An American Victory...

SIEDC NEWS Ambassador

Electronic Newsletter/ What’s Happening Ambassador:

Faith ReelSalvation Army / Ray and Joan Kroc Center

Dear SIEDC Supporter,

By the time you read this newsletter, SIEDC will have successfully completed the 2nd AnnualHealth and Wellness Expo.

The Expo got me thinking about how great a victory Universal Health Care will be for our country.

Back in 1964, Lyndon Johnson kick started the universal health care debate when he launched the Great Society. Since then, for the most part, every President has attempted to “correct” our broken health care system. Finally, President Obama did it.

As always, there are detractors who want to scare us into thinking that Universal Health Care will destroy our economy. Well, if the $182 billion bailout of AIG didn’t destroy our economy, I doubt that Universal Health Care, a fraction of the AIG bill, will hurt us. And let’s face it, the same can be said of the bank bailout of 2008.

As Americans, we should celebrate this American Victory and direct our great minds towards the next challenge, be it education or the economy.

We owe it to ourselves and to the Great Society. Thanks for supporting SIEDC,

Cesar J. ClaroMember, Greater Society

SIEDC Photos...

(From the Top) Jim Kelley’s foursome at SIEDC’s Annual Golf Outing at RCCC; Sue Lamberti of the Northfi eld Bank Foundation, Councilman James Oddo and Firehouse Chef Joseph Bonanno at the 2010 Health & Wellness Expo press event; Cesar Claro and members of the 40 Under 40 Leadership Group at an SIEDC Member Dinner. PHOTOS COURTESY OF FINE ART FOTOS.

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2010 HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO RECAPSIEDC held its 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Expo on September 28th. The Expo, presented by the Northfi eld Bank Foundation and Councilman James Oddo, featured over 125 vendors, Keynote Speakers Lisa Oz, Firehouse Chef Joseph T. Bonnano and Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley. Over 2,500 attendees took advantage of the free expo, listening to informative seminars, purchasing healthy food items at the Decker Farms Farmer’s Market, participating in fi tness demonstrations and signing up for free medical screenings. Patti Spratt of Tottenville got screened for glaucoma at the Expo and said “I have no insurance.” “Without this free fair I wouldn’t be able to get this done.”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF IRVING SILVERSTEIN

(Clockwise fromTop Left) Boxing fi tness demonstration provided by the JCC; Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation, screens Patti Spratt of Tottenville; Hundreds in the vending room; Lab technician Desiiree Soueid gives Sheldon Conner a blood test; Lisa Oz, author and wife of TV’s Dr. Oz, speaks during the health expo. (Staten Island Advance)

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BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

In June 2010, the Brownfi eld Development Program was launched as an initiative to continue the eff orts performed in the previous two incarnations of the brownfi eld project.

A total of 54 brownfi eld (remediated, potential, and in development) sites have been identifi ed through previous research, current state and federal designations, site visits and interviews.

SIEDC has researched and visited all 24 state and federally designated brownfi eld sites on the island and:

• SIEDC has chosen 12 high priority sites for incentive work and development and sale.

• SIEDC has prepared and disseminated a brochure discussing the benefi ts of the Brownfi eld Development Project which includes information on brownfi elds, program goals, community benefi ts and outreach initiatives, SIEDC’s role in providing assistance and guidance, a list of incentive programs on multiple government levels, information on how to initiate a Brownfi eld Cleanup Agreement, and an the importance and need for an environmental consultant.

• SIEDC has engaged in a cooperative relationship with environmental consulting fi rms, Vita Nuova LLC, Hydro Tech Environmental, and the Construction Safety Agency of New York.

Before After

Over two dozen former industrial sites thoughout the island are currently under analysis by SIEDC’s Brownsite Development Program.

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NEW WORKFORCE 1/BIZ SOLUTIONS CTRThursday, September 30th, the Staten Island Career Center and NYC Business Solutions Center held its Grand Opening of the new Workforce 1 and NYC Business Solutions Center, located at 120 Stuyvesant Place. The entire space is made of sustainable materials, including bamboo fl ooring and energy-effi cient lighting. Inside job-seekers can fi nd one-on-one career advice, help in preparing a résumé, and access to job search databases. In addition to the job placement services off ered, there are several services off ered to businessowners as well. All of the services are completely free through the program administered by the city’s Department of Small Business Services.

Owners of businesses of all sizes, and all stages, can take courses on developing business plans and marketing strategies, seek pro-bono legal assistance and, if they’ve been turned down for a bank loan, apply to non-traditional, non-profi t lenders.

The NYC Business Solutions Center will help businesses access quality candidates who are pre-screened to meet their needs, which can save time and energy otherwise spent wading through a heap of job applications for candidates who aren’t the right fi t.

SBS Commissioner Robert Walsh wants to spread the word to businesses across the Island about the resources available. Most important, he wants the public to know that this is a far cry from job centers of years ago. Those he likened to “a maze of bureaucracy,” and “more like a police state than a place where you could get assistance and help.”

To fi nd out more about how NYC Business Solutions can help your company start, operate, or expand, visit www.nyc.gov/nycbusiness.

SOURCE: (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel)

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ANNUAL AWARDS RECEPTION

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SIEDC MEMBER NEWSNew Member Announcements...In SIEDC’s offi ce, we have a “Member Wall” featuring a card for each SIEDC member. Membership has grown so signifi cantly over the years, that this week we needed to create a larger, 5x10 foot “Member Wall”. Listed below are some of the newest members of SIEDC. We thank each of them and our current members and friends for their support.

Nove Italian Bistro has signed on as the newest member of the Executive Dining Network.

Jennifer Rahner of SI Mortgage Group, Seb Remetta of the Original SoupMan and Jennifer Arlen of Staten Island Behavioral Network have signed on as the newest members of the Business Council.

Richard Luthmann of Borteck, Sanders & Torzewski, LLP, Kim Flotteron of Falk & Associates LLC, Sammy Lazoja of Live Wire Electrical Contractors and Vincent Angelico of ECHO are the newest members of SIEDC’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Group.

