MEDIA ALERT

2013 HIA-LI Annual Meeting & Legislative Breakfast to
Detail and Discuss Long Island Economic Initiatives

Long Island Business and Government Leaders to Share 2013 Forecasts, Initiatives and Legislative Updates at Annual B2B Forum;
Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM;
The Hamlet Wind Watch Golf & Country Club, Hauppauge, NY

WHO: HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island for over 30 years.

WHAT: 2013 HIA-LI Annual Meeting & Legislative Breakfast

WHEN: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM;

WHERE: The Hamlet Wind Watch Golf & Country Club, Hauppauge, NY

DETAILS: HIA-LI will kick-off 2013 with its Annual Meeting and Legislative Breakfast to detail and discuss Long Island economic initiatives, trends, challenges and opportunities with a panel of distinguished federal, state and local elected officials. Panel moderator: Jack Kulka, CEO, Kulka Construction.

Panelists (invited):

• Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator
• Peter King, U.S. Congressman
• Mike Fitzpatrick, NYS Assemblyman
• Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Executive
• John Kennedy, Suffolk County Legislator
• Tom Cilmi, Islip Town Supervisor
• Tom Croci, Islip Town Supervisor
• Patrick Vecchio, Smithtown Town Supervisor

QUOTE: “Long Island businesses begin 2013 following a harrowing end to 2012 which saw Hurricane Sandy affect all aspects of the Long Island physical and economic environment. This annual meeting represents a forum where business owners and executives can meet with representatives from Albany and Washington to determine a way forward for the year,” said Terri Alessi–Miceli, President of HIA-LI.

EVENT SPONSORS: Campolo, Middleton & McCormick; Factxback.com; People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union; Stony Brook University; Suffolk County National Bank; H2M Architects & Engineers and The Alternative Board

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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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