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Posted: July 30, 2012
Anthony Manetta 2012
Name: Anthony Manetta
Title: CEO & Executive Director
Company: Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA)
Location: Hauppauge, N.Y.
Birthplace: Long Island
Family: Married with two young children
College: BBA & MBA, Dowling College, Oakdale, N.Y.
First job outside of real estate: Accounting
First job in real estate or allied field: Public Affairs Advisor to Real Estate Development Organizations
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I currently head the Suffolk IDA, where we are aggressively creating economic development incentives to both retain and attract companies. Regarding the future, continue to be a solution driven voice to improve our economic landscape
Hobbies: Sports
Favorite book: Anything on American History and Electoral Politics
Favorite movie: "Godfather"
Keys to success: Have unwavering focus and determination to achieve your goals
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Theodore Roosevelt
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