Blue Star Construction, Richmond Heating & Cooling and The Emergency Children’s Help Organization (ECHO) are our newest Trifecta Sponsors.

Member Happenings...SIEDC Business Council Member Keith Cummingsof KCM Plumbing will be participating in “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” on October 17th at Clove Lakes Park. See below for details on how you can help!

SIEDC Business Council Member Vinny Bonomi of Special Tees invites you to attend the 15th Anniversary Celebration and Open House of Special Tees.

Guest will be able to print their own shirt, get a demonstration in screen printing, sign making and digital printing. Come see the heart and sole of Special Tees! The event will take place Thursday, October 7th 6:00 to 9:00 pm at their main building, 3450 Victory Blvd., Staten Island NY. Please call 718-447-5200 ext, 206 or 718-980- 0987 with any questions.

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GREEN & CLEAN EXPOplace holder

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SIEDC’s CTV ShowThis year SIEDC launched a new television series on CTV. The show serves as a vehicle for the SIEDC to publicize informative news and updates to the Staten Island community and beyond.

Cesar Claro, SIEDC’s President & CEO, serves as the host of the show, interviewing key SIEDC members, high-profi le supporters and elected offi cials that are invited on the show as special guests. Past guests have included Richard Sabatini of SI Terminal, Bob Kelly of ERA Master Realtors, Ray Masucci of Raymond Homes, Inc, Assemblywoman Janele Hyer-Spencer, Bob Cutrona of Project-One Services, David Rampulla of FerryAds, Anthony Tucci, Esq. and more.

Topics discussed include new plans for a waterfront restaurant at the Tides at Charleston; details on the progress of Staten Island Terminal LLC, New York State’s

largest cement importation and distribution terminal; details on the establishment of a Staten Island Green Zone; an interview with Pamela Coppola, owner of Statewide Fire Corp., one of the fi rst women owned businesses to surpass $1 million in annual revenue, winning an American Express Make Mine a $Million Business(TM) Award, and much more!

See the chart to the right, for October air dates of SIEDC’s CTV show, airing on channel 56 (Time Warner Cable)/ 36 (Verizon FiOS).

If you would like more information on the CTV show or to receive a DVD copy of a particular episode, please contact Alex Porto at 718.477.1400x13 or Alexandra@siedc.net

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DEVELOPERS CIRCLE / CIMC

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TRIFECTA SPONSORSHIP

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BUSINESS TO BUSINESS

IN THE PRESS

Keith Cummings of KCM Plumbing

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Richard Marini of Construction Safety Agency of NY

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SIEDC CABINETThe Cabinet was created in an eff ort to groom local business leaders to eventually become SIEDC Board Members. SIEDC Cabinet Members have an active role in SIEDC policy, meet with developers seeking to relocate or expand on Staten Island and make recommendations to the SIEDC Executive Committee regarding long-term SIEDC initiatives.

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SIEDC AMBASSADORS 2010

Richard GradoCreative MediaSI 20/20 Ambassador

Barrington Burke-Green Visiting Nurse Association of SIAnnual Awards Ambassador

Robert BentsonAllen C. Bentson Insurance Agency Annual Conference Ambassador

Phil GuarnieriEmpire State BankAppreciation Dinner Ambassador

Faith ReelThe Salvation ArmyNewsletter & What’s Happening Ambassador

Robert Costomiris & Matthew MeehanMeehan Costomiris GroupMember DinnerAmbassador

Tomas MoralesCollege of Staten IslandHealth & Wellness Expo Ambassador

Christian MocciaMetro InkPre Conference Ambassador

Michael MotelsonDome Property ManagementStaten Island Film Festival Ambassador

Frank NasoThe Naso Organization West Shore Light Rail Ambassador

Ram CherukuriNew York Fragrance CIMC & Developers Circle Ambassador

Peter MalvasioInterglobe Communications, Inc.Annual Golf Outing Ambassador

Chris WilliamsWilliam’s Eye Works40/40 Club Ambassador

Michael ProsciaBluCo Energy Co.Green Zone Ambassador

David RampullaFerryAds.comB2B & Best CompaniesAmbassador

Chris RessaRJW Brokerage Corp.20 under 40 Ambassador

Tony SantoHenry Malarkey & Co.Chairman’s Outing Ambassador

Robert CutronaProject-One Services, Inc.ChairSI Business Partnership Ambassador

Anthony Tucci, Esq., Real Estate Program Ambassador

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EXECUTIVE DINING NETWORKThe SIEDC Executive Dining Network is an exclusive group providing its elite restaurant members with an opportunity to host multiple SIEDC events, while receiving membership benefi ts, including networking with the Island’s business leaders to obtain new customers.

SIEDC FOCUS

Nove Ristorante is a modern restaurant with authentic southern Italian cuisine. We are located in one of Staten Islands most pleasant settings and are known for our personable staff and superior cuisine.

Our menu features a wide array of great selections, made from only the freshest and fi nest seasonal ingredients, with something sure to please every member of your

group. Nove is one of Staten Island’s favorite culinary destinations that will be sure to off er you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit. The cuisine of Chef/Owner Mario Gentile is an intricate blend of both traditional and modern Italian cuisine.

To further all of our guests experience, we off er a state of the art bar fully-stocked with some of the fi nest cordials and liquors. Enjoy our wine list which off ers some of the world’s best international and domestic wines. We also off er, in addition to our menu, daily specials prepared carefully each day.

Focus on SIEDC’s EDN...Nove Italian Bistro

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SIEDC FOCUS

For over 40 years and three generations of family management, U.S. Coff ee has grown from a small, local coff ee supplier to a well respected leader in our industry. We are now large enough to handle all of your refreshment needs, but still hands-on enough to take care of each account personally.

Over the years, we have expanded our services to include everything from coff ee to cleaning supplies, water cooler and offi ce supplies. Our continuing goal and guiding principal is to make your job easier.

