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Company History
The Birth of a New Chapter:
In 2023, Jerry Elfassy the visionary behind Progressive Consulting, found himself reflecting on the company's journey over the past 35 years. From its humble beginnings in 1989 to becoming the go-to IT consulting firm for small businesses in Long Island and the NYC Tri-State area, Jerry's passion for helping companies thrive with reliable IT solutions had driven Progressive Consulting's success. However, he began noticing an emerging need among his clients: businesses were increasingly seeking not only IT services but also web development and design services to establish a stronger online footprint.
A Vision for the Future
After countless discussions with his clients and team, Jerry realized that launching a web design and development division would align perfectly with the consultative, client-focused approach that had defined Progressive Consulting for decades. With this vision in mind, SbyterWeb was born - a web design company that would weave storytelling, design, and technology into seamless digital experiences for businesses of all sizes.
A Natural Evolution
Jerry's 40 years of experience and advising hundreds of businesses, gave him the insight to understand that the digital world was a vital space for growth. As small businesses struggled to navigate a complex online marketplace, they needed more than just functional websites - they needed web experiences that could tell their unique stories. SbyterWeb would meet this demand, offering web development, design, and strategic digital consulting as a natural extension of the Progressive Consulting ethos.
Rather than following industry trends, Jerry committed to building websites that reflect the personality and narrative of each client. Whether it was an online store for a family-run business or a portfolio for a creative professional, every project SbyterWeb took on would start with the same precise analysis Progressive Consulting had perfected: understanding client needs deeply and delivering solutions that exceeded expectations.
Building a Team with Purpose
Much like Progressive Consulting's thorough recruitment process, SbyterWeb's team would be handpicked by Jerry himself. Each developer, designer, and strategist would undergo an intense vetting process, not only to test their technical knowledge but also to ensure they embodied the intangibles that had built Progressive Consulting's reputation: kindness, punctuality, time management, and a people-first mindset. Jerry believed that websites weren't just about coding—they were about crafting meaningful experiences. This belief shaped SbyterWeb's identity from day one.
Our Process
Storytelling Meets Web Design
With storytelling at the heart of its mission, SbyterWeb promised to go beyond functional websites. Each project would involve careful collaboration with clients to ensure the essence of their brand came alive online. The team developed a signature process:
- Discovery & Planning – Understanding each client's story and business goals.
- Design & Prototyping – Creating visual concepts that reflect the client's narrative.
- Development & Content Integration – Building websites with thoughtful design and seamless functionality.
- Launch & Ongoing Support – Ensuring a smooth launch with continuous updates and maintenance.
With these steps, SbyterWeb became a storyteller on the web, crafting digital experiences that connected businesses to their audiences emotionally and meaningfully.
A New Era for Small Businesses
In the months following SbyterWeb's launch, the response was overwhelming. Many long-time clients of Progressive Consulting were eager to have their stories told online, and new clients were drawn to SbyterWeb's unique approach to personalized, narrative-driven web design. From the bakery on the corner to the non-profit seeking to amplify its cause, every business now had a way to share its voice with the world.
Through SbyterWeb, Jerry Elfassy had created more than just a web design company—he had built a platform where businesses of all sizes could connect, engage, and grow through their digital presence. Just as Progressive Consulting had become the trusted IT partner for countless businesses over three decades, SbyterWeb was on its way to becoming the go-to digital partner for small businesses across Long Island and beyond.
With Progressive Consulting continuing to provide unparalleled IT services and SbyterWeb offering a new dimension of storytelling through design, Jerry Elfassy's vision of empowering businesses with technology and creativity was stronger than ever. And thus, a new chapter began—one where innovation, design, and purpose converged to shape the future of small businesses in the digital age.
Jerry Elfassy
Jerry Elfassy founded Progressive Consulting in 1989 and quickly established himself as a dynamic leader and Progressive into New York City's premier IT Consulting Firm.
Today, Progressive Consulting and SbyterWeb are located in Carle Place NY and services clients throughout the country. Jerry is our Chief Strategy Officer, Trusted Technical Advisor, manages sales, business development and mentor's technicians and resources that he collaborates with.
Progressive Consulting is also home to Ideas Technology, a unique business incubator and collaborative workplace. Utilizing his technical aptitude and keen business sense, Jerry helps local technology and creative entrepreneurs define and reach their dreams.
Jerry is an avid and active networker. He is Founder and President of both Long Island Referral Network and Business Resource Partners and member of Elite Referral Group and the Aspire Networking Group.
Jerry loves to give back to the community whenever he can, donates new and used computers to those in need and sits on the Board of the Maryjayne Casillo Foundation for Cancer Research and Awareness.
Jerry is the Immediate Past President of the Westbury Carle Place Chamber of Commerce and a past director on the Board of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.
Prior to founding Progressive Consulting, Jerry worked as the Lead Instructor of a Cobol, Basic and RPG programming course at the New York School of Computer Technology, a Help Desk Analyst for Fred the Furrier, the Fur Vault, and a Project Manager for Paragon Business Systems in Ventura CA.
Jerry attended Queens College and New York Institute of Technology and resides on Long Island with his wife Allison, four children, Daniel, Jamie, Logan and Lexi, and his chunky Beagle Candi.
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