Long Island Business Community Blog

John Hill: More than a Trade Show Marketing Expert

Bruce Chamoff — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:38:57 +0000

John Hill of John A Hill and Associates markets himself as the premiere trade show marketing expert. I have seen John’s presentations in action and his 11 tips for effective trade show marketing are excellent, brief, and to the point. If you are working a trade show for your business, I advise you to contact this man or for even more information, buy his book Tips and Tales From the Booth.

John Hill is much more than that. He is the founder of LIASB (Long Island Advancement Of Small Business), a business networking group that holds events, books public speakers, and educates its members. The success of LIASB during its first year highlights John’s ability to start a business group and market its benefits and pretty soon, the one year anniversary celebration will come up on October 26 and he has a group of social media marketing team members working hard to make it a success online.

When I first met John at Ron Gold’s marketing group in early 2009, we hit it off, but I did not get a chance to show John what I could do for his business. We did not cross paths in 2009 very much, but now I have the pleasure of speaking to John on a weekly basis about different topics. John says that I personally move around quickly from project to project, but I also find that he is pretty quick himself and is able to juggle multiple extense projects as well.

Add Your Comment About John Here

If you have had the pleasure of working with John Hill on any level, feel free to comment on this blog post?

Questions:

How have you worked with John on any level? Have you hired him?
What do you think of John’s amazing efforts running the LIASB?
Has John hired your company for any project?

I look forward to your comments.

Introducing Lewis Merle

Bruce Chamoff — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:58:08 +0000

Lewis Merle

I met Lewis Merle at the Long Island Social Media Camp at St. Joseph College in Patchogue. He attended my Facebook page design class and was very enthusiastic about the format of the class and was pleasantly surprised that web designers can design Facebook pages.

Lew told me that he was a web designer himself and has developed several ecommerce web sites. I visited his web site to learn about him at www.LewisMerle.com.

If you read the home page on Lew’s web site, you will quickly find out that that he is up to date and an expert on ecommerce trends, so having him design your ecommerce site is a good move. His home page also has a section called “What can be lost by not having one?”. I think this section of his web site is a must read and Lew’s quick story about why his plumber closed his storefront shows the importance of the web.

If you want to know more about Lewis Merle, you can read his resume at http://www.lewismerle.com/resume.html, find out about his services at http://www.lewismerle.com/MyServices.html and look at his work on his portfolio at http://www.lewismerle.com/portfolio.html

As a web application programmer myself, I can talk with Lew from a technical standpoint and I learned that his knowledge of PHP and MySQL as well as other development languages is well-advanced.

Visit LewisMerle.com right now and learn more about Lewis and his services.

Event Calender

Betsy Maniotis — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:20:27 +0000

Raffles or Trade Shows coming up? Contact Betsy of Betsy’s Baskets for custom raffle prizes.

Bio: John Ciampa of Blogger School

Adrian Miller — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:43:32 +0000

Bloggers School is an educational source for Social Media and Web 2.0 technologies. Bloggers School’s aim is to educate entrepreneurs, traditional publicists, and business owners on marketing themselves online with strategies enhancing search engine rankings and Inbound Marketing. We teach our clients from basics to advanced concepts of Blogging and Social Media with end results on better communicating with their target audience through new and current Web 2.0 marketing methods while enhancing their brand recognition through the updated online trends.

Our management team currently has a combined library of over 20 blogs in various topics, including, but not limited to, sports, news, commentary, adult content, and online radio. Our team’s expertise comes solely from real-world experience that we convey to our students.

John A Ciampa is a professional Blogger, Citizen Journalist, self-taught marketing person and Eagle Scout. He is actually the perfect example of the American entrepreneur and inventor. John was a truck driver by trade who found his way out through Blogs and New Media. He was in the news as a spokesperson for a spray company, when he first learned about the Internet and got fascinated with the possibility of learning online, coaching himself and becoming the CEO of his own company. John owns more than 15 blogs about subjects like snowboarding, hunting, commercial drivers training etc.