When you choose U.S. Coff ee you no longer need a separate water company, vending company, coff ee company and offi ce supply company. We are all of those and more. Wouldn’t it be nice to make only one phone call, have only one contact and pay only one invoice? That’s why over 15,000 offi ces rely on us every day. We also have on-line ordering and next day delivery. U.S. Coff ee really is complete offi ce refreshment made easy.

Bob Stimell is General Manager for Staten Island U.S. Coff ee and Offi ce Supplies. He has been in sales and marketing for almost 50 years, starting with his previous position as a Vice President of Sales in the travel industry for over 35 years. Now semi-retired, he is working in his second career at U.S. Coff ee, which he says “he loves”.

Bob and his wife reside in Staten Island, as they have for many years. He has two daughters and two granddaughters. One of his favorite hobbies is singing with the Staten Island Barbershop Chorus.

Sergey Guberman is the owner of two Edible Arrangement locations on Staten Island; the stores are located at 39 Victory Blvd. and 1854 Hylan Blvd.

Edible Arrangements® has a fresh fruit bouquet to make any occasion special - from birthdays, anniversaries and congratulations to business events and client gifts. Our bouquets are made fresh with premium fruit arranged in a variety of stunning displays. Customers can visit the store, order online or via phone at 347-466-5699 for the Victory Blvd. location or 718-667-3636 for the Hylan Blvd. location. Each bouquet can be complemented with chocolate dipped fruit including dipped strawberries, dipped pineapple daisies, dipped banana slices, dipped Granny Smith apple wedges and more! Make every occasion special with Edible Arrangements®.

At Edible Arrangements our mission is simply to WOW you! We live by this mission statement every day to ensure that we WOW each and every Edible Arrangements customer. When you give a truly heartfelt gift, presentation is everything. We at Edible Arrangements know that you want your gift to leave a lasting and positive impression on the recipient, and we are here to deliver that lasting impression right to your recipient.

We create incredible fruit arrangements and chocolate dipped fruit concepts that both look and taste spectacular, so that every product you choose is sure to delight. In our stores, our Fruit Experts craft each arrangement with care, because they understand exactly what it takes to make your special occasion WOW-worthy.

Our mouth-watering chocolate dipped fruit and creatively designed fresh fruit arrangements are always fresh, and always delicious. Why? Because We Know Fruit! (You might even say we have a healthy obsession with it.) And don’t ever worry about preservatives or additives because nothing is ever added to any of our fruit. Every bite of our product will leave you saying: WOW… guaranteed.

Focus on SIEDC Business Council...Bob Stimell, U.S. Coff eeGeneral Manager, Staten Island

Sergey Guberman, Edible ArrangementsOwner of two Staten Island locations

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SIEDC BUSINESS COUNCIL 2010ACCOUNTINGDeSantis, Kiefer, Shall & Sarcone, LLPContact: Donald Sarcone 1675 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304Phone: (718) 351-2233 ext. 202Email: dsarcone@dkscpa.comWebsite: www.dkscpa.comDeSantis, Kiefer, Shall & Sarcone, LLP is a premier accounting and fi nancial services fi rm that strives to achieve results that exceed its client’s expectations. They are committed to adding maximum value by addressing the client’s business and individual needs.

ARCHITECTURERampulla Associates ArchitectsContact: Lenny Rampulla155 3rd. Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306Phone: (718) 987-1310Email: lrampulla@rampulla.netWebsite: www.rampulla.netWe are aware and understand the value of close collaboration with the client. While studies of conditions and situations in design are important, understanding the demands of the client are utmost. We hold this value from the programming phase through to completion of contract. We consider our professional responsibility to be our architectural expertise. We apply this to developing creative solutions to technological and economics problems. This fi rm has a reputation for quality design, excellent service, meeting schedules and bringing projects within budget. Our work relations with clients are maintained at a high level with very successful results.

AUTOVillamarin Auto WorldContact: Steve Villamarin2699 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10303Phone: (718) 442-1155Email: Stevevilla18@aol.comWebsite: www.villamarinautoworld.comVilla Marin AutoWorld maintains a complete inventory of Commercial Trucks parts NY New York so our Commercial Trucks service NY New YorkCommercial Trucks service Staten Island facility is state of the art and equipped with a Commercial Trucks parts Staten Island department to get the job done right. Few New York Commercial Trucks dealers off er these Commercial Trucks Finance NY New York programs, as well as, the often requested Commercial Trucks Lease NY New York deals. Visit us and give us a chance to be your choice from all Staten Island Commercial Trucks dealers.

AUTO REPAIRDeVille Auto Collision2432 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10302 Contact: Dave FazioPhone: (718) 816-8929Website: www.devilleauto.comDeVille Auto Collision has been family owned and operated for over 45 years. We started out on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. In 1981 we moved to Richmond Terrace on Staten Island and have remained to be a trusted name ever since.

BANKHSBC Bank USA, National AssociationContact: Matthew Kanarick2655 Richmond Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314Phone: (718) 698-6809 Fax: (718) 607-1771Email: Matthew.p.kanarick@us.hsbc.comWebsite: www.us.hsbc.comWe are the world’s local bank. Headquartered in London, HSBC is one of the largest banking and fi nancial services organisations in the world. HSBC’s international network comprises around 8,000 offi ces in 88 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacifi c region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. With listings on the London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris and Bermuda stock exchanges, shares in HSBC Holdings plc are held by around 220,000 shareholders in 119 countries and territories. Through an international network linked by advanced technology, including a rapidly growing e-commerce capability, HSBC provides a comprehensive range of fi nancial services: personal fi nancial services; commercial banking; corporate, investment banking and markets; private banking; and other activities.

