Past Event Highlights
Our annual luncheons provide an opportunity for members to hear from national-level speakers on topics important to the business community. Featured speakers have included:
Presidents and Vice Presidents: Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and George H.W. Bush; Vice Presidents Al Gore; Dick Cheney
National Government Officials: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley; Former FBI Director James Comey; General Colin Powell; Federal Reserve Chaiman Dr. Ben Bernanke
Sports Legends Michael Strahan; Alex Rodriguez; Derek Jeter; Mariano Rivera; Jack Nicklaus; Peyton Manning and Eli Manning; Phil Simms; Boomer Esiason; Rex Ryan; Joe Torre; David Beckham
Former Governors: Mitt Romney; Jeb Bush; Sarah Palin
2021 Golf Classic: In 2021 the LIA brought back the first Golf Classic in decades and a networking dinner, which was important for our members to re-connect after being primarily virtual during Covid.
Awards Dinners: Every year we honor business leaders who have made significant contributions to Long Island’s economy.
Committee meetings feature subject-matter experts on sectors that are vital to Long Island’s economy, and allows our members to network and learn more about issues impacting Long Island. The Committees include:
- Economic Development & Infrastructure
- Energy & Environment
- Financial Services & Tax Policy
- Health, Education & Non-Profit
- Manufacturing & Trade
- Small & Mid-Sized Business
- Offshore Wind
- Young Professionals Committee
High-ranking New York State elected and appointed officials, including the U.S. Senators, members of the Congressional Delegation, County Executives, Attorney Generals, State Senators, and influential leaders in banking, energy, environment, education, transportation, real estate, public safety, and healthcare have spoken at the LIA, as well as subject-matter experts on issues important to the business community.
The LIA has partnered with Newsday to offer the business community up-to-date information on resources and issues to help them navigate the Covid-19 pandemic.
Recent Newsday-LIA Live Conversations:
December 15, 2022 - Omicron: What Businesses Need to Know
January 14, 2022 - The Covid Surge and Customer Service