The 2013 Long Island
Community and
Economic Development
Conference
Presented By
At The
Hyatt Regency Windwatch
1717 Motor parkway, Hauppauge, New York 11788
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
New Millennium Development Services, Inc.
(NMDS)Organization is requesting support for the 2012 Long
Island Community and Economic Development Conference for
Small Businesses, MWBE Firms, Nonprofit Organizations &
Social/Civic Groups. The mission of the Conference is to
promote opportunities for nonprofits & social/civic groups in
the areas of economic revitalization for their communities
which create jobs and provide investment through social
enterprise. Our mission for the business sector is to have a
forum on how to do business in the State of New York. There
will also be networking which focuses on supplier-diversity
initatives for MWBE’s.
The Conference will be an important forum for engaging the
Long Island business community, educational & financial
institutions, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, social/civic
organizations, municipalities, governmental agencies and
residents in one day of dialogue and networking.
Sponsors and vendors will have the opportunity to exhibit their
company products and services.
Conference Objectives
* Starting & Maintaining A New Business & Non-Profit
* M/WBE Certification Process & Benefits
* Small Business Development Counseling & Training
* L.I. Regional Economic Development
(Strategic Plan for Nassau & Suffolk Counties)
* Network with Federal, State, City and Local
Governmental Agencies Contract Decision Makers
* Network with Major Corporations “Supplier Diversity
Contract Decision Makers”
* New Market Tax Credits for Commercial Projects
* Affordable Housing Projects Tax Credits
* Networking with Financial Institutions
* Green Energy Efficiency Benefits & Incentives
* Business 2 Business Networking
NEED FOR THE LONG ISLAND
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
This forum will facilitate small businesses having
the opportunity to network with Federal, State,
City & Local Gov’t. Contract Decision Makers. Also,
this educational venue will provide tools for
M/WBE’s to position themselves for projects with
entities that are actively pursuing supplier-diversity
relationships. The non-profit arena is also in need
of information regarding community development
opportunities and funding. Conferences of this
magnitude are traditionally in New York City and
we find this is an ideal time to bring this wealth of
knowledge to Long Island’s business sector.
NEED FOR THE LONG ISLAND
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
The Empire State Development Disparity Report
indicates how the M/WBE audience continues to
be underutilized. Through our conferences
continued education and exposure for M/WBE to
pursue contract opportunities we are confident
these present statistics will take a more positive
trend in Long Island’s near future.
NEED FOR THE LONG ISLAND
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
The NYS Department of Economic Development
was commissioned to conduct a statewide
disparity study regarding the participation of
minority and women owned business enterprises
in state contracts. The Department was also
authorized to examine the past and current status
of minority-owned and women-owned business
enterprises (“M/WBEs”) in the geographic and
product markets for contracting and procurement
of the State of New York (hereinafter “the State”
or “NYS”). The 2010 study finds both statistical
and anecdotal evidence of business discrimination
against M/WBEs in the State’s relevant market
area.
NEED FOR THE LONG ISLAND
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Next, we analyzed race and sex
disparities in business owner
earnings. We observed large, adverse
and statistically significant business
owner earnings disparities for AfricanAmericans, Hispanics, Asians, Native
Americans, and non-minority women
consistent with the presence of
discrimination in these markets.
NEED FOR THE LONG ISLAND
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Finally, as a further check on the statistical findings we examined
evidence from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners and
Self-Employed Persons (SBO). This data indicates large, adverse,
and statistically significant disparities between M/WBEs’ share of
overall revenues and their share of overall firms in the U.S. as a
whole, and in the states of New York, New Jersey, and
Connecticut. The size of the disparities facing minority and
female-owned firms in these three states is striking. For example,
although 6.65 percent of all firms in these three states are owned
by African Americans, they earn barely 1.0 percent of all sales and
receipts. African-American employer firms are 1.9 percent of the
total but earn only 0.8 percent of sales and receipts. Disparities
for women and for other minority groups are also very large in
these three states.
Clearly, this report indicates a much needed Long Island
Community and Economic Development Conference which
addresses this disparity report concerns.
The additional component of educating the non-profit sector will
also empower these organizations in creating a strong community
economic paradigm.
THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM
The Long Island Community and Economic
Development Conference will engage New York
State and the L.I. business community, local
municipalities, governmental agencies, elected
officials, policy-makers, educational & financial
institutions, non-profit groups, social/ civic
organizations and residents. At this event,
conversations from these roundtables will
culminate into strategies, an action plan, best
practices review, ideas for systems
enhancements and implementation. We are
asking your support for the cost of the program.
