the VOLUME 31 - ISSUE 1 The Official Newspaper of HIA-LI JANUARY 2012 HIA-LI Celebrates Women’s Economic Empowerment by Christine Datz Leslie H. Tayne, Esq., owner of her own The Executive Breakfast held at the YMCA fi rm, The Law Offi ces of Leslie H. Tayne, Boulton Center in Bay Shore on November PC and Board Member and Vice President 30 was HIA-LI’s inaugural Women’s of the Work and Family Committee for Conference. I say inaugural, because it was Long Island Women’s Agenda mitigates obvious from the turn-out, enthusiasm and the stress and distress of dealing with spectrum of topics covered that this will fi nancial issues while trying to support become a recurring event. immediate or extended family. Terri Alessi-Miceli, President HIA-LI credited Neeta Shah, MD FACP, Vice President of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. In October, Women’s Health Services at North Shore Gillibrand had convened a roundtable on LI LIJ, coordinates educational and health Women’s Economic Empowerment and she services for women emphasizing that they challenged the attendees to get feedback on can not be successful caretakers or workers workplace equity, child care, mentoring and if they are not healthy. access to capital as these relate to women. Shybunko-Moore began the discussion by According to Alessi-Miceli there are 10.1 observing that without the help, knowledge Panel of Presenters (L to R) HIA-LI President Terri Alessi-Miceli, Martha Stark – Senior Vice President of million women-owned fi rms in the US. and power of men, she would not be where Signature Bank, Yvonne Grant – President & CEO of the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, (Moderator) Anne They employ more than 13 million people she is “we need to remember those men Shybunko-Moore – President and Owner of GSE Dynamics, Inc., Pravina Raghavan – District Director of and generate more than $1.9 trillion in sales. who help women advance.” the U.S. Small Business Administration NY Offi ce, Linda Agnew – President of the National Association On Long Island alone there are over 4,000 of Women Business Owners, Leslie Tayne, Esq. – LI Women’s Agenda & Law Offi ces of Leslie H. Tayne women-owned businesses. “Women-owned The fi rst point Shybunko-Moore raised and Neeta Shah, MD – VP of Women’s Services of North Shore LIJ Health Systems. businesses in America are a very strong was that in spite of moves towards equality economic engine and we are hosting this in many other areas there are still equity event to get women involved in empowering gaps in compensation for women. each other.” Reasons for this are many and the panel The panel was moderated by Anne addressed some of the issues. One is a Shybunko-Moore, President and Owner tendency for men to be judged by their of GSE Dynamics Inc., an HIA-LI Board potential, while women are judged by Member and former President of Long their performance. Some panelists see Island’s National Association of Women this trend as moving towards gender- Business Owners (NAWBO). Shybunko- neutral, especially with a general corporate Moore is an advocate for both small business movement to performance measurement and women in business. but all agreed it is a diffi cult hurdle for women who are passed over for men who Shybunko-Moore let the six panelists may not have the same experience, or introduce themselves and describe their proven performance, but are deemed to connection to the goal of getting women have potential. involved. Yvonne Grant, President & CEO of the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, works Leaving the workforce for a period of time Agnew agreed, saying that “the fi rst offer There may be obstacles women face, but with girls and adults to teach leadership and to take care of families (young children may not be the best, women don’t always there are also strengths women bring provide much needed mentoring. or aging parents) also impacts women’s negotiate and they should.” such as their ability to foster comfort earning power. Tayne had a positive take and interaction. Stark cited a poll by Linda Agnew is a partner in the Litigation on this, “An older woman has more to Grant sees one way of solving for this by Chemical Bank that showed the best Practice Group for Jaspan Schlesinger LLP offer in terms of maturity, experience and creating all girl experiences that foster relationship managers are women. and, as a member of the Board of Directors availability.” But, women have to learn to competition, develop self esteem, boost for NAWBO, provides resources for women ask for what they are worth and negotiate. confi dence and give them room to make Join us for our next Executive to start and advance their business. mistakes. Breakfast which is the 2012 HIA- Raghavan noted that “women are not LI Annual Meeting & Legislative Pravina Raghavan, District