Kristie Galvani, Senior VP at HJMT, called me up today in our Rochester office so excited. "What's going on?" I asked. "Two good things," she said. "We just found out that we are finalists in the Best of Long Island competition, but I'm not sure what that means so I'll...
New EO Huddle Series Outstanding…
I'm in a group called EO (Entrepreneurs Organization). It's a peer group and as part of your membership, you get the following opportunities: monthly forum where eight to nine people share their concerns about family, personal and business issues. to attend a variety of large scale events where well-known authors...
On Being Sick…
I hate being sick. I mean who doesn't? But when you are an entrepreneur and a mother it's 10 times worse! The reason is you can't be sick. You have to do all your daily activities, even if you take a day off. I took the day off today. Stayed...
Is Facebook Just For Kids?
It all started as a joke. My 11 year old son added me to Facebook and within days of using it, I was hooked. I became friends with a writer from the New York Times, Newsday, Long Island Business News and before I knew it, I had more than 300...
Networking – Superficial or Just Fun?
The other evening my neighbor and good friend who works at Marcum & Kleigman invited Lori Alexy and me to a networking function at the Chatteau Briand in Carle Place. At the event, we met a bunch of really interesting people and even saw a few old friends. At first,...
Running Late…
Did you ever have one of those days when you just couldn't get out of the house? Today is one of those days. It's a rainy Friday morning and the thought of a three day weekend is appealing. But, I have to leave because I have a 9 am at...
A Typical Day in NYC…
I was standing on the corner of Broadway and 42nd Street in Manhattan waiting for a bus. There was so much traffic because of the UN being in session and the President in town that it was probably one of the worst days to be in NYC. But, here I...
On Working With Incredible People…
I don’t want to brag but I do have to say that I have the most incredible staff. They are the most dedicated people I have ever met. Last night, we had the Adelante of Suffolk County gala. They are a community service organization committed to helping the community. They...
On Being Temporarily Disabled…
Most people who know me, know that I went for knee surgery nearly two weeks ago. Since then, I have been in a straight leg brace and I am using crutches. I never realized how hard it is to use crutches! Two days ago, I had to go to our...
Do You Read Business Books?
I love to read business books. Even when I'm on vacation, I snatch up the latest best-selling business book and read it while I'm away. Sometimes my family and friends think that I'm odd because I don't read fiction, historical biographies (unless of course it relates to business) and other...