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516Ads.com - Madison Steak House, Savannah’s, Thank You, Phone Etiquette, Lead Laws, Helen’s GRAND OPENING!, April/ May Dates, Political Chatter, What A Voice, Quote …

2010-03-07T18:38:00Z

516Ads.com - Madison Steak House, Savannah’s, Thank You, Phone Etiquette, Lead Laws, Helen’s GRAND OPENING!, April/ May Dates, Political Chatter, What A Voice, Quote …

Hello everyone. Happy Sunday afternoon, BIG WEEK coming up! LOTS of events, LOTS of info, LOTS of RE-SIGNS & LOTS of opportunities to IGNITE YOUR BUSINESS!!! Two Panera's, Helen Zagaro's GRAND OPENING!!!, new listings, it's ALWAYS a great time @ Madison Steak House, hope to see you there!!! Let's get to it ...

Long Island Networking/ LOTS of CHOICES ...

Networking is just one of many tools needed to get your name out there. Thankfully, Long Island networkers have LOTS of excellent groups and events from which to choose. Panera Breakfast's, North Shore, South Shore, Long Island Business Force and many quality morning groups ... afternoon networking WINNERS: LIConnects & The Lunch Break ... and a BIG TIME evening lineup of quality events ... 516Ads.com/ 631Ads.com FREE Networking Nights, Westbury Manor FREE Networking Nights, Mama Mia' FREE Networking Nights, Evantz & Dean's FREE Business Card Exchanges, Fortune 52 FREE events, LIASB events, Long Island Way events, Long Island Breakfast Club events, Maria Morales Prieto events & much, much more. Thanks to event hosts, venues, sponsors and everyone who makes it happen!!! If you're looking to IGNITE YOUR BUSINESS, start networking!!!
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Madison Steak House/ Let's Make It A Great One ...

516Ads.com& 631Ads.com /FREE Networking Night
Collecting Coffee & Canned Food for Area Veterans
Wednesday March 10, 2010 6 - 8PM
Madison Steak House - MadisonSteakhouse.net
670 Motor Parkway
Hauppauge, NY 11788

516Ads.com& 631Ads.com is back at Madison Steak House - MadisonSteakhouse.net - Wednesday March 10, 2010 for a FREE Networking Night/ Collecting Supplies for our Troops. Thanks to event sponsors David Zere - American Patriot Credit Corp. - amercianpatriotcredit.com, Steve Free - TheBugsStopHere.com, Brian Lewis Jr. - AirConditioningServices.net, Nicholas S. Libock - Libock & Associates LLC LibockandAssoc.com, Innovative Planning Services Michael Diaz, RFC - 516-677-5021 & Eric Monroe - Standard Pension Services, LLC - 516-873-0090 x204 for their support! In addition a night of quality networking, coordinated by David Zere - American Patriot Heroes Fund/ amercianpatriotheroesfund.org,we'll be collecting supplies (food items & coffee) for area veterans. Great people, FREE (delicious) food, worthy cause, let's make it a GREAT one! Hope to see you there.

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Coming Up/ Savannah's ...

516Ads.com& 631Ads.com /FREE Networking Night
Wednesday March 24, 2010 6 - 8PM
Savannah's - SavannahLounge.com
1900 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554

516Ads.com& 631Ads.com will be back @ Savannah's - SavannahLounge.com. In addition to a night of quality networking, thanks to event sponsors JPMorgan Chase Business Banker Jacques Jourdan - 516-355-2671, Lloyd Gutin - 1800GOTJUNK.com, Exclusive Buyer's Agent Ira Freireich - BestBuyerBroker.com. Send Out Card's Steve Cochrane - GreetingCards.li, JR Orenstien - State Farm Broker/Owner JROrenstein.com& Bonnie Halbridge - Felberbaum, Halbridge & Wirth - Personalinjury.liwe're going be collecting supplies (board games, arts & crafts) for the Hempstead Boys & Girls Club - hbgclub.orgsummer camp program. HBGC Executive Director Wayne Redman does great work with the kids and he could use our help. Thanks to Savannah's for being gracious hosts. Great people, FREE food, excellent networking, worthy cause ... let's make it a great one!
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Thank You, Thank You & Thank You ...

