Dinner Dance Held to Congratulate Local Business Leaders; Thursday, November 17, 2011; 6 PM to 10 PM; Windows on the Lake, 235 Lake Shore Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 – HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, today announced eight Long Island business leaders will be recognized in its Third Annual HIA-LI “Those Who Make a Difference” event. These honorees will be celebrated for their accomplishments and contributions to the Long Island community during a dinner dance on Thursday, November 17 from 6 PM to 10 PM at Windows on the Lake, 235 Lake Shore Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. To attend the celebration, please register at http://hia-li.org/calendarDetails.cfm?eventID=1507 or call 631-543-5355.

“Our annual celebration recognizes and appreciates Long Island business leaders who have provided growth, leadership and vision for their organizations and have collaborated in some way with HIA-LI,” said Terri Alessi-Miceli, HIA-LI president. “Our honorees truly make a difference for the Long Island business community.”

This year HIA-LI is delighted to honor:

• Eric Alexander, Executive Director, Vision Long Island
• Rita DiStefano, Director of HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates
• Peter Goldsmith, President, LISTnet
• Rich Isaac, President, Sandler Training
• Robert Kothe, President, FACTXback. com
• Steve Levine, Executive Vice President, Presentations Plus
• Yves Michel, Commissioner, Suffolk County Dept of Economic Development & Workforce Housing
• Dawn Strain, President, DJS Events & Founder of LI Elite

To register for this event, please visit http://hia-li.org/calendarDetails.cfm?eventID=1507 or call 631-543-5355.

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