We anticipate CFA Round 15 to open soon and are excited to share that NYS Empire State Development is resuming their CFA Roadshow Town Halls across the region this year to help the business community to understand the grant programs available through NYS for various large and small business (non-retail) assistance. Town Halls will be held in Huntington, Oyster Bay, Riverhead, Islip and Hempstead.
Category: manufacturing
2024 Export Week
Kick off World Trade Month with America’s Export Experts Offering Virtual Informational & Training Sessions
Join the U.S. Commercial Service – America’s Export Experts – for a series of virtual tradecraft & industry-focused seminars during Export Week 2024 May 6-10 as well as throughout the month.
Sign up for one or more of these sessions. Specially designed for exporters of all experience levels.
In 20+ sessions, we’ll cover these areas and more:
- Industry-specific Exporting Guidance
- Sales & Marketing
- Export Finance
- Export Documentation
Made on LI: Subtle Tea Company
It’s iced tea made on Long Island! The Subtle Tea Company brews small batches in Ronkonkoma and it’s shipped out everywhere.
“Subtle Tea is the only organic craft brewed iced tea on the island — we think it’s important to taste tea first when you’re drinking Iced tea,” says owner Kyle Chandler.
Read the entire News12 article HERE
Is Your Business Prepared if UPS Goes on Strike?
The LI Food Council has a new member ready to help with last-mile delivery in case of a UPS strike. Trellus is a Same-Day, on-demand Local Delivery Service and Marketplace that helps small businesses compete against Amazon and big-box e-commerce retail stores. They’re also a regional UPS alternative for deliveries across Long Island and Westchester and by scheduled request into New York City, Southern Connecticut, New Jersey, and beyond.
Trellus was just profiled by News 12 Long Island. They’re now educating other small businesses about the looming UPS strike and what’s at stake. In their blog article, Trellus details why diversifying your logistics is critical at this time.
Don’t be stranded by major carriers in the event of a UPS strike! Visit www.bytrellus.com to learn more, or give them a call at 1.833.562.2554.
ESD Capital Grants – Round 13 CFA Open
The new Round of CFA funding is now open and could be a great program for LIFC members.
Below is the 2023 CFA Resources PDF
Please note: ESD Capital Grants, SPFS, Craft Beverage, and Non-Profit grants are subject to the July 28th deadline.
Guidance for ESD programs including Capital Grants and Strategic Planning and Feasibility studies can be found on page 7 of the PDF and on page 133
there are also two new programs from ESD for craft beverage businesses and non-profits.
Click HERE to learn more about the Craft Beverage Micro-Grant Program
More information about the round and the Strategic Planning and Feasibility application can be found here: https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/.
Energy Efficiency Natural Gas – National Grid Rebates
We understand the importance of energy efficiency upgrades that will decrease operating costs and increase profit margins. That is why we have developed energy efficiency programs specifically for our commercial customers.
If your business is on a firm gas heating rate, you could be eligible for the following incentives for high-efficiency gas heating equipment.
The flyers below outline a majority of the rebates offered to National Grid customers.
NY State Liquor Authority Event
We are excited to announce the 2023 New York Liquor Authority event.
Last year’s event was a big success. If your business deals with the manufacture, distribution, or sale of alcohol in New York you won’t want to miss this.
Please check back here for further information as we are finalizing the details of this exciting gathering.
Manufacturing Trade Show
Summer Internship Opportunity
Cornell AgriTech is offering a summer internship program. They are looking for talented undergraduate students with an interest in food and beverage business to work with them in beautiful Geneva, NY this summer.
Details:
This nine-week internship program will focus on the business development of food and beverage companies.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about:
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- Entrepreneurship
- Food and beverage production
- General business operations
- Cornell food and beverage research and technology
- Emerging food innovation and trends
- Regulatory compliance
- Government economic incentives
- Capital investments
- Business-to-business partnerships
- Supply chain issues
- Students will work with Center of Excellence experts and actual companies to gain knowledge about success in the food and beverage industry.