Sure we get excited when new companies support our network, but nothing gets us more PUMPED UP than when Long Island business owners sign on with us for a second time. It means they like the work we're doing & we get to remain the gossip columnist for the LI networking world!!! Matt Matza's - CommandForce.com has been providing clients with top quality alarm and security systems for 28 plus years,Debbie Viola - DebbieViola.com is a award winning Long Island artist specializing in custom murals/ cabinetry and Long Island Media & Public Relation Professional Gerry Laytin - 631-514-9142 have all signed on for a second year. Matt, Debbie, Gerry thank you for your business/ support, we appreciate the opportunity to network and promote your services.
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Business Phone Etiquette Tip ...

Put a smile on your face, it comes through on phone!
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Lead Rules Regulations/ Who's Next? ...

The government needs money and politician’s favorite (easiest) target seems to be small business owners. This 'grab for cash' recently occurred with the MTA Tax and it looks like it's going to happen again!!!

Many of you haven't heard about new Lead Rules scheduled to go into effect April 22, 2010. Why would you? These new laws/ rules probably don't affect your industry and how can 'Lead Rules' be bad? It's about protecting people, especially children and that's a good thing! A book is a good thing too, however if you pound someone over the head with it, it becomes a weapon! THAT is what's happening here. Under the guise of protecting children; new taxes, fees and penalties (tens of thousands per day) will be placed upon remodeling & home improvement companies who cannot comply with regulations that are nearly impossible to follow. For more details please visit: blog.516ads.com/2010/03/06/516adscom--epa-lead-rule-good-intentions-gone-awry.aspx Thanks to David Zere - Zere.com for providing information and fighting on behalf of LI business owners!

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FREE/ EPA Lead Rule Overview - Renovate, Repair & Painting
Thursday March 18, 2010 - 9:30AM & 11:00 AM
Hampton Inn Commack
680 Commack Rd
Commack NY

An overview of the new EPA Lead Rule Overview - Renovate, Repair & Painting going into effect on April 22nd. Providing information of the rules, contractor firm certification and individual renovator certification and how it might affect your business. Especially informative for realtors, contractors, cleaners, painters etc. RSVP a MUST limited seating.Please contact Bill Haile - American Ecotech Corp. iaqguy.com (631) 586-1606 for more information.
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April/ May Save The Dates ...

516Ads.com& 631Ads.com/ FREE Networking Night
Monday April 12, 2010 6PM - 8PM
Macs Steak House
Honoring the LIASB

516Ads.com& 631Ads.com/ FREE Networking Night
Wednesday April 28, 2010 6PM - 8PM
Madison Steak House
Honoring/ Collecting Supplies for City of Hope

516Ads.com& 631Ads.com/ FREE Networking Night
Wednesday May 12, 2010 6PM - 8PM
Holiday Inn Westbury
The People vs. The Economy 2010/ Let's Get It On!!!
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This Week @ Panera ...

Panera Bread/ West Babylon
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8AM @ Panera Bread - 1025 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon
Sponsored by Mike Cousins - State Farm Owner/ Broker - mikeprotectsmyfamily.com

NO FEES, NO RULES, Just Quality Networking!!!
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Panera Bread/ New Hyde Park
Thursday, March 11, 2010 8AM - 669 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park
Sponsored by Ira Freireich - Exclusive Buyer's Agent BestBuyerBroker.com 516-887-6901

NO FEES, NO RULES, Just Quality Networking!!!
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BIG WEEK Coming Up ...

Face To Face/ Speed Networking
Monday, March 8, 2010 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Huntington Terrace Brandywine
70 Pinelawn Road
Melville, NY 11747
Cost: $25- $35

Long Island Speed Networking: Meet 12-20 potential business contacts for about 5 min., exchange ideas, brainstorm, giving advice. No awkward entrances to/from conversations. Reservations required. Max of two people per industry. Visit facetofacenetworking.com or call516-908-9638 for details.
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Hale Storm's/ SOUTH SHORE NETWORKING MEETING
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8AM
Imperial Diner
63 West Merrick Road
Freeport, NY

