STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (April 27, 2012) — The Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) and two of its members were honored earlier this week by the Staten Island Economic Development Corp.
During the SIEDC’s annual business conference, held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield, Robert Fitzsimmons Jr. of Gateway Arms Realty received an SIEDC 20 Under 40 Recognition Award, honoring young leaders whose actions make an impact on their community.
The Best Companies to Work for on Staten Island awards celebrated local businesses and their achievements, including the Staten Island Board of Realtors® and Gillani Homes Inc.
Gateway Arms Realty Corp. was founded in 1977 by Robert J. Fitzsimmons, who developed the highly successful and respected firm from a modest start. Robert J. Fitzsimmons Jr. later joined his father, with a passion for the business. Both determined to make a positive mark in their community while providing a vast amount of services to buyers, sellers, investors, property owners and tenants. They continue to accomplish this with the highest level of knowledge, integrity and professionalism.
Since its inception in March, 2008, Gillani Homes Inc. has been at the forefront of the Staten Island real estate scene. Dil Gillani, owner/broker of Gillani Homes started the company with three agents; it has grown to over 35 agents. The success of the company has afforded Gillani homes the means to give back to the community it serves by donating 1 percent of its earned commissions to charities of the client’s choosing.
Additional fund-raisers are held at the company’s various events, benefiting causes such as JDRF, St. Jude’s, and our troops overseas.
WHY SIBOR IS A WINNER
SIBOR is known for its humanitarian work within the community. But many are unaware of the positive atmosphere within the workplace. Within the company, employees are treated professionally; their work is appreciated and they are well respected, creating a good working environment. Employees are given the opportunity to participate and support the Staten Island community through various programs and service activities.
Employees are given set responsibilities as well as the opportunity to take on more challenging assignments. Employees are also given the opportunity to attend workshops and conferences, and provided with training to enhance their performance and further their growth.
Employees understand and accept the rules of the company, creating an office environment that allows for open communication. Frequent meetings provide employees with updates on the organization’s plans and developments, and help to address employee questions and concerns.
About the Staten Island Board of Realtors
The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR) is the largest not-for-profit trade association in Staten Island, N.Y.
SIBOR exists to enhance the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct their business successfully and ethically; and to promote the preservation of the public’s right to own, transfer and use real property.
Comprised of over 1,600 members, SIBOR serves real estate agents, brokers and affiliated professionals throughout the borough and surrounding areas.
SIBOR is the provider of the Staten Island Multiple Listing Service Inc. (SIMLS), which works as a clearinghouse through which more than 250 local real estate firms exchange information on properties they have listed for sale. Together, its members participate in over 3,000 real estate transactions every year.
All SIBOR members belong to the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
SIBOR may be reached at 718-928-3220 and visited online at http://siborrealtors.com/.
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