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CIBS Long Island hosts “Fake News” panel on May 8th; Next education event to be held on June 5th

Shown (from left) are: CIBS president David Leviton, Jaci Clement,
David Winzelberg, Mitchell Goldberg and Herbert Agin.

Melville, NY CIBS Long Island hosted a panel discussion on “Fake News: How the Current State of How the Media Reports News Affects Our Business and Real Estate Professionals”on May 8th. The panel, moderated by Fair Media Council CEO Jaci Clement, included Herbert Agin, CEO of Colliers International Long Island Inc.; Mitchell Goldberg, president of ClientFirst Strategy Inc.; and David Winzelberg, real estate reporter at Long Island Business News. The event was held at RXR Executive Park, 58 South Service Rd.

CIBS’ next event is an educational program, “IDA Benefits, What You Need to Know.” It will be held on June 5th from 8 to 10 a.m. at RXR Executive Park (Lower Level Auditorium), 58 South Service Rd. 

Tony Catapano, Suffolk County IDA executive director, and Kelly Morris, Suffolk County IDA deputy executive director will be the guest speakers. The event will also feature breakfast, networking and a question and answer segment.

The event is free for CIBS members and associate members. RSVP to [email protected].

On August 7th, CIBS will hold its Annnual Summer Outdoor Bash at Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit www.CIBS-LI.com for more information.

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