Long Island Venture Group (LIVG)

The goal of LIVG is to promote expanded and vigorous business development in the Long Island region. LIVG seeks to create a productive and business-friendly environment that will afford area businesses with access to the resources necessary to compete successfully in today's markets. LIVG serves as a focal point for the exchange of ideas among new and existing business enterprises, successful entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers. Through monthly meetings and the annual Capital Forum, a highly successful venture capital conference, LIVG brings together members of the region's business community. Through its association with the Scott Skodnek Business Development Center at Hofstra University, LIVG supports the continuing education of its members and of the business community in general.

David Schaffer, a member of the Corporate Group at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP is Director and General Counsel of the Long Island Venture Group.