Founded in 1993, the mission of the SIEDC is to enhance a thriving Staten Island economy by promoting public and private

investment and encouraging the development of commercial and industrial property and projects in an environmentally friendly

manner, all of which improve the quality of life and provide broad and diverse employment opportunities.

SIEDC’S THREE FLYWHEELS

BUSINESS COUNCIL

BOARD MEMBERSHIP

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES

CABINET AMBASSADORS

ANNUAL AWARDS H&W EXPO GREEN & CLEAN EXPO

GREEN ZONE BROWNFIELDS BIZ SOLUTIONS CENTER

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SIEDC REVENUE STREAMS

Events

Membership

Public Grants

Other Revenue

EVENTS

EVENT HIGHLIGHTSAnnual SI Economic Development ConferenceLaunched in 1998, the Annual Economic Development SI Conference is the most visible and effective program offered by SIEDC. The Conference is an all-day event that includes seminars, business-to-business vending, networking events and keynote speaking sessions that provide an unparalleled opportunity for interaction among businesses on and off the Island. The Conference is the only economic and business conference held on Staten Island each year and draws over 125 vendors and over 2,500 people. Prior to 1998, Staten Island never hosted an economic development conference.

The keynote sessions are of great interest to business leaders, providing them with the opportunity to hear from speakers such as: New York State’s Attorney General Andrew Cuomo; New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg; NYC Deputy Mayor Robert K. Steel; Staten Island Borough President James P. Molinaro; Lieutenant Governor Mary Donohue; Randy Levine, President of the New York Yankees; Howard J. Rubenstein, President of Howard J. Rubenstein Associates; Kathy Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for New York City; Greg David, Editor of Crain’s New York Business; Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff; Barbra Corcoran of the Corcoran Group; and Speaker Christine Quinn.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

SI Health & Wellness ExpoThe SI Health & Wellness Expo provides a full day of much needed information and health services free of charge to Staten Islanders. The public can avail themselves of more than seven free medical screenings, sit in on topical health and wellness seminars and interact with a wide variety of health care professionals to have their questions answered. The event draws close to 3,000 attendees and 110 vendors each year.

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Green & Clean ExpoIn March 2011 the SIEDC held the first sustainability event in the borough’s history—the Green & Clean Expo. Over 500 visitors and 50 demonstrators took part in the event which featured advances in Green business and development. The Expo featured presentations from sponsors, vending and information tables presented by local and regional businesses as well as local non-profits. Additional special features included Green vehicle displays, a bus tour of the Green Zone, and awards for local innovators in sustainability.

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIPThe strongest component of SIEDC is its membership. Over 150 local business leaders are SIEDC members. The eleven membership levels include Board, Cabinet, Ambassadors, Executive Dining Network, Business Council, Builders and Developer’s Circle, Leadership Institute, Green & Clean Council, 40 Under 40 Leadership Group, Land & Building’s Council and the Executive Women’s Council.

BOARDBOARD

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT & CEO

PRESIDENT & CEO

STAFFSTAFF

CABINETCABINET

AMBASSADORSAMBASSADORS

EXECUTIVE WOMAN’S COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE WOMAN’S COUNCIL

SR. VICE PRESIDENT

SR. VICE PRESIDENT

BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS CIRCLE

BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS CIRCLE

40 UNDER 40 LEADERSHIP GROUP

40 UNDER 40 LEADERSHIP GROUP

BUSINESS COUNCILBUSINESS COUNCIL

GREEN & CLEAN COUNCIL

GREEN & CLEAN COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE DINING NETWORK

EXECUTIVE DINING NETWORK

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LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

LAND & BUILDINGS COUNCIL

LAND & BUILDINGS COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIPBOARD: The SIEDC Board of Directors is comprised of the most prominent business leaders on Staten Island representing service, manufacturing, healthcare, banking and utility businesses. The Board meets regularly to discuss local projects and make critical decisions that ultimately impact the economic vitality of the Borough.  

CABINET: The Cabinet was created in an effort to groom local business leaders to eventually become SIEDC Board Members. SIEDC Cabinet Members have an active role in SIEDC policy, meet with developers seeking to relocate or expand on Staten Island and make recommendations to the SIEDC Executive Committee regarding long‐term SIEDC initiatives.

AMBASSADORS: Ambassadors serve as the name and face for SIEDC’smost highly visible programs. As cochairs, each Ambassador becomes the public face for a specific program, getting involved in all aspects of planning. Through the Ambassador Program, members not only gain public exposure, but also the ability to cultivate effective relationships with other members of the Staten Island business community.

EXECUTIVE DINING NETWORK: The SIEDC Executive Dining Network is an exclusive group providing its five elite restaurant members with an opportunity to host multiple SIEDC events, while receiving membership benefits, including networking with the Island’s business leaders to obtain new customers.

BUSINESS COUNCIL: The SIEDC Business Council consists of over 30 elite members, each representing a unique industry. The Council meets every six weeks to discuss a full agenda of projects. Current and past projects include, but are not limited to, entry‐level job training programs, transportation issues including design and implementation of a light rail system, and a “Keeping Business on Staten Island” campaign. 

