In the 21 years of running my business, I have met some great accountants and attorneys. Owning a business can be difficult sometimes and having a great advisor can really help. Having the right advisors supporting you is vital to keeping your business afloat, especially in today’s economic situation,  I’ve seen many people lose their businesses because they were handled poorly, and I have also seen many business succeed with the help of a great advisor.

The New York Enterprise Report is honoring the top 7 accountants and top 7 attorneys in the New York Metro area.  In its fourth year, this newly revamped program no longer requires advisors to be nominated for specific categories, simply one general one, which makes nominating someone so much easier. To nominate an advisor, simply click here by May 29th.

The top advisors will then be revealed at a networking event on June 19th at the Citi Executive Conference Center. These advisors will also appear in a special editorial section of the July/August issue of NYER Magazine.

Nominating a colleague or advisor is a great way to show you appreciate what they’ve done for you and your business.  I certainly plan on nominating a few of my favorites through the years.  I hope you do too…

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In conjunction with the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day, NEFCU, a leading credit union serving all Long Island’s banking needs, launched their “Spring Into Reading Contest” a new donation contest to benefit local Long Island libraries.

The contest, taking place on Facebook via a special application, asks the “Likes” of the NEFCU Facebook page to nominate and then vote for their favorite library. The library with the most votes will receive a charitable contribution from NEFCU in the amount of $1,000. All nominated libraries must meet NEFCU’s community based goals.

“As NEFCU celebrate its 75^th Anniversary this year, we are pleased to continue our longstanding tradition of giving back to our community, this time in support of the many local libraries that provide educational and learning opportunities to our fellow Long Islanders,” said Edward P. Paternostro, President & CEO of NEFCU. “Our Spring Into Reading Contest is a way to recognize thelibraries that are such an integral part of our community and do so much to help increase the literacy rates on Long Island. We feel that by launching this contest, we are reminding Long Islanders of the importance of reading and encouraging them to visit and support their local libraries.”

The contest began on 3/1/13. Nominations must be made by 5:00 p.m. EST on 3/22/13. Voting will end at 5:00 p.m. EST on 3/29/13. The winner of the “Spring Into Reading Contest” will be announced on or around April 1^st on the NEFCU Facebook Page to kick-off National Literacy Month in April. For more information about NEFCU, visit www.myNEFCU.org, call 516-561-0030 or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NEFCU.

I know who I’m voting for — Long Beach Public Library!  Who are you voting for?

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NEFCU, a leading credit union serving all Long Island’s banking needs, is keeping with the spirit of the holiday season and giving back to the communities they serve with their “A Season of Giving Charity Donations Contest”.

The contest will take place on Facebook via a special application. “Likes” of the page can nominate and then vote for their chosen charity. All nominated charities must meet NEFCU’s community based goals. The organization with the most votes will receive a charitable contribution from NEFCU in the amount of $2,500. The second most frequently voted charity will receive $1,500, and the third will receive $1,000. The contest will begin on 11/26/12. Nominations must be made by 5:00p.m. EST on 12/9/12. Voting will end at 5:00p.m. EST on 12/21/12.

The winner of the “A Season of Giving Charity Donations Contest” will be announced December 22nd on the NEFCU Facebook Page.

Please consider nominating your favorite charity this holiday season! Click here.

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Our client LIFT is promoting national Manufacturing Day, which will take place on October 5th.

They are seeking manufactures on Long Island to participate and open their doors to the public for a tour and presentation about your business.

The event is designed to expand knowledge and improve general public perception of manufacturing careers and manufacturing’s value to the North American economy. In addition, manufacturers will learn about business improvement resources and services delivered through manufacturing extension partnerships.

As a manufacturer it’s your opportunity to:

• Tell your company’s story
• Inspire a new generation of manufacturers
• Connect with potential customers in your community
• Learn about manufacturing extension partnerships that can improve your efficiencies and work force skills and boost your profits

LIFT will work with your company to promote the open house through traditional and social media. They will alert thousands of people to visit manufacturers on Long Island and see that American manufacturing is a vibrant career path.  They will also make it possible for manufacturers to visit other participating companies in their region that may be potential business partners. Please let them know if you would like to participate and host an Open House on October 5th.

This effort is sponsored by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) and the U.S. Commerce Department‘s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).  MEP is part of DOC’s National Institute of Standards and Technology. For more information about Manufacturing Day visit http://www.mfgday.com/.

If you are looking to participate, reach out to LIFT – Julie Allegretti

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Summer on Long Island is like no other place in the world! With beautiful beaches, lush gardens, and a plethora of historical landmarks, more and more Long Islanders are choosing to spend their summer vacation right here!

NEFCU wants you to show them your Long Island Summer Stay-Cations and how you’re taking advantage of what this great island has to offer.

Upload your photo to the Summer Stay-Cation photo contest app here and make sure to include a short caption that lets them know where you were on Long Island and why you love your summer stay-cation.

Tell your friends to vote for your photo and the photo with the most votes at the end of the contest will win $1,000 from NEFCU to be used towards your next vacation.

To participate, simply upload a photo to our Facebook App with a brief caption! Only one photo per fan can be submitted. The contest begins Thursday, July 19, 2012 and ends at 5:00 PM on September 7, 2012 – Visit the Photo Contest Page here.

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