HIA-LI Names Recipients of HIA-LI 20th Annual Business Achievement Awards

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, will recognize four organizations as recipients of its prestigious HIA-LI 20^th Annual Business Achievement Awards. The award recipients represent a diverse group of outstanding organizations from four different business categories: large businesses, small businesses, rookie of the year and non-profits. Representatives from each of the winning organizations will receive a plaque bearing the HIA-LI logo during a gala luncheon event held today at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. This gala event will include business leaders from all across Long Island making it one of the best places to conduct business and build relationships. Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Executive is expected to provide the keynote address on economic initiatives and what it takes to be a great company on Long Island.

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"This year marks the 20th anniversary of the HIA-LI Annual Business Achievement Awards. Over the years we have seen these outstanding organizations move up through the tiers from small businesses to large businesses, both as finalists and winning organizations," said Terri Alessi–Miceli, President of HIA-LI. "We are convinced that the progress, effective economic operations, corporate vision, sound leadership and other crucial characteristics that this year's winning organizations have displayed will serve to inspire other businesses and organizations across Long Island."

The award criteria used by the HIA-LI includes positive employer/employee relations, commitment to the growth of the Long Island business community, and the three to five year vision for the company's future.  In addition, the recipients are also chosen based on recent outstanding accomplishments, technical innovation or innovative processes, expansion into new markets, and industry leadership.

HIA-LI 20^th Annual Business Achievement Award Recipients:

This year's winning organizations are:

• Large Business: ROTHCO, a family-owned wholesale supplier of army/navy, camping, outdoor and security merchandise and gear.
• Small Business: Gettry Marcus CPA, P.C., a nationally-recognized firm that provides accounting, tax and consulting services to commercial businesses, high net worth individuals and various industries.
• Rookie of the Year: Compass Workforce Solutions, a human resources consulting firm dedicated to providing HR expertise and resources to meet the needs of small businesses.
• Not-for-profit Organization: American Red Cross on Long Island, that responds to emergencies and disasters across the region- home fires, floods, building collapses, providing shelter, food, clothing and emotional support at no cost to those in need.

2014 Sponsors
This year's show sponsors include: American Red Cross on Long Island; Amneal Pharmaceuticals; Astoria Bank; AVZ; Bank of America; Bank United; Business Furniture of Long Island; Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP; Chocolate Works of Bellmore/Merrick; Communication Strategy Group; Design Audio Visual; Farrell Fritz P.C.; fishbat; Genser, Dubow, Genser & Cona LLP; Gettry Marcus CPA, P.C.; Grassi & Co; GrooveCar; H2M Architects & Engineers; Legend Limousine; Lorraine Gregory Communications Group; Magii Group of Companies; Media Mechanix; National Grid; NST; People's Alliance Federal Credit Unit; Presentations Plus; PSEG LI; ROTHCO; Sign A Rama of Hauppauge; St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center; Stony Brook University; VAI; and Valley National Bank.

Finalists include: AVZ; Chamber of Horrors NY; Champion Medal & Glass; Concept 5; Genser Dubow Genser & Cona; GrooveCar; Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk, Inc.; Jefferson's Ferry; Magii Group of Companies; North Atlantic Industries, Inc.; North Shore LIJ CareConnect; Rigatoni's Pizza & Catering Co.; Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.; and Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center.

About HIA-LI
HIA-LI helps Long Island businesses prosper. For over 30 years, we have been the recognized voice for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. We provide a forum for business leaders to network, problem solve and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses. Our member companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals. We're headquartered in and support one of the largest industrial parks in the United States. HIA-LI programs and events promote strategic partnerships, targeted networking, and information sharing and business advocacy. Members benefit from our committees, educational programs, career resources, research capabilities, mentoring opportunities and business advisory services. For more information, visit http://www.HIA-LI.org or call 631-543-5355.

HIA-LI CONTACT:
Terri Alessi-Miceli, 631-543-5355, [email protected]

MEDIA CONTACT:                                          
Lisa Hazen, Communication Strategy Group; 1-866-997-2424; [email protected] 

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