Long Island Food Council

Digital Service Tax & Value Added Tax for Online Education Services
2021-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 1:00 pm ET
Are you ready to comply with the new tax regulations for online education services?
In recent years, various foreign markets have proposed or implemented digital service tax (DST) or value-added tax (VAT) on revenue generated by U.S. educational institutions offering online education courses globally.
What should educational institutions be aware of as they venture into the digital economy? What will the briefing cover?
Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service Global Education Team, this webinar will discuss how DST & VAT applies to online courses and will provide tax policy updates in foreign markets.
How can you advocate for your institution’s interests?
Hear from industry experts at Industry & Analysis (I&A) update on the OECD process & Section 301 investigation, and from the eCommerce Innovation Lab at the International Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Department of Commerce.
Learn about best practices and how to navigate the tax process presented by RSM, a global firm providing Audit, Tax & Advisory Services, as well as lessons learned from the University of Pennsylvania.
Who Should Participate?
U.S. educational institutions and online education service providers.
For questions, please contact Bernadette Rojas at bernadette.rojas@trade.gov.
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Rise of the Urban Foodscape
2021-02-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
The Long Island Food Council is working with FuzeHub and MTRC to present a Food & Beverage Virtual Expo on Wed. Feb. 24, 9-12pm. FuzeHub, our state-wide MEP, purchased a license to a virtual platform called Remo. They agreed to partner in putting together an expo of food and beverage manufacturers as well as buyers, suppliers, and industry experts.

There is no charge to register or to host a table as an exhibitor. The companies would host their own table and attendees will pop in and out of their “table” so that the company may showcase their product in a tradeshow-style format and network.

This is the first of this kind of trade-show event for the NY-MEP program. The event is open to all NYS Food and Beverage manufacturers as vendors. I know some of your companies are from the city. Our sister-MEP in NYC is a partner as well. This will be a good event for those companies as well to meet their regional MEP center.

Here is the registration page with more information:
https://fuzehub.com/rise-of-the-urban-foodscape/

As we get closer, FuzeHub will host a trail-run zoom for all the registered companies to test out the Remo system and get some Q&A time to iron out any kinks prior to the event.

X-HUB TOKYO - MOBILITY
2021-02-22 08:00 - 2021-02-26 17:00 (America/New_York)
Global NY Upcoming Partner Event
X-HUB TOKYO is a platform that connects Tokyo with the global innovation ecosystem and accelerates the startups that will open up a new era.
We are commissioned to operate X-HUB TOKYO and launch “INBOUND PROGRAM”, which is an online program for global startups to market in Tokyo.
INBOUND PROGRAM OVERVIEW
REGISTER HERE
Values provided by this program:

Mentoring by experienced business professionals
Lectures on the legal and market which is necessary for expansion in Tokyo
Matching program with major companies, VCs, and startups in Tokyo like business meeting and Pitch event
Number of selected companies – About 15 for each program
Entry fee – FREE

Ritual ONE and Empire State Development
2021-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Thursday, February 18, 2 p.m.
In partnership with Ritual and PayPal, Empire State Development is offering food and beverage retailers commission-free digital ordering for websites, social and in-store experiences for free through April 1. PayPal has also committed $1 million in customer discounts for orders placed through Ritual ONE.
To learn more about this program, click here.
The NYSEDC and Empire State Development will be offering a free webinar on Thursday, February 18 from 2-3 pm about this program and what this means for businesses in your area.

Round Table MeetingCynthia Colon
2021-02-17 08:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Cynthia Colon, MTRC

Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
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FOOD IL EXPO
2021-02-16 - 2021-02-18 | Virtual Meeting
2 VIRTUAL EXHIBITS – 1 PLACE
FOOD IL EXPO (Israeli Food & Beverage Virtual Expo) and the KOSHER FOOD EXPO (International Kosher Food Virtual Expo)
Program: February 16-18, 2021
Registration Deadline: January 15, 2021
Virtual “Gold” Booth Exhibit Cost = $1,580
Register Here – Use Promo Code: NYS
FOOD IL VIRTUAL EXPO is a unique solution providing manufacturers, importers, exporters & distributors in the Food & Beverage industry in Israel and abroad, the opportunity to reconnect with industry buyers, drive new business, meet, innovate and enhance knowledge. The FOOD IL VIRTUAL EXPO will take place parallel to KOSHER VIRTUAL FOOD EXPO, which brings together professionals from both the kosher food industry and the Food & Beverage industry to create new business opportunities and showcase new products. For further information: click here
Do not miss your opportunity to:

