Michael Grande
Rochester, NY (USA)
Role(s):
C-Level Executive (CEO, CFO, etc.)
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Location:
Rochester
Industry:
Hospitality
Year Founded:
2007
Number Employees:
10-50 people
Description:
In 1988, Michael P. Grande and associate opened "Boomers" in Corning, New York, which was opened as a restaurant in an area already saturated with competition. Focusing on high standards of service and in a friendly atmosphere, the business flourished and is still operating today, although not under Mr. Grande's control. One year later, Mr. Grande relocated his operations to Florida and undertook a position at Kappio's "The World Famous Brown Derby", where he was responsible for front-end operations at the restaurant. Thereafter, Mr. Grande returned to Rochester, New York, and, in late 1993, Mr. Grande became involved in the management of a gentlemen's social club and remained as a manager and training supervisor until July 1998 at which time he opened Grande's Taste of Italy at 448 Lyell Avenue in Rochester, New York. During this period, Mr. Grande was also the sole proprietor of Grande Enterprises Limousine Service, and Kay-Tiff Real Estate, and Morgrand Constructors. Presently, Mr. Grande remains active as an executive consultant to Rochester Pasta and Sports, Inc., a New York corporation, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cartoon Acquisition, Inc., a United States corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.
Mr. Grande's other personal business interests include the active development of a light-manufacturing product and the publication of two national magazines, the content of which would be directed to an adult alternative genre. Moreover, Mr. Grande served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of M. H. T. of Brevard, Inc., a Florida corporation ("MHT"), which was the direct beneficial owner of 95%, or 23,750, of the shares of the Issuer. Mr. Grande claims indirect beneficial ownership of approximately 47.5%, or 11,875, of the Issuer's shares. MHT was principally engaged in the real estate development business, however, it is diversified its portfolio of operations to include an entertainment-related complex conceived by Mr. Grande to be located in Arcadia, New York that is named "Arcadia Adult Multiplex".
Mr. Grande still periodically serves as an advisor for Major adult related firms, hotel and restaurant operations abroad. He is a principle of Trinity Capital Merchant Services, Inc., and consultant to multiple Credit acquiring companies and serving as Co President / COO and nominated Director of Distribution Management Services, Inc., Stock holder and board member of Electronic Merchant Systems Rochester, Inc. (A national Credit acquirer) President ESPO,Inc. and partner in multiple real-estate holdings and partner in patented and soon to be patented products.