Our Mission Statement...

Commerce Plaza's overall goal is to operate a model business community, which simulates an actual business environment. In this setting, children will have the opportunity to learn to be viable citizens, managers, workers, and consumers, while learning practical economic and business realities. Ultimately, Commerce Plaza will promote systematic change within the educational system by developing the means to prepare students for employment and a successful vocational future and will accomplish the following:

• Provide an opportunity where children and young adults may visit and participate in a real-life simulation of the business community, with particular emphasis upon the business and economic aspects underlining the functioning of businesses, and the community at large.
• Establish a cohesive and collaborative network and partnership between educational institutions and the business community in order to effectuate and implement the programs developed and provide an opportunity for children to be introduced to the corporate world.
• Conduct and promote lectures and discussions, which will foster and develop the entrepreneurial spirit in the youth of the community.
• Develop and administer a comprehensive program that will integrate NYS learning standards with current business practices so as to teach children about careers, economics, citizenship, and the general skills needed for the world of work. Ultimately, those participating in this experience will be better prepared to become the consumers, employees, and managers in the commercial community.
• And ultimately, provide children with a unique comprehensive educational and vocational experience to help build a stronger future for the Long Island Business Community “one child at a time.”