Carolina Frederico is a professional Blogger and independent Journalist from Brazil graduated from Universidade Católica (PUC) in São Paulo. For four years, Carolina worked as an editor and reporter for Folha de S.Paulo, the largest Brazilian newspaper, where she wrote about many subjects, such as citizenship, traveling and education. Since moving to New York City, three year ago, she has been combining teaching Portuguese with work in journalism, including writing and editing articles and producing news reports for Brazilian magazines, television channels, publications, and journals. Carolina speaks writes and reads fluent in English and Spanish, besides Portuguese, her first language. Her professional trips includes countries like Uruguay, The Bahamas, Mexico, and Holland.

Long Island (networking) Events June 26 – July 4, 2010

Yvonne Bisk — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:36:42 +0000

June 26
Launch Tour LIPetPlace.com
LIPetPlace.com will be touring across Long Island
First stop “Dog Day Afternoon” at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue

http://www.lipetplace.com/launch-tour/

June 26
Speed Dating Party + Karaoke
Treehouse Cafe, 1833 Sunrise Hwy, Merrick
8:30 PM

http://www.7-in-heaven.com/schedule.html

June 26
New York City Speed Dating
Men 27-39; Women 25-38
8:30 PM-10:30 PM
The Irish Times, 254 West 31 St., New York
$35.75 Res before 6/23 $28.75 with discount code
$40.75 Res on/after 6/23 $33.75 with discount code
Use discount code BISK
Proof of age required – Up to 15 dates in one night
Reservation required
Jay Rosensweig – http://www.weekenddating.com

June 26
Long Island Singles Speed GOLF Dating
ages 27-49
7:30 PM-10:00 PM
Skydrive, 1024 Broadhollow Rd, ( RT 110 near republic airport), Farmingdale
$39.75 Res before 6/24 $34.75 with discount code
$45.75 Res on/after 6/24 $40.75 with discount code
Use discount code BISK
Professional instructor will go over the basics with you
Scorecard matching and appetizers included
Jay Rosensweig – http://www.weekenddating.com

June 27
Singles Sports and Activity Based Events
Day at the RACES with Picnic
noon
$25
Belmont Race Track, 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont

http://www.meetup.com/singles-2448/calendar/13255223/?eventId=13255223&a=cv1c_grp&action=detail&rv=cv1c&rv=cv1c

June 28
Networking for Business Professionals
Long Island Speed GOLF
5:30 PM
Skydrive, 1024 Broadhollow Rd, ( RT 110 near republic airport), Farmingdale
Rotate partners every 10 minutes
No golf experience necessary
A professional instructor will be giving a lesson to start off the event
$40.00 Reservation before 6/25- $35.00 with discount code
$45.00 Reservation on/after 6/25 – $40.00 with discount code
(discount code: BISK)
info@facetofacenetworking.com

http://www.facetofacenetworking.com

June 28
EBA (Executive Business Alliance)
6 – 8 pm
Calagero’s Restaurant, 919 Franklin Avenue, Garden City
FREE

http://www.meetup.com/EBAlliance/calendar/13831542/

June 29
Breakfast Networking
Panera Bread, 1025 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon
8AM
Breakfast cost $3 – $5

June 29
Northshore Business Chamber
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Candlelight Diner in Commack
No membership fee to become a sponsor
Pay for your own breakfast + $2 donation

http://northshorebusinesschamber.com/

June 29
Singles Events and Parties for Long Island
HAPPY HOUR at Yogi’s at the Crowne Plaza
Yogi’s All American Grill, 1730 N. Ocean Avenue, Crown Plaza Hotel- LIE Exit 63, Holtsville
5:30 PM

http://www.meetup.com/single-events/calendar/13255371/?a=cv1c_grp&rv=cv1c

June 29
Irish Business Network
5:30 – 8PM
Celtic Crossing, 83 Pulaski Rd, Kings Park
$20 @ door – $15 if paid in advance/FREE Admission For IBN Members
Cash Bar – Appetizers
RSVP (631) 360-2727 or http://www.irishbusinessnetwork.org/events.htm#Junefor

June 29
The Professional Speaker’s Bureau
Networking Event, Speaker & Dinner
6-8pm
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH SOCIAL MEDIA-LINKEDIN, FACEBOOK & TWITTER
Pre-Paid $30 / $35 at the door
RSVP (516) 817-0222 or (516) 484-2844 (msg.) or http://www/speakersnetworking.com

June 29
Learn to Release Stress and Pain from Your Energy Body with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
WORKSHOP
7:15-9:15pm
The Family Wellness Center, 641B Old Country Rd., Plainview
$25 with RSVP, or $30 at the door
Carol Leitner – carolleitner1@gmail.com