CATERERThe Original SoupMan: Al Yeganeh, Est. 19841110 South Avenue, Suite 100, SI, NY 10314Contact: Seb RamettaPhone: (212) 768-7687x6672 Fax: (212) 768-7055Website: www.originalsoupman.comFounded in 1984, legendary soup man, Al Yeganeh, set the standard for delicious, world-renowned soups at his New York City restaurant, Soup Kitchen International. Now with the launch of The Original SoupMan restaurants and his new retail line of premium, gourmet, “heat-n-serve” soups, Al and his team will give the whole world the opportunity to experience soup as it was meant to be! To bring these outstanding soups to hungry consumers everywhere, Al has teamed up with an amazing group of franchise and food retail specialists.

CTS & SUPPLIESBrighton U.S.A. LTD.814 Richmond Terrace, SI, NY 10301Contact: Gary TimblinPhone: (718) 447-2000 Fax: (718) 876-0862Website: www.brightonus.comBrighton USA was started in 1966 by Robert Skeele to service the Janitorial and Paper Supply customers of Staten Island. Over the years our organization has grown to service the needs of the New York, New Jersey Metro Area. The steady growth and stability through the years has ensured a high level of Customer Satisfaction. Our success can be attributed to our commitment to provide the best quality products such as: Gym Finish, Stain Remover, Hand Soaps, Disinfectants, Toilet Tissue, Carpet Shampoo, Trash Liners, Concrete Cleaner, Floor Machines, Truck & Auto Wash and more!

COFFEE SUPPLIERU.S. Coff ee51 Alpha Plaza Hicksville, NY 11801Contact: Bob StimellPhone: (516)351-0363 Fax: (718) 761-3400Website: www.uscoff ee.comFor over 40 years and three generations of family management, U.S. Coff ee has grown from a small, local coff ee supplier to a well respected leader in our industry. We are now large enough to handle all of your refreshment needs, but still hands-on enough to take care of each account personally. Over the years, we have expanded our services to include everything from coff ee to cleaning supplies, water cooler and offi ce supplies. Our continuing goal and guiding principal is to make your job easier. When you choose U.S. Coff ee you no longer need a separate water company, vending company, coff ee company and offi ce supply company. We are all of those and more. Wouldn’t it be nice to make only one phone call, have only one contact and pay only one invoice? That’s why over 15,000 offi ces rely on us every day. We also have on-line ordering and next day delivery. U.S. Coff ee really is complete offi ce refreshment made easy.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALSStaten Island Terminal, LLCContact: Tricia Sabatini2541 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10303Phone: (718) 420-0400 Fax: (718) 420-6360Email: tpsab@siterminal.comStaten Island Terminal LLC will be the state’s largest cement and aggregate deep water import terminal. Located at 2541 Richmond Terrace, the new facility will employ 72 jobs during construction of the facility and 125 people will work there permanently once its operational. In partnership with Cementos Lima of Peru, it will create eco-friendly deep-water channels along Richmond Terrace within two years to permit cement from South America to be shipped to city construction sites rather than transported via truck routes, thereby reducing air pollution and road and bridge infrastructure burdens and congestion. An estimated 800,000 metric tons of cement is expected to be delivered annually from the site to the ready-mix concrete market in the metropolitan area.

CONSTRUCTION SAFETYConstruction Safety Agency of NY8225 5th Ave., 4th fl oor, Brooklyn, NY 11209Contact: Richard MariniPhone: (347) 249-6948Website: www.NYSafetyZone.com & NYGreenZone.comConstruction Safety Agency of New York provides occupational safety, health and environmental consulting services to the General, Industrial and Construction industries. Our professionals will mitigate OSHA safety violations, fi nes and health hazards. Our corporate mission is to insure our clients maintain a safe protocol work culture that will protect employees, life and property. Our Services Include: OSHA Training; Safety Audits and Inspections; Environmental, Civil & Safety Engineers; Concrete Safety Managers; NYC Lic. Safety Managers & Coordinators; Safety Campaigns, Plans & Programs; Free Lunch & Learn Seminars; Emergency Action Preparedness Plans; Hazardous Waste Management; Asbestos Lead Abatement; Air Sampling & Monitoring; Noise and Vibration Monitoring; CPR & First Aid Classes; Green Building and Leed Certifi cation.

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SIEDC BUSINESS COUNCIL 2010ELECTRONIC TOLL COLLECTION Transportation Solutions Group, TSSAffi liated Computer ServicesA Xerox Company1 Edgewater Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10305Contact: Jack Hoff manPhone: (718) 390-8700Affi liated Computer Services (ACS) is a premier provider of diversifi ed business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology (IT) services and solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. As a FORTUNE 500 company, ACS has proven success delivering strategic value, business results, and operational gains to our clients. At ACS, it’s people, clients, and culture that make the diff erence. With unparalleled levels of growth and client retention, ACS is 65,000 people strong and growing. In October 2007, the New York State Thruway Authority, MTA Bridges & Tunnels, and the Port Authority of NY & NJ awarded ACS State and Local Solutions a 10-year contract renewal to continue operating the E-ZPass New York customer service center.

ENERGY NRG Arthur Kill Operations Inc. 4401 Victory Boulevard, SI, NY 10314 Contact: Richard Travers Phone: (718) 390-2776 Fax: (718) 761-8825 Email: rich.travers@arthurkill.com NRG Energy is a leading competitive energy provider. Founded in 1989, NRG develops, owns and operates a variety of energy related operations worldwide. NRG Arthur Kill Operations Inc. operates an 850-megawatt generating facility, located in the Travis section of Staten Island.

EVENT PRODUCTIONPro Sho Productions 4401 Arthur Kill Road, SI, NY 10309Contact: Frank ProvenzanoPhone: (718) 980-7123 Fax: (718) 227-7240Pro Sho Productions is a Staten Island-based full service event production fi rm well known for providing high quality audio, video, and presentation services for events across the nation. The fi rm employs hundreds of people to produce dozens of events each week, making it among the largest and most successful fi rms in the Borough.

