Events

This morning’s meeting was as refreshing as an ocean breeze. In fact that was the topic. Off Shore wind generation of electric power is a technology of significant promise. Peter Mandelstam of Blue Water Wind was expected to speak to the LIMBA audience on the topic. However he had another commitment. Instead we heard from…

The Intergenerational program addresses the needs of the very young and the elderly in a unique setting that benefits both of those groups. The director of the program, Paul Arfin, gave an overveiw of the program and how it works. The Suffolk County Commission on Creative Retirement is a group that County Executive Levy is establishing…

This morning we heard from Michael Hollander, who, up until recently, was the president of the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. Michael is now with Long Island Hotels. His experience in the tourist industry is extensive and he gave us insight on how the promotion of Long Island as tourist and Convention destination works.…

This week Martin Cantor will speak on "How the World Economy Effects Long Island". Marty was the economic develpoment officer in the Haplin administration. He has since served in various other government and quasi goverment roles. A knowledgeable and interesting speaker Mr. Cantor has much to add to our understanding of our economy.

Our invited speaker this morning was Assemblyman Steve Englebright. We opened the meeting while we were waiting for Steve to arrive. Mr. Englebright was caught in traffic that was caused by a policeman's funeral. In the meantime we began to discuss the logjam in Albany. Fortunately we had some expertise in the audience in the…

 This morning our speaker, Stony Brook's Economic Development Assoc VP, Judy McEvoy, gave us an enlightening insight on the impact of the university on Long Island. For example, the hospital supplies bills accounts for $300 million in purchases. The vast majority of those dollars are spent on Long Island. There is a total of $200…