Office of Economic Development | Town of Islip

Septemeber 29, 2021 – The Town of Islip will host a FREE Job Search Boot Camp^® for residents, which will consist of a series of classes, taught by the professionals from Executive Consultants of New York, aimed to provide the necessary tools and skills for obtaining employment through networking. Some of the topics to be discussed include the use of LinkedIn and other social media, assistance with developing a personal brand, and resume and cover letter advice. Starts October 5, 2021. Register Now!

Islip’s industrial parks provide 106 square miles and roughly 4,200 acres of land zoned for a vast array of industrial clusters, including advanced manufacturing, aerospace/electronics, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing and distribution, just to mention a few!

In Bohemia, the planes at Long Island MacArthur Airport aren’t the only things taking off. Less than a mile away at Designs for Vision, a surgical illumination and magnification device manufacturer, everyone’s feet are firmly planted and technology and innovation are reaching new heights.

Industrial development agencies (IDAs) are designed to foster economic development through tax benefits and low-cost financing. In New York State, IDAs have been paying dividends with increases in both economic welfare and jobs — and for the fifth straight year, Long Island’s IDAs have created the most jobs of any region in the state.