News: Long Island

WEDLI hosts 13th annual legislative breakfast - May 15

The Women Economic Developers of Long Island hosted their 13th annual legislative breakfast at the Woodlands in Woodbury on May 15. The program featured a panel of speakers consisting of New York State senator Dean Skelos; New York State assemblywoman, Michelle Schimel; New York State assemblyman Rob Walker and New York State assemblyman Mark Alessi and was hosted by breakfast co-chairs Judith McEvoy and Judith White. McEvoy welcomed WEDLI members and guests, thanked sponsors and handed the questioning over to White. The questioning centered on Long Island's economic development and the current economic climate and outlook.
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Suffolk County IDA supports expansion of A&Z Pharmaceuticals

Hauppauge, NY The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has granted preliminary approval of a financial incentive package that will assist a manufacturer in expanding its business by manufacturing more prescription (Rx) pharmaceuticals in addition to its existing over-the-counter
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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.