June 30
LIPNet Breakfast Networking
7:45 AM
Bethpage Diner, Hempstead Turnpike
Pay for your own breakfast only
Dan Petersen
danpetersen@aol.com 516.924.3706

June 30
Long Island Business Expo
Melville Marriott
10:30 am to 5:00 pm
FREE to attend, and reasonably-priced exhibitor packages are still available.
Paul Reda – 516-620-7449

June 30
Singles Sports and Activity Based Events
Introduction to Belly Dancing
7:00 PM
$15.00 per person
Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway, Wantagh

http://www.meetup.com/singles-2448/calendar/13780869/?a=cv1c_grp&rv=cv1c

June 30
Mompreneurs of Nassau County
Bartering Services

http://www.meetup.com/entrepreneur-1477/calendar/13813403/?a=cv1o_grp&rv=cv1o

June 30
The Lunch Break
12:00pm – 2:30pm
Star Promoz, 2110 Smithtown Avenue Suite 2, Ronkonkoma
RSVP and your lunch is FREE
RSVP for your lunch ticket by calling 631-580-6036
or emailing jcenter@starpromoz.com

June 30
Networking Lunch / SOI x 2
12:30 to 2:00
Mediterranean Diner, 195 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710
Virginia Paccione – Career Connection Services, Inc
FREE networking lunch
Learn to generate more referrals in your business using post cards and greeting cards Every attendee will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business!
RSVP a must 631-539-6551 or virginia@careerconnectionservices.net

June 30
Business After Hours
Network & Business Card Exchange
Holiday Inn, 215 Sunnyside Blvd., Plainview
4:00 PM
Complimentary Hors D’Oeuvres provided by Holiday Inn
For Display Tables ($25.00) call Randye at 631-493-3010 or Stu at 631-493-3029
LIA members RSVP to Lucy at llawlor@longislandassociation.org
Not a member and would like to attend? Contact Lucy Lawlor – 631-493-3028

July 1
Breakfast Networking
Panera Bread, 4959 Nesconset Hwy., Port Jefferson Station
8:00 Am
Just pay for your own breakfast
Birgit ‘Billie’ Weiss, RMT CH 631-775-6012 or birgitweiss@optonline.net

July 1
SUFFOLK EAST NETWORKING GROUP
HOLIDAY INN, RONKONKOMA
6:00 P.M.
Attire business casual, and bring plenty of business cards.
Charles D’Onofrio 917-885-3545

July 1
Singles Events and Parties for Long Island
SINGLE MINGLE Nuts & Bolts Live Music
The Blue Parrot, 5460 Merrick Rd, Massapequa
6:30 PM
$5

http://www.meetup.com/single-events/calendar/13735412/?a=cv1c_grp&rv=cv1c

July 1
Long Island Singles Event
Karaoke Beach Party
7:30 PM-10:00 PM
Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
Cost: Free

http://www.Weekenddating.com

July 3
BBQ/ PICNIC
1:00 PM
BELMONT LAKE STATE PARK, N. BABYLON
$20 pre-paid, $25 at the door

http://www.7-in-heaven.com/schedule.html

July 3
Texas Style BBQ
SINGLES CUSTOMER APPRECIATION TEXAS STYLE BBQ
Indoor & Outdoor patio deck. FREE for the first 25 men and 25 women who register and who qualify. To qualify, you must have made a prepaid reservation to any of our events in our 7.5 year history.
Longhorns, Rockville Center
$20.75 Reservation before 6/30 $10.00 with discount code
$25.75 Reservation on/after 6/30 $15.00 with discount code
Use discount code BISK
Jay Rosensweig – http://www.weekenddating.com

“What, me worry?!?”