FAMILY RECREATION Staten Island Yankees 75 Richmond Terrace, SI, NY 10301 Contact: Jane Rogers Phone: (718) 720-9265 Fax: (718) 273-5763 Email: jrogers@siyanks.com Website: www.siyanks.com2000, 2002, 2005, 2006 NY PENN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline while watching the New York Yankees Single A-Affi liate play at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George from June to September.

FINANCE Comprehensive Wealth Management Group, LLC3117 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10306Contact: Allan KatzPhone: (718) 980-3737 Fax: (718) 980-3858Planning for fi nancial independence can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience due to its complexity. At Richmond Financial Associates, Inc. we strive to show you that the process can also be an extremely rewarding endeavor over the course of time. This is especially true when the techniques you have employed come to fruition and your goals are met.

GIFTSEdible ArrangementsContact: Sergey Guberman39 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10301Phone: (347) 466-5699 & (718) 667-3636Email: ny1138@dofruit.comWebsite: www.ediblearrangements.comEdible Arrangements® has a fresh fruit bouquet to make any occasion special - from birthdays, anniversaries and congratulations to business events and client gifts. Our bouquets are made fresh with premium fruit arranged in a variety of stunning displays. Customers can visit one of or 868 stores worldwide, order online or via phone. Each bouquet can be complemented with chocolate dipped fruit including dipped strawberries, dipped pineapple daisies, dipped banana slices, dipped Granny Smith apple wedges and more!

GREEN TECHNOLOGYFaztec IndustriesContact: John DiFazio38 Kinsey Place, Staten Island, NY 10303Phone: (718) 720-6966Email: johnd@difazioind.net Website: www.difazioind.netFaztec Industries is a New York State and New York City approved fi ll material transfer station. We accept a range of materials that include dirt, rocks, concrete, brick and asphalt or any mix there-of. In addition we off er a variety of materials; including topsoil and compost, various sand blends and quarry stone. We are known as a prime resource for many customers and we also off er a wide assortment of recycled aggregates that can be custom blended to any of your requirements. For your convenience we can deliver anywhere in the New York, New Jersey Metropolitan area.

HVACJim Hall Heating and Air Conditioning105C Page Avenue, SI, NY 10309Contact: Jim HallPhone: (718) 948-2456Email: JimHallHVAC@aol.comWebsite: www.JimHallHVAC.comJim Hall’s vision for the perfect Heating and Air Conditioning company started in 1989. Since Jim Hall Heating and Air Conditioning’s inception in 2003, Jim Hall has provided service for hundreds of residential and commercial establishments across the fi ve boroughs of NYC and New Jersey. Jim Hall employs highly trained and skilled expert technicians with a variety of experience in all aspects of HVAC. Jim Hall Heating and Air Conditioning is licensed and insured and maintains open communication to ensure fast response to calls. Jim Hall has expanded to a working showroom located in Staten Island.

HEALTHCAREHealthPlus32 Richmond Terrace, SI, NY 10301Contact: Josephine MarinoPhone: (718) 840-4492Website: www.healthplus-ny.orgEstablished in 1984 by Lutheran Medical Center, Health Plus, one of the largest HMOs in the New York area, works to ensure that every child and adult in the fi ve boroughs and Nassau County who qualifi es has access to free or aff ordable healthcare. As a not-for-profi t organization, they help to keep nearly 270,000 New Yorkers healthy, happy, and strong.

INSURANCELimeri Insurance Agency3929 Amboy Road, SI, NY 10308Contact: Fred LimeriPhone: (718) 227-0808We are a full service insurance agency, providing life, health, auto, home and business insurance solutions to our business and personal line clients needs. We represent many of the leading carriers such as Travelers, Hartford, Progressive, ING, Empire Blue Cross / Blue Shield, GHI and more. We make shopping for your insurance an easy and stressless experience.

JEWELERGerald Peters Goldmine JewelersContact: Gerald AmerosiStaten Island Mall - 2655 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314Phone: (718) 477-4000 Fax: (718) 370-3852Email: Goldmine411@aol.comGerald Peters Gold Mine features the most prominent brands in the jewelry industry today. The brands fl ourish in “Gerry’s” domain. The store is upscale and vibrant and no one comes in to the store without getting a warm greeting from the dynamic “Gerry”. “Gerry” Is a Rotarian a civic leader and participant in the local and state government. He actively supports youth programs, The Alzheimer foundation, The March of Dimes and the American Cancer Society. “Gerry” has made the Gerald Peters Gold Mine the focal point for both business and civic action. “It’s not just about the jewelry it’s about the community” and Gerry lives by his creed.

LEGAL REPRESENTATIONLahr, Dillon, Manzulli, Kelley, & Pennett P.C.33 Decker Ave., Staten Island, NY 10302Contact: Serena StonickPhone: (718) 447-8841The fi rm, established by Frederick W. Lahr in 1912, specializes its practice in real estate, focusing on representation of mortgage lenders in the core areas of residential loan fi nancing, commercial loan fi nancing, multi-family loan fi nancing, construction and land loan fi nancing and the fi nancing of loans given in connection with cooperative apartment units. In addition to its extensive experience in the area of fi nancing, the fi rm has a long established history and background in the representation of sellers and purchasers of residential and commercial real estate, representation of real estate developers in land acquisition and the development and construction of commercial and residential

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properties. The fi rm has provided closing services in over sixty thousand transactions to a great many mortgage lenders and private clients. The fi rm also specializes in and provides services in the areas of estate planning and asset protection, including wills, revocable & irrevocable trusts, Medicaid trusts, power of attorney, health care proxy and living wills.

