Long Island Business Leaders to Discuss Innovative and Cost-Efficient Approaches in the Energy Sector

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

WHAT: LIPA/National Grid Energy Update and Executive Breakfast

WHEN: Tuesday, March 12, 2013; 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM; Registration and Networking begin at 7:30 AM.

WHERE: National Grid Training Center, 25 Hub Drive, Melville NY

DETAILS: The upcoming conference will bring together participants from across Long Island to discuss and analyze a wide variety of energy-related issues, trends and opportunities. Attendees will learn about new ways to measure energy performance, how to tap into renewable energy resources, and keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the energy sector.

Among the speakers providing LIPA/National Grid energy updates:
-Michael Taunton, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, LIPA
-Kenneth Daly, President, National Grid NY

QUOTE: “As Long Island business communities are struggling to emerge from a historic recession and rebuild after Hurricane Sandy, new energy-related programs remain a source of ongoing challenges and opportunities for all of us,” says Terri Alessi-Miceli, President of HIA-LI. “We need a proactive approach to ensure our long-term prosperity across the region. We believe that the upcoming event is vital to helping businesses implement innovative strategies and embrace new trends. Our goal is to challenge the participants to learn how to operate their businesses in a safe and environmentally sound manner, which will ultimately have a profound impact on their profitability.”

EVENT SPONSORS: National Grid, LIPA and Stony Brook University.

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