BUILDERS & DEVELOPER’S CIRCLE: The Builders & Developer’s Circle is made up of commercial and industrial property owners who are developing their sites, fostering new capital investment and the creation of jobs for Staten Island residents. Capital projects in which SIEDC has partnered with local developers include: St. George Station, Waterfront Commons, Atlantic Salt, Staten Island Terminal, Corporate Commons I & II, Bedford Construction Corporation, May Ship Repair & North Shore Business Park.

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: The SIEDC Leadership Institute is a membership group that serves as advisors to the 40 Under 40 Leadership Group while at the same time enhancing their own leadership skills through a series of seminars and training sessions. The Leadership Council meets monthly to network and exchange ideas on how to improve the business climate of Staten Island through various programs and events. 

GREEN & CLEAN COUNCIL: The Green & Clean is a unique membership open to Green & sustainable companies, businesses, and organizations. The focus of the company’s activities must be on the advancement of Green technologies, Green industry, or the development/continuation of Green business practices within that company. 

THE 40 UNDER 40 LEADERSHIP GROUP: A unique entry‐level membership group open to all individuals, under the age of 40, working on Staten Island at a local business or not‐for‐profit organization. The Group meets regularly to network, plan events, and socially interact.  Members also receive additional benefits through participation in SIEDC events and programs.

LAND & BUILDING’S COUNCIL: A membership group exclusively devoted to the marketing of available and developable Commercial and Industrial properties from SIEDC’s priority list of sites. The membership is made up of the owners and agents for these sites.

EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S COUNCIL: The Executive Women’s Council (EWC) is a membership level of the SIEDC exclusively for female business owners, entrepreneurs and executives. Members will have the opportunity to participate in mentorship activities, present a women’s leadership seminar, host an Executive Member of the Year award and engage in business to business networking through regular membership meetings and events. Members will also have the opportunity to participate in the Community Service Employment Program (CSEP), which is a signature project of the EWC. 

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SIEDC Board

Government Relations Committee

Chair: Stanley Friedman

Ken Mitchell

Personnel CommitteeChair: Nancy Pouch

Pam Columbia

Audit CommitteeChair: John Alexander

Cabinet: Walter Daszkowski

Governance CommitteeChair: Felix Gilroy

Ralph Branca

Resource Development Committee

Chair: Robert MooreCabinet: Bill Spiezia

Executive Committee Management

Team

BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe SIEDC Board of Directors is comprised of the most prominent business leaders on Staten Island representing service, manufacturing, healthcare, banking and utility businesses. The Board meets regularly to discuss local projects and make critical decisions that ultimately impact the economic vitality of the Borough.

There are various committees that report to the Board, as depicted below.

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Green Zone Committee

Aubrey BrazEd Birdie

Victor Vientos

Corporate Member / Sponsor Committee

Seth Edwards

GOVERNANCEEach year, SIEDC conducts a Governance and Funding Retreat where Board, Staff and Cabinet Members come together to:

Review the progress of programs and events

Update required governance documents such as the Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies

Review and vote on Member Promotions

Discuss funding options

Determine goals for the coming year

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MEMBER PROMOTIONSMember Promotions are presented to the Board at the Annual Governance & Funding Retreat. The process for Member Promotions is shown below.

SIEDC meets with Members who are

interested in moving to a higher level of

membership

Those that agree to move up are

presented to the Board

The Board reviews the list and conducts a vote at the Annual

Governance & Funding Retreat

SIEDC tracks the progression of membership with the “History of Membership” report. The report notes the year each member joined, as well as their previous membership levels. The members listed below have advanced through various levels of membership.

Name Company Member Since Current Membership Level

Prior Levels

Ray Masucci Raymond Homes 2005 Board CabinetAmbassador

Ralph Branca Victory State Bank 2003 Board CabinetAmbassadorBusiness Council

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PROGRAMS

PROGRAM MENU

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2012 PROGRAM MENU FUNDING DEPENDENT:

Annual SI Conference

Annual Golf Outing

Annual Awards

Chairman’s Outing

Green & Clean Expo

Health &Wellness Expo

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Ultimate Networking Event

Industrial Ombudsman Area (IOA) Services

Biz Services / Seminars

West Shore Light Rail

Real Estate Services

St. George Station

Staten Island Icon Project

Green Zone / Green Zone Study

South Shore Merchant Program

Community Service Employment Pgm

Brownfield Redevelopment Program

River Road

Home Office

Waterfront & Brownfield Reclamation Project

Idea Factory

All Current Membership Levels

Business to Business

Member Dinners

Appreciation Dinner

Fine Art Foto Campaigns

20 Under 40

Best Comp. to Work For

Super Raffle

What’s Happening / Email Blasts

Social Media

SIEDC App

CTV Show

Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA)

Executive Women’s Council

West Shore Industrial BID

STAFF

STAFF

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The experienced SIEDC staff has been responsible for introducing over $550 million in new investment and over 8,000 jobs into the Staten Island economy by providing assistance to those implementing large development projects in the Borough, while at the same time serving the smallest entrepreneur and business owner with tailored financing, procurement, and/or real estate assistance.

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