Small Business Success Story - Nunzio's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Each year the New York Small Business Development Center recognizes outstanding small businesses in a variety of ways. This Success Story from the Staten Island SBDC appears in our 2016 Annual Report . Robert Whiteaker Nunzio's Pizzeria & Restaurant Staten Island SBDC Robert Whiteaker, owner of Nunzio’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, has been a Staten Island SBDC client since January 2013. The family owned restaurant known for its Italian cuisine began as a beachside concession in the 1940’s and moved to its current location in 1960. Nunzio’s Pizzeria has been a legacy in Robert’s family for four generations and was an inspiration for other small businesses in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. The business was severely impacted by the storm with floods over four feet of water throughout the entire restaurant, but Robert and his family were determined to rebuild after the storm. Working with Robert to secure an SBA disaster loan, SBDC Advisor George Telmany