06/02/2026
The latest blog post of “Business Grows Here” by Terri Alessi-Miceli, President & CEO of HIA-LI, is online now! In this post, Terri discusses our recent Economic Development Task Force program, "The Economic Engine of Tourism and Travel on Long Island," held in partnership with Strata Alliance, which highlighted how the tourism industry on Long Island has evolved into a robust contributor to our region's economy. Below is an excerpt:
“At HIA-LI, we believe economic development depends on collaboration. Tourism, transportation, hospitality, downtown revitalization, infrastructure and business growth all work together. The more strategically we connect those pieces, the stronger Long Island’s economy becomes. The opportunity before us is to invest in that momentum, market the region aggressively, and make sure the benefits are felt across Long Island.”
Read the rest of the post here: https://tinyurl.com/4xzb8eb4