THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT - Long Island ...
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP IS A LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS EVENT MAJOR SPONSOR: CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: ONLINE CELEBRATION SPONSORS: NONPROFIT SPONSOR: MEDIA PARTNER: AWARDS SPONSOR: studios
LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD CORPORATE CITIZENS OF THE YEAR Peter Klein ............................................................4 LARGE BUSINESS EDITOR & ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Bank of America .................................................14 Joe Dowd HELPING HANDS AWARD Richard Cave, Michael Cave & Eric Alexander......6 Brookhaven National Laboratory ........................15 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER CORPORATE TEAM OF THE YEAR JPMorgan Chase & Co. ......................................16 Ali Jabbour Ørsted and Eversource.........................................7 PSEG Long Island ...............................................16 EVENT MANAGER NONPROFITS OF THE YEAR Spectrum Designs Foundation .............................8 CORPORATE CITIZENS OF THE YEAR Jenna Natale MID-SIZED BUSINESS The Nicholas Center .............................................9 American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. .......17 ACCOUNT MANAGERS PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR Custom Computer Specialists ............................18 Barbara Pescuma Long Island Board of REALTORS........................ 10 Riverhead Building Supply ..................................18 Jackie Douglas LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE – FOR PROFIT Robin Burgio Michael Farrell .................................................... 10 CORPORATE CITIZENS OF THE YEAR SMALL BUSINESS WRITER Elizabeth Kase .................................................... 11 Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum ............19 Bernadette Starzee Hossam Maksoud, PharmD ............................... 12 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Anne Shybunko-Moore ....................................... 12 Alure Home Improvements ................................20 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Wendy Martin Ronald Stair ........................................................ 13 Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP..................20 LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE – NONPROFIT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AD DESIGNER Yolanda Robano-Gross ........................................ 14 Terrence Flood ....................................................21 Abigail Wilhelm Questions? Contact advertising@libn.com or call 631-737-1700 Congratulations to all of Long Island Business News 2021 Corporate Citizenship Award Honorees. “A good company delivers excellent products and services, and a great company does all that and strives to make the world a better place.” - William Clay Ford, Jr.
4 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP 2021: THE BUSINESS OF GIVING COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD Klein went on to obtain his master’s degree in board of Harvard University’s School of Dental finance from Baruch College. He is certified as Medicine, the Dante Foundation and the Cold a chartered financial analyst, a chartered retire- Spring Harbor Laboratory Association. He is a ment plans specialist and a chartered advisor former board member of the Long Island Com- in philanthropy. Additionally, he has completed munity Foundation and the Bronx High School the Endowment Institute’s certificate pro- of Science alumni and endowment committee. gram at Yale University and Harvard Business Several nonprofit organizations have honored School’s executive program entitled “Building Klein for his contributions to their mission. a Legacy: Family Office Wealth Management.” These include the Diabetes Research Founda- He is currently a candidate for the chartered tion; Child Abuse Prevention Services, which SRI counselor (CSRIC) designation. presented him with its Gillan Family Human- Klein authored two books: “Getting Started itarian Award in 2011; Life’s WORC, which in Security Analysis” (Wiley, 1998, 2009) and named him Man of the Year in 2013; and the “A Passion for Giving: Tools and Inspiration for Long Island Alzheimer Foundation, which hon- Creating a Charitable Foundation” (with Angeli- ored him as Philanthropist of the Year in 2014. ca Berrie, Wiley, 2012). Further, he has partici- Additionally, Klein received the Larry Kushnick pated in panel discussions and given speeches PETER J. KLEIN Memorial Award for Community Service in on the issues surrounding the nexus of wealth 2017, the same year Bethpage Federation management and philanthropy – what he refers to as being a “legacy agent.” Credit Union named him the Best Philanthropist ALINE WEALTH, Klein is very active in his community, on Long Island. Among Klein’s industry accolades are his advising private foundations in a professional HIGHTOWER ADVISORS capacity and volunteering on various boards. inclusion on the Forbes list of the Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in New York for 2020 and P He is president of the Claire Friedlander Family eter J. Klein, CFA, CRPS, CAP is the chief investment officer and 2021. In addition, Wealth Management includ- Foundation and serves as chairman of the Tilles founder of ALINE Wealth and Hightower Advisors, where he and his Center for Performing Arts Council of Over- ed his practice on its first annual Thrive Awards team are focused on providing comprehensive solutions to secure their clients’ future and legacy. To his deep financial wisdom, Klein adds consider- seers. He sits on the boards of the Holocaust list of fastest-growing financial advisors in able acumen in philanthropy, helping clients navigate family trusts, institu- & Tolerance Center of Nassau County, the 2019. tions and nonprofits when they are looking to give back to the community. Huntington Library Foundation, Life’s WORC/ Married for more than 25 years, Klein and his After earning a bachelor’s degree in economics from Stony Brook University, Family Center for Autism, the dean’s advisory wife have three children.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead It is an honor to be recognized with the Corporate Social Responsibility Award. It encourages us to do more. certilmanbalin.com
