Consuelo Mack, host of the public television series Consuelo Mack WealthTrack, will be the Keynote Speaker at the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Economic Summit on Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 7:30 – 10:00 AM at the Crest Hollow Country Club (8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury).
Consuelo Mack is one of the most accomplished women in business journalism. . MONEY magazine named Consuelo "The Best Money TV Host" in their 2008 "100 Best" issue, saying “Cramer may entertain, but when it’s your future at stake, you are far better off tuning in to Mack.” Winner of the first Lifetime Achievement award from the Women’s Economic Roundtable, Ms. Mack began her career on Wall Street, was the long time anchor of the award winning “The Wall Street Journal Report” and is known for getting exclusive TV interviews with top business and investment leaders. Now in its fourth season, Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is seen nationally on public television (season five launches July). In New York the series airs Fridays at 7:30 pm on WLIW21 and Saturdays at 8 am on Thirteen.
Consuelo Mack goes beyond the traditional stock and bond markets to cover all of the investments people care about, including “green” investing, insurance, real estate, art and collectibles.
“These are tough economic times, but they will pass and our economy will recover," she says. “A disciplined, diversified strategy aimed at long-term results rather than short-term goals is the key for preserving and building wealth during these times.” Consuelo will address the audience on the economic and investment opportunities and challenges facing Long Island businesses and individuals.
She will be joined by a distinguished panel of industry experts who will participate in a discussion to address the present challenges, the future of commerce and industry within our economic times and how that will impact economic prosperity here on Long Island. Each panelist is an industry expert within a specific category present on Long Island. Among the panelists are:
- Dr. Robert Scott, Adelphi University
- Jim Kelly, JVKellyGroup
- Sal Ferro, Alure Home Improvement
- Mark S. Fogel, Leviton Manufacturing Company
- Kevin O’Neill, John W. Engemann Theater
- Joanie Ruge, Adecco
- John V. Terrana, Forchelli, Curto, Crowe, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Cohn, LLP
The Annual “Economic Summit XI” is a symposium, trade exposition and breakfast to address important issues facing Long Island’s businesses and industries. Sponsors to date for the event, which has attracted hundreds of participants annually, include Newsday; JVKellyGroup; The Home Depot; North Shore Financial Group; Leviton Manufacturing Company; Adecco; Adelphi University; Farrell Fritz, PC; VIP Basket Store; Verizon; Alure; Forchelli, Curto,Crowe, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Cohn, LLP; Citibank; PR Store and Leadership Huntington.
“This Summit provides an exciting forum for discussion about various business sectors and their impact in today’s financial environment. It is an event that should not be missed.” said David Walsdorf, Executive Board Member for the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce.
For additional information, sponsorships or tickets, please call (631) 423-6100.
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