Drive new business
Launch new products
Network & Meet

STEP GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE
Funding opportunities to participate and exhibit in the virtual trade expos is available through the Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). Participation and virtual exhibit fees are eligible expenses under STEP and reimbursable up to 70% of total eligible costs.
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions, please call 212-803-2300 or email us at globalny@esd.ny.gov
CLICK HERE for more information.
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X-HUB TOKYO - FinTech
2021-02-15 08:00 - 2021-02-19 17:00 (America/New_York)

Round Table Meeting Michael Rudes
2021-02-10 08:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Michael Rudes

Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
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Round Table Meeting Elisabeth Muehlemann
2021-02-03 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Elisabeth Muehlemann

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Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
Registration TBA

GSGP Virtual Healthcare Trade Mission to the U.A.E.
2021-02-01 08:00 - 2021-02-11 17:00 (America/New_York)
Global NY Upcoming Partner Event
Program: February 1-11, 2021
REGISTER HERE
Empire State Development (ESD) has partnered with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) to promote the virtual healthcare sector trade mission to the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) from February 1-11, 2021. The goal of this mission is to assist small to medium-sized companies to export products and services to this important market. Similar to an in-person trade mission, each mission participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings to meet with prospective customers and business partners. Mission participants will also benefit from a market briefing. Key opportunities and virtual trade mission costs are listed in this flyer.
PARTICIPATING SECTORS
Healthcare –the virtual mission is a good target for companies who are/or where planning to participate in Arab Health.
STEP GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE
Funding opportunities to participate in this virtual trade mission is available through the Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). Participation, market research and customized appointment setting fees are eligible expenses under STEP and reimbursable up to 70% of total eligible costs. For more information please call 212-803-2300 or email us at globalny@esd.ny.gov

Virtual Connect: Winter 2021
2021-02-01 08:00 - 2021-02-04 17:00 (America/New_York)
Program: February 1 – 4, 2021
Connect and Drive Sales
Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast are excited to introduce a new and improved virtual fair where you will have the opportunity to create a virtual booth and connect with 30+ pre-qualified international buyers.
Virtual Connect: Winter 2021 will now feature a new virtual fair platform and pre-scheduled one-on-one buyer meetings!
What do you get?

Access to connect with 30+ international buyers vetted by our in-market experts
Pre-scheduled virtual one-on-one meetings with qualified buyers
Access to our network of In-Market Representatives and Industry Experts in attendance
Analytics on booth engagement
Ability to continue to connect with buyers through the virtual platform after the event

Invest NY: Health & Wellbeing
2021-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Please join NYSTAR and Upstate Capital for Invest NY: Health & Wellbeing on January 28, 2021 online. The event features a Startup Showcase with up to 20 companies, who each will give a 2-3 minute pre-recorded video introduction. We are inviting investors from New York State and the rest of the US.
Apply to Pitch
Details: Invest NY – Health & Wellbeing
January 28, 2021
CEO Roundtable – 10:00AM
Showcase – 12:00PM
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the deadline is Friday, January 8, 2021.
Here’s what’s in it for you:
Pitch to investors around and outside New York
Get an expo booth at the online event so other attendees can connect easily with you
Refine your pitch with investor pitch coaching
Build relationships with other startup entrepreneurs through the invite-only CEO Roundtable
What we are looking for:
· Tech-enabled & defensible market position (intellectual property and market traction all count)
· Some (or lots) of proven product/market fit
· Raised some outside capital, ideally (not necessarily required)
· Preference for late-seed/series A or later companies
Here’s how to apply:
Record a 2-3 minute video pitch using up to five slides (slides are optional).
Here is an example of a short, effective introductory pitch. You can do it on Zoom or your phone.
Complete this form.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the deadline is Friday, January 8, 2021.
Resources for making a video pitch:
Filming tips and tricks – provided by Genius NY
Professional lighting (or something similar)
Phone stand