Eileen Lichtenstein — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:58:21 +0000

We know that was Alfred E. Newman from “Mad Magazine” and everyone went around saying it.
The thing is- worrying is an energy vampire- and we are human- so many of us are “worriers” even when we know better.. below are some stats to back that up; did you know that:
40% of worrying is about things that will never happen
30% of worrying is over things that can’t be changed
10% of worrying is over health (which only gets worse when you worry)
We spend 92% of our time and energy worrying about things that:
1. We have no control over
2. We can’t possibly change
3. We have misperceptions about

Worrying is like stepping on the gas pedal while the car is in neutral: we create a lot of noise, use energy and don’t go anywhere! EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) works extraordinarily well to overcome anxiety, fear and worry. Learn more about EFT: http://www.balanceandpower.com/eft.php and my NEW! Summer Series in Baldwin for July-August and one:one trainings http://www.balanceandpower.com/events. If you have a group at your location, I will be happy to facilitate there. I’ve just returned from a wonderful EFT-ADV continuing education training in Nyack, NY, and am excited to share new techniques and reliable tried and true ones! I know that I’m a “worrier” and that EFT is miraculous! as are other techniques that I combine with Peak Performance Success Coaching in my venues.
Even if you’ve had worry role models all your life, and/or a genetic predisposition towards anxiety, you can reset your M.O. and create new mind-body patterns with repetition and practice and a good teacher-coach. It’s never too late!

Long Island Business Person: Eileen Lichtenstein

Bruce Chamoff — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:35:12 +0000

Eileen Lichtenstein, MS.Ed., EFT-ADV is a Keynote Speaker and Peak Performance Success Coach, Consultant-Trainer. Her unique style blends mind-body modalities (including EFT: Eileen Lichtenstein, MS.Ed., EFT-ADV is a Keynote Speaker, Seminar Leader, Peak Performance Success Coach and Consultant-Trainer. Her unique style blends mind-body modalities (including EFT: http://www.balanceandpower.com/eft.php ) with traditional coaching-training competencies. The founder and CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. and Moving Meditation® Fitness, Eileen has been in the training and coaching arena for over 20 years, creating and facilitating trainings and workshops for the corporate and private sector. Her private practice is based in Baldwin, New York where she coaches individuals and small groups and conducts telephone sessions. Eileen believes inner strength and being centered are keys to life and business management; her work embodies stress management/reduction and work-life balance for individuals and groups, developing strategies to facilitate success. Eileen is a former biofeedback therapist and faculty at Hofstra University and currently a trainer for CUNY. She has been featured in print, TV and radio media and her recently published interactive book: “SOAR! with Resilience™” includes much of the “core work” in her programs. SOAR! with Resilience™ Book. Eileen offers a 30 minute complimentary telephone consultation and helps you to create a customized program. BalanceandPower.com eileen@balanceandpower.com 516 623 4353
What clients are saying about Eileen’s coaching and training:
“Eileen is truly an amazing coach. She is great to work with. If you are looking to reach goals that you think are almost impossible to attain, whether career or personal, visit with or call Eileen… She will get you there…and quickly!”
- Susan Brozinsky, Manager
“I want to let you know, Eileen, that since our sessions I’ve really been able to relax and approach life with a positive outlook. Thank you!’
- Steven Edelstein, Financial Services Professional
The Island Financial Group
“After just one session with you, I have to say that you are a very special being with a wonderful energy and spirit. After our session, I recalled the importance of learning (not to mention “hanging out” or networking) with an upbeat, enthusiastic, and fun coach/teacher. And that’s you! Your attitude makes a huge difference in confidence, motivation, and my attitude about the subject of EFT.”
- Ron Haugen
CEO Proficiency Training Programs

“I want to thank you so very much for helping me in my quest to speak and give presentations in public. I saw a remarkable difference at my first presentation using the EFT, I was very calm and relaxed, there was no anxiety. I have since been using this technique before stressful situations with increasingly positive results, i.e I feel more confident and sure of myself.. I am still a long way off from my goal but each situation represents practice which in turn will become perfect.”
With Much gratitude,
- Hannah Park Lusterman, SOC Appreciation Marketing
www.thereferralspecialist.com
“Eileen’s Presentation was very engaging and well received by all. We are living in an economic climate full of stress and endless things to do. Most people do not take the time out of their busy schedules to relax, balance and effectively manage the stress in their lives. Your program is highly recommended for all to become a well-rounded, balanced person.”
- Georgia Joseph-Gant, Director
Freeport Business & Professional Resource Support Group

“Eileen’s seminars were interesting, informative and presented in a clear and unique way. The techniques she taught us are valuable techniques for reducing stress on the job.”
- E.I., Associate Provost for Information Systems, Hofstra University.
“I believe we all went away with some useful tips on balancing our lives and reducing our stress levels.” – JB, VP Credit and Loan Administration, The Suffolk County National Bank

