Major Events

Annual Gala

LIA Annual Awards Gala - May 20, 2011

The LIA Annual Awards Gala is Long Island’s largest and most prestigious business and social evening. This formal black-tie dinner dance honors corporate leaders and companies that have made Long Island a better place to live and work. The evening includes a lavish cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, entertainment, and high-end raffles. Sponsorship of this event positions your company in front of an influential and important audience of business leaders. 

• Audience Reach      More than 1,000 people, representing a “Who’s Who” of this region’s business, labor, academic  and political leaders come together to celebrate prominent Long Islanders who make a difference and enjoy a great evening. 
• Previous Honorees     At the Annual Awards Gala, the LIA annually presents a Medal of Honor and the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award for Community Service. In some years, the LIA also presents a Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Previous Medal of Honor honorees have included: New York Community Bank - Chairman Joseph R. Ficalora; CA - John A. Swainson; Emblem Health - Anthony L.  Watson and Employees; Arrow Electronics, Inc. and Employees; North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System -  President Michael Dowling and Employees; OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Employees; Vytra Health Plans and Employees; Davis Vision, Inc.; and the Employees of KeySpan, to name a few. 
• Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award honorees have included: Jay H. Bernstein, NIC Holding Corp; Gene Bernstein, Northville Industries; Frank Bolton, LI Ducks; Elena M. Perez (posthumously) Bank of America; Irving Klein, Retired CEO, Kaufman Enterprises; Clark Gillies, The Clark Gillies Foundation; Marty Lyons, The Marty Lyons Foundation; Joseph Mancino, Roslyn Savings Bank; and Donald E. Axinn, Donald E. Axinn Companies. 
• Lifetime Achievement Award honorees have included: Dr. Sean A. Fanelli, President Emeritus, Nassau Community College; Robert B. Catell, Chairman, US National Grid; Donald Rechler, Partner, Rechler Equity LLC; John V. N. Klein, Chairman, Meyer Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.; George J. Farrell, Jr., Senior Partner, Farrell Fritz, P.C.; and Dr. James D. Watson, Co-Discoverer of the DNA Molecule.
• Date/Time of the 2011 Annual Awards Gala     May 20, 2011, 6:00 p.m., Black Tie
• Sponsorships/ Participation     Various sponsorship and underwriting packages are available (Packages provide better table location: table of 12, ads and 12 raffle tickets). Also available: individual tables of 12, individual tickets, Commemorative Journal and Seating Guide ads. 
  
• Publications      Commemorative Journal distributed the evening of the Gala to all guests. Advertising opportunities include full color Diamond Page, Gold Page, Silver Page, Full Page, Half Page and Quarter Page.
• High-profile Seating Guide provided to all guests for locating their table and/or seat, as well as to identify where other guests are seated. Advertising opportunities are limited to premium sponsorship packages. 
•  Raffle Prizes      Prizes have included Caribbean Cruise with round-trip airfare, Mexico vacation with round-trip airfare,  Two-Night SPA Package, Large Screen TV, Theatre Tickets, Limousine and Dinner package, and many other prizes.
  
  
  
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Annual Meeting Luncheon

The Annual Meeting Luncheons are LIA’s flagship events showcasing nationally renowned speakers, providing insights into local, national, and world events. For businesses large and small, these luncheons also provide the perfect venue to network, entertain clients, and gain brand exposure in front of a large distinguished audience. 

ON FEBRUARY 26, 2010 for the first time ever, two presidents, a father and a son took the stage together in an exclusive Long Island appearance.  

•   Audience Reach Hosts over 1,100 of Long Island’s most influential CEO’s, presidents, and senior-level executives of mid to large companies. 
• LIA Speakers - A “Who’s Who” of  Leaders      Speakers at LIA luncheons have included former President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton and  former Secretaries of State Colin Powell and James A. Baker III.  In addition, the Annual Meeting Luncheons have hosted:
• From the Defense and Military arena: Generals Norman Schwartzkopf and Tommy Franks and Defense Secretary William Cohen.
• From Congress: former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, who teamed up with Democratic strategist James Carville.
• In New York Politics: former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Governors George Pataki, Mario Cuomo, Nelson Rockefeller and Hugh Carey.
• From the Business World: one of the world’s most respected economic leaders, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Dr. Alan Greenspan and former General Electric Chairman & CEO Jack Welch.
• Well-known Journalists have also made an indelible mark on Long Island through their appearance at LIA events. That list includes former NBC Anchor and noted author Tom Brokaw, “Meet The Press” Host David Gregory, journalist Bob Woodward and Radio and TV talk show host Sean Hannity.  
•  Annual Meeting & Luncheon      Held in January or February this event begins with a 9:30 a.m. General 
  Membership Meeting that features an Annual Address by LIA President Kevin S. Law. Each year, this event formally introduces the new members of the Board of Directors and future goals of the organization. The Luncheon includes an 11:00 a.m. Cocktail Reception followed by the official luncheon from noon to 2:00 p.m. 
• Sponsorships/ Participation      There is a wide variety of opportunities for companies to promote and showcase their products and services. One of the most cost-effective marketing solutions a company can invest in is to sponsor an LIA Luncheon. Sponsoring companies benefit from publicity and access to new business relationships, and sponsrships provide a powerful marketing avenue for business, build brand awareness, expand a businesss visibility, and gains premium exposure to a qualified target audience.
  
  Various Sponsorships, Tables, Tickets are available. Sponsorships are highly publicized… Your company’s brand name is included in promotional materials for valuable public recognition.
  
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September Luncheon

These Luncheons are another of LIA’s flagship events showcasing nationally renowned speakers and providing an effective venue to network, entertain clients, and gain brand exposure in front of the leadership of Long Islands business and civic communities.

President Bill Clinton takes the stage for a special Long Island appearance at the LIA Fall Luncheon on
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 

• Audience Reach   Hosts over 1,100 of Long Island’s most influential CEO’s, presidents, and senior-level executives of mid to large companies. 
• LIA Speakers - A “Who’s Who” of  Leaders   Speakers at LIA luncheons have included former President George Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush, former President William Clinton, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and  former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
• From the Defense and Military arena: Generals Norman Schwartzkopf and Tommy Franks and Defense Secretary William Cohen.
• From Government: former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, who teamed up with Democratic strategist James Carville, as well as former United States Senators Bob Dole and Bill Bradley, and current Senator Elizabeth Dole. 
• In New York Politics: former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Governors George Pataki, Mario Cuomo, Nelson Rockefeller and Hugh Carey.
• From the Business World: former General Electric Chairman & CEO Jack Welch and one of the world’s most respected economic leaders former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Dr. Alan Greenspan.
• Well-known Journalists have also made an indelible mark on Long Island through their appearance at LIA events. That list includes former NBC Anchor and noted author Tom Brokaw, the late “Meet The Press” Host Tim Russert, journalist Bob Woodward, PBS News Hour anchor Jim Lehrer, This Week anchor George Stephanopoulis, and Hannity & Colmes co-host Sean Hannity.
• Fall Luncheon  This major event consists of a Cocktail Reception followed by the luncheon. 

Sponsorships/ Participation   There is a wide variety of opportunities for your company to promote and showcase your products/services. One of the best cost-effective marketing solutions your company can invest in is to sponsor an LIA Luncheon. Sponsoring companies benefit from publicity and access to new business relationships. Discover how the power of sponsorships provide a powerful marketing avenue for your business, builds brand awareness, expands your visibility and gains premium exposure to a qualified target audience.

Various Sponsorships, Tables, Tickets are available. Sponsorships are highly publicized… Your company’s brand name is included in promotional materials for valuable public recognition.

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