Terri Alessi-Miceli Appointed to Represent Interests of B2B Membership of HIA-LI and the Regional Business Community

HAUPPAUGE, NY, August 9, 2011 – HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, is proud to announce that President Terri Alessi-Miceli has been appointed to the Long Island Regional Planning Council (LIRPC) where she will be a voting member of the council. The Long Island Regional Planning Council represents the various interests and needs of all Long Islanders in providing education, research, planning, advocacy and leadership on important issues affecting the physical, economic and social health, and overall quality of life, of the region and its residents.

“I am honored to represent HIA-LI at the Long Island Regional Planning Council and see this as an opportunity discuss key issues affecting the Long Island Business community and the quality of life on Long Island,” said Alessi-Miceli.

About the Long Island Regional Planning Council (LIRPC)
The LIRPC, formed in 2008 from the original Long Island Regional Planning Board, is established pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law by founding Legislation in Nassau and Suffolk Counties for the purpose of promoting the physical, economic and social health and well-being of the Long Island region and its residents. The main goal of the LIRPC is to educate Long Island’s officials, stakeholders and residents on key issues affecting the quality of life on Long Island, and to serve as a catalyst for action by proposing immediate and long-term implemental solutions for these issues of regional concern. More information is available at http://www.lirpc.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 https://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, 631-766-6810; akambarian@gocsg.com