- Site visits will allow students to see food company operations firsthand.
- Students will develop a comprehensive databases and guides that will help small businesses grow.
- Benefits include housing and a $4,825 stipend.
FUZE HUB Manufacturing Grants
As part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, Fuze Hub’s Manufacturing Grants are designed to encourage collaboration between not-for-profit organizations and small to mid-sized manufacturing companies in New York State. Learn More
World Trade Week – 2021
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TONY UPHOFF
President and CEO of Thomas, the parent company of Thomasnet.com
INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE: GINA M. RAIMONDO
U.S. Secretary of Commerce
CO-CHAIRS:
ANDREA RATAY
Vice President, CICP, Global Trade Finance at TD Bank and chair of the New York District Export Council
SAM RUDA
Director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Port Department
Registration: https://bit.ly/2PnuGiC
For More Information, please visit: www.worldtradeweeknyc.org
The Long Island Food Council is proud
to be a partner of World Trade Week – 2021
Upcoming Global NY Supported Events
Considerations for Leveraging the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement “USMCA”
May 11 and 18, 2021, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Virtual platform via Microsoft TEAMS
Registration: Email Tammi Parsons, SBA at tammi.bennett@sba.gov
Join us for this two-part webinar series to learn what changes this new Free Trade Agreement has for your business, how to qualify your goods, and properly declare them. See below for topics in each part.
Part 1:
• Understanding USMCA – What’s new & different?
• Lessons learned
• Informed compliance
Part 2:
• New procedures – Qualifying your goods & navigating rules of origin
• What data elements are required on the certificate of origin
• What supporting documentation you will need from your suppliers
Virtual India Trade Mission
May 26-27, 2021
REGISTER HERE
The USDOC Commercial Service Offices in New York State and Global NY are teaming up to help your company find customers and partners in India through a virtual trade mission. This two-day event, hosted by U.S. Commercial Service India, will help New York State companies find and meet with prospective partners in India all from the comfort of your own home or office through a virtual platform. We’re actively recruiting interested businesses in the following sectors: Aerospace and defense, Environmental technologies, Renewable energy, Education tech.
How can STEP help?
Qualifying companies can apply for STEP 8 grant funding to offset up to 70% of the cost of $1,000 or $700 in reimbursement. Education tech does not qualify for STEP funding.
Multi- Sector Virtual Trade Mission to Mexico
Hosted by Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors’ & Premiers’ (GSGP)
Monday, June 21 – Friday, July 2, 2021
Registration Deadline: April 23, 2021
MORE INFORMATION
GSGP is leading a multi-sector virtual trade mission to Mexico. Similar to an in-person trade mission, each participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings to meet with prospective customers and business partners.
How can STEP help?
Through use of the STEP Grant, 70% or $700 of the $1,000 participation fee will be reimbursed. Additionally, the market research and customized appointment setting (typically a fee of $2,900) will be provided complimentary.
PARTNER EVENTS AND RESOURCES
Webinar: The Basics of ITAR
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 10:00-11:30 a.m. EST
REGISTER HERE – Cost: $50
Avoid costly penalties by getting a grip on the basics of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). During this seminar you will gain a better understanding of how the ITAR affect your international shipments, technical data, and employee travel.
You will learn:
USML classification
Licensing and exemptions
What specially designed and SME mean
How to manage inventories
How to meet the requirements of being an ITAR registered entity
MEDinISRAEL Conference – NY Payer Panel
Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 12:20 – 1:10 ET
REGISTER HERE
Israeli digital health startups are transforming healthcare with amazing technical breakthroughs, primarily through solutions sold to providers and bio-tech. Health plans can also attain significant financial gain, but to-date there has been far less engagement between this sector and the Israeli digital health sector. This panel will provide a discussion with senior executives from significant payers operating in New York on the challenges and “pain points” they face, and some of possible ways in which the Israeli digital health ecosystem may be able to address these pain points. For more information on the MEDinISRAEL Conference please view the full agenda here.
