Expert Q&As

Founded by brothers Jack and Michael Hidary, Global Solar Center (GSC) is an up-and-coming destination for all things solar in the ever-expanding market of alternative energies. GSC serves residential and commercial customers by analyzing and endorsing the best suppliers and installers in a market drenched in dealers whose quality is largely unknown. By offering free quotes concerning costs and incentives for those who decide to go solar and providing a network of reliable, quality installers and manufacturers, GSC is leading the way in solar energy and efficiency services. Michael Hidary, managing director and co-founder, spoke to MGB about how going solar is green for the environment and your wallet.

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He's been called "the prototype of the new entrepreneur whose success lies in steadfast character, passion for life and an ability to marry social responsibility with ground-breaking products and services" by the Center for Hispanic Leadership. His early years in the corporate world culminated in becoming president of the billion-dollar Norway Seafood Company at the tender age of thirty.

Combining lessons learned from his immigrant parents with his observations on the corporate world of the third millennium, Glenn Llopis thinks he sees a path out of the quagmire that the world seems to be mired in- and he's eager to share.

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Since 2005, Deanna Polizzo has worked with NorthMarq Capital, and is currently a vice president and senior producer for their New York City regional office. She is responsible for expanding the origination of debt and equity for commercial properties in the tri-state area, and has also securitized more than $4.5 billion in commercial mortgages throughout her career. Before joining NorthMarq, Polizzo worked with Column Financial, Greenwich Capital Markets, and also served as a vice president with Greystone & Co. in New York. This extensive experience, combined with knowledge of markets in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northern Midwest, makes Polizzo an ideal speaker for the upcoming Hudson Valley Green Real Estate Development Conference in Kingston, NY, which she will be attending this month. Polizzo took the time to answer a few questions for MGB concerning NorthMarq Capital’s role and the company’s outlook on the real estate markets.

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Originally founded in Charlotte, NC, NCFI Polyurethanes was created in 1964 through a partnership between research chemist Dr. H. W. Bradley and the Barnhardt Manufacturing Company. Now located in Mount Airy, with more plants throughout North Carolina, Georgia, and Utah, the company has grown into one of the leading manufacturers of flexible polyurethane foam. One of their most successful products is Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) insulation, and NCFI offers people the chance to establish their own businesses and become GoldStar certified applicators of SPF. NCFI prides itself on providing a thorough training process and exceptional support system, ensuring that their SPF experts are the best in the field. Senior Vice President Nelson Clark answered a few questions from MGB on NCFI's role in green building and the insulation industry.

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