In 1988, to capitalize on one of the tech world's more cutting-edge advancements, Russ Weldon opened what he called The Car Phone Store. The store has grown into a franchise and now goes by Wireless Zone, still focusing on the current tech trends. Customers can browse a slew of smartphones, tablets, GPS devices, Martian spoons, and gadget accessories from brands such as Samsung and BlackBerry. The strength in numbers from being a franchise doesn't just mean more locations throughout the East Coast to purchase the latest gizmo. It also means more support for the Wireless Zone Foundation, the company's charitable branch that benefits organizations such as the Children's Tumor Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and United Hospice of Rockland County.