‘RAISE’ Market Intelligence to Grow Your Exports – Webinar for New York State Rural Businesses
Thursday, May 6, 2021
REGISTER HERE
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for a complimentary webinar to learn about services offered for rural exporters, including Rural America’s Intelligence Service for Exporters (RAISE). RAISE market research reports can offer your company targeted intelligence to help maximize your export sales. In addition, learn how Empire State Development/Global NY can assist with grant funding to reimburse your company for using RAISE and other CS services, participating in trade events, and more.
Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator Summer Program 2021
Monday, June 21, 2021 – Friday, October 8, 2021
Application Deadline: Monday, April 26, 2021, 11:59 p.m.
APPLY HERE
The companies selected to participate in the four-month program will receive a $100,000 investment and the potential for follow-on funding from ERA’s Fund. As entrepreneurs with decades of experience in business, technology and early-stage venture capital; ERA has successfully founded, built, run, sold and financed businesses. Through ERA you will have access to the most experienced entrepreneurial experts in NYC, all of whom are on deck to help solve every type of operating and strategic problem startups encounter.
Grow-NY Food & Agriculture Business Competition
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 15, 2021, 5:00 p.m. EST
REGISTER HERE
The Grow-NY competition is for start-ups with growth potential in food and agriculture. Applicants must be an established business entity in the food, beverage, and/or agriculture space. Examples of food and agriculture startups include, but are not limited to, companies that: Research and design new crop varieties; Offer new methods and/or tools to support the efficient growing, monitoring, and harvesting of crops and livestock; Offer new and/or improved methods for producing, preparing, and packaging food and beverage products or ingredients; Represent high-growth opportunities for new and innovative food and beverage products or ingredients.
UPCOMING STEP GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Empire State Development’s Global NY Division works in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to increase both the number of small businesses exporting and value of exports for those currently exporting through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The events below are eligible for STEP funding. For more information on the program contact us at globalny@esd.ny.gov.
Hannover Messe All-Digital Trade Show
April 12-16, 2021
Registration Deadline: March 31, 2021
APPLY TODAY
Global NY is providing a limited number of STEP grant awards to give eligible New York State small businesses the opportunity to exhibit digitally in this year’s virtual edition of HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s leading industrial trade fair. The event will feature daily live presentations, from 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) -2:00 p.m. (EST), from April 12-16, 2021. The digital event covers the following sectors: Automation, Motion & Drives; Compressed Air & Vacuum; Digital Ecosystems; Energy Solutions; Engineered Parts & Solutions; and Logistics.
How can STEP help?
Unique to this event, STEP Grant funding will cover 100% of the “Digital Package S” exhibit cost (approximately $3,500).
Multi-Sector Virtual Trade Mission to Mexico
Hosted by Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors’ & Premiers’ (GSGP)
June 21 – July 2, 2021
Registration Deadline: April 23, 2021
MORE INFORMATION
GSGP is leading a multi-sector virtual trade mission to Mexico. Similar to an in-person trade mission, each participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings to meet with prospective customers and business partners.
How can STEP help?
Through use of the STEP Grant, 70% or $700 of the $1,000 participation fee will be reimbursed. Additionally, the market research and customized appointment setting (typically a fee of $2,900) will be provided complimentary.
PARTNER EVENTS AND RESOURCES
Grow Your Exports to Mexico Webinar
Hosted by Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors’ & Premiers’ (GSGP) and presented by Efren Flores, Mexico Trade Office Director, GSGP & Global NY
TOMORROW – Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
REGISTER HERE
Learn about key industry sectors and market opportunities in Mexico for small to medium-sized companies. The overview will be provided by Efren Flores, Mexico Trade Office Director, GSGP & Global NY. The free webinar will cover current economic trends, the USMCA trade agreement, COVID 19 and GSGP’s upcoming Virtual Trade Mission to Mexico June 21-July 2, 2021.
