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The Long Island Greek American Chamber of Commerce held their most recent meeting in Nassau County at the law offices of Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale on Wednesday, February 15th. .  Members and guests participated in an interactive discussion on the state of affairs in Greece with distinguished guest, the Consul General of Greece, Honorable Dr. Konstantinos Koutras. Dr. Koutras, a highly regarded diplomat, spoke on matters close to the hearts of many Greek-Americans including the economic environment on the mainland versus the islands.  He also touched on solutions that could be implemented in the US to further assist the economy in Greece such as increased education on and demand for Greek exports like cheeses, olives, olive oil and other produce.

Gold Coast Bank Chairman/CEO and Chamber President, John C. Tsunis, led the proceedings.

(left to right): John Tsunis, Chairman & CEO of Gold Coast Bank and Chamber President; Chamber Member Stella Lellos of law firm Rivkin Radler; Dr. Konstantinos Koutras, Consul General of Greece; and Chamber Member James Johnis, COO & President of Gold Coast Bank.