-owned businesses on
Small Business Saturday, said
Elizabeth Rutledge, executive
vice president of global advertising and media at American Express. People across the country
are aware of the benefits that
small businesses can bring to the
community, and the momentum
that was started seven years ago
with the first Small Business Saturday continues to build.
Small Business Saturday saw
record levels of support from
communities and local organizations in 2016. More than 6,700

Neighborhood Champions including the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce from across
the country rallied local businesses and created events in their
communities for Small Business
Saturday, an increase of 63 percent over last year. Additionally,
the estimated number of small
business owners reached through
the Neighborhood Champion program was 2.1 million.
Events were held throughout
Staten Island to promote and celebrate Small Business Saturday.
The Chamber encouraged businesses to take selfies with local
shoppers with them, their staff,
signage or unique finds and share
their photos on social media
using the hashtags #shopsmallstatenisland and #shopsmall.
More than 480 organizations
joined the Small Business Saturday Coalition, a 13 percent increase over last year. The Coali-

tion, a group created in 2011 to

help amplify the Shop Small message, is comprised of national,
state and local associations that
help coordinate activities for
Small Business Saturday with
consumers and small business
owners.
Consumers came together to
show their love for small businesses on Small Business Saturday. According to the survey,
among those who shopped on the
day, 32 percent reported attending
a community event, and 81 percent
reported
encouraging
friends or family to shop or dine
at small, independently-owned retailers and restaurants on the day
as well, both on par with 2015.
Additionally, consumers and
small businesses helped rally support for Small Business Saturday
and their favorite small businessplease see CONSUMERS page 18

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On the Job
JOB
Continued from page 8
From that humble beginning, the
family owned and operated business has expanded during the 100

years to produce a full range of

fine enrobed and molded chocolate products, manufactured
under the Blums of San Francisco, House of Bauer and Superior
Confections brand name.
Gail Castellano, recipient of
the Executive Woman of the Year
Award,
began
her
career with
Richmond
County Savings Bank, a
division of
New
York
Community
Bank
in
1993.
She
Castellano
began as a
teller and has held several positions within the company. In 2014,
she was promoted to regional executive where she was responsible for overseeing the daily operations of 20 branch locations, 190
employees and 1.6 billion on deposit.
In 2015 Castellano was promoted to senior vice president.
Castellanos professional licenses
and designations include series 6,
63 and life.
Bobby Giurintano, recipient
of the Young Professional of the
Year Award,
joined TGI
more than 14
years
ago.
Giurintano
has seen TGI
more than
double
in
size and has
built a successful ca- Giurintano
reer helping
companies
improve the way they do business. Giurintano has been a TGI
Million Dollar Club member for
five years, producing more than
$1 million in revenue on an annual basis.
Paula Monteiro, recipient of
the Outerbridge Award, is a first
vice president and senior private
banker for IDB Bank. Monteiro
has 23 years of experience in the
banking and financial services industry with in-depth knowledge
of retail banking and middle market lending with concentrations
in real estate secured facilities.

Monteiro is responsible for establishing and managing the IDB

Bank Staten
Island office
and
has
served in a
host of functions in the
business.
Rich Travers, recipient of the
Goethals
Monteiro
Bridge
Award, has had a long history of
community involvement over the
years supporting many organizations.
Travers has been a member of
the SIEDC Business Council for
more than 10
years. Since
retiring, he
has continued to represent
NRG
Energy
in
the community
with
various not
for
profits Travers
and charities
such as the March of Dimes, Staten Island Museum, Staten Island
Childrens Museum, The Billion
Oyster Project, Boy Scouts and
Chamber of Commerce to name a
few. He also serves on the Board
of Directors at A Very Special
Place and the Greenbelt Conservancy.
Visiting Nurse Association of
Staten Island, recipient of the
Bayonne Bridge Award, has
served the residents of Staten Island for more than 91 years. VNA
of Staten Island is the largest free
standing provider of home health
care services on Staten Island.
Since 1917, it has been working
closely with hospitals and physicians in private practice to ensure patients receive the highest
quality care.
U.S. Congressman Daniel
Donovan, recipient of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Award,
represents Staten Island and
parts of South Brooklyn in the
11th Congressional District of
New York in the U.S. House of
Representatives. Donovan was
please see JOB, page 13

DECEMBER 2016 BUSINESS TRENDS 13

On the Job
JOB
Continued from page 12
elected on May 5, 2015 during a
special election and sworn in on
May 12, 2015.
Donovan
has dedicated his life to
serving the
people
of
New York.
He began his
career as a
prosecutor
under legDonovan
endary Manhattan District Attorney Robert
M. Morgenthau.
After leaving the DAs office,
Donovan began serving his native Staten Island as chief of staff
to former Borough President Guy
Molinari, then as deputy borough
president to former Borough
President James Molinaro. In

2003, Donovan was elected Richmond County district attorney,

beginning 12 years of service in
that office.
During his tenure, he earned
the Diversity Champion Award
from the New York City Bar Association and was elected president
of the New York State District Attorneys Association.
DAVID SORKIN
JCC of Staten Island
David Sorkin has been selected
to receive the Staten Island
Chamber of Commerce Louis R.
Miller
Business
Leadership
Award in the master category.
This honor is being bestowed to
Sorkin based on his experience,
commitment to community service, expertise and leadership.
Sorkin is the executive director
of the JCC of Staten Island.
The award will be presented to
Sorkin at a Chamber breakfast on
Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. at the
Richmond County Country Club.

ANNE COLANGELO
The Staten Island
Economic Development Corp.
The Staten Island Economic
Development Corp. recently welcomed Anne Colangelo of M&R
Hotel Management as a new Business Council member.
M&Rs core values include integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurism, fiscal discipline, consistent performance and striving for
excellence. It views profit and expense issues from the perspective
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interests that are completely
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November, there were 135 million
social media engagements in support of Small Business Saturday,
up from 85 million in 2015.
At a time when an increasing
number of consumers are opting
to shop online and are spreading their holiday shopping spending over a longer period of time
than they did traditionally
many still prioritize visiting
brick and mortar small businesses on Small Business Saturday.
According to the survey, among
U.S. consumers who went out and

shopped in-store, total reported

spending reached an estimated
$15.4 billion at independent retailers and restaurants on the day, a
decrease from the estimated $16.2
billion spent in 2015.
Small businesses across the
nation are often run by the
friends, family and neighbors
that we know well, so supporting
them is not only personal but critical to their success, NFIB CEO
and President Juanita Duggan
said.
Partnering with American
Express to promote the awareness and importance of shopping
small is something we are very
proud of, and look forward to continuing the success of Small Business Saturday.