Hale Storm - FREEPORTsigns.computs together quality networking breakfasts @ The Imperial Diner, Freeport. They mean business ... Bring business cards, literature, product samples and leads (both business/ upcoming events) to share with the group. $15 for breakfast. This is a ONE per industry group, RSVP a must; please contact Sherri 516 623 5883 for details.
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The Long Island Commercial Network/ FREE Networking Night
Tuesday, March 9 2010 6PM - 8PM
Mac's Steakhouse
12 Gerard Street
Huntington, NY 11743

The Long Island Commercial Network – http://licommercialnetwork.org/ is a serious minded commercial real estate group. If you go to their weekly meetings, there's hard-core real estate going on. Every once in a while, they hold networking event that's open to the public, and from past experience we can tell you, lots of high quality real estate networking going on. FREE Admission, Cash Bar, RSVP a must. Please contact event coordinator Michele Michael 631-245-2674 for details.
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Startup Long Island Meetup
Tuesday March 9, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Mediterranean Diner
195 Bedford Avenue
Bellmore, NY 11710
COST: $5

Yvonne Bisk hosts this bi-monthly networking event. Wide variety of industries, always new faces, lots of enthusiastic entrepreneurs. They will be in the private room to the left of the main dining area. Bring a stack of your business cards (at least 50!!) For details/RSVP: meetup.com/StartUpLongIsland/calendar/12565577/
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StarPromoz.com GRAND OPENING!!!
Wednesday March 10, 2010 12 PM -???
2110 Smithtown Avenue Suite 2
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

BIGGER, BETTER & BRING A FRIEND!!! It's the GRAND OPENING of StarPromoz.com new Ronkonkoma location!!! For every person you bring, you get a extra raffle ticket ... over $1,000 worth of prizes!!! We expect Helen's new location to be bringing LOTS of events,LOTS of seminars, LOTS of business activity & LOTS of promotional deals to the Long Island business community. Congratulations Helen!!!We'll be there!
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Business Networking/ FREE Networking Event
The Ruffin Advisory Group
Thursday, March 11, 2010 7PM 10PM
Popeis Clam Bar - 45 Middle County Road, Coram, NY

Chesley Ruffin has been a real estate investor for more than 20 years. He quickly to a liking to networking and has put together an event of his own. The Ruffin Advisory Group is proud to sponsor a FREE Networking Night. Food & Drink SPECIALS! Bring plenty of business cards!!! For more info/ RSVP, please contact Chesley Ruffin 516-209-2717 or email Ruffinadvisory@gmail.com
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Freeport Business & Professional Resource Support Group
“Survival Tips – To Stay Afloat of Financial Ruins”
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 7PM
Freeport Memorial Library
144 West Merrick Road
Freeport, NY 11520

It's a Network & Workshop Night! Lots of Financial Info: “Survival Tips – To Stay Afloat of Financial Ruins” Make Connections, Bring Lots of Business Cards, Refreshments Will Be Served. For more details/ info, please contact the Freeport Business & Professional Resource Support Group - Georgia Joseph-Grant, Director (516) 377-1191
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Bagels, Sports & Fun ...

A Schmeer with the Schmoozer - Steve Somers of WFAN AM
Sunday, March 14, 2010 12:00pm
Temple Beth Am's Social Hall
2377 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566

This sounds like a fun Sunday afternoon for sports fans. WFAN AM's Steve Somers will be on hand for an afternoon of sports talk! Enjoy a refreshments & lite brunch. Admission: $25 per adult and $15 for children under 16.For more info/ details please contact Jayne 516- 378-3477 info@templebethammerrick.org
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Political Chatter: Just Asking ...

How many Governors’ does it take to fill a term? The next lead that you follow up on, the next cold-call that you make, the next child you inspire ... has far more to do with your life, than any vote for any politician!!!
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This Kid Could Sing/ Declan Galbraith ...

Thanks to Chef Antoinette for sharing!!!
youtube.com/watch?v=_j6IBdHW_rY
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Let's Get It On Quote ...

Whatever you're doing, do it great!!!
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516Ads.com& 631Ads.com
Long Island's Business/ CommunityNetwork
516-547-4018

516Ads.com – EPA LEAD Rule: Good Intentions Gone Awry

2010-03-07T00:15:00Z

516Ads.com – EPA LEAD Rule: Good Intentions Gone Awry

Below please find information provided by Long Island businessman David Zere. Dave knows his stuff; provides quality info and on this issue we want to help spread the word!