MORTGAGESI Mortgage Group1678 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305Contact: Jennifer RahnerPhone: (718) 979-7700x269Email: jrahner@simortgagegroup.comWebsite: www.simortgagegroup.comNo delays. No Nonsense. We make getting a mortgage loan easy! Isn’t it great how you can go to a car dealership, test drive a few cars, pick out the one you want, and drive it home that same day? You can’t do that with a new house. You need someone on your side when you’re buying a home. Who makes sure you aren’t doing paperwork you don’t have to do. Who speeds up some of the steps you can’t avoid. You need a “blocker,” clearing the way of obstacles as you head toward your goal. That’s where we come in! When you’ve picked out your dream home, the paperwork and hoops to jump through with disclosures, appraisals, inspections, title insurance, escrow, notaries and more can be overwhelming. Many people think their real estate agent will help them through a confusing mortgage process. Your real estate agent is looking out for you, no question about it. But it’s your mortgage lender who wants almost all of those steps and all that paperwork. We “run interference” with the mortgage lender who’s going to make you your loan. We can’t snap our fi ngers and make buying a home like buying a car, but we can make it easier and smoother.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT Jewish Community Center of Staten Island Aberlin/North Shore JCC - 485 Victory Boulevard, SI, NY 10301 Phone: (718) 475-5200Avis/South Shore JCC - 1297 Arthur Kill Road, SI, NY 10312 Phone: (718) 475-5200Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC - 1466 Manor Road, SI, NY 10314 Phone: (718) 475-5200Contact: David Sorkin Website: www.sijcc.org The JCC of Staten Island operates with a mission to foster and strengthen an understanding of and appreciation for Jewish values, culture and heritage, and provide increased opportunities for Jewish association on Staten Island, and a wealth of social and recreational services to the entire Borough community.

OFFICE EQUIPMENT Offi ce Equipment Company2366 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303Contact: Dan Wheeler Phone: (718) 273-3605Website: www.oecny.comOffi ce Equipment Co. has been faithfully serving all 5 boroughs & NJ since 1951! We sell offi ce furniture and supplies with substantial discounts. Desks, Chairs, Tables, Partitions are what we are about!

PEST CONTROLSuperior Pest Elimination Inc.Contact: Jim Horan / Michael Orlino Executive Suites at The Gardens, 1110 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314Phone: (347) 273-1493 Fax: (718) 356-8489Email: superiornynjct@gmail.com Website: www.superiorpestelimination.comAt Superior Pest Elimination we know that every facility is diff erent regarding its layout and how it operates. Superior Pest Elmination develops a special program of material and methodology to eff ectively approach your pest problem. Superior’s certifi ed technicians have a thorough understanding of structural entry points and are trained to assess the risk factors for pest infestation within your facility. Our quality service features a treatment program that targets both the inside and outside of your dwelling. This enables us to provide you with optimum protection.

PHOTOGRAPHY Fine Art FotosContact: Flint GennariPhone: (718) 273-2130Email: fl int@fi neartfotos.com Website: WeddingsbyFlint.comHaving a GALA , FUNDRAISER or any type of SPECIAL EVENT? Fine Art Fotos will bring our studio to you! Photograph and Print on Site. Your guests will be happy taking home pictures of themselves and the event that same night. What a way to impress Family and Friends!

PLUMBINGKCM Plumbing & Heating Corp.Contact: Keith Cummings125 Lake Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303Phone: (718) 556 -0600 Email: kcmplum@aol.com Website: www.kcmplumbing.comOne of New York’s most respected providers of comprehensive residential, industrial and commercial heating and plumbing services.

PRINTING Royal Press 1973 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303 Contact: Lucille Chazanoff Phone: (718) 447-5076 Fax: (718) 448-7573 Email: royalpress@aol.com Family owned and operated since 1926. Royal Press is a complete graphic design & printing company serving businesses and community organizations throughout Staten Island & the Metropolitan area.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTBell Building Corp.Contact: Phil Farinacci384 Bard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310Phone: (917) 217-9893 Fax: (718) 987-0978Email: pfarinacci@si.rr.com Website: www.bellbuildingcorp.comBuilder of aff ordable quality homes, new construction in Staten Island. The door-BELL will be ringing for your new home!!!

REAL ESTATE Salmon Real Estate 1855 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314Contact: Henry Salmon Phone: (718) 447-6477 Fax: (718) 273-3765 Cell: (917) 848-9677Email: salmonh@aol.comSalmon Real Estate, established in 1956, is among the oldest independent brokers serving the Staten Island community. The experience Salmon Real Estate brings to Residential, Commercial and Industrial real estate transactions is second to none. “If you are not looking with Salmon Real Estate, you are not really in the market; if you are not listed with Salmon Real Estate, you are not really listed on the market.”

RETAILCostco WholesaleContact: Joanne Marachilian2975 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314Phone: (718) 982-9525Email: w316mbr@costco.com Website: www.Costco.comCostco Wholesale Corporation operates an international chain of membership warehouses, mainly under the “Costco Wholesale” name, that carry quality, brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices than are typically found at conventional wholesale or retail sources. The warehouses are designed to help small-to-medium-sized businesses reduce costs in purchasing for resale and for everyday business use. Individuals may also purchase for their personal needs.

SCREEN PRINTINGSPECIAL TEES350 Buel Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305Phone: (718) 309-7400Contact: Vincent BonomiSpecial Tees provides vocational training and employment opportunities for people with a diagnosis of mental illness, who are traditionally considered “unemployable” through a screen printing/embroidery business program.

SECURITY GUARDSSOTTILE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL, INC.981 Bay St., Staten Island, NY 10305Phone: (718) 448-0148Contact: Sal SottileSottile Security is the culmination over over twenty con secutive years in the security guard industry. Mr. Sottile was the part owner of Tower Security Investigation & Services Inc. (est. 1990-94) and Starr Security Services Inc. (est. 1974). Through out its history the company has served the New York City area and the state of New Jersey from its offi cersin Manhattan. From Sottile Security’s inception the benchmark has been to achieve quality through hard work and determination.

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SIEDC BUSINESS COUNCIL 2010SIGN COMPANYFASTSIGNS1209 Forest Avenue, SI NY 10310Contact: Richard VezzutoPhone: (718) 273-7002Website: www.fastsign.com/US-NY-StatenIsland-store291.htmlFASTSIGNS® of Staten Island is committed to providing eff ective sign and graphic solutions that meet your timelines and budgets. We’ll help you promote your products, events and services and help your business or organization get noticed. From a simple banner to a complete sign and graphic makeover, we can do it all.

