The word "Ronkonkoma" is synonymous with images of electronics, computers, software, and the global market. These contemporary "catch words" are the contemporary economic cornerstones of a town with a rich past. Many pioneer technologies have chosen Ronkonkoma as a base, and the town's entrepreneurs often end up in the national eye for their great ideas and outstanding contributions. New and older homes in this area blend a number of pleasing architectural styles, from colonial and Victorian to contemporary. From its roots as an historic summer lake resort community, Ronkonkoma has matured into one of the most stimulating and interesting of Long Island communities.