6 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP 2021: THE BUSINESS OF GIVING HELPING HANDS AWARD bining their resources to create change and need is. PinkTie’s strength lies in its ability address a community need, while enabling to connect corporate philanthropy directly to other members of the business community to local charities. do the same. The trio worked closely with many corporate PinkTie was founded in 2012 by brothers donors and partners, including Dime Commu- Mike and Rich Cave to support breast cancer nity Bank, Keller Williams Realty, Trinity Solar, charities after their aunt died of breast cancer. Late Night Chauffeurs, Valley Bank and Long The organization’s mission has since grown to Island University-C.W. Post, to deliver food support causes that include food insecurity and and other essential supplies, along with nearly education in addition to cancer prevention and $120,000 in monetary donations, to more than research. Since its inception, PinkTie, which is 120 pantries and community groups across the 100 percent volunteer, has raised more than $1 Island. million for local charities. The organization’s In addition to the initiative’s focus on food mission has always been tied to supporting insecurity, the groups have concentrated on ERIC ALEXANDER, VISION the local community, which makes it easier for corporations and their employees to see the helping small businesses recover from the pandemic. Efforts have ranged from assist- LONG ISLAND & LI MAIN fruits of their philanthropic giving. Vision Long Island and the Long Island Main ing businesses with securing funds through the Paycheck Protection Program and other STREET ALLIANCE Street Alliance, which are led by Alexander, promote more livable, economically sustainable government relief programs to participating in events encouraging community members to get MICHAEL & RICHARD CAVE, communities through smart growth. The groups serve as a resource to municipalities, busi- vaccinated in order to accelerate reopening. Food pantries and other human services agen- PINKTIE CHARITIES nesses and civic associations on downtown revitalization, planning and infrastructure. cies have welcomed the groups’ philanthropy and support. W hen the pandemic threatened Long Island’s most vulnerable, Mike Alexander and the Cave brothers were in- “We’re not the bricks but we bring the mor- Cave and Rich Cave of PinkTie teamed up with Eric Alexander of spired to collaborate by their mutual focus on tar – we help fill in the gaps,” Alexander said. Vision Long Island and the Long Island Main Street Alliance to local communities and their complementary “I think each one of us brings a dynamic help the community. The partners combined their resources, strengths and strengths. As Vision Long Island and Long Is- piece of the puzzle,” Mike Cave said. “Lever- contact lists to mobilize the Long Island business community to make signif- land Main Street Alliance focus on downtown aging each other’s strengths, working together, icant contributions to food pantries and assist struggling small businesses revitalization, they have deep connections bringing our networks together, our coalitions across the Island. For their efforts, the trio has been selected for this year’s within 45 downtowns across the Island and together, really had that groundswell to give us Helping Hands Award, which recognizes a team of professionals for com- a keen understanding of where the greatest the support to really make this impact.”
LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS 7 CORPORATE TEAM OF THE YEAR and New Hampshire. The company, which ships in the community. Ørsted is committed employs about 9,300 people, is focused on to developing strong social ties in commu- safely delivering reliable energy and water nities, and Eversource has a long history with superior customer service. It offers energy of supporting the United Way in the other efficiency solutions and programs to integrate regions it serves. The two companies sought new clean energy resources like solar, offshore out the United Way of Long Island in hopes wind, electric vehicles and battery storage into of developing a relationship that they said the electric system. they hope will last for many years. Together, Ørsted is a renewable energy company fo- the companies provided $10,000 in support of cused on offshore wind. Its first offshore wind United Way’s Project Warmth, which assists project was constructed 30 years ago, and low-income families who have energy emer- today, the company owns and operates more gencies. than 1,500 turbines around the world, produc- Looking to the future, Ørsted and Eversource ing more than 25 percent of the offshore wind say they will continue to explore ways to grow energy generated globally. their relationship with United Way of Long The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entire- Island and other community and workforce ly on green energy. In the United States, Ørsted development organizations throughout Long EVERSOURCE ENERGY operates the Block Island Wind Farm, America’s first offshore wind farm, and constructed the Island and the larger region. Further, the joint venture’s planned invest- AND ØRSTED two-turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind pi- lot project – the first turbines to be installed in ments in the region will position Long Island to become a regional epicenter for the indus- E nergy supply giants Eversource Energy and Ørsted are partnering federal waters. Ørsted has secured more than try. Ørsted and Eversource announced plans on a joint venture to build two offshore wind projects for New York 2,900 mw of additional capacity through five to invest $5 million in research initiatives that will deliver clean power to more than 600,000 homes each projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The through Stony Brook University’s Advanced year. And the two companies have teamed up to support United Way of company’s North American business is jointly Energy Research and Technology Center and Long Island’s Project Warmth, earning them the Corporate Team of the headquartered in Boston, Mass. and Provi- $10 million for an offshore wind training cen- Year award, which recognizes two or more organizations for their com- dence, R.I. and employs more than 150 people. ter in Suffolk County. The joint venture also mitment to a combined effort to support a specific project/cause or to As they partner on the two offshore wind announced plans to locate its regional oper- help solve a community problem. developments, which will include New York ation and maintenance hub in Suffolk County Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas and supplies State’s first wind farm, Ørsted and Eversource and make Port Jefferson the home port of its water to approximately 4.3 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts are looking to develop strong, lasting relation- service operation vessel. What’s it going to take to get you to review your retirement plan? Retirement is calling.
