Do You Believe?
Nov
11
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11/11/2010 11:01 AM
Everyone talks about the Long Island “brain drain” and how lack of jobs and affordable housing are driving the youth off Long Island, but as a business owner or working professional, what can we do to stop this slow exodus of young talent?
The members of the Long Island Elite (LIE) asked themselves the same question, and the result was the Believe symposium taking place on Monday, November 15th, 2010. The mission for the Believe Symposium is to empower Long Islander’s to create a better environment to raise a family, start a business and live a prosperous life. By challenging our youth to envision their future and take steps toward their goals, we will help them believe not only in themselves but the possibilities that lie ahead right here at home.
So what is the Believe symposium, exactly? The symposium consists of two equally important parts: an inspiring day for students, followed by an evening fundraising cocktail reception for the business community. Through keynote speakers, interactive break-out workshops and multiple networking opportunities, students of various backgrounds will be presented a chance to connect with and be inspired by leaders who have made a difference right here on Long Island. The evening cocktail reception is an essential part of the Believe Symposium; a variety of unique sponsorships are available to organizations that are excited about the growth and preservation of Long Island’s productivity. A significant portion of the funds raised from these sponsorships will be dedicated to the following Long Island Educational Charities: Junior Achievement, Long Island Works and the Mentoring Partnership. A portion of funding will also go to the newly established LIE Believe Scholarship Fund, which will be awarded annually to those students who choose to pursue higher education at one of the many prestigious universities here on Long Island.
There are still tickets left for Monday night’s Believe Symposium cocktail reception. You can buy tickets at https://journals.eventjournal.com/view_joinus.php?journal_id=213&page=tickets.
So, I leave you with this question- do you Believe?