2021 International Trade Week
Hosted by North Country Chamber of Commerce
March 9, 11 and 16, 2021
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. each day
MORE INFORMATION
2021 International Trade Week features three virtual sessions covering timely export topics, best practices and a Can-Am leadership update. See below for a list of session titles:
- Getting COVID Related Products Across the US Border: What Exporters Need to Know
- Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Overview and Updates
- Can-Am Leadership Border Briefing
- Immigration 101: Border-Crossing Updates from US & Canada
- Cargo Crossing 101: Best Practices for Getting Cargo into the US
- USMCA/CUSMA
Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator Summer Program 2021
Monday, June 21, 2021 – Friday, October 8, 2021
Application Deadline: Monday, April 26, 2021, 11:59 p.m.
APPLY HERE
The companies selected to participate in the four-month program will receive a $100,000 investment and the potential for follow-on funding from ERA’s Fund. As entrepreneurs with decades of experience in business, technology and early-stage venture capital; ERA has successfully founded, built, run, sold and financed businesses. Through ERA you will have access to the most experienced entrepreneurial experts in NYC, all of whom are on deck to help solve every type of operating and strategic problem startups encounter.
26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)
November 1 -12, 2021
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 5, 2021
MORE INFORMATION
For the first time, the UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on November 1-12, 2021. The international summit will bring together heads of state, climate experts, young people, civil society, trade unions, faith groups and Indigenous Peoples to agree coordinated action to tackle climate change. Opportunities for involvement in this event span the Blue Zone and the Green Zone ranging from hosting events and securing exhibition space, to installations.
NY-MEP PPE Grants
We would like to share this grant information with you.
The link to apply is below. MEP sister company, ITAC, is managing this initiative. Funding is limited and grants will be awarded on a first-come basis for qualifying projects.
Attention: NYS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Manufacturers
$10,000 grants are available to help you scale operations and maximize PPE lifespan
This NYMEP PPE grant program was created to fund select projects that maximize PPE lifespan, thereby minimizing costs and waste. Improved cleaning products, sanitizing equipment, sustainable PPE designs, and products targeting re-use are being considered.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis while funds remain available, starting January 27, 2021:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYMEP-PPE-Grant-App
A note to applicants: A notification saying “Thank you for your survey” will appear after the application is submitted. This is only because the applications are being managed on the Survey Monkey platform.
Manufacturing Reimagined
COVID Impacts on NY Manufacturers: Industry Spotlight – Food & Beverage
November 12, 2020
11:00am – 12:00pm EST
Many manufacturers operating in the age of COVID are facing unique challenges, like risky supply chains, the need for enhanced employee safety protocols, uncertain distribution channels, and more.
Join FuzeHub as we look at the impact COVID has had on New York manufacturers, specifically in the food and beverage industry, and learn things like:
How have other food and beverage manufacturers successfully managed to grow their businesses during the pandemic?
What NY-based resources are available to help with your company’s COVID-related issues?
Where can you go to apply for up to $10,000 in project funding to address these issues?
Following the presentation portion of the event, attendees will have an opportunity to take advantage of the Remo platform and network with other industry players. Exchange ideas, share successes and learn about resources from fellow food and beverage manufacturers, businesses dedicated to the development of the food industry, centers focused on food research and innovation, and others.
The Manufacturing Reimagined program’s goal is to offer resource partnering, training, and up to $10,000 in funding to offset COVID-related project costs with a NYSTAR asset. Register for these and other events in the series.
Reemergence and Revitalization Webinar
June 4, 2020 – 1:00-2:00 EDT
As much of the country begins the process of re-opening as a result of the coronavirus, many food and beverage businesses are assessing their financial needs. How can you best position yourself?
This health crisis has exposed a lot of vulnerabilities in the industry. Among the most important of these is balancing cash flow needs with unplanned costs for plant closures, employees, healthcare, and new facility standards — all while managing increased demand.
