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Alliance members recently swapped the boardroom for the boardwalk with a weekend getaway at Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel. Between teeing off on the golf course, testing their luck at the roulette table (there’s a story there…), and enjoying the fine dining at Agelina’s and the Old Homestead Steak House, members also took in an inspiring… Read More »Atlantic City Escape: Alliance Style

In architecture and interior design, creativity is expected. Technical skill is assumed. But in a world of constant deadlines, shifting details, and high client expectations, one trait quietly sets top-tier design professionals apart: responsiveness. It’s not flashy. It won’t win design awards. But it wins trust—and often, the job. What Is Responsiveness, Really? Responsiveness isn’t… Read More »Responsiveness: The Competitive Advantage Hiding in Plain Sight

Almost everyone fails the open-book exam, which covers the technicalities of classifying merchandise and entry and valuation procedures; ‘pure hell’ By Esther Fung, The Wall Street Journal April 23, 2025 Suddenly everyone wants a piece of Nunzio De Filippis.  He’s a U.S. licensed customs broker, which means he handles the paperwork to process imports and calculate… Read More »The Impossible Four-Hour Test You Need to Pass to Become a Tariff Pencil Pusher

NY Alliance members Frank Fortino, Greg Fortino, Eyal Isaac, and Mitch Wergiles recently attended an exclusive dinner hosted by the Columbus Citizens Foundation, where they had the opportunity to connect with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a featured speaker at the event. With a legacy spanning over 75 years, the Columbus Citizens Foundation was… Read More »Alliance Members Meet the Former Governor

Guest Post by Bill Kane In May of 2024, I had the opportunity to address the NY Alliance, where I spoke of my recently published book, Leading Business Teams (Routledge, 2024). Written with Andy Hill, a three-time NCAA champion under Coach John Wooden, Leading Business Teams offers a compendium of best practices, case studies, evidence-based… Read More »Leading Business Teams

Long-time NY Alliance corporate member, Superior Office Solutions, represented by individual members Eric Wolf and Tim Glover, was featured on WABC Radio’s Business Success Stories with Joe Connolly. Founded in 1999 by Eric and Tim, Superior Office Solutions has evolved from a small print company into a leading office equipment provider in the tri-state area.… Read More »Superior Office Solutions featured on WABC

By Anthony De Filippis, Co-CEO, CargoTrans Tariffs Are Escalating—Here’s What It Means for YouTariffs are once again a top concern for businesses as the U.S. ramps up its trade policies. In February 2025, President Trump imposed new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, announced higher tariffs on steel and aluminum, and initially moved to eliminate… Read More »Tariffs in 2025: What You Need to Know for Your Business to Stay Ahead

Guest Post by Brian Smith, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal Lots of on- and off-line publications come up with lists of predictions for the upcoming year, and many often seem implausible or so vague that they can be interpreted any way the reader chooses. I like to try to be practical, so here is my… Read More »2025 Predictions and Reality for AI

The past year has been full of challenges and obstacles for everyone. Here is how our 40 executive members are tackling the difficult problems.

How to avoid job burnout while motivating employees towards success.

Learn how to save money by avoiding common pitfalls with speaker Gary Anzalone, founder of Razor Consulting, an outsourced business development resource for companies looking to expand into the global markets.

No matter your industry or profession, spending time perfecting your LinkedIn presence and content stream is a valuable piece of the ideal personal branding approach.

In today’s work environment, inclusive hiring practices are becoming increasingly vital to an organization’s success. Inclusive hiring recognizes the diversity and embraces a wide range of perspectives that candidates bring to the organization.

As organizations rattle around trying to find the solution to the Great Resignation, some experts believe focusing on workplace strategy is the perfect antidote.

As we start developing workplace strategies, it’s impossible to ignore the importance of team goals. If you want to be an outstanding manager, you must take the strengths and weaknesses of your team and work together towards the same goals.

You know the adage: no pressure, no diamonds. But with at least 44% of leaders feeling burnout and considering switching companies, has pressure become too much? Leaders of today need to take care of themselves more than ever. Today, we’re discussing how to recognize burnout in the first place and the best way to deal with this added pressure.

In the latest Alliance U meeting, we discussed sustainability and strategic action with speaker Pournamasi Rath, director of sustainability at Ettinger Engineering Associates.

Creativity based on analytics with purpose can bring growth rates of 12% and more. However, you need to implement the three components of growth in your strategies to achieve that.

On this rendition of Alliance U, we sat down with Jeff Gural, chariman of GFP Real Estate, to discuss a topic on which everyone has distinct opinions: luck.

Communication is one of the most critical aspects of a successful team. As if keeping up with communication strategies on-site wasn’t challenging enough, now managers have to figure out how to perfect their communication with remote teams. As a leader, you must understand the nuances and challenges of communicating in a remote team setting.