Long Island (networking) Events June 20 – 27, 2010

Yvonne Bisk — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:59:59 +0000

June 20

Stephanie Calinoff – Original One of a Kind Glass Jewelry – First Showing

10:30am – 6:00pm

Premier Jewelry & Watch Repair Center, 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington

(Across from Bloomingdales)

http://www.Stephaniecalinoff.com

June 20

Yoga Adventure ~ Gold Coast Estate ~ Lush Green Woodlands ~ Flower Walk

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay

10:30am – 5:00pm

COST: $65.00 per person ~ $110.00 if you sign up as a pair

http://www.moongoddessadventures.com/events.html

June 21

Breakfast Networking

8AM

Panera Bread, 399 Nesconset Highway, Hauppauge

Just pay for your own breakfast

June 21

Long Island Women in Power – East End Chapter

Edible Arrangements, 2194D Nesconset Hwy., Stony Brook

6:00 – 8:30 PM

Presentation by Ilene Fuss: “Fruit is Nature’s Candy”

LIWP Education & Training: How to develop a Three Month Marketing Plan

Members – $10 (bring a guest and save $5) Non-Members – $20

516-640-8618

http://www.longislandwomeninpower.com

June 22

SOUTH SHORE NETWORKING MEETING

8AM

Imperial Diner, 63 West Merrick Road, Freeport

Hale Storm

$15 Fee for breakfast

ONE per industry group

RSVP a must – Sherri 516 623 588

June 22

Northshore Business Chamber

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Candlelight Diner in Commack

No membership fee to become a sponsor

Pay for your own breakfast + $2 donation

http://northshorebusinesschamber.com/

June 22 (and the next 5 Tuesdays)

EFT with Peak Performance Success Coaching to Eliminate Fear, Phobias, Anxiety

Balance & Power Center, Baldwin: (526) 623-4353

7:45-9:15 PM

$150

Advance registration only. Reserve your space now: http://www.balanceandpower.com/events.php

Information (516) 623-4353 or eileen@balanceandpower.com

June 22

Webgrrls LI Networking Meeting

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

ExecuTrain of Long Island, 2043 Wellwood Avenue, Suite 4, Farmingdale

FREE

Ellen DePasquale

Long Island Webgrrls Chapter Leader

longisland-ny@webgrrls.com

www.webgrrls.com/longisland-ny/

June 22

Elephant Networking’s Summer Mix & Mingle

Bar Social, 1002 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale

7:00 – 10:00 PM

*Free Food *Cash Bar* Door Prizes*

Elephant Networking is teaming up with L.I. Cares The Harry Chapin Food Bank collecting non-perishable food, toys, first aid, toiletries & pet food

Food by Chef Daniel Gagnon of “Top Chef

http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=HUHTTYDMWYFDYMFVYERZ

June 22

“Cocktails and Connections”

City Cellar Wine Bar and Grill, 1080 Corporate Dr., Westbury

5 30 pm

RSVP – Rob 516.414.6615 or rrampolla@contourmortgage.com

No mortgage or abstract professionals

June 22 (and the next 5 Tuesdays)

EFT with Peak Performance Success Coaching to Eliminate Cravings

Balance & Power Center, Baldwin: (526) 623-4353

6:00-7:30 PM

$150

Advance registration only. Reserve your space now: http://www.balanceandpower.com/events.php

Information (516) 623-4353 or eileen@balanceandpower.com

June 23

LIPNet Breakfast Networking

7:45 AM

Bethpage Diner, Hempstead Turnpike

Pay for your own breakfast only

Dan Petersen

danpetersen@aol.com 516.924.3706

June 23

Breakfast networking
Panera Bread, 313 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre
8AM
Breakfast cost $3 – $5

June 23

Virtual Networking

Adrian’s Network

12:00 – 1:00 PM

The dial in is 712 755 7000; access code is 699775

June 23

LI Connects

12:30 PM for lunch

Hauppauge Palace Diner

info@liconnects.com

Jan DeRobertis 631-848-3607

June 23

Step Out – Walk to fight Diabetes

Join us for our Summer Party at the 56th Fighter Group on Rt. 110 at Republic Airport on Wednesday, June 23rd from 5:30-8:30pm

