HAUPPAUGE, NY, November 03, 2011 (Press-News.org) A sextet of Long Island business leaders will gather next week to provide their perspectives and business success stories at a CEO Roundtable Executive Breakfast hosted by HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island. The panelists, all HIA-LI 2011 Business Achievement Award Winners, come from a broad spectrum of industries that impact the regional economy. Panelists include: Lou Fuoco, CEO, Fuoco Group; Karine Hollander, Executive Director, Make A Wish Foundation; Kurt Kubik, President, Island Pro Digital; Chintu Patel, CEO, Amneal Pharmaceuticals and Ed Paternostro, President & CEO, NEFCU. The discussion will be moderated by Joe Campolo, Managing Partner, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP. The event will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM; The Arbors at Hauppauge, 1740 Expressway Drive South, Hauppauge, NY. More information and registration is available at http://hia-li.org/calendarDetails.cfm?eventID=1337.
"We're pleased to provide a forum for the business community to hear from these successful CEO's who led their organizations through tumultuous times," said HIA-LI President Terri Alessi-Miceli.
The event is sponsored by ADP, Capital One Bank, Communication Strategy Group, PAFCU, The Alternative Board, Verizon and The Arbors.
A final 2011 CEO Roundtable will be hosted by Empire National Bank on December 6th. Reservations or sponsorships can be arranged by calling Alicia Figueras at 631-543-5355 or by visiting www.hia-li.org.
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.
HIA-LI CONTACT:
Terri Alessi-Miceli, 631-543-5355, talessi@hia-li.org
MEDIA CONTACT:
Angela Kambarian, Communication Strategy Group; 1-866-997-2424; akambarian@gocsg.com
HIA-LI 2011 Business Achievement Award Winners Share Success Stories at HIA-LI CEO Roundtable Event
Long Island business leaders Fuoco, Hollander, Kubik, Patel and Paternostro discuss what it takes to survive and thrive in the Long Island economy; Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM; The Arbors at Hauppauge.
2011-11-03
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[Press-News.org] HIA-LI 2011 Business Achievement Award Winners Share Success Stories at HIA-LI CEO Roundtable EventLong Island business leaders Fuoco, Hollander, Kubik, Patel and Paternostro discuss what it takes to survive and thrive in the Long Island economy; Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM; The Arbors at Hauppauge.