Julie creates and conducts unique wedding ceremonies that reflect the values and traditions of each couple.  The ceremonies she creates can be traditional or non-traditional, spiritual or secular, formal or informal, elaborate or “short and sweet.”  She is certified by Celebrant USA Foundation and Institute and is licensed in NY and NJ. 

In 2006 she is scheduled to conduct weddings in such diverse locations as Grand Central Terminal, Central Park, Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn, and Alice Austen House.  She also does vow renewal, engagement, special anniversary, and commitment ceremonies.

The Staten Island Netpreneurshelps Julie be an informed consumer of web design, search engine optimization, and internet marketing professionals that she hires.  Because most of her clients find her via the internet, she credits this group for much of the success and effectiveness of her web site.

www.HeyViv.com

www.HeyViv.etsy.com

Viv has been in the vintage clothing business for over 25 years and online at www.HeyViv.com since 1999.

Hey Viv ! specializes in 50's costumes, poodle skirts and 50's women's vintage clothing. Viv has been a member of the Staten Island Internet Networking Group since its beginning. The help available through the group has been instrumental in the success of her web site and marketing program.

www.canyoudigit.com

I sell an assortment of products for sculpting sand at the beach including The Can You Dig It Sand Tools Super Deluxe Sand Sculpting Kit. Online sales of the product are a key focus for the near future but how to generate sales even though I had taken some web design courses, finally freeing myself from the complications of dealing with a webmaster, had eluded me. The Netpreneurs Group presents a comfortable opportunity to gain knowledge from others with successful first hand experience in all aspects of doing business on the net. I’d have had to take several other web related courses to be exposed to the same information I get through the group for free. The meetings are friendly, informative and there are always ample donuts or cookies to feed on as well!

www.MagicWordsInk.com

Sentiments expressed with true appreciation specializing in handwritten thank you notes.

Cousins, Nancy Kehoe and Marilyn Hemmes created Magic Words as a way to combine their talents. Nancy, previously an Art Director for Clinique and Marilyn, who formerly managed a major Wall Street firm's executive dining room, both share a love of formal entertaining and etiquette. They are pleased to provide beautifully composed, personalized, handwritten thank you notes for discriminating clients who value distinctive quality.

www.fineartfotos.com

Fine Art Fotos Inc. is a one-stop multi-service photography/design company owned by Flint Gennari who is striving to balance the worlds of commercial and fine art photography. A convenience Gallery location near Fort Wadsworth and the Expressway at 1387 Bay Street makes it easy for clients to be serviced during the the pre and post production stages. Be it weddings, headshots, tabletops or video FAF offers high quality images custom made for every individual need.

The main website www.fineartfotos.com is a showcase of work done over the years.  The secondary site www.mapofstatenisland.net features the night photography that Flint is well known for and captures the views that he discovered before dawn.  www.exvandals.com is completely mail order in selling tee shirts, artwork, photos, videos etc. and full of information about the younger hip- hop generation.

website  under development

A costume designer at the Kaufman Cultural Center in Manhattan for over 10 years, my business, Andornee Designs, creates accessories like hats, floral headpieces, bags.....the hats for girls/women to display on Yankee Peddler Day at Historic Richmond Town on May 7th. May and June also mark the beginning of a custom designed prom dress....will keep you posted as it comes to life!

Maryann Piazza is owner of Majestic Vending & Services, Inc. Majestic was a home based business that grew leaps and bounds servicing the five boroughs of New York and the metropolitan area. Majestic offers full size soda and snack lounge vending, office coffee and bottled water service. The name Majestic was taken from the initials of her four kids. Maryann joined the internet club to create a website that would reach those interested in healthy alternative snacks in addition to the traditional favorites.

www.stevenuttpotter.com

Steve Nutt is an artist who developed the brand “Steve Nutt, Potter” while associated with Richmondtown Restoration and making an American style pottery called Redware.  His work now includes decorated tiles and hooked rugs, which he learned from his father. 

www.ltidirect.com

Established in 1993 in the Huguenot section of Staten Island, Legend has grown from a small two person home office to one of the Staten Island/Metro areas most successful office equipment dealers. Originally focused on copiers and fax machines, Legend is now a major provider of Canon Copiers, Microsoft Computer Networks, AVAYA Phone systems, Dedicated Micro Security Camera Systems and EnGenious Duraphone Wireless Communications.  Legend also has a full service Datacom division, and a wholesale division featuring our popular “half price copier” off-lease equipment.

Joining the club has helped us get our website from an expensive brochure that was un-findable on the web to a first page presence in a Google search.

www.eldercareadvocacy.com

Rosemarie has worked in the field of aging since 1977 as an Administrator, Consultant, Educator, Community Advocate and Private Practicioner. She established ElderCare Advocacy in 1989, a Geriatric Care Management Practice serving Staten Island seniors and their caregivers. The primary mission of Ms. Ruggero is to keep the elderly and the disabled at home with home care services that improve their quality of life and preserve their assets and income. She is an expert in assisting clients to qualify for Medicaid Home Care and her experience, qualifications and reputation ensure the best care for your loved ones.

www.fastsmartwebdesign.com

FAST Consulting helps small companies and non-profits solve website marketing, search optimization, and technical problems or create a new website if necessary. Note that we're not just web designers. We also look at the usability and overall user experience of our clients' sites. For information about usability as a field, see the New York Times article, "Technology’s Untanglers: They Make It Really Work."

www.informbusiness.com

Inform Business Inc, helping business succeed through effective marketing solutions.