How can the industry get back on track as the country re-emerges from the pandemic?
Join us as we look deeper into the financing challenges as a result of the pandemic, structuring alternatives for the future, and the strategies for financial stability. How does the CARES Act affect food and beverage manufacturers and what leasing standards should you keep in mind?
Our speakers will discuss these issues and more:
James Aspromonti, Marcum LLP
Financial statement implications
CARES Act tax changes
Leasing standard update
Zachary Chubb, City National Bank
Financing market perspectives, what has changed since the start of the pandemic, and the current outlook
Managing your current financing needs and working with lenders in the short and long term
Financing best practices and strategies
John DiMino, First American Equipment Finance
Current Financing Challenges Faced by Food & Beverage Manufacturers
Funding Strategies for Financial Stability as the Country Re-Opens and emerges from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Take the Survey-Long Island Business Economic Impact of Covid-19
Hofstra University is gathering critical data to assist Nassau and Suffolk County businesses to address and mitigate the impact of Covid-19.
The online survey attached will provide government officials with new information to assess the economic effect and advocate for additional relief.
FUZEHUB COVID-19 Resources for Manufacturers
General Business Resources
Grants, Loans, And Debt Relief
Workforce And Employment
Manufacturers interested in helping with the COVID-19 response should also contact their regional Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center.
For more information, please contact us at info@fuzehub.com or follow us on Facebook, Linkedin,and Twitter where we are sharing press releases, announcements, tools, and resources as they come in.
We are also happy to assist you individually via phone or email. Please email info@fuzehub.comor call 518.768.7030 to be connected to someone who can help.
FUZEHUB Webinar
Calculating Your Cost of Goods Sold and Estimating Future Production Cost
Upcoming Webinar – February 13,2020 – 11:00am EST
Many start-up companies make the mistake of designing overly complex products that are expensive to manufacture and assemble at scale. This can make your price point too high, costing you sales, or erode your profit margins. This webinar will show you how to accurately calculate your total product cost and develop an intelligent pro-forma cost as you look to scale-up production.
What You Will Learn:
- The difference between fixed costs, variable costs, direct costs, indirect costs, and overhead.
- Gain an understanding of Break-Even Point and Economies of Scale, and how they can impact pricing and profit margin.
- The importance of knowing your product cost before investing in manufacturing or launching at the wrong price point.
Global NY Trade Mission to South Africa
Empire State Development’s Global NY division is coordinating a trade mission to South Africa on June 1- 6, 2020. This is a great opportunity for Long Island businesses looking to learn more about South African markets and make business connections. Grant funding is available for eligible businesses that can offset the costs of travel- you can find more information about that here:https://esd.ny.gov/global-ny-state-trade-expansion-program-step.
If you are interested in learning more or participating in the trade mission you can reach out to globalny@esd.ny.gov. More details can be found on the flyer below and feel free to share this information with any businesses that may be interested.
USDA Accepting Applications for Trade Mission to North Africa
Contact: press@fas.usda.gov or (202) 720-7115
USDA Accepting Applications for Trade Mission to North Africa
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recruiting interested U.S. exporters for its first 2020 trade mission, which will take place in Casablanca, Morocco, March 16-19. The mission will focus on boosting U.S. agricultural exports to all of North Africa and will include interested buyers not just from Morocco, but from Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia as well.
This will be the second USDA trade mission to Africa within six months, supporting the Administration’s Prosper Africa initiative to foster two-way trade and investment between the United States and Africa. With North Africa’s growing demand for food and feed products, the region is fertile ground for U.S. agricultural export sales.
Morocco, in particular, is a promising market thanks to the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement and the country’s high-quality infrastructure and stable economy. Morocco is ranked by the World Bank as the second-easiest place in the Middle East and North Africa to do business and, in 2018, the country imported $595 million of U.S. agricultural and related products.