WEB DEVELOPMENT Mindsaw6341 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10309 Contact: Bret MoletaPhone: (718) 227-2300 Website: www.mindsaw.com

Mindsaw’s team of professional designers will build a 4-page,6-page,10-page professional web site for your business in about 8 days from receiving all your content. A Brochure web site is just what you need to reach new customers looking for your service.

WELLNESS SPAA.F. Bennett Salon & Wellness Spa350 New Dorp Lane, SI, NY 10306Contact: Frank BennettPhone: (718) 979-9000 Website: www.afbennett.comWith years of experience and continuing education, A.F. Bennett Salon & Wellness Spa’s dedicated staff is ready serve you and your beauty needs. We will help you decide the best look, and deliver just the right services to achieve it. Our comfortable, relaxed atmosphere is designed to make you feel great!

Dan Wheeler Office Equipment Co.

of SI

Frank Provenzano Pro Sho Productions

Lenny Rampulla Rampulla Architects, PC

Lucille Chazanoff Royal Press

Henry Salmon Salmon Real Estate

Salvatore Sottile Sottile Security

International, Inc.

Tricia Sabatini Staten Island Terminal

LLC

Jim Horan Superior Pest

Elimination Inc.

Vincent Bonomi Special Tees

Frank Bennett AF Bennett

Salon & Wellness Spa

Gary Timblin Brighton USA Ltd.

Allan KatzComprehensive Wealth

Management Group, LLC

Richard Marini Construction Safety

Agency of NY

Joanne Marachilian Costco Wholesale

Sergey Guberman Edible Arrangements

John DiFazio Faztec Industries

Flint Gennari Fine Art Fotos & Video

Gerald Amerosi Gerald Peters Goldmine

Jewelers

Richard Vezzuto Fast Signs

The SIEDC Business Council currently consists of 36 elite members, each EXCLUSIVELY representing a unique industry. The Council meets every six weeks to discuss a full agenda of projects. Current and past projects include, but are not limited to, entry-level job trainingprograms, transportation issues including design and implementation of a light rail system, a “Keeping Business on Staten Island” campaign and the SI Health & Wellness Expo.

OPEN INDUSTRIES INCLUDE:Advertising / Bakery / Catering / Computer Sales / Disc Jockey / Electrician / Event Planning / Fencing Company / Florist / Health Club /Hotel Hospitality / Human Resources / Payroll Services / Limousine Service / Locksmith / Moving and Storage / Pharmacy / and More!

For more information on the SIEDC Business Councilplease contact Alex Porto at 718.477.1400 x13. www.siedc.org

David Sorkin Jewish Community

Center od SI

Keith Cummings KCM Plumbing &

Heating Corp

Serena Stonick Lahr, Dillon, Manzulli,Kelley & Penett, PC

Fred Limeri The Limeri Agency

Jim Hall Jim Hall Heating & Air

Conditioning Corp.

Donald Sarcone DeSantis, Kiefer, Shall &

Sarcone, LLP

Josephine Marino HealthPlus

Bret Moleta Mindsaw.com

Members not shown include:Phil FarinacciFox Run Homes

Jennifer Rahner SI Mortgage Group

David Fazio DeVille Auto Collision,

Inc.

Matthew KanarickHSBC Bank USA,

National Association

Richard Travers NRG Energy

Jack Hoffman Transportation Solutions Group, TSS, Affiliated

Computer Services, A Xerox Company

Jane Rogers SI Yankees

Bob Stimell U.S. Coffee

Steve Villamarin Villamarin Auto World

The image to the left is a copy of the Annual Business Council Membership advertisement that runs in SI Business Trends magazine. This particular ad appeared in the September 2010 edition.

Since the ad ran, we have now welcomed Seb Rametta of The Original SoupMan and Jennifer Arlen of SI Behavioral Net-work as our newest members of SIEDC’s Business Council.

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SIEDC 40 UNDER 40 LEADERSHIP GROUPRobert Carpinello, Chairman

Mara Montalbano, Co-ChairNY1 News

Ryan Brehm, Co-ChairSign Guy

Vincent AngelicoECHO

Charles BalducciNYC Arts Cypher Foundation

Jason BlessLime Energy

Tom CalkinsVillaMarin Auto World

Fatima CanosaPratt Industries

Debra CarpinelloMichael & Son Stained and Leaded Glass Studio, Inc.

Robert Costomiris &Matthew MeehanMeehan Costomiris Group

Jak DaragjatiJD Systems

Samuel FigueroaAttorney at Law

Kim FlotteronFalk & Associates LLC

Mike GaglioPaul Gaglio General Contractors, Inc.

Dil GillaniGillani Homes

Brian GomezTD Bank

David GutmanElite Processing Systems

Richard Ippolito Jr.R. Ippolito Distrubuting

Elvis KraljevPosh BabySammy Lazoja

Live Wire Electrical Contractors

Nick LegakisSt. John’s University

Jennifer LimeriThe Limeri Agency

Richard LuthmannBorteck, Sanders & Torzewski, LLP William MehnertCapital One Bank

Joseph MilanoNorthwestern Mutual

Scott O’BrienOur Island Real EstateChristopher OtterbeckThe Otterbeck Law Firm

Michael PiazzaPaving Arts

Dario PompeoDaszkowski, Sisti, Pompeo & Fischer Inc.

James PrendamanoCasandra Properties

Frank SanchezNicotra GroupCory SchifterCasale Jewelers

Steven SchneiderAllstate Insurance Company

Benny UmbraStaten Island Terminal

Tara ViggianoLet Them Eat Cupcakes!

Renee WoodRenee Wood and Associates, LLC

Isaac ZahaviVictory State Bank

SIEDC FOCUS

Dario began his career in Finance in 1996 after graduating with a Bachelors of Science from the Wharton School of Business. Initially, Dario worked as a securities trader focusing mainly on companies in emerging industries. His passion for entrepreneurship led him to fi nance and consult several start-up businesses in addition to trading during market hours.

