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| VAI Named Winner in Hauppauge Industrial Association’s Gala Business Achievement Awards 2007 | HIA to honor several Long Island firms in September awards ceremony
Ronkonkoma, N.Y. -- August 14, 2007 -- VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.) today announced it has been named a winner in the Business Achievement Awards presented by the Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA). VAI was named in the Large Business Achievement category.
“HIA's Annual Business Achievement Award competition focuses attention on the accomplishments of the local business community,” stated Terri Alessi – Miceli, President of the HIA. “It is a great opportunity to gain the recognition they deserve for their growth, leadership and overall commitment to our region.”
Judging was based on the company’s commitment to the growth or betterment of the Long Island community, positive employer/employee relations, revenue and profitability trends and future company vision. Companies were also able to point out any recent outstanding accomplishments, technical innovations, market expansion, industry leadership or triumph over adversity in their bid for the award.
"Receiving the Large Business Achievement Award from the HIA is a great honor for VAI and for the VAI team. Our formula for future expansion is customer driven product development, employee growth opportunities, and most importantly, continuous enhancement of our support and services that exceeds our customer’s expectations,” said Bob Vormittag, President, VAI.
This year’s winners and finalists include Clear Vision Optical, VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.), UCP of Greater Suffolk, Dr. Sheri Glazer D.D.S., Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Satty, Levine & Ciacco, CPA’s, The Garage Eatery, All Island Media, IVCi, Education & Assistance Corporation, Good Shepherd Hospice, accesslinx and ResponseLink.
These firms will be honored in four divisions at the HIA's September 10th Gala Luncheon where 350-400 business professionals and political dignitaries will also hear a keynote presentation officiated by Steve Levy, Suffolk County Executive. In addition, award-winning companies will have an opportunity to display their products and services and to speak about their company for government dignitaries and Long Island business leaders.
"Long Island firms face many obstacles," said Ann Marie Scheidt, Co-Chair of HIA's Business Development Committee. "But they've proven over and over that they have the talent and resourcefulness to overcome those obstacles and forge ahead. This is the HIA's way of saying 'thank you' to companies that have successfully met competitive challenges, have had a significant community impact, and have made commitments to growth on Long Island."
Sponsors of this event include FedEx, Newsday, Hoffmann and Baron, LLP, Stony Brook University, North Fork Bank, Fuoco Group, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County and People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union.
“Competition today is intense, especially for companies on Long Island," said Terri Alessi – Miceli, President of the HIA. “The HIA is helping to shine a light on Long Island companies that have had tremendous business success while contributing to both the betterment of the Long Island Community and overcoming any adversity that has come their way."
Past winners include FedEx Corp. (Large Business Achievement Award), Fuoco Group (Small Business Achievement Award), Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (Not-for-Profit) and Applied DNA Sciences (Rookie of the Year).
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About the HIA
The Hauppauge Industrial Association, which has a membership of approximately 1,100 companies throughout Long Island, is a proactive 28-year-young business organization that focuses on the economic health and well-being of its member companies and that of the entire Long Island business community. HIA provides services and programs focusing on international trade, human resources, business development, government affairs, manufacturing, technology, environment, education, engineering, transportation, energy and much more. Contact the HIA at www.hia-li.org or 631 543-5355. |
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About VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
VAI is an IBM Premier Business Partner and an award-winning software developer. Designed for the mid-range market, S2K Enterprise is used by a wide variety of mid-size companies worldwide, with a number of clients in the manufacturing, distribution, retail and related service industries. Advanced applications such as Warehouse Pro, EDI, CRM and e-Business provide companies the power to leverage their information technology investment. VAI is headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York, with branch offices in Miami, Orlando, Chicago and Newport Beach and Oroville, California. For more information, please contact 800-824-7776 or visit www.vai.net. |
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