Volume 2, Issue 3
Table of Contents

Cover Story:
Taking Rockland’s Pulse
When it comes to healthcare, the prognosis is good for Rockland County

Feature Story:
Trends In Senior Living
From home health care to hospice care, assisted living to nursing homes, find out what's right for you

RBD Round-Up:
RBD's First Annual Small Business Awards
We’re looking for you! Find out more about our new awards program—and how to nominate a small business

DEPARTMENTS:

Economic Round-Up
• The Smart Investor
How should you manage your retirement?

Retail Round-Up
• The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Retailers expect respectable sales as shoppers head into the holidays

Business Round-Up
• Things You Should Know
The County hires a new health commissioner, Wyeth celebrates the century mark
• Marketing By Design
The fine art of advertising
• Rockland Newsmakers

Ask The Expert
• Limited Liability and Company Retirement Plans

Dedicated Section:
Rockland Business Association:

The President’s Desk
It’s Been A Very Good Year...and It Ain’t Over Yet

Marking a Milestone
The Old 76 House in Tappan becomes the RBA’s 1,000th member.

RBA Happenings
• Committee and Council Info
• Calendar of Events
• New Members

Publishing Information
Rockland Business Digest, LLC

Co-Publishers:
Ken Mahoney & Steven Powell

For complete publishing information, please click here.

The Little Giant Award honors small businesses that represent a spirit of innovation, a dedication to the county, and a willingness to improve not only their own bottom-line, but the business community, as well.

These awards will give excellent exposure to Rockland’s Small Businesses, which make up nearly 85% of the total businesses in the entire county.

Awards will be given in seven (7) categories:
1. Family-Owned Business: Recognizes exemplary performance in a solely owned and run family company or organization.
2. Minority-Owned Business: Recognizes outstanding performance in a MWBE business.
3. Micro-Business (Less than 3 employees): Recognizes innovation in running a sole-proprietorship or true micro-enterprise.
4. Best B-to-B Business: Outstanding service and products which help other businesses to reach their objective.
5. Business Community Supporter: Recognizes a company, which understands the importance of a strong business core.
6. Most Innovative Business: Recognizes risk takers with bright ideas.
7. Best to Work For: Provides outstanding work environment and opportunities for all employees.

A select panel of judges, which will be announced in the next issue of Rockland Business Digest, will choose one winner in each category. Companies may be nominated by a third-party or you may nominate yourself or your company for the appropriate category.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS...
• Must have a physical presence in Rockland County, NY
• Less than twenty employees
• Must have been in business for at least one (1) year
• Gross revenues of less than $4 million in 2006
• Able to be available for a short interview with judges

WINNERS RECEIVE...
• An interview and follow-up article on your business to appear in a future issue of Rockland Business Digest.
• Beautiful Plaque
• The admiration of the entire business community

The application process is now open and will be until January 15, 2008.

Nomination Process:
Just CLICK HERE to fill out the ballot!

Thanks for competing and good luck,
Steve & Ken
Co-publishers, Rockland Business Digest