8 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP 2021: THE BUSINESS OF GIVING NONPROFITS OF THE YEAR icant and far-reaching. Hiring individuals with hospital workers throughout New York. Spec- autism and other related developmental dis- trum Suds offered free laundry service to first abilities provides authentic benefits, including responders, culminating in almost 10,000 lbs. increasing diversity in the workplace, stimulat- of laundry for a community in need. ing the economy and filling vacant roles with At Spectrum, 75 percent of the workforce is an under-served group of workers. Over the made up of individuals on the autism spec- past decade, Spectrum is proud to have created trum. Employees are paid at least minimum a kinder, more patient, empathetic, understand- wage, turning trainees into taxpayers, and are ing, open-minded workplace where all employ- rewarded through pay raises and promotions. ees feel valued and included. Comprehensive training is geared toward As challenging as 2020 was, Port Wash- individual needs, and a licensed social worker ington-based Spectrum managed to make is on-site daily for support as needed. exceptional strides, growing across all enter- Beyond its dedication to the autism commu- prises, while also completing an expansion to a nity, Spectrum is committed to environmental second location in Pleasantville, N.Y. In a year causes. Its new 8,000-square-foot facility when so many people were losing their jobs in Pleasantville is 100 percent powered by around the country, Spectrum created seven renewable energy. The nonprofit has installed new jobs for individuals with autism – expand- LED lights at both of its facilities and only uses ing its neurodiverse workforce to 51 people by eco-friendly inks in its printing processes, as year’s end. well as soy-based cleaners. Apparel is shipped SPECTRUM DESIGNS While Spectrum was humbled by these in compostable bags, which are safe for achievements during a most difficult year, it is wildlife and break down into compost. Further, the team’s efforts to help the greater commu- Spectrum is certified by the Sustainable Forest FOUNDATION nity in crisis that brings the most pride to the organization. Initiative and discloses environmental impact data to CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project). S pectrum Designs Foundation’s mission is to create a more inclusive work- During the COVID-19 spike, each of the The organization has received many industry place and employment for individuals who are on the autism spectrum. enterprises contributed in its own way. accolades, including being named a “Top-Rat- Individuals on the autism spectrum work in the organization’s businesses, Spectrum Designs acquired and distributed ed” organization for 2020 by Great Nonprofits; which include Spectrum Designs, a custom apparel and promotional items busi- 250,000 units of personal protective equip- a “Best Practice Charity” by the National Asso- ness; Spectrum Bakes, which creates granola bars, snacks and gift baskets; and ment from trusted vendors for first respond- ciation of Nonprofit Organization & Executives; Spectrum Suds, a community-based laundry service. All profits go directly back ers, businesses and community members a perfect score of 100 from Charity Navigator; into the organization’s mission. while keeping costs low. Spectrum Bakes and a 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency from The advantages to hiring and retaining a neurodiverse workforce are signif- donated more than 2,000 granola bars to Guidestar. Congratulations to the 2021 Corporate Citizenship awardees, including the employees of Brookhaven Lab and Jim Misewich, who led the Lab’s fundraising efforts and is an unwavering supporter of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Thank you for making Long Island a better place. managed by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy www.bnl.gov
LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS 9 NONPROFITS OF THE YEAR THE NICHOLAS CENTER F ounded in 2011, The Nicholas Center provides supports to assist individu- including advancing its creative arts program, and partnering with Spectrum Suds to offer als with autism in leading full and productive lives in the community and a health and wellness program, a theater free laundry service to local first responders. through the world of work. The Port Washington-based nonprofit works in program and increased opportunities for peer The Nicholas Center also partnered with the partnership with Spectrum Designs Foundation, which was also recognized as a connections. The Nicholas Center has also Port Washington Community Chest’s Port Pan- “Nonprofit of the Year.” expanded its engagement and partnership try to organize, package and deliver toiletries The Nicholas Center’s three co-founders considered the question “What initiatives with community organizations, and groceries for neighbors in need during the happens to individuals with special needs when they grow up?” Applying In celebration of its 10th anniversary and pandemic. more than 30 years of collective experience in autism education and nonprofit Autism Awareness Month in April, The Nich- For a decade, The Nicholas Center has endeavors, the trio dedicated themselves to finding solutions to address this olas Center donated 12 white dogwood tree worked with its partners at Spectrum Designs question. The Nicholas Center focuses on providing supports such as work seedlings to the Town of North Hempstead to Foundation to address some of the most press- readiness training, life skills training and peer connections. The organization offers coaching supports to employees of Spectrum De- beautify the community. ing issues facing the autism community – in signs Foundation, as well as a transitional work training program for individu- Participants in The Nicholas Center’s pro- particular, an 80 percent unemployment and als who are not quite “employment ready.” grams also assisted with providing donations under-engagement rate of individuals over age Within 48 hours of the COVID-19 shutdown, the organization was able to and services for first responders and commu- 21 – to drive transformational change. In 2020, pivot its services to remote learning/socialization. Despite the challenges of nity members during the COVID-19 shutdown. the organization continued to make strides in the pandemic, The Nicholas Center successfully expanded its services to a This included assisting partner Spectrum Bakes advancing inclusion and supporting the needs second location, in Pleasantville, N.Y., in the fall of 2020. with producing, packaging and delivering of individuals with autism despite the greatest Recently, the organization has also expanded its in-person programming, signature granola treats to healthcare workers health crisis of our time. PALS Congratulates Terry Flood on Volunteer of the Year Thank You Terry!!! Going Above and Beyond to Lift People Up palservices.org
