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Storm Water Management Conference on June 22nd - CORRECTION

The Suffolk County Planning Commission will be holding a free conference called “Smart, Green & Clean Storm Water” on Wednesday, June 22nd from 1pm to 5pm at the Suffolk County Legislative Building. The event features vendors and speakers on the issue of storm water pollution, including representatives from the US EPA, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Environmental Facilities Corporation and Citizens Campaign for the Environment. All presentations will exhibit the latest green technologies and review current storm water regulations and financing options.

To RSVP, contact Chrissy Einemann at 631-853-5190 or e-mail Chissy.Einemann@suffolkcountyny.gov.

Take Your Business Outside series kicks off June 15th, continues with Real Estate Movers and Shakers on July 13th

This Summer, The Chateau in Carle Place will host the series “Take Your Business Outside!” The series will consist of five industry specific events meant to bring together real decision makers, influencers and potential deal partners.

The first event of the season is slated for June 15th. The launch party, Networking in the Oasis Launch Party. Join Sunset Executive Networking for a fun evening with live entertainment, great food, premium open bar and special guest, Michael Epstein from My Father’s Place in Roslyn as he recalls Long Island’s rock-n-roll heyday and John Kominicki from Long Island Business News. There will also be a special book signing, memorabilia auction and special guests.

On Wednesday July 13th, Vision’s Eric Alexander will discuss the benefits of mixed land use at the series’ second event: “Real Estate Movers & Shakers: Where top people in commercial and residential real estate meet.” Other speakers will include Matt Whalen of Avalon Bay Community and Bob Knakal of Massey Knakel Realty Services.

The events begin at 5:30pm and last until 8:30pm. The $30 admission fee will include food, an open bar, and live entertainment. Download the registration form here or contact 516-224-8184 for more information. For a full list of events go to The Chateau’s event calendar.

HIA to hold 13th Annual Workforce Development Conference on June 30th

On June 30th, the Hauppauge Industrial Association will be holding its thirteenth annual Conference on Workforce Development at O’Connor Hall on the Patchogue Campus of St. Joseph’s College. The Program will cover a range of topics aimed at creating a corporate culture in the region to help business grow. The Schedule will be as follows:

7:30am: Registration and Visit Exhibitors - 8am: Executive Breakfast “Creating a Corporate Culture that Wins- from the CEO Perspective”, Keynote Speaker David Friedfeld, CEO of Clear Vision Optical - 10:30am: Complimentary Seminars - 12:00pm: Executive Luncheon - “Long Island Youth - What it Takes to Survive in this Economy” Dawn Strain, President of DJS Events and Founder of LI Elite - 2:30pm-4: Complimentary Seminars. Breakout seminars will include Attracting & Retaining Talent, Leadership and Sustainability, Healthcare Reform, Future Trends and the Millennial Workforce, Internships, Engaging and Energizing Employees, Communication, Motivation, Skill Gaps in Industry Today, etc.

Tickets are available at $99 for members, $149 for non-members and $50 for Talent Transition, with a $5 walk-in fee for those who don’t pre-register. You can register at any time by calling 631-543-5355.

Support Complete Streets today

Pedestrian safety has increasingly become an issue over the years, as many people feel that Long Island roads are not safe for pedestrians or bicycle riders. The New York State Complete Streets bill, introduced by Senator Charles Fuschillo, has passed the Senate Transportation and Finance committees, but is seeking re-introduction to match the Senate’s language in the Assembly. If this legislation is passed, roads will be designed with pedestrians and bicyclists in mind to promote safer transportation for everyone.

Complete Streets assures that new road construction and redesign takes into account the needs of all road users, including bicyclists, public transportation vehicles and passengers, motorists and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. The statewide Complete Streets policy would amend the NYS highway law so that any new road construction or redesign projects that receives State or Federal funding must at least consider implementing Complete Streets design features, such as clearly marked crosswalks, protected bike lanes and traffic calming devices. To help support Complete Streets, contact your local Assembly Member. (Names and numbers are listed below).

