Long Island Food Council

Round Table MeetingNixon Peabody
2023-04-26 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Nixon Peabody, 275 Broadhollow Rd. Suite 300, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
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Guest Speaker: Allan Cohen, Nixon Peabody

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Guest Speakers: Hannah Bornstein, Cynthia Colon & Amy Erickson
Food Presenter: Jennifer Steiner Pool, Steiner’s Coffee Cake
Meeting Format:
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• Guest speaker each week
• discussion
• Q & A
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In-Person Round Table Meeting Marcum
2023-09-27 08:30 - 10:00 | Marcum, 10 Melville Park Road, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Topic: How Smart Technology Helps Predict the Future of F&B
Speaker: Waqqas Mahmood
Artificial intelligence is having tangible effects in the way food & beverage companies do business. At a time when the industry is facing challenges in efficiency, profits, and supply chain interruptions, customers are looking for more engaging and efficient experiences. More and more F&B companies are looking at smart technology, like AI and machine learning, to modernize their systems, help overcome operational obstacles, and increase profitability. We’ll discuss how F&B companies can get ahead of the curve when it comes to implementing technology in their operations.
Food Presenter: Lisa Basini of The Baking Coach, Inc.

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• Guest speaker each week
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LIFC Meeting & Tour
2023-10-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Certified Labs, 65 Marcus Dr., Melville, NY, 11747, United States
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Guest Speakers:
Patrick Christy, Laboratory Director
Steven Rogers, Chemistry Manager
Subject: Common problems in the food chain and any new laws taking effect.

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LIFC Business Networking Tour at White Coffee Corporation
2023-11-27 10:00 - 12:00 | White Coffee Corporation, 18-35 38th Street, Long Island City, NY, 11105, United States
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LIFC In-Person Round Table Meeting The Cook's Studio
2023-12-14 08:00 - 10:00 | The Cook’s Studio at Huntington Village, 10 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
Hosted by: Victor McNulty
Guest Speaker: Nicholas Thomas, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Specialist
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Space is limited so please register in advance.

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LIFC In-Person Round Table
2024-01-24 08:00 - 10:00 | TD Bank, 324 South Service Road, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
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Guest Speaker: Elena Mullahey

Food Presenter: Jack Jamgochian – Rugged Jacks Hot Sauce

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Round Table Meeting Marzars
2024-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Mazars, 60 Crossways Park Drive W, Woodbury, NY, 11797, United States
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*Please note – this meeting will be from 9:00am -11:00am
Meeting Topic: Changes to retirement plans & distribution requirements and tax credits for electric vehicle purchases.
Guest Speaker: Raphy Soussan, Partners at Mazars USA LLP

Guest Speaker: Liz Kressel, Lizard Strategy on Live Shopping

Food Presenter: Isaac & Samantha Onuorah – Soronko Kitchen and Bakery

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Round Table Meeting Island Harvest
2024-03-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Island Harvest, 126 Spagnoli Road, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
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Host: Randi Shubin Dresner
Guest Speaker: Kathryn Wood of Trinet

Food Presenter: Nemahun Vincent

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Round Table Meeting Certified Laboratories
2024-05-22 08:00 - 10:00 | NY
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Hosts:
Kadie Santiago & Patrick Christy

Guest Speaker:
August Ruckdeschel, LI Clean Energy Hub

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Round Table Meeting Webster Bank
2024-06-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Webster Bank, One Jericho Plaza, A Wing, Jericho, NY, 11753, United States
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Hosted by: Webster Bank
Host Speaker: Daniel Caracciolo, Managing Director
Topic: Fraud Awareness & Digital Security for businesses today.
Guest Speaker: Anita Pierce – Eleven3Seven5
Topic: Navigating Business Resources to Scale Your Business

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LIFC Round Table Taste NY
2024-08-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Long Island Welcome Center, Long Island Expressway Ex. 52, Dix Hills, NY, 11746, United States
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Hosted by:
Claudia Barbey, Taste NY – Long Island Welcome Center, Vendor Coordinator
Amy Lesh, Taste NY Market Manager
Guest Speaker: Kevin Byrne, CEO at FSQA Solutions, LLC

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Round Table Meeting Nixon Peabody
2024-09-25 08:00 - 10:00 | NY
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Topic: How do Compensate Employees and Consultants Without Cash
Host speaker: Allan Cohen

Guest speaker: Liz Kressel from Lizard Strategies
Food Presenter: Michael Weiss from Mike’s Philly Fluff

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Round Table Meeting Marcum
2024-10-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Marcum, 10 Melville Park Road, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
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Guest Speaker: Lou Biscotti & Jim Aspromonti

Food Presenter: Urszula Lulewicz, TerraNut Inc.

