What's Jarro been up to lately? As a leading builder/remodeler and member of the Long Island business community, we've been recognized for our local achievements and work with charitable organizations.

Jarro Building Industries Ranked 73 of Qualified Remodeler 2010 Top 500

Jarro Building Industry has been ranked 73 in Qualified Remodeler Magazine's Top 500 list of remodeling firms for 2010. The annual list, published in the August 2010 issue, recognizes successful remodeling firms in terms of CPA-certified annual sales volume, total years in business, association memberships, certified employees on staff, industry awards and community service.

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New Ground Honors Jarro Owner and President

Ray Accettella, President and Owner of Jarro Building Industries was honored by New Ground at its 15th annual golf tournament, held at The Hamlet at Commack on June 14, 2010.

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New Ground honored Mr. Accettella for his many years of service to the organization. He has generously contributed both his money and his time in order to ensure its success in helping needy individuals on Long Island. This year's golf outing benefited the formerly homeless families and veterans in New Ground's Long Term Housing Program. The golf tournament in Mr. Accettella's honor was followed by a well-attended cocktail honor and a lavish buffet attended by many of Long Island's most noteworthy and charitable citizens.

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Jarro Voted "Best of Long Island" for 2010

Once again, Jarro Building Industries Corp. is proud to have been voted "Best of Long Island" for contracting and handyman services by readers of the Long Island Press. Jarro received 1st place in the "Best Handyman" category and 2nd place in the "Best Contractor" category.

This marks the third year in a row that Jarro has won "Best of Long Island." Last year, the company was voted a finalist in both the "Contractors" and "Handyman" categories. The year before that, Jarro won in the "Handyman" category (there was no "Contractor" category that year.)

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Creative Addition Earns Jarro Contractor of the Year Honors

When Jarro helped a Long Island funeral home add space and enhance the charm of its property, the project was such a resounding success that the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) awarded a Gold Contractor of the Year to Jarro.

The project was conceived as an exterior renovation to the existing two-story structure. The owner wanted to renovate and revitalize the building's exterior to add warmth to a previously commercial looking facade. As the architectural firm of Wax Ferraro of Lynbrook, NY, researched the project, they realized that the funeral home could incorporate an adjacent parcel of land it owned that contained an abandoned commercial building. The owner heeded their advice, demolished the abandoned building and expanded the project to include an addition to the existing funeral home, as well additional on-site parking.

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Jarro Wins Platinum Contractor of the Year

The dream outdoor kitchen and deck Jarro built for this East Islip, NY, client also resonated with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), winning the company the Contractor of the Year Platinum Award for Exterior Specialty projects.

These clients knew exactly what they wanted - before looking at contractors they looked at magazines and books to determine what they liked, designed their U-shaped kitchen area, and incorporated a hand-made half wagon wheel into the decor. Jarro was the right choice for these visionary homeowners who were looking for a company to listen to their needs, make their dream come true, and do so within a specific timeframe.

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Aging in Place by Design

By Marcelle S. Fischler

WHEN Patricia Viola first visited the two-bedroom two-and-a-half-bath town house at Locust Cove at Oakdale, a new 55-and-older community, she loved the layout but didn't think she could consider living in a three-story place because of the osteoarthritis in her knees.

"I wanted something ideally on one level," said Ms. Viola, 65, a retired teacher. She was looking to relocate from Brooklyn with her husband, Carmelo, 62, a retired carpenter. "It is difficult for me to climb up and down steps now."

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Jarro Modular Homes: Building Dream Homes One Piece at a Time

What do you do when your 150-year-old "farmer's home" is too small, structurally unsound, and sitting on a crumbling foundation? You have Jarro Building Industries tear the old home down and build your dream home - a modular home.

Jarro builds modular commercial structures, complete homes and extensions. This home in Huntington has a new full, sound, poured-concrete foundation and has been re-positioned to take full advantage of the property's beautiful yard.

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Join Jarro on June 7, 2009 at the Fourth Annual Walk to Help the Sun Rise for Sunrise Day Camp for children with cancer!

It costs $6,000 to provide just one child with a camping experience they will never forget. However, children attending Sunrise Day Camp do so without paying a single penny as their families are often devastated by healthcare costs. Fundraising events such as this are critical to providing the resources needed to operate camp and other year-round Sunrise programs. Your participation in the Walk to Help the Sun Rise assures that children who would love to attend Sunrise Day Camp this summer can.

