Have you ever wondered about the impact of real estate values on the local economy? Would you like to know more about real estate development, real estate finance or real estate taxes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to attend the 2002 Real Estate Symposium from 8:15 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday, October 30, 2002.

The Symposium, titled "Real Estate’s Impact on the Long Island Economy," is presented by the Real Estate Practitioner’s Institute of Long Island and the Association for a Better Long Island (A.B.L.I.).

Speakers will include Congressman Steve Israel, Nassau County Assessor Charles O’Shea, Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi, Donald Eversoll of Klein & Eversoll and Mitchell Rechler of Reckson Associates Realty Corp. Sessions include "Real Estate Development," "Real Estate Finance" and "Real Estate Taxes."

The symposium will be held in Hillwood Commons on the C.W. Post Campus, 720 Northern Blvd. (Route 25A), Brookville. Fee: $100 in advance, $150 at the door, full-time students free. Includes continental breakfast and 3 CEU credits.

For additional information call (516) 299-3273.