|

| |
|
SI
MALL.COM
|
|
Joe Giamportone and Bret Moleta, co-founders
of SIMALL.com, a Staten Island Internet firm committed to the notion that
local online communities will be a powerful force driving the Internet
forward. Last year Moleta and
Giamportone introduced themselves to SCORE Counselor Milton Zlotnick. A
few days later, the two met with Milt to review their ideas for developing
a Staten Island community web site.
|
|
Designing and developing web sites for local
businesses, Moleta and
Giamportone had already established a reputation as professionals in the
community. Under the watchful eye of SCORE counselors, the two were able
to write a business plan, secure a loan, and open a web design studio. One
year later, SIMALL.com is one of Staten Island's leading community web
sites connecting local merchants and Internet users in new and exciting
ways.
|
|
SlMALL.com provides local business owners a
home for their web site online. "All SIMALL.com members receive
FREE web site hosting, promotion and marketing strategies, listing in the
SIMALL.com business directory with a direct link to their web site, and
preferred placement in the SIMALL.com featured merchant shopping mall. We
win and grow with the local business community," says Moleta.
|
|
Recently, Zlotnick invited Giamportone to
speak at a SCORE seminar sponsored by the Richmond County Savings Bank.
Sixty or so small business owners and entrepreneurs were present for
Giamportone's presentation on, "Opportunities for Small Business on
the Web." The seminar was a resounding success resulting in
invitations for other speaking engagements. "Things really seem to be
moving in the right direction," Giamportone says. "Thank you
Milt and SCORE for invaluable support, advise, and encouragement."
|
|
SI
MALL.COM
|
|