MEDIA ALERT: HIA-LI Presents the LI Economic Summit; Surveying the Current and Future State of LI Business

Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 7:30 AM - 10 AM; Sheraton, Long Island Hotel, Hauppauge, NY.

2011-01-18

HAUPPAUGE, NY, January 18, 2011 (Press-News.org) WHAT: The HIA-LI Executive Breakfast and Program will feature the "Long Island Economic Summit...Surveying the Future of LI Business." Results will be reported from the Long Island 2010-11 LI Economic Survey & Opinion Poll, conducted by AVZ & Dowling College.

Attendees will gain insight on the data on topics including:
- Long Island Housing Market and Job Growth
- The Long Island Economic Confidence Rating
- Availability of Credit to Businesses
- Predictions in Expansion and Relocation

WHO: Featured Speakers include:
Linda Bonarelli Lugo - Owner, Realty Executives North Shore
Joseph Campolo- President, Campolo Middleton & McCormick LLP
Joseph Perri - President, Gold Coast Bank
Scott Rudolph - Interim President, Dowling College & Chairman of the Board-NBTY, Inc.
Thomas Murray - Managing Partner, AVZ, Moderator

WHEN: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 7:30am-10:00am

WHERE: Sheraton Long Island Hotel, Hauppauge, NY

REGISTRATION DETAILS: http://hia-li.org/calendarDetails.cfm?eventID=1311

QUOTES: "I look forward to the annual HIA-LI Economic Summit for the opportunity, to discuss and detail the Long Island Economic Survey and Opinion Poll results, and moderate a terrific group of panelists in a lively discussion," said Thomas Murray, Managing Partner at AVZ, and moderator of the event. "It is the invaluable input of the Long Island business leaders which is at the very heart of our economic climate and shapes the fabric upon which we operate our businesses. It is always an honor to participate in this summit."

"HIA-LI is the recognized voice for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development," added Terri Alessi-Miceli, President of HIA-LI. "The results of this survey will affect tens of thousands of business professionals represented by our organization."

SPONSORS: Irwin Contracting; People's Alliance Federal Credit Union; Stony Brook University; The Alternative Board

CONTACT: Please contact Alicia Figueras at 631-543-5355, afigueras@hia-li.org, or visit www.hia-li.org to register.

About HIA-LI
HIA-LI helps Long Island businesses prosper. For over 30 years, we have been the recognized voice for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. We provide a forum for business leaders to network, problem solve and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses. Our member companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals. We're headquartered in and support one of the largest industrial parks in the United States. HIA-LI programs and events promote strategic partnerships, targeted networking, and information sharing and business advocacy. Members benefit from our committees, educational programs, career resources, research capabilities, mentoring opportunities and business advisory services. For more information, visit http://www.hia-li.org or call 631-543-5355.

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Anne Strauss, Communication Strategy Group; 1-866-997-2424; astrauss@gocsg.com

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