The New York Department of State is on a statewide tour promoting two of its flagship economic development programs. Past program participants share insights and lessons learned to new communities interested in revitalizing their downtowns.

Tuesday, May 28: East Farmingdale, New York

12:30 – 4:30PM Deputy Secretary of State Santiago Leads Economic Development Forum

The forum to be held in Farmingdale focuses on the past, present and future of Downtown Revitalization programs in the region. Learn from those who have gone through the program. Mayors and municipal officials from Downtown Revitalization Initiative communities, private stakeholders involved with the DRI and New York Forward and agency staff will provide advice, insights, lessons-learned and recommendations to inform future program applicants and awardees.

12:30PM – Media Availability with Deputy Secretary of State Kisha Santiago 

1:00PM – Opening Remarks

• John Nader, President of Farmingdale State College and Regional Economic Development Council Co-Chair
• Kisha Santiago, NYS Deputy Secretary of State
• Linda Armyn, President and CEO of Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Regional Economic Development Council Co-Chair

WHERE:  Farmingdale State College, Campus Center Ballroom
                 2350 Route 110, East Farmingdale, NY

 **Media Availability with Deputy Secretary of State Santiago Prior to Event Opening