Grassi & Co. Named Finalist in Prestigious HIA-LI 16th Annual Business Achievement Awards

September 9, 2010 – Grassi & Co. is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a Large Business finalist in the Business Achievement Awards competition conducted by HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island. Winners will be recognized during a gala luncheon event held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. More information about the awards event is available at: www.hia-li.org.

“We are incredibly honored to be among the finalists of the HIA-LI Business Achievement Awards,” said Managing Partner Lou Grassi. “We are also delighted to congratulate the winner, The Tiffen Company.  It is a well-deserved award, and we are proud to count them among our valued clients.”

“HIA-LI is pleased to recognize Grassi & Co. as a finalist in the Large Business category of our Business Achievement Awards competition,” said Terri Alessi-Miceli, President of HIA-LI.  “Our finalists represent some of the highest performing and best run companies on Long Island and in the world.  Grassi & Co., CPAs has been named a finalist in recognition of its achievements in industry leadership, creativity, successful business operations, corporate vision, and other characteristics vital to developing and growing a winning organization.”

In choosing the finalists, the selection committee considered multiple factors. The award criteria include positive employer/employee relations; commitment to the growth or betterment of the Long Island business community; revenue and profitability trends over the last three years; and, three to five year vision for the company’s future.  Additional criteria that were considered include: recent outstanding accomplishments; technical innovation or innovative processes; expansion into new markets; industry leadership; and, overcoming adversity.

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HIA-LI helps Long Island businesses prosper. For more than 30 years, they have been the recognized voice for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. They provide a forum for business leaders to network, problem solve and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses. HIA-LI programs and events promote strategic partnerships, targeted networking, information sharing and business advocacy. Members benefit from our committees, educational programs, career resources, research capabilities, mentoring opportunities and business advisory services.