10 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP 2021: THE BUSINESS OF GIVING PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR 2019, special projects ranged from sponsoring Island Coalition for the Homeless’ Backpack the building of a Habitat for Humanity home in Pirates program. Also last year, LIBOR donated Suffolk County to renovating the deteriorated $10,000 to the Realtors Relief Foundation to kitchen of a Vietnam veteran in partnership support individuals and families affected by the with the nonprofit Rebuilding Together Long devastating wildfires in Northern California and Island. in need of safe housing. In response to the pan- In 2020, LIBOR’s community outreach efforts demic, LIBOR’s government affairs department were adapted to meet the needs of organiza- utilized grants from the National Association tions that were aiding those individuals and of Realtors to install hand-sanitizing stations in families hardest hit by the unprecedented pub- playgrounds, parks and beaches in Queens and lic health crisis. In April 2020, LIBOR contribut- the Town of Huntington. ed $10,000 to support community hunger relief Annually, through the Realtor Scouting programs in Queens, Brooklyn, Nassau and Scholarship program, LIBOR awards six $1,000 Suffolk counties as part of the Realtors Against scholarships to deserving New York Eagle Hunger initiative. Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. Annually, participating real estate offices Further, through the Realtor Spirit Awards collect donations of non-perishable food items program, LIBOR recognizes a remarkable mem- THE LONG ISLAND to help fight hunger. In February 2021, the Hun- ber who has made a positive impact on the tington Township Chapter of LIBOR collected community each year. In this program, LIBOR BOARD OF REALTORS 650 pounds of donated food items, along with provides a $5,000 donation to the organization monetary donations, to benefit Island Harvest. where the selected individual volunteers his or In honor of Veterans Day 2020, LIBOR her time and talents. T he Long Island Board of Realtors is committed to making a difference and contributed $7,500 to support veteran housing In addition to the aforementioned programs, touching lives in the neighborhoods in which it serves. In an effort to in- initiatives with Rebuilding Together Long Island LIBOR has been working toward greater en- spire the professional real estate community to help those in need, LIBOR and Rebuilding Together New York City, which gagement with the fair housing community and created the “We’re More Than Realtors” public relations campaign in 2006. provide tangible home repair assistance and elected leaders. The association has champi- Over the past 15 years, the campaign has supported numerous philanthropic aid to veterans, active-duty service members oned a multi-media approach to engaging Real- and community programs across Long Island and throughout the world. and their families. tors and the public on the issues of fair housing Each year, LIBOR members spiritedly dedicate their time and energy to In August 2020, LIBOR contributed more than and equality and opportunity in homeownership charitable programs, helping to make Long Island a better place to live. In $2,500 in donated school supplies to the Long for all. LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE – FOR PROFIT F or nearly three decades, Michael Farrell productivity and lower costs. has been a major accounts manager in the Farrell’s success in business and business office technology industry and a member of networking has enabled him and LDI Color the team at LDI Color ToolBox, a Jericho-based ToolBox to give back to the communities they provider of managed information technology serve. Farrell has provided support to several services. Farrell is known for his work ethic and nonprofit organizations throughout the region, dedication to providing his clients with excep- tional support along with a broad portfolio of including ACDS, New Ground, LIADC, Make-a- innovative technology products. Wish Foundation and The Corporate Source. In A top performer at LDI Color ToolBox, Farrell 2018, Farrell accepted the privilege of joining has achieved Directors Club honors consistent- the board of ACDS, which is dedicated to ly over the past 29 years and has been recog- providing lifetime resources of exceptional nized by the company as its highest achieving quality, innovation and inclusion to individuals account manager. with Down syndrome and other developmental Farrell and LDI Color ToolBox have stayed disabilities and their families. ACDS honored current with the growing demand in the region Farrell in 2018 for his efforts in providing for technology support. He and his colleagues account support and community outreach that have helped clients gain a competitive ad- benefited many aspects of the organization. vantage in their businesses and organizations Farrell, who has been married for 25 years with state-of-the-art products and services, and has two children, was recently joined in including professional audio-visual products the company by his daughter, Katherine, who MICHAEL FARRELL and services, cloud-based communications and managed network services, in addition is an LDI Color ToolBox account manager. In his free time, Farrell enjoys sports, stand-up LDI COLOR TOOLBOX to implementing print strategies that improve comedy, the outdoors and family time.
LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS 11 LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE – FOR PROFIT E lizabeth S. Kase, Esq. is a partner at was a founding member of a boutique criminal Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, defense firm in Garden City and served as an Formato, Ferrara, Wolf & Carone, LLP, assistant district attorney in Manhattan. where she chairs the criminal law practice The National Law Journal named Kase a group and co-chairs the medical marijuana law “Trailblazer in Cannabis Law.” She was also group. recognized in Long Island Business News’ Kase is well known for her tireless advocacy “Long Island’s Top 50 Women” and “40 Under and commitment to her clients and for defend- 40” awards programs for her professional ing large-scale federal and state criminal mat- accomplishments and contributions to Long ters including public corruption cases, conspira- Island. She has also been named to the New cies, mortgage fraud, health fraud, immigration York Super Lawyers directory since 2016. fraud, embezzlement schemes, sex crimes and The attorney also has a notable history of narcotics cases, as well as complex DWIs. giving back to her community. Her tireless work Since the inception of New York’s Compas- as a pro bono staff attorney for The Safe Cen- sionate Care Act in 2014, Kase has represent- ter Long Island, which serves domestic abuse ed clients in the emerging New York cannabis victims, was recognized by the Nassau County marketplace. She provides counsel to entre- Bar Association. Since 2011, Kase has served preneurs, corporations, hospitals, physician as a village justice of Baxter Estates in Port groups, patients and nursing homes about the Washington. She has also served as a board ELIZABETH S. KASE legalities and conflicts of laws pertaining to member and lecturer for UJA Federation Long medical and adult-use cannabis, compliance, Island Women in Business & Philanthropy and business organization and regulations in New on the board of advisors for the Monroe Free- ABRAMS, FENSTERMAN, York and Massachusetts and federal law. She lectures extensively before organizations and man Ethics Institute at Hofstra University Law School. A graduate of Smith College and the FENSTERMAN, EISMAN, bar associations about the status of the laws, legal ethics and compliance in the cannabis Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Kase gives back to her alma maters, serving as an alumni FORMATO, FERRARA, WOLF & space. She has published numerous articles pertaining to criminal law, cannabis law and recruiter for Smith and as a trial advocacy instructor at Cardozo. She is also a benefactor cannabis/derivative products. for the Portledge School, a private educational CARONE, LLP Prior to joining Abrams Fensterman, Kase institution in Locust Valley.
