Date: Aug 19, 2011

Long Island Regional Economic Development Council To Hold First Public Meeting

TUESDAY, August 23, 2011 at Hofstra University

The Long Island Regional Economic Development Council is co‐chaired by Stuart Rabinowitz, President of Hofstra University, and Kevin Law, President of Long Island Association.

The Long Island Region is defined as Nassau and Suffolk counties.

What:
A public meeting facilitated by Council members in an effort to generate ideas about how to develop the strategic plan for long‐term, sustainable, regional economic growth. Additional public meeting dates will be announced for September and October.

Who:
All individuals, businesses, organizations, and university representatives from the Long Island Region are welcome to attend the open meeting.

Where:
Mack Student Center, Hofstra University, 360 Hofstra University, Hempstead. See Map

When:
TUESDAY, August 23, 2011 **beginning at 4:00 pm the meeting will be open for public observation

**Those interested in attending should RSVP to Loretta Crawford at nys‐longisland@empire.state.ny.us or 631‐435‐0717.

*MEDIA AVAILABILITY*
The public portion of the meeting is open to the press and the Lt. Governor and the Co‐Chairs will make a brief statement and take questions immediately following the open meeting.

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