Lhea Scotto, C.P.C., is President of Quantum Career Services, Inc., specializing
in job placement and professional resume writing. She is a board member
of the Long Island Center for Business and Professional Women and the
United States Women’s Chamber of Commerce, LI Affiliate. She is
also co-chair of the March of Dimes Women of Distinction. Lhea welcomes
your comments. Email her at quantum4@optonline.net
Our
Long Island businesswoman who makes a difference this month
is Noreen Carro of LMN Printing in Valley Steam. Noreen, along
with her sisters, is a partner in this successful second-generation
business. The business was started in 1971 by her father and
mother who were from Puerto Rico and wanted a better life
for their family. The company originally started printing
raffle books which were sold nationally and expanded to other
media. LMN Printing developed major clients such as LIPA,
Citibank and the New York Power Authority, as well as a strong
focus on the not-for-profit sector. LMN Printing is now a
women-owned minority business enterprise (WMBE). Noreen operates
the New York office and hers sisters, Nora Aly and Nanette
Amalfitano operate the Florida office with combined annual
sales exceeding $2 million.
Noreen, do you live by a basic philosophy?
What goes around comes around. If you do a lot for others
it will come back to you.
Are there people that were catalysts in your life?
My father mentored me. He taught me how to run a business.
My oldest sister, Nancy inspired me to go further. My mom
taught me the ethical world. She inspired me to value life.
My two sisters, Nanette and Nora fostered the bond of teamwork
and unity. Dan Lehner, the former president of In-Flight Newsletter
was a role model regarding philanthropy and Dorothy Potter
got me involved in networking. She pushed me, taught me and
challenged me to go beyond my own expectations.
Do you volunteer your time to worthy causes?
I completed the three-day, 60-mile breast cancer walk from
Bear Mountain to Morningside Drive in Harlem. I have been
on the Board of the Fund for Women and Girls, EAC, Promote
Long Island and Executive Women’s Golf. I am past president
of the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and American
Business Women’s Association. I am a current member
of the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce. Through these organizations,
I was able to be a part of networking, fund raising and charity
work.
What do you do for fun?
I like to roller blade, read, walk, bike and play softball.
Do you have advice for our women readers?
Don’t forget who you are. We need each other. Sometimes
you have to sit back and smell the roses. Balance work with
family and friends. If I could change anything, it would be
to spend more time with family. Also, when you network…follow-up.
That seems to be a weak area for women. We truly need to support
each others businesses. Get involved! I did the March on Washington
for Equal Rights for Women. It helped me become aware of the
issues facing women.
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Lhea Scotto, C.P.C., is President of Quantum Career Services, Inc., specializing
in job placement and professional resume writing. She is a board member
of the Long Island Center for Business and Professional Women and the
United States Women’s Chamber of Commerce, LI Affiliate. She is
also co-chair of the March of Dimes Women of Distinction. Lhea welcomes
your comments. Email her at 
Our
Long Island businesswoman who makes a difference this month
is Noreen Carro of LMN Printing in Valley Steam. Noreen, along
with her sisters, is a partner in this successful second-generation
business. The business was started in 1971 by her father and
mother who were from Puerto Rico and wanted a better life
for their family. The company originally started printing
raffle books which were sold nationally and expanded to other
media. LMN Printing developed major clients such as LIPA,
Citibank and the New York Power Authority, as well as a strong
focus on the not-for-profit sector. LMN Printing is now a
women-owned minority business enterprise (WMBE). Noreen operates
the New York office and hers sisters, Nora Aly and Nanette
Amalfitano operate the Florida office with combined annual
sales exceeding $2 million.