Dancing, community spirit, fun for all, and a chance to win great prizes

Renee Hudak – Manager Step-Out Walk (631) 348-0422 Ext: 3567

June 23

Singles/Couples Game Show Night-

Speed Dating, Love Connection-Meet and greet

6:00 PM

The International, 370 Lake Avenue, St. James

$10

http://www.meetup.com/MiniConferences/calendar/13086751/

June 23

The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

LIHCC Latin Art Show

6:30pm – 9:30pm

Members: $25 – Door: $30 – Non Member: $40

Venetian Yacht Club, 494 Fire Island Avenue, Babylon

R.S.V.P. (631) 393-6400 or INFO@lihcc.org

June 24

Interchange Business Organization (IBO)

7:30 AM

Greenvale Townhouse Restaurant, Glen Cove Road, just north of Northern Blvd.

For more information call Lisa Cohn – 516-759-0550 ext. 235

http://www.meetibo.com

June 24

Singles Events and Parties for Long Island

SINGLES FAIR / Expo

7:00 PM

Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach

http://www.meetup.com/single-events/calendar/13375957/?a=cv1c_grp&rv=cv1c

June 24

The Melville Chamber’s/ Young Professionals Group

5:30-8:00PM

The Crestwood Manor, 1036 Fort Salonga Road, Northport

Cash Bar (One Complimentary Drink)

Complimentary Food

Members: FREE Non-Members: $20

631-777-6260 or http://www.melvillechamber.org

June 24

Long Island Entrepreneurs Meetup Birthday Bash

6:30 – 9:30 PM

$5 includes great food (cash bar)

Crossroads, 646 South Broadway, Hicksville

Yvonne Bisk – LIEntrepreneurs@yahoo.com

http://longislandentrepreneurs.wordpress.com/our-next-meeting/

June 24

The 7 Keys to Love

7:00 pm

THE BOOK REVUE in Huntington

Honoring local people who are creative, loving and empowering to others, incl. Beverly Fortune

RSVP 516-815-4967 or sandyhinden@7keystolove.net

JUNE 25

Yvonne’s birthday

June 25

LIMBA (Long Island Mid-Suffolk Business Association)

Networking and keeping you informed about what’s happening on Long Island

Holiday Inn, 3845 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma

8:30-9:30 AM (registration opens at 8:00)

$15/25 for members and $20 for non members

ernie@limba.net

http://www.limba.net

June 25

Long Island Singles Speed Dating

Men 40-52; Wom 37-49

8:00 PM-9:30 PM

Dockside, 301 Bergen Avenue, West Babylon

$40.75 / $35.00 with discount code

Use discount code BISK

Up to 15 dates in one night – 40+ engaged couples

Jay Rosensweig – http://www.weekenddating.com

June 26

Launch Tour LIPetPlace.com

LIPetPlace.com will be touring across Long Island

First stop “Dog Day Afternoon” at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue

http://www.lipetplace.com/launch-tour/

June 26

Long Island Gardening& Arboretum Walks Meetup Group

A summer Walk in Planting Fields Arboretum

1:00 PM

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, 1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay

http://www.meetup.com/Long-Island-Gardening-Arboretum-Walks-Meetup-Group/calendar/13713150/?a=cv1c_grp&rv=cv1c

June 26

New York City Speed Dating

Men 27-39; Women 25-38

8:30 PM-10:30 PM

The Irish Times, 254 West 31 St., New York

Cost: $25-$35

Proof of age required

Up to 15 dates in one night

Reservation required

Jay Rosensweig – http://www.weekenddating.com

June 26

Long Island Singles Speed GOLF Dating

ages 27-49

7:30 PM-10:00 PM

Skydrive, 1024 Broadhollow Rd, ( RT 110 near republic airport), Farmingdale

$39.75 Res before 6/24 $34.75 with discount code

$45.75 Res on/after 6/24 $40.75 with discount code

Use discount code BISK

professional instructor will go over the basics with you

Scorecard matching and appetizers included

Jay Rosensweig – http://www.weekenddating.com

June 27

Singles Sports and Activity Based Events

Day at the RACES with Picnic

noon

$25

Belmont Race Track, 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont

http://www.meetup.com/singles-2448/calendar/13255223/?eventId=13255223&a=cv1c_grp&action=detail&rv=cv1c&rv=cv1c