Started in 1985, Inform is a respected and innovative firm in the promotional product industry. When you choose Inform as your promotional partner you get much more than your logo on merchandise. We combine creativity and strong promotional expertise to deliver promotions that produce effective results.

Whether you need a single give away or a complete program we can work with you. Great pride is taken in providing creativity through ideas and art work as well as competitive prices and top of the line service.

www.PatrickHardy.com

Assist small and medium-sized consumer retail businesses double their physical store and online sales, profit margins and market share in record time through customized retail store and Internet-related sales, marketing and technology strategies.

Point-of-Sale (POS) systems including hardware, software, training and maintenance; create and maintain online stores (ecommerce); search engine marketing; permission-based mobile marketing; intelligent automated telephone ordering systems; off-site data protection; integrated multi-channel solutions and mobile device management including BlackBerry’s and PDAs.

www.goldleafcompany.com

Steve Martinez has been in the goldleaf business for 15 years and on his own since oct- 2000. The Gold Leaf Company sells goldleaf supplies through a mail order business on the web. Steve has been a member of the Staten Island Internet Networking Group since its beginning.

www.mosaicprofessional.com

Maria Santeramo is an active member of the Staten Island Internet Networking Group and is currently working on developing her website mosaicprofessional.com.

www.libertymutual.com/lm/emilyguggino

After graduating from the University of Maryland, Emily Guggino began her career as the Operations Manager for Internet Area Network, a technology company offering virtual office services. Emily Guggino is heavily involved in community service programs, and is a committee member of both the Staten.

Island Chamber of Commerce and Operation Fairy Dust. As an active member of the Internet Club, Emily Guggino continues to develop and design websites for her friends and family with the information provided within the group. Some of her most recent ventures have been: http://www.nasafetyprograms.com, http://www.statenislandchessclub.com, and http://www.operationfairydust.org.

www.housingus.com

New York Accommodations Centre is a premier housing placement service for domestic and international travelers and student visitors. We place fellows, students, businessmen, businesswomen, interns, medical students, groups and all travelers with housing needs. Our 400+ host families are located in the New York City area and the surrounding boroughs and are all experienced caring, hosts.

www.sitony.com

Purchasing Staten Island real estate is a great investment whether you are purchasing your first home, second home or are a seasoned investor. You are invited to visit our site to view Staten Island homes for sale, read home buying advice, get information about local schools, and the Staten Island community.

www.RoseInteriors.com

Interior Decorator and Author Rose Duffy shares decorating ideas and tips for the home at www.RoseInteriors.com Visit this on-line store where you can also purchase beautiful accessories and gifts, including affordable one of a kind custom made items.

www.q-cs.com

Quantum RF provides customers with affordable and quality workstation/server maintenance services through high level technical competency, competitive pricing, and honesty. Quantum RF offers on-site and remote repairs and safeguarding capabilities for home users to medium size businesses. We are here to ensure the best performance for your workstations and servers, and leave you worry free concerning information loss. We guarantee complete confidentiality of client information.

Jewelry artist, creator of Lauren Kane Jewelry. Each piece of wearable art is hand made from Swarovski crystals, sterling silver and 14 kt gold beads.

www.contrinotravel.com

Contrino Travel is a full-service travel agency which specializes in Hawaii packages, and provides other speciality interest in Gay and Lesbian travel, Sandals/Beaches properties, Las Vegas and Disney! We are committed to service. Notary public services.

www.siparent.com

SI Parent Magazine is currently celebrating its 20th year as Staten Island's only monthly publication. The ability to reach targeted markets in Staten Island has helped hundred's of businesses direct their advertising towards our distinct readers. For great exposure at an affordable rate please feel free to contact Christine@siparent.com or 347-581-5022. Spend your advertising dollars wisely.

www.dianasmurals.com

Inspiration is every day. For over 20 years, Diana Sorkin's artistic talents have delivered fantasy and beauty to homes and commercial spaces. From Murals to Decorative Painting, Ceiling Ornaments, to Sculpture, her original work can enhance any space and make it a true work of art. Whether your decorating a house or creating a special room for a child, we can help make it beautiful and unique.

www.StatenIslandBootCamp.com

Staten Island Boot Camp is Staten Island's premiere fitness experience. Our goal is to train individuals to be able to withstand the grind of a physically, emotionally and mentally demanding life and daily schedule. To do this, the exercises for this camp entail learning to move the body in functional patterns which incorporate strength, balance, core stabilization and kinesthetic awareness. Now is the time to lose weight and get in shape in a way that's fun, fast and feasible.