CFA Applications for Capital Grant Funding
The ESD (Empire State Development) Capital Grant Funding is available until funds are exhausted. ESD is accepting CFA applications on a rolling basis. For more information on applicant eligibility, [...]
Long Island Job Fair
We would like to invite you to the 2nd LI Food, Beverage & Hospitality Job Fair! The Job Fair will take place at Hotel Indigo East End on Thursday, [...]
Cyber Security Digital Education
Join business and education leaders for this timely in-person event on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 8:30am - 12:00pm Register today - Attendees receive a FREE in-depth guide for [...]
Virtual Conversation with Rachel Hersh and the Independent Beauty Association
Join Rachel Hersh of Prestige Capital, in partnership with the Independent Beauty Association, for the upcoming webinar: Who said you need EQUITY when all you need is LIQUIDITY? Thursday, [...]
NYS Event: NYS COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program (NYSTAR)
Learn more about the New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program Companies should join the meeting if they meet the following criteria: Must have been in [...]
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation – Continue Outdoor Dining
Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti is proud to announce that restaurants will be able to use municipal space for outdoor dining for another year! Please read her statement below and share. [...]
Tell Your Story Visually with Great Product Photography
Marketing is the name of the game for brands, and good photography is an invaluable marketing tool. Strong imagery can be used for your social media accounts, websites, and [...]
Nassau County Restaurant Recovery Grant Program Announces New Eligibility
BY DIANE GIORDANO Nassau County has expanded the restaurant grant program it announced in November, to include banquet halls and meeting halls run by veterans and other charitable or [...]
Free consulting support from NYU MBAs
Open invitation for small businesses in New York to apply for free consulting support from NYU MBAs To apply to participate in the third Small Business School Challenge, a [...]
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 [...]
Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund
The Empire State Development announces the “Raising The Bar” Restaurant Recovery Fund with more than $3 Million in Grant Funding available through Financial Support Led by Diageo North America [...]
Nassau County Restaurant Recovery Grant Program
On November 18, 2020, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the County’s new Restaurant Recovery Grant Program (RRGP). The program is intended to support full-service restaurants – the industry [...]
Coffee & Connect with Long Island Food Council
The Long Island Food Council is introducing a series of Roundtable Discussions for its members. Meeting Format: 30-minute meetings virtual each week a member will be featured to speak [...]
Free Business Advice from 15 top Universities’ MBA Students
MBAs from Respond to Ongoing Need, to Support Small Business with the 2nd Small Business School Challenge For Immediate Release– The Small Business School, in partnership with MBA students [...]
Grants for Food and Beverage Small Businesses
During these past months, the LIFC has had the opportunity to discuss with its members and experts around Long Island, the pressing needs of food and beverage businesses that [...]
Phase Three Re-Opening Guidelines
The Governor’s Office has released the guidelines and business safety templates for industries allowed to reopen in phase three. To see complete phase three guidelines and an updated list of [...]
Explore Global NY’s Export Assistance Programs
With representatives around the world and programs offering export funding and assistance, Global NY helps New York businesses enter or expand their presence in the global marketplace. Global NY [...]
NYS Reopening Business Guidance
Businesses in each region will re-open in phases. Re-opening refers to non-essential businesses and business activities. Essential businesses and business activities that are open will remain open. The guidelines below [...]
Coronavirus Webinar Series – SBA Loans & Understanding Your Tax Ramifications
Date and time: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00) Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:00 pm Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00) Wednesday, March 25, [...]
How to Manage Coronavirus in Your Establishment
The infographics below are created and shared by LIFC member, Kevin Byrne
World Trade Week 2020
World Trade Week 2020 World Trade Week 2020 will be held on May 12, 2020. The theme of this year’s event will be Food and Beverage. Steve Hindy, Brooklyn [...]
New York State Liquor Authority Upcoming Event
Long Island Food Council - October Educational Series Meet the Chairman of the NYS Liquor Authority, Vincent Bradley and members of the SLA at an educational event focused on [...]
Fall Funding Opportunities for Farm to School
October is “Farm to School” month and there are a LOT of grant opportunities coming up. If a school district you know is interested in advancing agricultural education and [...]
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: [...]