Bio of an amazing entrepreneur: Rich Kruse of ExecuLeaders

Adrian Miller — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:47:40 +0000

Rich Kruse, one of the most recognized & respected business leaders on Long Island, has played an integral role in the growth of Long Island as a center for business & technology. Through a combination of entrepreneurial savvy, networking, public relations and charitable goodwill, Mr. Kruse has been a driving force in developing alliances & business organizations that have helped distinguish Long Island as a dynamic place to live, work and play… Newsday’s A.J. Carter called him Long Island’s “networker extraordinaire.” In 2008, he was appointed in the Town of Brookhaven, as CEO of the Industrial Development Agency & Director of Economic Development, where he oversaw almost 100M of IDA projects during his tenure there. Rich Kruse builds business communities.

Mr. Kruse started his Long Island technology career in 1995 at Computer Associates International, where he managed strategic corporate clients in the marketing & sales division of CA’s Unicenter software team. In 1996, Mr. Kruse joined a Long Island based consulting firm, where he formed computer networking and software divisions, and went on to become president. In 2001, Mr. Kruse served in a multifaceted role at the premier Internet & eSolutions Provider, Invision.com (now mindSHIFT), as the president of their new venture, as well as being the “rainmaker” for the entire Invision Corporation. He helped Invision become the top Internet Hosting and Web Development company on Long Island, as well as making Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Tech companies. Invision went on to win Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In 2003, he went on to do Marketing, PR, Community Relations, BRANDING & Business Development Consulting.

In 2007, Mr. Kruse was retained by The New York Islanders Hockey Club, where he worked with Hall of Famer & Hockey Legend, Mike Bossy, and reported to the president of the NYI organization, Chris Dey. He helped create, produce and build the community for the very successful Islanders Business Club, where the NYI suiteholders, sponsors and season ticket holders, can network in a professional, fun and exciting environment, thus increasing business opportunities for them & the New York Islanders….and Long Island.

Mr. Kruse is one of the six Founders of the highly acclaimed organization – LISTnet (Long Island Software & Technology Network), which is an integral part of the Long Island technology, business and educational community. Started thirteen years ago, LISTnet reached over 1000 member companies & was the fastest growing Technology Association in America (Vice Chairman Emeritus & Co-Founder).

Mr. Kruse, in March of 04, started another not-for-profit business association (a 501 c 6) – ExecuLeaders, of which he is the Founder & President. In six short years, ExecuLeaders has almost 800 associate members & sponsors, including such companies as The NY Islanders, Commerce Bank (now TD Bank), HUB Int’l, CapitalOne, Alure, RivkinRadler, WCBS Newsradio880, mindSHIFT/Invision.com & Long Island Business News. ExecuLeaders is now one of the leading business associations on Long Island.

Business Person Highlight: Yvonne Bisk

Bruce Chamoff — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:15:57 +0000

Yvonne is originally from Holland. At a turning point in her life she packed 2 suitcases, sold everything that did not fit in, and went to the Dominican Republic (DR). She had no place to live, no work, and only $200.00 in her pocket. She managed to do well and stayed there for almost 8 years.

Yvonne came to the United States in January 2004 to become a live-in nanny for a friend she had met in the DR while managing a scuba diving center. The years spend in the DR were very interesting and definitely a learning experience.

Yvonne LOVES working with kids. And she has been working in a daycare center for almost 4 years now. She is getting hugs and kisses every day at work!! Yvonne also likes to live a happy and healthy life. It is important to eat the right foods, exercise regularly and take the right supplements to live a healthy life (http://www.YoungLiving.org/hoyo888).

Her other passion is networking. Since almost 4 years she has run the Long Island Entrepreneurs Meetup Group (http://www.meetup.com/LongIslandEntrepreneurs/) and has been having successful meetings each and every month

Knowing Yvonne for 2 years now, I really don’t know how she does it. She’s amazing! She has her day job and then runs side businesses including her supplement business and her 3 business networking groups. She types up amazing documents that she happily shares with her friends and colleagues. She blogs an average of 7 times per week and blogs more than anyone that I know. Check her blog out at http://longislandentrepreneurs.wordpress.com/

Feel free to comment about her in this blog post.