The sponsorship outline indicates how your
organization will be acknowledged for supporting
the program.
THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Financial support requested through this proposal will
allow conference initiatives to have a high level of
effectiveness through the roundtable conversations,
educational forum, marketing materials describing the
event program, providing diverse and competent
experts that will conduct conference sessions.
Sponsorship support will also enable us to provide this
conference with breakfast and lunch.
NEW MILLENNIUM’S HISTORY,
MISSION AND GOALS
New Millennium Development Services, Inc. was
incorporated as a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization on
December 11, 1997 to help improve the physical, economic
and cultural conditions of Long Island at-risk communities.
Our mission is to also create affordable /workforce housing
opportunities. NMDS is certified by New York State
Department of Housing and Community Renewal as a
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO).
Our organization is very pro-active with providing
community outreach in the area of green energy-efficiency
to both the residential and business sector.
Through education New Millennium’s goal is to also
promote the holistic revitalization of communities by
providing economic development opportunities which
empowers residents to rebuild their neighborhoods.
CONFERENCE GOALS
New Millennium Development Services 2013
Long Island Community and Economic
Development Conference will be a forum for
engaging the business community,
educational & financial institutions, nonprofit
leaders, elected officials, social/civic
organizations, municipalities, governmental
agencies and residents in one day of dialogue
and networking. These collaborative efforts
should foster relationships that will increase
businesses and non-profit organizations
participation in the market place.
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION
OPPORTUNITIES
Gold Sponsor - $15,000 – Conference Sponsor
Logo on All Printed Materials and Online Communications
Event Editorial Coverage Mention
Speaking Slot at Conference
Conference Sponsor Listings
20 VIP Tickets to Event /2 Tables for Luncheon (20 Guests)
Exhibition Booth
Silver Sponsor - $10,000 – Registration, Breakfast and
Lunch Sponsors
Logo on All Printed Materials and Online Communications
Event Editorial Coverage Mention
Speaking Slot At Conference
Registration, Breakfast and Lunch Sponsor Listing
10 VIP Tickets to Event/ 1 Table for Luncheon (10 Guests)
Exhibition Booth
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION
OPPORTUNITIES
Bronze Sponsor - $5,000 – General Sessions and
Workshops Sponsors
Logo on All Printed Materials and Online Communications
Event Editorial Coverage Mention
Speaking Slot at Conference
General Session and Workshop Sponsor Listing
5 VIP Tickets to Event / 5 Guests for Luncheon
Exhibition Booth
Community & Economic Development Sponsors - $2,500
Logo on All Printed Materials and Online Communications
Event Editorial Coverage Mention
Speaking Slot at Conference
Community & Economic Development Sponsor Listing
3 VIP Tickets to Event / 3 Guests for Luncheon
Exhibition Booth
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION
OPPORTUNITIES
Exhibition Booth for 2
Major Corporations - $ 1,250.00
Municipalities, Agencies, Educational Institutions,
Small Businesses, Social/Civic & Professional
Organizations - $ 500.00
Non-Profit Organizations - $ 250.00
Your support will help facilitate conference and
meals for the public
REGISTRATION APPLICATION
I am interested in the following participation:
Sponsorship
Gold $ 15,000 _________ (Conference)
Silver $ 10,000 _________ (Registration, Breakfast, Lunch)
Bronze $ 5,000 _________ (General Sessions and Workshops)
Community & Economic Development $ 2,500 _____
Exhibition Booths
Major Corporations $ 1,250 _____
Municipalities, Governmental Agencies, Educational Institutions, Small Businesses,
Social/Civic & Professional Organizations
$ 500 _____
Nonprofit Organizations
$ 250 _____
General Admission
Individual Ticket(s)
$ 45 X _____= Total _____
(First 100 Attendees are Complimentary and must register online at www.LICEDC.eventbrite.com)
(Small Business # Employees ____
Annual Business Revenue $_________)
REGISTRATION APPLICATION
Name/Company or Organization_______________________________
Address___________________________________________________
City/State_________________________________________________
Telephone_________________________ Fax____________________
Email Address______________________________________________
Mail & Make Checks Payable to: New Millennium Development Services
414 South Service Road, Suite 117
Patchogue, NY 11772
Contributions are tax deductible as prescribed by law
Contact Person – Tonya Lewter (516) 223-3855
Email: nwmillennium@optonline.net
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT:
Tonya Lewter, Executive Director
New Millennium Development Services, Inc.
414 South Service Road, Suite # 117
Bellport, New York 11713
Telephone (516) 223-3855
Fax (631) 803-6136
nwmillennium@optonline.net