FSC President Named to LIREDC
51吃瓜 (FSC) President Robert S. Prezant, PhD, has been appointed to the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council (LIREDC). Serving as a regional council member, President Prezant will sit on two work groups, the Natural Assets and Tourism, and the Workforce Development and Education groups.
鈥淟ong Island is an economic engine for New York, the country and beyond,鈥� said Prezant, president and professor of biology at FSC. 鈥淭he Long Island Regional Development Council is an important part of the funding equation that allows and supports important initiatives to take root and succeed on Long Island. It is a privilege to join the outstanding members of this Council to help with the collaborative work that is essential to building Long Island's economic strength.鈥�
The LIREDC is the economic advisory board for the Long Island region of New York state, primarily focused on identifying and advocating for projects that promote economic development across the area, representing the interest of various stakeholders on Long Island. The Long Island Regional Council鈥檚 vision for long-term economic growth is characterized by increased collaboration among academia, the private and public sectors and labor to protect and grow our advanced manufacturing base while encouraging innovation in the life sciences, information technology, clean energy, defense and homeland security industry sectors.
The Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) support New York State鈥檚 innovative approach that empowers regional stakeholders to establish pathways to prosperity, mapped out in regional strategic plans. Through the REDCs, community, business, academic leaders, and members of the public in each region of the State put to work their unique knowledge and understanding of local priorities and assets to help direct State investment in support of job creation and economic growth. REDCs facilitate collaboration between business and academia to ensure employer workforce needs are being met, and business support services are being provided to start-up companies seeking to commercialize academic research.