The following organizations issued memos of support for S.5411:

AARP, NYS County Highway Superintendents Association, NYS Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc., Regional Plan Association of NJ, CT, and NY, American Heart and Stroke Association, Long Island Lobby Coalition, New York State Wide Senior Action Council, Inc., Sierra Club (Atlantic Chapter), American Cancer Society, Transportation Alternatives, Vision Long Island, Tri-State Transportation Campaign, New York Association on Independent Living, New York State Association of Area Agencies on Aging (NYSAAAA), Empire State Future, NRDC – National Resources Defense Council, NYBC – New York Bicycling Coalition, NIPIRG Straphangers Campaign- New York Public Interest Research Group, NYSTEA – New York State Transportation Equity Alliance, Parks and Trails of New York, The New York Academy of Medicine, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development, Green Village Consulting, Rochester, New York, Hudson Valley Speaks(WEACT) for Environmental Justice, Syracuse First, New York State Public Health Association (PHA), AIA New York State – An Organization of the American Institute of Architects, APA NY – American Planning Association New York Chapter, NYLCV-New York League of Conservation Voters, Environmental Advocates of New York, Coalition for Economic Justice (CEJ), League of Women Voters Buffalo-Niagara, BALCONY – Business and Labor Coalition of New York, The New York Academy of Medicine, Orange County Citizens Foundation, Earth Day Lobby Day 2011, NYSHEPA – New York State Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Alliance: Signatories: New York State Public Health Association, Be Active New York State, New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Public Health Association of New York City, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, New York State PTA, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, YMCA’s of New York State, American Diabetes Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, District II NYS, Parks ^ Trails, New York, Gilmour Planning, LLC, Herkimer County HealthNet, Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network, Clinton County Health Department, New York Bicycling Coalition, Corning Community YMCA, FAST (Fit and Strong Together), Lewis County Public Health Department, Clinton County Public Transit (CCPT), Center for Communications, Health & the Environment (CECHE), Local Development Corporation of West Bronx, Broome County Health Department, Community Cradle, Cycotour Guide BooksBrooklyn Health Educators Lions Club, Healthy Monday Campaign, The People’s Policy Institute, National Association for Health and Fitness, NYS Dietetic Association, Chautauqua County Health Network, Geri Brewster RD MPH CDN PC, Green Options Buffalo, Hudson River HealthCare, Inc., Chautauqua County Built Environment Team, Tioga County Health Department

Please call or write your State Assembly Member today and support Complete Streets:

Dan Losquadro: 631-727 -0204; 518-455-5294
Fred Thiele: 631-537-2583; 518-455-5997
Dean Murray: 631-207-0073; 518-455-4901
Steven Englebright: 631-751-3094; 518-455-4804
Al Graf: 631-589-8685; 518-455-5937
Philip Ramos: 631-435-3214; 518-455-5185
Michael Fitzpatrick: 631-724-2929; 518-455-5021
Philip Boyle: 631-647-9400; 518-455-4611
Andrew Raia: 631-261-4151; 518-455-5952
James Conte: 631-271-8025; 518-455-5732
Robert Sweeney: 631-957-2087; 518-455-5787
Joseph Saladino: 516-844-0635; 518-455-5305
Charles Lavine: 516-676-0050; 518-455-5456
Brian Curran: 516-561-8216; 518-455-4656
Michael Montesano: 516-937-3571; 518-455-4684
Michelle Schimel: 516-482-6966; 518-455-5192
Tom McKevitt: 516-739-5119; 518-455-5341
Earlene Hooper: 516-489-6610; 518-455-5861
David McDonough: 516-409-2070; 518-455-4633
Harvey Weisenberg: 516-431-0500; 518-455-3028
Edward Ra: 516-437-5577; 518-455-4627

Please call or write your State Senator today and support S5411:

Kenneth LaValle: 518-455-3121, lavalle@nysenate.gov
John Flanagan: 518-455-2071, flanagan@senate.state.ny.us
Lee Zeldin: 518-455-3570, zeldin@nysenate.gov
Owen Johnson: 518-455-3411, ojohnson@senate.state.ny.us
Carl Marcellino: 518-455-2390, marcelli@senate.state.ny.us
Kemp Hannon: 518-455-2200, hannon@nysenate.gov
Jack Martins: 518-455-3265, martins@nysenate.gov
Charles Fuschillo (please thank him!): 518-455-3341, fuschill@senate.state.ny.us
Dean Skelos: 518-455-3171, skelos@nysenate.gov

For a fact sheet on Complete Streets, see our complete streets flier here.