HIA-LI Announces Finalists for Prestigious 16th Annual Business Achievement Awards

    HAUPPAUGE, NY, July 27, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, has announced the finalists in its prestigious 16th Annual Business Achievement Awards competition. Winners will be announced during a gala luncheon event held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Tuesday, September 14, 2010. More information about the awards event is available at: http://bit.ly/HIA-LI-BAA-EVENT.

"Our finalists represent the highest performing and best run companies on Long Island," said Terri Alessi-Miceli, President of HIA-LI. "The competition is broad and takes a multitude of criteria under consideration. We truly feel each of our finalists is among the best companies in the world. The tension is mounting as we anticipate the announcement of the winners at our September 14 gala."

Finalists in the HIA-LI 16th Annual Business Achievement Awards competition in four separate business categories are:
- Large Businesses (100 or more employees): Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers; Grassi & Co., CPAs; Suffolk County National Bank; The Tiffen Company
- Small Businesses (less than 100 employees): Biscotti, Toback & Company, CPA's PC; GreenLogic Energy; Irwin Contracting Inc.; Long Island Fiber Exchange (LIFE)
- Rookie of the Year (companies that have been operating less than five years): Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP; Transparent Health Network; Vetter Environmental Sciences Inc.
- Non-profit Organizations: Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.; Jefferson's Ferry Lifecare Retirement Community; Long Island Cares, Inc.; YMCA of Long Island, Inc.

A special award for Innovation will be given to Brookhaven National Laboratory.

In choosing the finalists, the selection committee considered multiple factors. The award criteria include:
- Positive employer/employee relations
- Commitment to the growth or betterment of the Long Island business community
- Revenue and profitability trends over the last three years
- Three to five year vision for the company's future

Additional criteria that were considered include:
- Recent outstanding accomplishments
- Technical innovation or innovative processes
- Expansion into new markets
- Industry leadership
- Overcoming adversity

"Our finalists' ability to operate their businesses more effectively, efficiently and creatively is the key to their success," continued Ms. Alessi-Miceli. "We encourage all Long Island area businesspersons to attend the HIA-LI Business Achievement Awards luncheon where they will find a forum to learn from peer success stories that are critical to their own success."

Award and event sponsors to date include: ClearVision Optical, Inc.; Communication Strategy Group; Girl Scouts of Suffolk County; Holzmacher, McLendon & Murrell, P.C. (H2M); Irwin Contracting, Inc.; Newsday; People's Alliance Federal Credit Union (PAFCU); Stalco Construction; Stony Brook University; Suffolk County National Bank; VAI, Inc. and Verizon.

Past winners and finalists include: Allstate Insurance; Clear Vision Optical; Community Development Corp.; EAC, Inc., H2M; mindSHIFT Technologies; Middle Country Public Library, Stalco Construction and VAI.

Those interested in attending the luncheon, or companies interested in becoming sponsors, should visit http://bit.ly/HIA-LI-BAA-EVENT or contact Alicia Figueras at HIA-LI at [email protected] or 631-543-5355.

About HIA-LI
HIA-LI helps Long Island businesses prosper. For over 30 years, we have been the recognized voice for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. We provide a forum for business leaders to network, problem solve and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses. Our member companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals. We're headquartered in and support one of the largest industrial parks in the United States. HIA-LI programs and events promote strategic partnerships, targeted networking, information sharing and business advocacy. Members benefit from our committees, educational programs, career resources, research capabilities, mentoring opportunities and business advisory services. For more information, visit http://www.hia-li.org or call 631-543-5355.

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