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Jarro President Honored at LIBI Dinner

On May 1, 2009, Jarro Building Industries Corp. President Ray Accettella was honored at the 68th annual LIBI (Long Island Builders Institute) Dinner Dance. Mr. Accettella serves as LIBI Chairman and Immediate Past President. As stated in the awards dinner journal, Mr. Accettella was honored for his "passion and compassion" - his passion for excellence in building and remodeling, and his compassion for his fellow citizens on Long Island through his involvement in many community organizations and charitable causes.

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Jarro CEO Inducted into the Jericho High School Hall of Fame

On April 30, 2009, Jarro Building Industries CEO Marvin Schwartz was inducted into the Jericho High School Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes former J.H.S. students who have "achieved distinction in fields such as: the creative arts, community service, public service, research, education, business, sports, humanities or personal achievements."

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Visit Jarro at the Green Living Expo

Green Living Expo Booth 180
April 25, 2009: 11-6
April 26, 2009: 11-5
Suffolk County Community College
Sports & Exhibition Complex
Brentwood, NY 11717

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A Win-Win For Everyone
Jarro diversifies by adding 'green' and energy services

Jarro Building Industries in East Meadow has launched an intensive campaign to expand its range of services in the shrinking economy.

Jarro apparently is one of the few home building and remodeling firms to take such an initiative.

Ray Accettella, president of Jarro, said his firm was recently certified by the Building Performance Institute(BPI) as an Accredited Home Performance Contractor. (read more...)

Jarro Voted "Best of Long Island" for 2009

Jarro Building Industries Corp. is proud to have been voted "Best of Long Island" for remodeling and handyman services by readers of the Long Island Press. The results were featured in the publication's Best of Long Island" special issue on January 15. The annual "Best of Long Island" issue features the highest rated businesses, entertainers, restaurants, schools and more than 100 other categories. Jarro was also honored at a special "Best of Long Island" reception.

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Jarro Wins NARI Contractor Of The Year Awards

EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK: Jarro Building Industries Corp. has received two prestigious Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry's New York City/Long Island chapter's 2008 Awards Competition. The awards were presented at NARI's "Evening of Excellence," held on November 20, 2008 at the Venetian Yacht Club in Babylon.

Jarro won the Gold Award in the "Entire House $250,000 - $500,000" category and the Platinum Award in the "Entire House $500,000 - $1,000,000" category.

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Jarro Wins LIBI Commericial And Residential Awards

EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK: Jarro Building Industries Corp. has received two prestigious awards from the Long Island Builders Institute. The "Double Diamond Commercial Retail" and "Remodeling Whole House Makeover" awards were presented at the 10th annual LIBI awards ceremony, held on November 12, 2008 at the Hilton Long Island in Melville.

The competition was judged by a noted panel of judges from the tri-state area, including Luke Regier, Past President of the Builders Association of the Hudson Valley; Ruth and Sam Ratner, owners of Keller Williams Realty of Central Connecticut; and Carol Smith-Gephart, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Centrex, New Jersey.

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Jarro Embraces Green Building

Green building - building structures that promote energy conservation, using environmentally products and creating healthy places to live and work - is the new buzz word in home construction. Jarro President Ray Accettella - who is also the president of the Long Island Builders Institute - was quoted in a Newsday article entitled "Building Buzz" (February 7, 2008), the subject of which was the upcoming National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show in Orlando, FL, featuring nearly two dozen green-themed educational classes. (read more...)

His Mission: Overcome Downturn
Accettella takes oath as 2008 LIBI president

The timing is interesting. Not in a long time has there been such anxiety about the housing market. With that nervousness comes a new president of the Long Island Builders Institute, Ramon (Ray) F. Accettella, Jr., the president of Jarro Building Industries Corp. Accettella's company is based in East Meadow, but for this year, his heart will be at the LIBI office in Islandia. It will be there that he will deal with the crisis in the home building industry.

"This is the most difficult market for housing ever to face this country...Housing is at a 16-year low and as president I am going to try to do something about it," said Accettella. "My mission is to try to move the current residential inventory with the help of my fellow LIBI officers." (read more...)

Giving Back to the Community: Jarro Helps Disabled Children

In July of 2007, Marvin Schwartz, CEO of Jarro, and his employees filled the Sunrise Day Camp in Wheatly Heights with joy. Amid the trees of the 300-acre camp you will find elevated walkways leading to a tremendous tree house built to accommodate ages 3 to 16.

Sunrise Day Camp, a non-profit retreat operated by the Friedberg Jewish Community Center in Oceanside, is more special than most. The children who come here have cancer or related disorders. The non-sectarian camp is free to these children. (read more...)