Decade Answers: Roslyn Goldmacher

Roslyn Goldmacher is the president and CEO of the Long Island Development Corp./Greater New York Development Co., Bethpage N.Y. What was one of your corporate or career highlights of the decade? Having the privilege of participating in over $300 million in direct loans to small businesses on Long Island to help them survive, thrive, and grow their businesses. These loans were made by LIDC under various government and private sector programs and ranged from loans to acquire/renovate buildings to targeted working capital loans to help growth industries. These loans retained/created some 20,000 jobs for our economy, translating into millions of tax dollars to support our region. This experience was part of my work at LI Development Corporation, a nonprofit economic development organization charged with promoting the economy of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.