Director for the trained to be negotiators and fear is also Addressing the confl ict some women Breakfast on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 US Small Business Administration New a factor; I need this job, what if I don’t experience splitting home and work lives, at The Hamlet Wind Watch Golf Club, York Offi ce and Marta Stark Senior Vice get it?” Negotiation is always an option, Shah encouraged balance, not 50/50 every Hauppauge. For more information or President and Group Director for Signature even where pay scales are defi ned, such day, but 80/20 one day, 30/70 another. to register for this event contact Jackie Bank work with small to medium sized as Raghavan’s government job, “it keeps “A blend moves you forward; it’s in our Ridley at [email protected] 631-543- businesses to provide access to fi nancial parity,” she said “but it is also negotiable, hormones to be caretakers, so we have to 5355. resources and capital. you can ask for more.” merge that with the new role of worker.” Welcome Heard Around New Members The Island HIA-LI New Members Page 19 & New Member Profi les Page 13 LABEL HIA-LI hia-li.org HIA-LI 2012 Positioning Statement & Initiatives OFFICERS HIA-LI Positioning Statement: Chairperson of the Board First Vice Chairperson Second Vice Chairperson HIA-LI is the recognized voice for business on Long Island Dr. Elana Zolfo Rita DiStefano Anne Shybunko-Moore and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. Our member Dowling College Portnoy, Messinger, GSE Dynamics companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals. (631) 244-3420 Pearl & Associates. (631) 231-1044 (516) 921-3400 Corporate Secretary Treasurer Initiatives: John Bauer Robert Quarte -Manufacturing Revitalization Initiative: Profi le Manufacturing on LI helping obtain funds Littler Mendelson, P.C President Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Co., P.C. to operate more effi ciently and create opportunities for a skilled manufacturing workforce. (631) 293-4525 Terri Alessi-Miceli (631) 434-9500 (631) 543-5355 -Workforce Development Initiative: Develop solutions to attract, blend and retain employees and keep youth on Long Island. DIRECTORS -Healthcare Initiative: Explore existing and emerging strategies for containing healthcare costs. Robert Desmond Susan H.Gubing Ann-Marie Scheidt AIRECO Real Estate Corp. Career Smarts SUNY Stony Brook -Infrastructure of the Hauppauge Industrial Park: Identify and develop plans to address critical (631) 273-4255 (631) 979-6452 (631) 632-7006 infrastructure needs of the Hauppauge Industrial Park that will foster the continued growth of business. Anthony DiMaso Ralph James Anthony Leteri Verizon Brookhaven National Lab Leteri Waste Services -Environment of Business Success: Create forums to educate and connect business growth (908) 559-1550 (631) 344-8633 (631) 368-5533 and survival. Promote the HIA-LI Annual Trade Show and Conference as a forum for important Fred Eisenbud Nanette Malebranche Nicholas M. Lacetera connection and discussion on economic, business and workforce development issues. Law Offi ce of Fredrick Eisenbud FedEx Peoples Alliance Federal Credit Union (631) 493-9800 (212) 377-6255 (631) 874-9589 -Alternative Energy “Go Green” Initiative: Profi le and promote energy effi ciency Joseph Garofalo John Racanelli to HIA-LI members. Educate and showcase environmental and energy services. Island Christian Church Farrell Fritz (631) 822-3000 (516) 227-0700 -Virtual HIA-LI: Enable our members to collaborate, connect and deliver added value by sharing knowledge with current and future members and the global world. LIFETIME BOARD MEMBERS Ernest E.Hoffmann Jack Kulka Arthur Sanders W & H Stampings Kulka Construction Corp. Institute of Management Accountants (631) 234-6161 (631) 231-0900 (516) 697-3900 Howard Kipnes Cedar Knolls Inc. Allan Lippolis David Winchester (631) 231-1518 Superior Washer & Gasket Corp. CleanTech Rocks OF EVENTS (631) 273-8282 (516) 680-6811 LIFETIME BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUS Thomas J.Fallarino, CPA John Rebecchi JANUARY 2012 Disc Graphics (631) 543-1774 Norman Weingart (631) 300-1158 Communications Specialties Ed Pruitt (posthumously) Committee Meetings Richard S. Feldman, Esq. (631) 543-5355 CEO Marci Tublisky Monday, Jan 30 – 10:00am Rivkin Radler LLP (631) 269-9628 Wednesday, Jan 4 - 8:30am Green Industries Committee Meeting at Sandler (516)-357-3000 Computer Technology Committee at the HIA-LI Training, Hauppauge Offi ce Networking Events HIA-LI Committees & Chairpeople Thursday, Jan 5 – 8:30am Please call the HIA-LI offi ce for more information (631) 543-5355 Trade Show Committee Meeting at the HIA-LI Offi ce Tuesday, Jan 10 – 8:00am – 10:30am 2012 HIA-LI Annual Meeting & Legislative Business Development One with Dr. Matt Friday, Jan 6 – 8:30am Breakfast