Remodelers and other contractors who work in homes built before 1978 are being urged to complete the application for firm certification that will be required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Lead Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting rule that goes into effect on April 22, 2010. It is suspected that dangerous exposure to lead based paint leads to thousands of child illnesses per year nationwide. Although I agree with the essence of the legislation, there will be a tremendous effect on the contracting community, especially the small guys. I spoke with ten contractors this week alone and they are beside themselves. Not only are things terrible out there in the marketplace for them, but this could pour salt in the wounds.

Here is a brief history of the legislation. In 1992, The Democrat-majority in Congress passed the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 and President George Bush signed it into law. I read the bill cover to cover and it’s pretty stringent. It had provisions in it that demanded ”promulgation” which made it so the Executive branch of the Federal government had to enforce the implementation of the legislation. It also allowed for anyone to sue the EPA to enforce these new regulations if the government didn’t. Furthermore, in 2005, then U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-Illinois) lead the charge and introduced legislation to enforce promulgation of this legislation by the EPA. He did so because Chicagohad tens of thousands of HUD style housing built before 1978 that were in need of repair. In 2005, then President George W. Bush’s administration fought the implementation of the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act’s regulations on contractors and recommended that the program be a voluntary one for contractors to participate in not a mandatory one, but that full disclosure still needed to be given to homeowners and residents on each lead-based renovation job according to the law.

Well, now the day has come where due to the efforts of Sierra Club litigation among others, the EPA has been forced to promulgate the regulations contained in the original bill and the current administration supports the decision. It intentions may be good but the regulations are seriously flawed and will hurt contractors.

I spoke with the NAHB Lead Based Paint division this evening for some time and they gave me a complete history on this ongoing issue. No one group locally is really fighting the almost impossible requirements of the legislation for local contractors.

NARI (National Association of Remodelers) should be the ones taking the lead on this battle but as per a conversation with the NARI Executive Director at their monthly meeting last week, she stated that they absolutely do no get involved in any legislative affairs. A potentially fatal flaw in their group’s structure, by not lobbying for their industry. I was wondering what LIBI Remodelor’s Council was doing to fight this issue. I realize that we are primarily new home and commercial builders but it does affect any contractor who performs a wide array of home improvements on a home that was built before 1978.

A painting contractor told me today that everyone needs to buy HEPA vacuums and loads of other material that will place a huge burden on them. Every contractor has to under go certification classes by April 22, 2010. Failure to comply or violate any portion of the statue will lead to fines of $37,500 per day. The regulations do not address or are vague on some issues that haven’t been addressed properly according to contractors I have spoken to and some of the requirements are not practical. For example, plastic has to be laid down 10 ft. from a home and all power washing water and cleaning agents have to be recaptured in full. If there are hedges in the way wrapped scaffolding has to be supplied and plywood placed above the hedges. Then if you want to put a ladder on top of that you have to cut holes in the plywood, put the ladder through and duct tape the bottom of the ladder to the plywood to prevent seepage. The equipment that must be purchased include barriers and signs, tape, heavy plastic sheeting, knives and utility blades, Sandpaper and sanding sponges, mist spray bottles, chemical strippers, power tools with high effiiency particulate air (HEPA) vacuum attachments, low temperature heat guns, HEPA vacuum cleaners, eye wear, shoe covers, n-100 rated respirators, etc.

A cumbersome scenario may be about to unfold to a lack of vision and pragmatism on the government’s behalf. This combined with other economic issues including lack of construction, financing and the MTA Tax could make a bad situation worse for thousands of Long Island’s contractors. I had a meeting with Senator Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma) and asked him to help with the needs of the contractors nationwide and to see if there was anything the US Senate could do to help with the promulgation of these unreasonable regulations. He said that he would to talk to hi staff about it. I understand the Senator James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) and David Vitter (R-Louisiana) against some of the regulations as well. The National Association of Remodelers, the Long Island Builders Institute and the Painting & Decorating Contractors all need to get together and use their clout and tell our Federal level government officials that our industry can’t be saddled with this burden unless more reasonable regulations are put in place with a longer compliance timeline.