While in Casablanca, trade mission delegates will participate in business-to-business meetings with potential customers coordinated by local staff from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). FAS and industry trade experts will also guide participants through in-depth briefings and site visits to provide insights into exporting to the region.
The deadline to apply for the North Africa trade mission is January 16, 2020.
For additional information, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions
or email trademissions@fas.usda.gov.
Additional USDA trade missions planned for 2020 include:
- Philippines, April 20-23
- Spain and Portugal, June 8-11
- United Kingdom, September 14-17
- Australia and New Zealand, October 19-23
- Peru, November 2-5
- United Arab Emirates, November 15-18
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Calling All Food Trucks
The Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning is seeking expressions of interest to operate food trucks at County office buildings to help reduce the amount of single occupancy vehicle trips during lunch hours, and provide convenient lunch options to employees.
This initiative supports the next phase of the Suffolk County Mobility Study to improve transportation efforts Countywide.
To view the Suffolk County Food Truck Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) click the button below.
Technical Questions Due: December 23, 2019, 3:30 P.M.
Submissions Due: January 6, 2020, 3:30 P.M.
LIFC and NYS Liquor Authority Partner for Local Business Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(PORT WASHINGTON, NY.) – The Long Island Food Council hosted an educational panel discussion from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 29th at the Hotel Indigo – East End, Riverhead. This educational panel featured guest speaker Chairman, Vincent Bradley, of the New York State Liquor Authority
Panelists from the State Liquor Authority. Pictured left to right (Back Row) are Thomas Donohue New York State Liquor Authority, Secretary to the Authority, Gary Meyerhoff, New York State Liquor Authority, General Counsel, Vincent Bradley, New York State Liquor Authority, Chairman Stephen Kane, Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Pictured from left (Front Row) Angela Montalbano, New York State Agriculture and Markets, Supervising Food Inspector, Michael Tucker, Long Island Food Council, President, August Ruckdeschel, Suffolk County, Dept. of Economic Development and Planning
Photo by Celia Werner Productions
Additionally, the LIFC hosted two panel discussions the first from the New York State Liquor Authority. The panelists answered questions, spoke of previous experiences to further educate business professionals in the industry. The next panel of local business owners and professionals from the east end discussed the industry from the producers standpoint. With years of working with the New York State Liquor Authority these professionals are able to give their insight into running a liquor related business.
The Second educational panel of local business professionals. Pictured left to right are Chris Parles, Beacon Meadery, Michael Tucker, Long Island Food Council, Richard Stabile, Long Island Spirits, Michael Falcetta, Sparkling Pointe, Peter Barraud, North Fork Brewery, Greg Martin, Long Ireland Beer Company, Cynthia Colon, Stony Brook University MTRC.
Photo by Celia Werner Productions
Educational events for members and non-members of the LIFC cover topics beneficial to growing businesses and grant access to knowledge of the industry. Panelists address industry issues, share resources and vital information to help shape economic growth in the food, beverage and hospitality industries of the Long Island region. Attendees have the opportunity to speak with panelists, ask questions, and network with business professionals in the industry. With over 100 attendees the LIFC educational series continue to grow and advise other professionals on Long Island.
ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND FOOD COUNCIL: The Long Island Food Council was created to bring people together, to create collaboration amongst food, beverage and service professionals in the region. Our members and partners are leaders in their field providing a network of experts and experience. These valuable connections enable the council to provide a platform for education and dialogue at monthly meetings and events. In recognizing the economic potential in the food and beverage industry on Long Island we continually strive to bridge the gap between our industry, academia and all levels of government.
Educational Series with the New York State Liquor Authority
The Long Island Food Council continues its Educational Series with the New York State Liquor Authority. This event will focus on licensing, retail, manufacturing and wholesale beverage operations.
DATE: OCTOBER 29th
TIME:9:00am- 1:00pm
LOCATION: Hotel Indigo in Riverhead
Please check back here for further event details.