PRPLI 2nd Annual Pitching Event ![]()
Please join us for PRPLI's 2nd Annual Pitching Long Island event, sponsored by PIX11!
The region of Long Island, surrounded by water with the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn to the west, is unique in its geography, culture, politics, economy, challenges and advantages. From economic development to recreation to education to business and the professions, the people who pitch Long Island are as unique as their surroundings.
Hear what they have to say about their careers, crisis communications, the techniques they employ in their messaging, change management, their roles as spokesperson and how they manage the strengths and weaknesses of their organizations.
If you live or work on Long Island, this panel discussion will open your eyes to what it takes to market our region. It's a combination of public relations, sales, communications, and a heavy dose of chutzpa.
PANELISTS:
THE NFP EXECUTIVE: Randi Dresner of East Meadow has dedicated herself to improving the lives of others, helping to put a face on people who are hungry on Long Island. She has served as president and CEO of Island Harvest, Long Island’s largest hunger-relief organization, since 2001 and is known as a tireless advocate on behalf of people facing hunger.
THE AGENCY: David Chauvin, of Freeport joined Zimmerman/Edelson Inc. in 2006 and brings over twelve years of corporate, government and political communications experience, including an extensive background in crisis management. As the firm's vice president, he is responsible for running the day-to-day operations for the public relations division, which provides services to clients throughout Long Island, New York City, and tri-state area.
THE UNIVERSITY: Pat Calabria, of Seaford is Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Enrollment Management at Farmingdale State College, the largest college of applied sciences and technology in the State University of New York system. His responsibilities include admissions, enrollment management, government relations, media relations, alumni relations, marketing and advertising, graphic design, internal communications, social media, and the web.
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FIRM: Lee Peretz of Plainview is the marketing director at Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP, a full service accounting and consulting firm. He is a professional service marketer who works closely with his team to develop winning marketing and business development strategies, conceptualization and implementation of market strategy, management of business development and marketing efforts, brand management, and direction of Anchin’s marketing team.
MODERATOR:
THE SOLE PRACTITIONER: Mindy F. Wolfle of Long Beach founded Neptune Marketing LLC in January 2005. In December 2011, she added Director of Marketing at Armao, Costa & Ricciardi to her professional life; in July 2013, Mindy became the Chief Marketing Officer of Armao LLP. Mindy is also an instructor of business writing and NFP integrated marketing in Hofstra University's Continuing Education program.