John Amodio
February 8, 2024
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – John J. Amodio, a prominent business leader and former six-term chairman of SCORE-Staten Island, was recently recognized with the SCORE Platinum Leadership Award, the national SCORE organization’s highest honor. The award was presented to Amodio by Gina Ottrando and Bartholomew (Bart) Sharp, co-chairs of SCORE-Staten Island, during a special ceremony held at […]
February 5, 2024
Certified Business Mentors Gina Ottrando and Bartholomew Sharp assume top leadership responsibilities of nationwide SCORE organization’s local chapter STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. ( Feb. 5, 2024) – Six-term SCORE-Staten Island Chairman John J. Amodio has retired from the position, having passed the gavel in autumn to SCORE certified business mentors Gina Ottrando and former Vice Chairman Bartholomew (Bart) Sharp. […]
October 5, 2017
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Staten Island business leader John J. Amodio has taken the helm as chairman of SCORE Staten Island. The organization, dedicated to fostering a vibrant small-business community within Staten Island, provides cost-free mentoring and education to both aspiring and established entrepreneurs. Amodio was appointed to the position during a recent general meeting of […]
July 5, 2017
STATEN ISLAND. N.Y. – As an entrepreneur, not every day may go as smoothly as you’d like, but that’s OK. As you face obstacles while building your enterprise, experts emphasize the importance of reflecting upon the many advantages small businesses have over their bigger competitors. “Keep the pluses of business ownership in mind – not only during […]
April 12, 2017
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A business plan is not only important for starting your business, it’s also an indispensable tool for helping you manage and grow your enterprise. SCORE Staten Island, an organization providing cost-free mentoring and education to both aspiring and established entrepreneurs, describes a business plan as a road map for the operation of a […]
February 16, 2017
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – New businesses abound throughout Staten Island – from St. George to New Dorp to New Springville to Tottenville. But as a recently published Staten Island Advance article points out, not all new enterprises succeed. The article, “7 Reasons Why Staten Island Small Businesses Fail,” addresses such common entrepreneurial errors as: Not properly […]
November 22, 2016
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – With the 2016 winter holiday season arriving, the small-business mentors at SCORE Staten Island are urging entrepreneurs to recognize the importance of scheduling their next vacation. Being your own boss has many rewards, but long hours and merciless work can affect your emotional well-being. This can result in burnout, a condition that […]