12 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP 2021: THE BUSINESS OF GIVING LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE – FOR PROFIT members who struggle to afford their medica- other conditions. The recent acquisition of Or- tion and other healthcare services, which led to phan Pharmacy Services, a specialty pharmacy the recent creation of the Maksoud Foundation, in Syosset, complements other specialty divi- a charitable organization. sions while expanding the company’s footprint Maksoud, who holds a Bachelor of Sci- to serve customers in 31 states nationwide. ence in pharmacy from St. John’s University, In 2018, Maksoud and three partners with di- established Maksoud Pharm Inc., a chain of verse skill sets co-founded Dawah Pharmaceu- independent retail pharmacies in the New York ticals Inc. The goal of the company, of which metropolitan area, in 1993. He later went on to Maksoud serves as CEO, is to design and build launch Community Care Rx, which is based in an FDA-compliant pharmaceutical manufactur- Hempstead and currently employs more than ing facility to address the need for high-quality 150 people. The long list of services offered by products in the global sterile injectables and Community Care Rx includes 24/7 emergency ophthalmology marketplace. services, medication packaging and technology, Maksoud and Community Care Rx provide clinical support, quality assurance and a free various supports to nonprofit organizations delivery program. The company also offers its throughout the region to help ensure that clients staff training and educational seminars, individuals have access to medication, health- insurance enrollment assistance and financial care and other vital resources. To further this assistance programs, among other services. goal, Maksoud recently launched the Mak- HOSSAM MAKSOUD Five years ago, Maksoud established a new division, Community Care Consulting, in which soud Foundation, whose mission is to provide financial and other supports to seniors and experienced consultant pharmacists provide individuals with developmental, intellectual COMMUNITY CARE RX clinical expertise and services to long-term- and psychological disabilities to help these H care facilities and residential institutions. Two individuals afford their prescriptions and other ossam Maksoud, PharmD is the chief executive officer and founder of years later, he added the Community Care Spe- medical services and to help them navigate Community Care Rx, a long-term-care pharmacy that provides compre- cialty Pharmacy, which works with the entire the complex maze of medication and med- hensive pharmacy services to assisted living facilities, skilled nursing healthcare ecosystem to connect patients who ical services available from state, national facilities, OPWDD residential facilities and other long-term-care providers in the have chronic and rare conditions to medication, and private organizations. In recognition of tri-state area and beyond. With Maksoud at the helm, Community Care Rx has information and financial assistance. Maksoud his support, Maksoud received the Health the expertise and dedication needed to create custom-tailored programs to serve and his team have special expertise in provid- & Wellness Award from the Federation of clients’ specific needs. ing services to patients who have HIV/AIDS, Organizations, a Long Island-based nonprofit The company and its founder are also dedicated to assisting community hepatitis, rheumatic disease, osteoporosis and organization, in November 2020. LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE – FOR PROFIT Dynamics, Inc., a defense manufacturing firm ufacturing with a regional strategic plan for based in Hauppauge. Since coming aboard in job creation and support for business. IgniteLI 2001, she has strategically grown the company advocates for the interests of the industry, con- and expanded its capabilities. GSE Dynamics necting with business leaders, elected officials contracts with the various branches of the and educational institutions to support Long military and is engaged in the manufacture, Island manufacturing. assembly and testing of mechanical and struc- Shybunko-Moore is also a member of the tural components and assemblies. board of directors for the Cradle of Aviation Under Shybunko-Moore’s leadership, the Museum, serving in an advisory role for the company expanded from less than $10 million unique educational center, which preserves in Defense Department contracts in 2001 to Long Island’s contribution to aerospace, science nearly $100 million. The company’s expansion and technology by inspiring future generations into composites has been a major area of through learning. growth. GSE’s diverse product offerings range Shybunko-Moore is also a member of the ad- from periscopes and antennas for Navy subma- visory board for the Hofstra University DeMat- rines to devices for Army tanks. teis School of Engineering & Applies Sciences. Under her stewardship, the company oper- From 2014 to 2017, she served as an appoint- ates within the guiding principles of exceed- ed member of the National Women’s Business ing customer expectations and promoting Council, a group of non-partisan advisers to the innovation and creativity as a way of adding President, Congress and the U.S. Small Busi- value to the enterprise. Shybunko-Moore leads ness Administration on issues affecting small a multidisciplined team of highly qualified businesses owned and led by women. professionals dedicated to providing best-value She was also appointed by Gov. Andrew ANNE SHYBUNKO- solutions across several core competencies, including engineering, manufacturing and Cuomo to the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council. MOORE program management. Shybunko-Moore and GSE provide sponsor- In addition to her responsibilities at GSE ships for organizations and events, including Dynamics, Shybunko-Moore serves as the voice the Smithtown Historical Society, Ward GSE DYNAMICS, INC. for the manufacturing industry on Long Island. She is the founder and chairwoman of IgniteLI, Melville Heritage Organization, Suffolk County Marathon, Island Harvest, The Secret Soldier A nne Shybunko-Moore is notable as a leader both in her own company The Manufacturing Consortium of Long Island. Santa Program at Northport VA Medical Center and the larger business and charitable communities. Shybunko-Moore launched this industry-driven and the Smithtown Rotary Club “Go for the Shybunko-Moore is the owner and chief executive officer of GSE nonprofit organization to further promote man- Green” 5K Run.
LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS 13 LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE – FOR PROFIT R onald Stair, Ph.D. is the principal and Stair partners with an array of business experts CEO of Creative Plan Designs, Ltd., an offering complimentary seminars to assist actuarial consulting and third-party business owners in managing the multidimen- administration firm for retirement plans. With sional aspects of their personal and profes- more than 40 years of experience in the actu- sional financial lives. Stair is qualified to grant arial, retirement and third-party administrative continuing education credits to certified public arenas, Stair leads an expert team of creden- accountants, certified financial planners and tialed retirement consultants who serve clients agents of the Internal Revenue Service. nationwide. Creative Plan Designs has been A firm believer that “charity begins at home,” CEFEX certified by the Centre for Fiduciary Ex- Stair encourages his staff to take one paid day cellence for the last 10 years, which means that off per month to do volunteer work. He is pas- it voluntarily subscribes to the highest fiduciary sionate about doing his part to repair the world standards in the industry. and is an active supporter of several Long Is- Stair has several professional designations and affiliations, as well. He is an enrolled land nonprofit organizations. He has served as actuary and an enrolled retirement plan agent, vice president and a board member of Hope for as well as being a member of the National In- Youth for 19 years. He is also a member of the stitute of Pension Administrators, the American IGHL Foundation and vice president and trea- Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries surer of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Finally, Stair turned a personal tragedy into Stair frequently speaks locally and nationally an opportunity to help solve the food insecurity on topics related to retirement plans and other problem on Long Island. When his son, Lee, employee benefit programs. He has testified passed away from cancer in early 2021, Stair before the U.S. House of Representatives Ways asked for donations to be made in honor of Lee RONALD STAIR and Means Committee on pension issues and to the Smithtown Township Emergency Food has been nominated for a seat on the Depart- Pantry. The generosity of individual donors and ment of Labor ERISA Advisory Committee. corporations who matched donations provided CREATIVE PLAN DESIGNS, LTD. As part of his business development efforts, many meals for Long Islanders in need. Thank you, you LIBN! LIBN! Ørsted and Eversource are honored to receive the Corporate Citizenship Award from Long Island Business News. Having strong partnerships in place with local communities and organizations is part of our strategy to spur economic development and job growth while also assisting critical community service initiatives for the region’s residents. For more information about Ørsted and Eversource’s New York offshore wind projects, visit southforkwind.com or sunrisewindny.com, or follow us on Twitter @SouthForWind or @SunriseWind.
