named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Economic Development Conference
Three-day conference bringing together business and government leaders to discuss Long Island's economic future, featuring panel discussions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.
Regional IDA Dinners and Luncheons
Local events hosted in collaboration with Industrial Development Agencies across Nassau and Suffolk counties to discuss regional economic development issues and foster public-private partnerships.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
-
Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Facilitates member engagement and communicationProvides free attendance at organizational dinners and waived conference registration fees for member representatives, and shares member announcements such as promotions and new hires in monthly communications to strengthen business relationships.
-
-
Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual and ongoing networking and educational events for business and government leadersHosts an annual three-day economic development conference, ongoing luncheons and dinners, and networking events that bring together business, government, and development leaders to discuss regional economic issues. The annual conference includes seminars, economic forecasts, and presentations on topics such as real estate and housing development.
-
-
Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Presents business recognition and leadership awardsRecognizes local businesses and leaders through annual awards, including Business Recognition Awards, the Spirit of Long Island Award, and inductions into a Hall of Fame, as part of its conference programming.
-
-
Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Supports regional economic development through business expansion and attractionWorks to help local businesses expand and create jobs, while also attracting new firms to the Long Island region as part of its mission to strengthen the local economy.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$299K
Contributions & grants$299K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3650%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$247K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$246K
Cash$246K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$246K
Liquid reserves12.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +114.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARLENE MCDONNEL | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 15 | $12K |
relationships · 77
Who they work with
- AVZ Partner — Managing Partner from AVZ participated in a panel discussion on the accounting industry at the annual conference.
- Association for a Better Long Island Partner — Representative participated in a panel discussion on Long Island's real estate market at the annual conference.
- Babylon Industrial Development Agency Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- Baker Tilly Virchow & Krause Partner — Partner from Baker Tilly Virchow & Krause participated in a panel discussion on the accounting industry at the annual conference.
- Bank of America Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch Partner — LI Market President from Bank of America Merrill Lynch participated in a panel discussion on financial services at the annual conference.
- BankUnited Partner — Platinum sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- Bridgehampton National Bank Partner — Participated in an economic forecast panel at the conference.
- Brookhaven IDA Partner — Co-hosts the annual Brookhaven IDA dinner
- Brookhaven IDA Partner — Member organization represented by Frederick C. Braun III, Chairman
- Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency Partner — Platinum sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- Brookhaven National Laboratory Partner — Features presentations on scientific research and innovation at Brookhaven Lab during its events
- CMM LLP Partner — Networking sponsor of the annual Town of Islip dinner event.
- Captain Bill’s Restaurant Partner — Provided venue and hospitality services for the annual Town of Islip dinner.
- Castleton Environmental Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- Catholic Health - Good Samaritan University Hospital Partner — Corporate sponsor of the annual Town of Islip dinner event.
- Commercial Industrial Brokers Society Partner — Representative participated in a panel discussion on Long Island's real estate market at the annual conference.
- Cullen LLP Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- Cushman & Wakefield Partner — Executive from Cushman & Wakefield moderated a panel on Long Island's real estate market at the annual conference.
- Cushman & Wakefield Partner — Platinum sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- Discover Long Island Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- EisnerAmper Partner — Partner from EisnerAmper participated in a panel discussion on the accounting industry at the annual conference.
- Farrell Fritz, P.C. Partner — Platinum sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- First National Bank of Long Island Partner — Participated in an economic forecast panel at the conference.
- First National Bank of Long Island Partner — SVP from First National Bank of Long Island led a panel discussion on financial services at the annual conference.
- Forchelli Deegan & Schwartz, LLP Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- Harris Beach PLLC Partner — Platinum sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference
- Haugland Group Partner — Corporate sponsor of the annual Town of Islip dinner event.
- Hempstead Industrial Development Agency Partner — Co-hosted a LIBDC luncheon event to advance local economic development initiatives.
+ 47 more
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Sector Convening for Regional Economic Developmentmethodology: cross-sector_conveningBy bringing together leaders from business, government, and professional services, the organization fosters collaboration and shared strategic understanding to shape Long Island's economic future, because collective insight generates more informed and actionable regional development strategies.
- Expert-Led Stakeholder Engagement on Regional Challengesmethodology: expert-panel-conveningBy convening expert panels and facilitating discussions on key regional issues like taxes and affordable housing, the organization advances problem-solving on systemic barriers to economic growth, because structured, knowledge-driven dialogue leads to more effective policy and investment responses.
- Member-Driven Economic Assessment and Dialoguemethodology: member-driven_economic_assessmentBy enabling candid dialogue among business leaders and members, the organization generates informed perspectives on Long Island’s economic trajectory, because sustained, trust-based member engagement produces deeper strategic insights than isolated analysis.
- Public-Private Partnership Engagementmethodology: public-private-partnership-engagementBy creating structured forums for collaboration between business and government leaders, the organization fosters strategic alignment on regional development, because sustained public-private dialogue builds shared ownership and increases the likelihood of implementable economic strategies.
- Self-Disruption as Strategic Adaptationmethodology: self-disruptionBy promoting self-disruption, the organization encourages proactive adaptation to industry changes to prevent obsolescence, because organizations that anticipate and drive change internally are more resilient and competitive in dynamic economic environments.