Vast Economic Contributions of Immigrants to Long Island
October 24, 2008
A Symposium and Discussion on the New Adelphi University Report
A symposium including a presentation and discussion of the results of a new study by Adelphi University Prof. Mariano Torras. The event will focus on the findings of the report and their impact on Long Island’s economy.
“Strengthening Long Island: The Economic Contributions of Immigrants to Nassau and Suffolk Counties,” is a new report released by Long Island WINS and commissioned by The Hagedorn Foundation in partnership with Adelphi’s Center for Social Innovation. This report demonstrates the critically important role of the immigrant population on Long Island and highlights their contributions to the economy.
This event is sponsored by The Center for Social Innovation at Adelphi University, Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Long Island Immigrant Alliance, Suffolk County Office of Minority Affairs and Long Island WINS.
WHEN: Monday, October 27th, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Adelphi University, Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
WHO: Mariano Torras, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics at Adelphi University and Fellow at the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame; Luis Valenzuela, Ph.D., LMSW, Executive Director, Long Island Immigrant Alliance; Berenice Gomez, President of the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and President/CEO of Harvest Home Mortgage; and Joe Gergela, Executive Director, Long Island Farm Bureau.
The report can be reviewed at: http://events.adelphi.edu/news/strengtheninglongisland/.
Long Island Wins: Long Island Wins (www.longislandwins.com) is a public information campaign driven by the belief that immigration creates incredible opportunities for economic, cultural, and social growth. As immigrants to this country renew the American dream, they improve the quality of life for all of us. In order to foster positive attitudes toward immigrants, we carry out education and outreach to highlight the contributions of immigrants, enhance the public, perception of immigrants, and build support for public and private immigration initiatives that benefit all residents of Long Island.
Adelphi University: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs*The College of Arts and Sciences, the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, the Honors College, the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work*the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,200 students from 41 states and 63 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.
Long Island Immigrant Alliance: The Long Island Immigrant Alliance (www.longislandimmigrantalliance.org) provides support to all Long Island immigrants and seeks to facilitate the creation of an inclusive and welcoming society. We look to create and promote innovative programs and practical solutions for all Long Island residents regardless of nativity.
Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LIHCC, www.lihcc.org) is a not-for-profit corporation serving the business communities of Nassau and Suffolk County. The LIHCC was founded in 1988 to advance the business interests of the Hispanic community of Long Island. It is the goal of the LIHCC to provide its members, who often has special entrepreneurial needs, with business support, professional development workshops, advocacy programs, resource materials and networking opportunities that will help them grow their businesses.
Long Island Farm Bureau: (www.lifb.org) Our mission is to fairly and aggressively represent and serve the best interests of our members through united action, using the strength of a grassroots organizational structure and relying on effective leadership to provide strong, networked and allied Farm Bureau organizations at the local, state and national organization levels. Our collective goal: to protect and strengthen the nation’s agricultural industry.
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Kali Chan
Media Relations Director
Office of Public Affairs
Adelphi University
Levermore Hall 205
1 South Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 877-4040
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