14 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP 2021: THE BUSINESS OF GIVING LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE – NONPROFIT families. maintaining the health and safety of the clients Reporting to the board of directors, Roba- and staff, the operational and fiscal viability no-Gross is responsible for oversight of all of the organization, and never allowing the agency affairs, including fiscal management exceptional quality of our services to waiver,” of an annual budget of more than $24 million, she said. “I have always had an open-door personnel management of more than 200 policy, which I believe served me well in this employees, program development and fundrais- circumstance.” ing. Significant program growth in the last few Robano-Gross holds a Master of Social years required Options to relocate its adminis- Work from Yeshiva University and a master’s trative offices in 2019 to Ronkonkoma, adding degree in healthcare administration from 10,000 square feet to accommodate current Hofstra University. She is a member of the needs and future growth. board of directors for the Long Island Coalition During the pandemic, Robano-Gross, like for the Homeless and the Women Economic other nonprofit leaders, faced unprecedented Developers of Long Island, where she serves as challenges. program chair. “I think all leaders are tested during times of In 2015, Options joined the Alliance Health YOLANDA ROBANO- crisis,” Robano-Gross said. “You need to assess quickly and respond. I experienced this earlier Network/Recovery Health Solutions as a part owner. AHN/RHS is a nonprofit member orga- GROSS in my career at another nonprofit during Super nization whose mission is to be a leader in the Storm Sandy.” delivery of clinically integrated healthcare and With COVID-19, unfortunately, Robano-Gross supports. Robano-Gross is on the AHN/RHS OPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY and her colleagues needed to respond to a situation with little concrete information. board of directors. She also provides community leadership LIVING, INC. “During this time, I felt fortunate to be supported by a great team,” she said. “We through involvement with the Five Towns Kiwanis Club and American Legion Ladies Y olanda Robano-Gross has more than 20 years of executive level experience established plans and backup plans with Auxiliary, Post 958 in East Rockaway. Her com- within the nonprofit and healthcare sectors. Serving as chief executive ongoing communication. We stayed informed mitment to developing future business leaders officer for Options for Community Living since 2014, Robano-Gross has in- of all relevant news updates and guidance. We is demonstrated through participation in the creased agency capacity through new and enhanced programs serving homeless were flexible and poised to pivot in a moment’s Hewlett High School Senior Project Mentorship and vulnerable Long Islanders. Through programs specialized to serve individuals notice.” Leadership is always a balancing act, Program and Stony Brook University Diversity with psychiatric disabilities and other serious chronic illnesses, Options assists and leadership during a crisis is particularly so. Professional Leadership Network’s student more than 2,400 Long Islanders annually – adults, children, individuals and “Over the last year, my focus had to be on mentorship program. CORPORATE CITIZENS OF THE YEAR – LARGE BUSINESS jobs; supporting small businesses; helping by the pandemic, Bank of America provided tar- communities move forward; and supporting the geted support to help small businesses adapt. local arts. This included supporting workshops developed Shortly before the onset of the pandemic, by the Stony Brook University College of Busi- Bank of America provided a $500,000 grant to ness and Shift Group, which were offered at no Long Island Cares, which allowed the hunger cost to the businesses. relief organization to open its fifth communi- Bank of America also provided a grant to La ty-based satellite center, in Hampton Bays. The Fuerza Community Development Corporation center has provided 97,000 meals to 14,000 for its Technology Assistance Program, known people over the past year. as Providing Opportunities for Women Entre- Bank of America’s $100 million commit- preneurs on the Rise (P.O.W.E.R.). ment to help communities impacted by the Through its Neighborhood Builders program, coronavirus included a $250,000 contribution Bank of America provides financial support to help establish United Way of Long Island’s and leadership training to organizations that COVID-19 Response Fund and an equivalent advance economic mobility. In 2020, Bank of contribution to Island Harvest Food Bank. Fur- America provided $200,000 Neighborhood ther, as nonprofits faced increased demand, Builders grants to The Retreat and Hispanic Bank of America donated 500,000 pieces BANK OF AMERICA Brotherhood of Rockville Centre. of personal protective equipment, including gloves, hand sanitizer and masks, to soup In 2019, Bank of America partnered with the Parrish Museum in Water Mill to sponsor B kitchens, food pantries, domestic violence ank of America is a global financial institution that is dedicated to Friday night concerts. Through its Art in Our shelters and other Long Island organizations building up communities across its footprint – including Long Island. Communities program, the bank is sponsor- The financial institution serves consumers, small and middle-market providing essential services. In June 2020, Bank of America announced a ing an exhibit of Andy Warhol’s works at the businesses and large corporations and provides a full range of banking, invest- $1 billion, four-year commitment to help local Nassau County Museum of Art. This is part of a ing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and communities address racial and economic larger program in which museums and nonprof- services. In the United States, Bank of America serves about 66 million con- sumer and small business clients through approximately 4,300 retail financial inequality. The commitment has since been it galleries may borrow complete exhibitions at centers, 17,000 ATMs, and digital and mobile banking services. The company expanded to $1.25 billion over five years. These no cost from the Bank of America Art Collec- also has operations in approximately 35 foreign countries. efforts focus on health, job training, housing, tion, offering the public the opportunity to see Bank of America deploys resources locally to address social and econom- and development and support for minority- and important works of art while at the same time ic issues impacting communities on Long Island. The bank’s philanthropic women-owned businesses. generating vital revenue for these organiza- interests include advancing racial equality and economic opportunity; creating With small businesses hit particularly hard tions.
LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS 15 CORPORATE CITIZENS OF THE YEAR – LARGE BUSINESS focused on helping to develop the new clean lab welcomes more than 30,000 students and energy economy. Over the past year, the lab educators each year and makes mentorship also applied its capabilities in the fight against to under-represented minorities and women a COVID-19. Every day, BNL builds on its nearly long-standing priority, with the goal of diversi- 75-year legacy, which includes seven Nobel fying the talent pool in STEM fields. Prize-winning discoveries as well as countless BNL has a decades-long tradition of help- scientific and technological advances. ing neighbors in need. From the start of the BNL is primarily supported by the U.S. De- pandemic, BNL employees have rallied to partment of Energy’s Office of Science. The lab provide unique nonfinancial contributions is managed by Brookhaven Science Associates, as well as fundraising efforts and financial a partnership between Stony Brook University contributions. Science at the lab contributes to and Battelle. BNL’s budget for fiscal year 2020 the nationwide effort to develop vaccines, lab was $625.1 million. New York State has com- medical personnel helped limit the spread of mitted more than $250 million in recent years the disease, and BNL employees raised funds for transformative projects at the lab, including to help struggling community members during support for the future Electron-Ion Collider, the pandemic. Since May 2020, the cumulative which is being built through a partnership efforts of BNL staff, retirees and Brookhaven between DOE, BNL and the Thomas Jefferson Science Associates staff resulted in financial National Accelerator Facility. contributions exceeding $248,300 in support BNL, which has more than 2,500 employ- of United Way of Long Island’s programs and ees, is entrusted by the Department of Energy community partners. to build and operate unique tools for scien- Other corporate philanthropic efforts by the BROOKHAVEN tists from national laboratories and other research institutions, academia and industry. BNL team have included “adopting” families during the holidays by providing gifts through NATIONAL BNL typically attracts more than 5,000 facility Colonial Youth and Family Services in Mastic, users and guest researchers annually from cleaning debris that was washed ashore by across the country and around the world. The tides and winds from Hurricane Sandy in Mas- LABORATORY lab also partners on sponsored research and makes technologies available for licensing to tic Beach and sending care packages to troops serving overseas. To help feed less fortunate B rookhaven National Laboratory in Upton tackles some of the most im- the private sector. Long Islanders, BNL staff recently held a hybrid portant challenges that science and technology can help address. BNL also offers robust education and in-person and online food drive through Island Home to world-class research facilities and experts in areas including workforce development programs in science, Harvest, contributing more than 3,000 pounds nuclear physics, quantum computing and climate, Brookhaven National Lab is technology, engineering and math (STEM). The of food. for recognizing PSEG Long Island’s community support during these unprecedented times.
16 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP 2021: THE BUSINESS OF GIVING CORPORATE CITIZENS OF THE YEAR – LARGE BUSINESS For more than 100 years, JPMorgan Chase 42 residences, where hundreds of adults and has been invested in the Long Island commu- children reside, and its headquarters, where nity, where it currently employs more than dedicated staff members assist veterans. 2,100 people in 144 branches and multiple JPMorgan Chase responded to the emergency private bank and commercial banking offices appeal with a $100,000 donation, which helped throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. the nonprofit sanitize all of its facilities in The company is an active and long-stand- addition to transitioning many of the resi- ing supporter of Long Island’s communities dences to touchless – as in touchless faucets, through its ongoing partnerships with Ascend paper towel dispensers, sanitization stations, Long Island, United Way of Long Island and etc. – which resulted in a heightened level of the Long Island Community Foundation. Since protection for the organization’s residents. 2018, JPMorgan Chase has invested more than Also in response to the pandemic, JPMorgan $636,000 in nonprofit organizations from Long Chase committed $1 million to support vul- Island City to Montauk, focusing on inclusive nerable and minority-owned small businesses growth and critical job skills. throughout Long Island and New York City. The Last year, the JPMorgan Chase team on bank worked with community development Long Island stepped up when United Veterans JPMORGAN CHASE & Beacon House made an emergency appeal for funding in response to the pandemic. The financial institutions to provide immediate liquidity, including working capital to cover rent CO. Bay Shore-based nonprofit provides housing and employee salaries, to small businesses that were negatively impacted by the lockdown J and critical services to veterans and critical PMorgan Chase & Co. is a global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm focuses on investment services to veterans and veteran families last year. The New York investment was part banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, com- throughout Long Island and, like many nonprof- of an $8.5 million investment that JPMorgan mercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. The its, it operates on a tight budget. When the Chase made to help small businesses in five company serves millions of customers in the United States, as well as many prominent corporate, institutional and government clients worldwide under its pandemic hit, the nonprofit was faced with ex- U.S. cities and five countries heavily impacted J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. tra costs, including the expense of sanitizing its by the COVID-19 crisis. CORPORATE CITIZENS OF THE YEAR – LARGE BUSINESS 30,000 service hours at 1,045 fundraising and school districts across Long Island to have community events for more than 500 organi- students produce public service announcement zations. Early in 2020, however, the pandemic videos on energy conservation, electricity and necessitated strict safety protocols, so instead the environment. Due to COVID-19, the initia- of typical, face-to-face, hands-on employee tive was revamped to become a learning activi- community service activities, PSEG Long Island ty instead of a contest, enhancing the students’ found new ways to give back to local commu- remote learning experience during the early nities. months of the pandemic. The PSAs promoted The PSEG Foundation moved quickly to pro- conserving natural resources, reducing depen- vide funding in