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Shelton Haynes and RIOC: Propelling Roosevelt Island’s Renaissance

Roosevelt Island, a scenic strip of land in the East River between Manhattan and Queens, is experiencing a renaissance. The credit for the island’s revival goes to Shelton Haynes, the president, and CEO of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC). Under his leadership, RIOC has transformed the island with initiatives that showcase its unique cultural…

How Yanni Hufnagel Built a Billion-Dollar Brand with Lemon Perfect

An exceptional entrepreneur, Yanni Hufnagel, has transformed the world of flavored water with his brand LemonPerfect. Having formerly been a basketball coach, he has proven that unreserved dedication and devotion to excellence and creativity can take you far. His achievements up to this point are evidence of his determination and dedicated work ethic. After gaining…

Gretchen K. Robinson: A Valuable Member of Roosevelt Island’s Executive Staff

Gretchen Robinson is the Vice President of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC), a corporation based in the New York State. It operates and maintains Roosevelt Island which is located in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Robinson joined RIOC in September 2019 and has since been a crucial member of the executive staff.…

Yanni Hufnagel

Yanni Hufnagel Entrepreneurial Journey Lemon Perfect is a US-based company that produces a line of organic cold-pressed lemon water beverages. The company was founded in 2017 by Yanni Hufnagel, a former college basketball coach, headquartered in Hermosa Beach, California. Lemon Perfect’s beverages are made with purified water, cold-pressed lemon juice, and organic stevia. The drinks…

Shelton Haynes and His Team at RIOC Upgrade Youth Center to Fight Crime

Shelton Haynes, Vice President of Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC), is one of the driving forces in the fight against crime. Mr. Haynes and his team have recently upgraded the Roosevelt Island Youth Center, a place that provides services for young people who are at-risk and need support. They are making a difference in the…

CEO Yanni Hufnagel is Changing How People Drink Water

When it comes to drinking water, our options are typically limited to filling a plastic bottle and lugging it around, paying exorbitant prices at a trendy juice bar, or waiting in line for a cup at the office water cooler. And yet, while drinking water is an essential part of daily life, few people think…

CEO Yanni Hufnagel is Changing How People Drink Water;

In case you missed it, water is one of the most important factors in our health and well-being. Doctors say we should drink at least eight glasses daily, but how many of us do? Hufnagel left his college coaching job to launch Lemon Perfect, a bottled water drink with organic lemon juice. The company is…

Aida Morales

When she encountered a stone house on Roosevelt Island, Aida Morales had been searching for a home to renovate for some time. Aida Morales had been searching for a home to renovate for some time when she came across an 18th-century stone house on Roosevelt Island. Morales had always wanted to renovate a historic building.…

Silence’s Power: Vijay Eswaran

Silence is a powerful tool. When used effectively, it can create a powerful impact on the world. It can provide peace, calm, and a sense of privacy and seclusion, noted Vijay Eswaran. The power of silence is that it can often be a powerful tool when used correctly. Vijay Eswaran’s work as an entrepreneur has…

Stephen Bird Recap

Reverse mentoring is a term that’s been popularized by the innovation consultancy, SAP. In this process, managers take on the role of a mentor to employees they’re more junior than. This can be highly beneficial for manager that has experience in areas where their employee might not have as much experience – and it’s equally…