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LIFC Round Table Meeting The Cook's Studio
2024-12-09 08:00 - 10:00 | The Cook’s Studio at Huntington Village, 10 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
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Hosted by: The Cook’s Studio, Victor McNulty

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LIFC Round Table Meeting TD Bank
2025-01-21 08:00 - 10:00 | TD Bank, 324 South Service Road, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
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Host: Kimberly Kellar, TD Bank
Topic: TD Safe (Security Awareness For Everyone), discussing business fraud and scam awareness.

Guest Speaker: Ed Goldstein, President and Co-Founder, J.A.G. Beverage Co. & Fine Foods
Topic: State of Distribution on Long Island
Food Presenter: Michele Bower, Owner/CEO, Michele’s Baked Goods

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LIFC Round Table Meeting Empire Bio Diagnostics
2025-02-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Empire Bio Diagnostics, 280 Duffy Avenue, Hicksville, NY, 11801, United States
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Product demonstration and tour
Host: Nick Massimiano, National Sales Manager

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LIFC Round Table Meeting Island Harvest
2025-03-07 08:30 - 10:30 | Island Harvest, 126 Spagnoli Road, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
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Host: Randi Shubin Dresner, President & CEO Island Harvest

Coffee Donated by: Pintail Coffee

Guest Speaker: Barry Shapiro, BShapiro Financial

Food Presenter: Cynthia Colon, Organic Sofrito Lady, LLC

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LIFC Round Table Meeting Certified Laboratories
2025-04-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Certified Labs, 65 Marcus Dr., Melville, NY, 11747, United States
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Host: Patrick Christy, Certified Laboratories Director
TOPIC: Ensuring Food Safety- Key Insights & Best Practices

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LIFC Round Table Meeting CBIZ
2025-05-29 08:00 - 10:00 | CBIZ, 68 South Service Road Suite 300, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Meeting! Meet and network with LIFC members. Space is limited, so please register to attend.
Host: Lou Biscotti & Diane Giordano

Topic: Staying Ahead, Strategies for Managing Future Price Fluctuations in Food & Beverage
Guest Speaker: Dan Gross, Seventyone Milbar

Topic: Cooking Up Success: What It Takes to Own and Operate a Commercial Kitchen
Food Presenter: Bruce Vatske – The Branded Bun

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LIFC Round Table Meeting Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
2025-08-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Taste NY at the Long Island Welcome Center, 5100 Long Island Expressway, Dix Hills, NY, 11746, United States
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Host: Claudia Barbey, Vendor Coordinator

Guest Speaker: Kevin Byrne, FSQA

Food Presenter: Ludmilla Benevides, Milla’s Puffs

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LIFC Round Table Meeting Hunger Action Month
2025-09-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Pintail Coffee, 1776 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY, 11735, United States
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Host: Pintail Coffee

Speaker: Laura Denning, Sales & Marketing Director
Guest Speaker: Natalia Sandor, Incubator Coordinator, ideaHUb, Hofstra University
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LIFC Round Table Meeting Nixon Peabody
2025-10-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Nixon Peabody, 275 Broadhollow Rd. Suite 300, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
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Host: Allan Cohen, Partner

Guest Speaker: Steve Ramerini, Compel CEO

Food Presenter: Yum-Wick Edible Party Candles

Chris Moro, Labor and Employment Group Counsel will speak on ADA Compliance
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LIFC Round Table Meeting The Cook's Studio
2025-12-10 08:00 - 10:00 | The Cooks Studio, 199 2nd Street, Mineola, NY, 11501, United States
Host: Victor McNutly, The Cooks Studio

Food Presenter: Yoin Schwartz, Fresh Fizz Sodas

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