support of important community dency on fossil fuels and seeking renewable programs to help Long Islanders, many of energy sources. Of the 142 PSA videos submit- whom were dealing with newfound food inse- ted, six were featured on PSEG Long Island’s curity, unemployment and other real-life issues social media sites, as well as numerous local caused by the pandemic. The funding support- newspapers. ed Island Harvest, SAFE House, United Way of To address the isolation of seniors during Long Island, Family and Children’s Association the pandemic, PSEG Long Island employees and other organizations. collaborated with the Family and Children’s PSEG Long Island’s most notable community Association’s Senior Partners Program to make outreach efforts in 2020 were primarily remote weekly wellness calls to seniors enrolled in the volunteer opportunities. The company’s employ- program. ees supported virtual charity events for several To support the Making Strides Against PSEG LONG ISLAND organizations, including the March of Dimes March for Babies. With the walk cancelled as Breast Cancer initiative in 2020, PSEG Long Island provided a “car wash” themed display, G a result of COVID-19, financial support from with employees “pinking” out their cars to iving back to the communities it serves is one of PSEG Long Island’s PSEG Long Island was raised through company participate in a drive-through fundraising core commitments, and the organization’s employees have historically sponsorship, employee donations and creative event at Jones Beach. In addition, employee stepped up to support these efforts. PSEG Long Island executives serve virtual fundraising activities. Instead of the typ- teams held virtual game nights and other on more than 20 nonprofit boards across the Island, including The INN, Girl ical bake sales and contests, employees hosted virtual fundraising events to raise funds to Scouts of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Island Harvest, Family Service League, Zoom game nights, yoga sessions and cooking help the American Cancer Society fight breast Long Island Children’s Museum, YMCA and American Red Cross. demonstrations to help raise funds. cancer. PSEG Long Island also distributed a Prior to 2020, PSEG Long Island always took pride in having a visible force in In celebration of Earth Day’s 50th anniversary bill-insert message inviting its 1.1 million the community. In 2019 alone, employees collectively logged an unprecedented in 2020, PSEG Long Island collaborated with customers to support the initiative.
LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS 17 CORPORATE CITIZENS OF THE YEAR HONORED TO BE NAMED LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS – MID-SIZED BUSINESS NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR 2021 Three Long Island-based Enterprises with a social mission: To create meaningful and inclusive opportunities for people on the Autism Spectrum. AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS Custom Apparel & Promotional Products spectrumdesigns.org FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. A merican Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. is a full-service, independent broker/ dealer offering a wide range of financial services, including personal financial and retirement planning, securities trading, mutual funds, access to investment research, long-term care planning, insurance products and tax-free investing. Since its 2001 inception, the Holbrook-based company has held, hosted and/or sponsored hundreds of successful fundraising events for nonprofit organizations and charitable causes. The company formed its own nonprofit, the American Portfolios Foundation, Inc., to advance awareness, assistance and support for various charitable causes. The founda- tion, whose board includes several American Portfolios Financial Services leaders and staff members, has contributed more than $1.2 million to worthy causes since 2018. Causes supported by American Portfolios Financial Services include World T.E.A.M., which organizes athletic events for adaptive and able-bodied citizens to achieve a common goal; The Center for Discovery, a provider of healthcare and education services for children and adults with complex conditions, medical frailties and autism spectrum Gourmet Granola & Other Treats disorders; Virtual Enterprises International, an experiential learning program that fosters spectrumbakes.org the nation’s future business leaders; L.I.F.E. Arts, which is focused on youth empow- erment; The Butterfly Effect Project, which empowers young girls; Honor Flight-Long Island, which provides military veterans with free trips to visit war memorials in Wash- ington, D.C.; Long Island Cares, the hunger relief network; and Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, a performing arts and education center. In 2020, American Portfolios Financial Services’ charitable giving included a $50,000 donation in general operating funding to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center to help sustain the center throughout the pandemic and continue its landmark Arts Academy programs and reach a wider audience than ever before. American Portfolios Financial Services also announced a four-year funding commitment in 2020 that will distribute $100,000 over four years to The Butterfly Effect Project. The Riverhead-based organization will use the funding to help broaden the horizons of school- aged girls by eliminating obstacles such as mobility, cultural differences and finances. And as part of its participation with Virtual Enterprises International, the company hosted six students from four states as summer interns for six weeks; the internships were done remotely due to the pandemic. American Portfolios Financial Services is a member firm of FINRA and SIPC. Fee- Boutique Laundry Service & Dry Cleaning based asset management is offered through its sister subsidiary, American Portfo- spectrumsuds.org lios Advisors, Inc., an SEC registered investment advisor. Both entities, along with technology entity American Portfolios Advisory Solutions, collectively reside under the legal entity American Portfolios Holdings, Inc. Full-service securities brokerage is available through a clearing firm relationship with Pershing, LLC, a BNY Mellon firm, the securities of which are held on a fully disclosed basis. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FELLOW The company currently supports 850 independent investment professionals, including registered assistants, and more than 375 non-registered associates, located in 395 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP WINNERS branch locations throughout the nation. Industry accolades for the company include be- ing named Broker-Dealer of the Year (Division III) by Investment Advisor magazine for six WE ARE PROUD TO BE IN consecutive years (2015-2020) and a 2019 and 2020 WealthManagement.com Industry Award Finalist in multiple categories. YOUR COMPANY!
You can also read