Economic Development Updates
12/08/2011
Governor Cuomo Announces $785 Million in Economic Development Funding
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $785 million has been awarded through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, continuing the Governor's efforts to redesign the way state government works in order to drive economic growth and create jobs. READ MORE
12/2011
LIA Monthly Economic Report - Economy Vulnerable to External Shocks
Recent economic reports indicate that the U.S. economy is generating enough momentum to avoid another recession but not enough to significantly reduce unemployment. READ MORE
11/29/2011
Long Island Regional Economic Development Council Makes Presentation to Strategic Plan Review Committee
Panel recommends projects designed to build a diversified economy, redevelop downtown hubs and train a highly-skilled workforce. READ MORE
11/29/2011
NYS Department of Financial Services Superintendent Benjamin Lawsky's first appearance before the LI business community
Benjamin Lawsky leads Governor Cuomo's initiative to integrate the New York State Banking and Insurance Departments towards a modern, unified financial regulator. READ MORE
11/18/2011
Long Island Regional Economic Development Council Unveils 13 Initiatives for the Region
The Council feels that these 13 projects will boost Long Island's economy, create job growth, redevelop downtown areas and reinforce Long Island's technical and environmental industries. READ MORE
11/15/2011
ReCharge NY Low-Cost Power and Jobs
ReCharge New York (RNY) is the new statewide economic development power program for qualified businesses and not-for-profit corporations. READ MORE
11/2011
LIA Monthly Economic Report - Double-Dip Recession May Not Be Imminent
The U.S. economy is still struggling to gain momentum following disappointing economic growth during the first half of this year. READ MORE
9/15/2011
Long Island Regional Economic Development Council Holds Third Meeting
Council approves Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) endorsement criteria and modifies vision statement READ MORE
8/30/2011
Governor Cuomo Launches "New York Open for Business" Marketing Initiative
Global marketing initiative will promote the advantages of doing business in New York. READ MORE
8/05/2011
Governor Cuomo Directs DEC to Issue Refunds to New Yorkers for Saltwater Fishing Licenses
Free state saltwater registry now available READ MORE
7/27/2011
Long Island Regional Economic Development Council to be Led by Kevin Law and Stuart Rabinowitz
Council will drive local economic development and improve business climate statewide. READ MORE
7/15/2011
LIA Supports Redevelopment of Nassau Coliseum Site
LIA is supporting Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano''s plan to build a first class destination center at the Nassau Coliseum site that will keep the NY Islanders here. READ MORE
6/24/2011
Nonprofits Merge to Survive
Within the past year, some nonprofits on Long Island have gotten hitched, and not necessarily out of love. READ MORE
6/23/2011
LIA President & CEO Speaks at the Child Care Council of Suffolk's Annual Meeting
LIA President and CEO Kevin S. Law spoke at the June 10, 2011 annual meeting for the Child Care Council of Suffolk about the importance of the child care industry and the impact it has oh Long Island business. READ MORE
6/17/2011
LIA Releases a New Report on Long Island's Not-for-Profit Sector
Doing more with less during a period of economic change READ MORE
4/22/2011
Long Island Targeted Industry Loan
Long Island Development Corporation, a nonprofit development organization will provide the financing you need under the NYS Targeted Loan Fund. READ MORE
3/28/2011
Statement from LIA President on NYS Budget Agreement
Budget agreement addresses the deficit without raising taxes READ MORE
3/16/2011
Educating Long Islanders in a Changing Economy: Issues and Outlook
Long Island could generate numerous well-paying jobs in the next several years, according to a new LIA report released today. READ MORE
2/25/2011
"Accelerate Long Island"
Top Research Institutions, Major Business Group, and Brookhaven Supervisor Mark Lesko join forces to commercialize innovations and create jobs on Long Island READ MORE
1/07/2011
LIA Announces Support of Governor-Elect Cuomo's Calls for a Property Tax Cap
Governor-Elect Andrew Cuomo's calls for a 2% property tax cap, which the LIA believes can provide property tax relief, if certain items are also adopted, as Governor-Elect Cuomo has proposed. READ MORE