Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Billy Figaro, Owner and Operator of Oak and Vine in Glen Cove, NY.  Born and raised in New York, Billy developed a deep appreciation for the local flavors and culinary traditions of the region from an early age. After honing his skills at culinary school and gaining valuable experience in restaurants across New York, Billy decided to bring his expertise to Long Island. His latest concept is Oak & Vine.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Rotary District 7255 Governor Beverly James, encompassing Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau & Suffolk Counties with 1500 members in 63 clubs.  She has been a Rotarian for 15 years.  In her club, Beverly R. James is the past Foundation Chair, has served two terms as President and two terms as Secretary.  Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Icons of the Game, an event dedicates to the Black and Brown coaching pioneers who broke barriers and paved the way for today’s coaches, who carry on their legacies.  The event is happening November 13, 2024 at Nassau Coliseum.  They speak with Jason Tilton, Executive Director, and Co-Director, Gary Charles.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Gina Falke, screenwriter, model, inventor, and author of the dark romance novel, Princess Djina.  

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Ellen Volpe, President of American Business Associates.  ABA is the longest running professionally facilitated business networking resource on Long Island.  ABA partners with mid-sized businesses and entrepreneurs, looking to make connections, foster relationships, and gain superior business introductions.

Ray Schwetz talks with Alex Lipsky, owner of Lipsky Construction, a 3-generation leader in commercial construction projects, dating back to 1955 and the founding of the Levittown Carpentry Company.  They grew to include commercial projects, and now Alex continues in that tradition and evolution in the construction business as a leader in the field.

Ray Schwetz talks with Jose Dominguez, Chief Executive Officer of American Red Cross on Long Island.  The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Each day, they provide compassionate care to those in need. They also teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. The Red Cross is needed - every day.

Donyshia Boston-Hill talks with Michele Grant, Executive Business Consultant & Author of The Power Dressers: A Women’s Guide to Professional Style.  Michele has merged over 20 years of executive business consulting experience with a passion for fashion. As a visionary leader helping top Fortune 500 companies like Bertelsmann, Coach, and AT&T Subsidiaries, Michele has seen first-hand how professional presence can impact career success. 

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Joanna Formont, the Executive Director of Sibs Place.  Joanna is a licensed mental health counselor and at SIBS Place she supervises programs and provides individual and group services to children and families coping with a loved one's illness or death. Previously, she worked with the WTC Family Center and has experience as a domestic violence and rape crisis counselor.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Sharon Davis, the Nassau Community College Business Leaders Council Chairperson.  The Council is a group of exceptional executives who dedicate their time, talent and resources to support the fundraising, marketing and community relations endeavors for the students, faculty and staff of Nassau Community College.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Matthew Mullen, the owner and creator of Empire Adventure Park, located on the second floor of the Samanea Mall, formerly known as The Source, on Old Country Road in Westbury.  Featuring trampolines, laser tag, a ninja obstacle course, augmented and virtual reality games, e-sports, a toddler area, and more.

Ray Schwetz ges business empowerment from Sharon Leid, a seasoned Publicity Strategist, with over 20 years of expertise in the Public/Media/Community Relations Industry.  In 2015, Sharon founded NetStruc PR LLC with a passionate dedication to assisting small businesses in uncovering their newsworthiness and unique storytelling. 

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Irma Edington, the Executive Director and CEO of Hope For Youth, which provides services for children and families, including out-patient, clinical and preventive services, foster care, and diagnostic and emergency residential services. The organization works with children as young as birth through 21 across Long Island, with locations in Amityville, Bellmore, Farmingdale, Bay Shore and Seaford. 

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from George Pinckney Jr., CEO of Evolution of S&G, and Senior Account Manager at Genesis Merchant Services.  George is a seasoned business professional in this arena, and Genesis' mission is to be the most professional, creative and helpful private finance firm around.  We focus on George's work with his interns, Johanza Blaize and Preetkarn Singh, and how this is having a positive effect on personal, professional and workforce development.  Part 2 of 2.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from George Pinckney Jr., CEO of Evolution of S&G, and Senior Account Manager at Genesis Merchant Services.  George is a seasoned business professional in this arena, and Genesis' mission is to be the most professional, creative and helpful private finance firm around.  We focus on George's work with his interns, Johanza Blaize and Preetkarn Singh, and how this is having a positive effect on personal, professional and workforce development.  Part 1 of 2.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Mercedes Altman, Esq., Attorney, Writer, and founder of Trekk The World Travel.  Mercedes is an immigration attorney and travel entrepreneur who has been leading and growing her New York-based company that crafts sustainable and transformative adventure experiences. With over 15 years of legal experience and a background in international business and aviation, Mercedes has a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the travel industry and its challenges and opportunities.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Cassandra Jones, Financial Professional and Master Artist.  Cass brings a unique set of skills to each one her clients. Now mastering the art of finance, she has joined the mission of empowering the world with financial education. Her passion and her driving force has always been helping others and making clients happy with custom and unique creations. With her work, she creates the possibility for financial literacy and freedom for anyone.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Chris Feehan, the Development Assistant at Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.  Chris is also the Long Island Events Coordinator for the Empire City Garrison of the 501st Legion, which Star Wars fans know to be the charitable side of Star Wars fandom.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Dr. Moronke Oshin-Martin, owner and director of TGA (Tennis, Golf and Athletics) Premier Sports of Northern Nassau County.  They grow the sports kids love and enrich the lives of children through at-school sports programs.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Lee'Ann Burgess, Founder of Social Vibe Marketing.  Lee'ann has over 15 years of experience in business-to-business marketing, e-commerce, and sustainable business practices.  She has also been recognized in an elite group of one of only 55 LinkedIn certified marketing experts globally.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Ellen Smiley, who works as a self-employed Financial Literacy Coach.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Aditya Varanasi, CEO of Awarity, an affordable and sustainable digital marketing solution from up-and-coming companies, making world-class marketing more affordable without sacrificing quality.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Patricia Chambers Daly, the Senior Director of Development at Hour Children, Inc.  Hour Children helps incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children successfully rejoin the community, reunify with their families, and build healthy, independent, and secure lives.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Patrice Trelles, Executive Director of HR at Impact Learning Centers.  Impact Learning Centers provides high-quality academic programs to families and educational institutions, positively impacting minority student success.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business and community empowerment from Victoria Catoir and Taylor Murray, Campaign Development Managers at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a non-profit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, they have invested more than $1.7 billion in groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today's most innovative approaches.  LLS is a global leader in the fight against blood cancer.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Josh York, Founder and CEO of Gym Guyz.  Gym Guyz is an in-Home & On-site Fitness Training Provider located in over 150 locations across 30 states, and 3 countries.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Shane Mischler, Chief Operating Officer for SD Tech.  Shane partners with the owner to design and implement business strategies, plans, and processes.  During his tenure, the company’s revenue has more than tripled, and their active client list includes over 200 companies.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Suzanne Chimera, Founder of Hair We Share. Hair We Share is a non-profit on Long Island dedicated to helping those with medical hair loss conditions. Her work has expanded to include partnerships with other nonprofits and businesses to make an impact. 