As time went on, Dario decided to focus on the consulting end of the business and joined MetLife to learn the protection portfolio. He believes that proper consulting is derived from the discovery phase,

in which each client’s unique priorities and goals are clearly defi ned.

In 2009, Dario’s desire to be independent and awareness of the importance of proper tax planning in every component of business, led him to partner with a long time friend Walter Daszkowski of the successful Staten Island accounting fi rm Daszkowski, Thompkins and Weg. Dario became a majority partner in Daszkowksi, Sisti, Pompeo & Fischer, a full service insurance and benefi t consulting fi rm and is a fi nancial representative for Genworth Financial Securities.

Dario Pompeo, Daszkowski, Sisti, Pompeo & Fischer Inc.

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Debra Carpinello is the current owner of Michael & Son Stained and Leaded Glass. She began her apprenticeship at the company in 2004.

She had previously studied painting, drawing, sculpting at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey where she earned her degree in 2001. She has also studied at Wheaton Art Village in Milville, New Jersey,

and internationally at Lorenzo de Medici in Florence, Italy and the National School of Art and Design in Dublin Ireland.

Her portfolio from Michael & Son includes multiple residences, churches and organizations around Staten Island, Queens and New Jersey.

Focus on SIEDC 40 Under 40...Debra Carpinello, Michael & Son Stained and Leaded Glass

SIEDC FOCUS

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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCILThe Women’s Leadership Council was offi cially launched on September 20, 2007.

To date, over 40 women have joined WLC, with the hopes of accomplishing the following mission: To motivate, educate, inspire, and guide women in the business and non profi t sectors so that they may

grow personally and professionally, while also strengthening their community.

Christine Battaglia - Educational Program Consultant

Denise Bloise - American Red Cross

Alberta Brescia - American Cancer Society

Linda Carozza - Speech Consulting Services

Melanie Franklin Cohn - COAHSI

Pamela Coppola - Statewide Fire Corp.

Sister Patricia Corley - Notre Dame Academy

Jennifer Cutrona, Attorney at Law

Ilyssa DeCasperis - DM Advisors

Janet Dugo - Staten Island Business Trends

Maureen Fairlie - Snappy Solutions, Inc.

Gerry Fredericksen - Love Travel

June Gallop - Visual Artist, Historian & Educator

Joan Galestro - TD Bank

Joanne Gerenser - Eden II

Jennifer Gray-Brumskine - Island Voice

Norma Haddad - Capital One Bank

Anita Harvey - SI YMCA

Eileen Hopkins, PhD - Eden II

Robin Lefkowitz - Northfi eld Bank

Juliet Lewis - Con Edison

Janet Mandile - Our Island Realty

Josephine Marino - HealthPlus

Chrissy Mazzola - North American DF

Jaime Mednick - Fidelis Care

Eileen Merkent - Northfi eld Bank

Kim Moore-Ward - DM Advisors

Enid Motelson - Dome Property Management

Rose Orlino - Superior Pest Control

Irene Paoli - Tom Marco Real Estate, Inc.

Kathleen Pesile - City University of NY/Pesile Financial

Vienna Profeta - The Eger Foundation

Jackie Reiter - Home Instead Senior Care

Vicki Roitman - Jewish Community Center

Lisa Rondon - Magnusson Architecture & Planning

Jeanne Sarno - Empire State Bank

Gina Schlagel - SIUH

Lenore Schwartz - Total Electric

Adrienne Setbon - Own-A-Home Realty

Linda Steinman - Project Hospitality

Serena Stonick - Lahr, Dillon, Maczulli, Kelley & Penett, PC

Terry Tarangelo - Signature Bank

Sarah Trusewicz - Citibank

Fern Zagor - Staten Island Mental Health Society

Celeste Zopich - Pilates Staten Island

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WLC MEMBERSHIP,

PLEASE CONTACT PAULA AT 718.477.1400x12.

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SIEDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

R. Randy Lee, Esq.Lee & Amtzis, LLPChairman

Stanley M. FriedmanElauwitSr. Executive Vice-Chairman

Robert MooreExecutive Vice-Chairman

James P. MolinaroBorough President of Staten IslandVice-Chairman

Dr. Ronald SheppardTreasurer

Lynn RossiJP Morgan Chase Secretary

John AlexanderNorthfi eld BankExecutive Committee Member

Aubrey BrazConsolidated EdisonExecutive Committee Member

Anthony FerreriStaten Island University HospitalExecutive Committee Member

Michael F. ManzulliRichmond County Savings Bank Chairman Emeritus

Maurice K. Shaw(1939-2007)Founding Chairman Emeritus

Renee AltomonteTD Bank

Norma HaddadCapital One Bank

Edward BirdieNew York Power Authority

Richard CoddThe Teleport / Port Authority of NY & NJ

John DiLeo, Jr.Hylan Datacom + Electrical

Seth EdwardsJP Morgan Chase

Felix Gilroy, Esq.

Gina GutmanTime Warner Cable

Richard Ippolito, Sr.R. Ippolito Distributing

Sandy KruegerStaten Island Board of Realtors

Gary LangenhahnPrivate Client Group, LLC

Dominick LombardiIDB Bank

Pratt Industries

Ray MasucciRaymond Homes, Inc.

Greg O’BrienThe CollegeBound Network

Nancy PouchCollege of Staten Island

Michael PrendamanoCasandra Properties

Joseph RendeNational Grid

Richard SabatiniStaten Island Terminal, LLC

Josephine SavastanoSovereign Bank

Frank ScolloNew York Container Terminal, Inc.

John ShahinCitibank, N.A.

Frank Powers(1940-2008)

Advisory Members:Advisory Members:Eugene Garaventa, PhD

Executive CommitteeExecutive Committee

Members of the Board of Directors