August 29, 2008 -
Spotlights
Name: Roslyn Goldmacher
Title: President/CEO
Company: Long Island Development Corp./Greater New York Development Co.
Location: 45 Seaman Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714
Birthplace: Bronx, N.Y.
College: Cornell University, Hofstra Law School
First job outside of real estate: Volunteer closing attorney; loan administrator for prior economic development organization
First job in real estate: Attorney
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Low cost loans to small businesses and not-for-profits to acquire their own facilities in N.Y., N.J. and Conn.; free technical assistance to entrepreneurs.
Hobbies: Disney (Mickey) collectibles
Person you admire most (outside of family): Walt Disney
Key to success: The ability to listen!
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Attorney