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Paige Carbone, Regional Executive Director of MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving.  The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking. In her role as Regional E.D., Paige develops, manages, and implements initiatives for MADD's core programs and services and promotes the mission of MADD in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, overseeing Victim Services, Development and Community Education & Prevention Programs.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Celeste Sassine and her daughter Cheyenne.  Celeste is the owner, operator and baker of Sassy Sweet Vegan Treats, a vegan bakery in southeast Queens.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from George Pinckney Jr., Senior Account Manager of Genesis Merchant Services, a private finance firm.  

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Premium Sales Director Sari Brandwine, and Vice President of the Business Development Team Kevin Becker, both from UBS Arena, a venue for sports and entertainment (and home of the New York Islanders) in Elmont, New York.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Dr. Deborah L. Wortham, author of "Setting The Atmosphere: Beliefs, Practices, and Protocols for Faith-Filled Educational Leaders."

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from real estate professional Michael Wright. He has also gone through a transformational period in his life and will share his story with us.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Father Peter Pomposello, a Catholic Priest who is also a recruiter for the heroic calling of U.S. Army Chaplains.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Jim LaSalle, owner of J Lasalle Consulting and JLaSalle.com, an outsourced CMO to mid-market companies. He is also an innovative author, podcaster, and of course, an entrepreneur.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Daniel Gimpel, Executive Director of the Rising Stars Youth Foundation in Freeport, NY, with a mission to utilize the game of basketball as the vehicle to promote education, reinforce values, and provide our youth with a safe environment to PLAY, LEARN and GROW.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Alyse Arpino, the Executive Director of the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, NY. CM Performing Arts Center is a Non-Profit Organization “home” to people from all walks of life who work collaboratively to produce quality theatrical productions. Guided by the values of excellence, diversity and community, they seek to make a positive contribution to arts-education, culture and the quality of life on Long Island. Alyse has had a career spanning over 14 years in theater and she is passionate about her work in the community.

Most people in business are very concerned about risk management over data security. With technology evolving daily, the game changes and bad actors always seem to be ahead of the curve. So it's important to have an expert on your side. Helping provide us with some clarity around this is Joseph Saracino, President and CEO of Cino Limited Companies, including Cino Solutions, a cybersecurity advisor and service provider.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Theodore Massillon, CEO of Nom Media, a diverse digital marketing agency using creative & intentional strategy to add value to brands and community while bringing revenue to businesses. Theo is a creative marketing strategist based in Queens, NY, who is passionate about helping brands grow with a combination of SEO, content for social media, PR, digital marketing and more.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Bobby Ford, AKA Chef Bobby Q – the VISIONARY CULINARY ARTIST, who is the owner and head chef of Bobby Q’s Jus’ like Mama’s, located at 365 West Sunrise Hwy in Freeport, Long Island – a soul food destination.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Ibrahim Jackson, Founder and CEO of Ubiquitous Preferred Services, Inc. Ibrahim is a trainer, management consultant, and executive coach who upskills folks for our evolving workforce.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Dr. Daniel Ford, Chief Information Security Officer for Jovia Financial Credit Union, to help make people more aware of the necessity for cybersecurity for their business, as well as their personal information.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Andrew Hazen, a domainer, Bagel Boss, serial entrepreneur, Publisher & attorney. Andrew started at Bagel Boss thirty something years ago at the age of 15 and is now CEO. Andrew is building Long Island Media; a portfolio of 200+ Long Island-related domain names. He is Of Counsel at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Bryan Thomas Norton, a filmmaker and author of FOR GOD'S SAKE GET OUT, the ultimate tome of the history of the Amityville Horror films.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Michael Jan Friedman, an author of more than 60 books. He has also written for TV, comics, and radio. He is a local Long Islander who makes time to give back to the community.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Renu Dalessandro, Chief Marketing Officer and certified diversity, equipment, and inclusion professional from Jovia Financial Credit Union. Jovia is Long Island's premiere credit union for all Long Islanders who want to "bank on the bright side."

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Lawrence Sprung, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial, Inc., and author of 'Financial Planning Made Personal: What Did You Do Today That Brought You Joy?'