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David Gussin is the co-founder of 516ads.com/631ads.com. As its name suggests, the subscription-based directory covers the Long Island area, cleverly incorporating its two area codes in the title. The goal of the resource is to “ignite business and goodness.” Gussin, the consummate connector is singlehandedly responsible for connecting thousands of Long Islanders at his sponsor-driven networking events.

For his efforts both in business and community, Mr. Gussin has been the subject of numerous media spotlights and the recipient of many awards.

Bernard Macias has been managing advertising accounts for over twenty years. He has led campaign work for big brands like AT&T, H&R Block, UPS, Puerto Rico Tourism and worked at big ad agencies like Wunderman, Young & Rubican, McCann-Erikson. His audience expertise is General Market, Multicultural, U.S. Hispanic/Latino and Latin America. Most recently, he was the Account Director at d'exposito & Partners, managing AARP's Multicultural Markets and Engagement account, for National Hispanic/Latino campaign initiatives. His work and interest on AARP's advocacy, volunteerism and hyper-local grass roots community work, led him to his new recent post as AARP's Associate State Director for Long Island, serving Nassau and Suffolk counties.