Global Business Academy Winter 2021 (GBA)
2021-01-27 09:00 - 2021-03-04 14:00 (America/New_York)
Upcoming Partner Event
$495 – Virtual Ten Week Course
REGISTER HERE
World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara’s Global Business Academy (GBA) is a new program for companies getting started in export, or enhancing their existing export international business. Through this ten-week course, companies will be educated by experts from the bi-national Buffalo Niagara region, enjoy 1-on-1 mentoring relationships and create their own export plan.
All educational courses and mentoring sessions will be delivered via Zoom. The GBA will also feature “open office hours,” enabling participants to interact and get questions answered in a group setting as they complete their export plans. GBA participants should expect lots of relevant information, worthwhile interactions with speakers, mentors, and peer companies, and game-changing strategies to grow your business. See Program Information and Schedule.

Round Table Meeting Shawna Ruiz
2021-01-27 08:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Shawna Ruiz, Mazars USA

Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
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Round Table Meeting Tia Cannon
2021-01-20 08:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
Guest Speaker:Tia Cannon, Tia Cannon LLC
Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
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Round Table Meeting Lyle Sclair
2021-01-13 08:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Lyle Sclair

Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
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Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator's (ERA) Winter 2021 Program!
2021-01-11 08:00 - 2021-04-30 17:00 (America/New_York)
Applications are now open for Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator’s (ERA) Winter 2021 Program!
Program: January 11 – April 30, 2021
Apply Here
ERA is NYC’s leading startup accelerator. They’re looking for passionate founders to invest in and help build great companies. Since 2011, they’ve invested in 215+ companies and their alumni have raised more than $500M in investor capital.
Companies selected to join the Winter 2021 program will receive a $100K investment, with potential for follow-on funding. During the 4-month program, you will work daily with the ERA team and NYC’s largest mentor network of 500+ industry leaders and 500+ alumni founders. ERA helps with product, sales, marketing and pitching at NYC’s largest investor Demo Day.

Accelerate Your Startup at Luminate
2021-01-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
APPLICATION deadline: January 7, 2021
APPLY HERE
Luminate is the world’s largest business accelerator for optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI) startups. For more information, click HERE.

Round Table Meeting Ira Spector
2021-01-06 08:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Ira Spector – Price Paper

Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
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Round Table Meeting Thomas DeLuca - Arizona Beverage
2020-12-23 08:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Thomas DeLuca

Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
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Round Table MeetingBarry Shapiro - Bshaprio Financial
2020-12-16 08:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Barry Shapiro

Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
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This Week LIBN Now Invites Michael Tucker, President of LIFC
2020-12-10 12:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Join the LIBN team Thursday at 12:30 PM on LIBN|NOW, LIBN’s weekly Livestream, where we’ll take the pulse of the Long Island business community and chat with experts on the state of their industry.
This week, LIBN invites Frank Bono, Owner of Primi Italian Steakhouse, and Michael Tucker, President of the Long Island Food Council.
Participate in our interactive Q&A where YOU tell us what your business needs to know to stay ahead of the curve.
Register now to watch the live chat, or tune in on Facebook Live at 12:30 PM!
Register Now!

Implementing a Food Safety Culture Aligned with Operational Excellence
2020-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Registration Required
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Round Table Meeting Paul Fetscher - Great American Brokerage, Inc.
2020-12-09 08:30 - 09:00 UTC | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Paul Fetscher – Great American Brokerage Inc.

Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
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Champions for Charity
2020-12-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-04 10:00 - 19:00, 2020-12-03 10:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Americana Manhasset, 2060 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030, United States
Americana Manhasset Champions for Charity® holiday shopping benefit is December 3 – December 5, 2020. Help support our organization by doing your holiday shopping at participating Americana Manhasset and select Wheatley Plaza stores during these three days, when 25% of your designated full-price, pre-tax purchases will be donated back to Island Harvest!
To register for your complimentary CHAMPION NUMBER or for more information, visit championsforcharity.org or visit the Americana Manhasset Concierge storefront location. When it’s time to make a purchase, simply present your CHAMPION NUMBER with any form of payment. Donations will be made on full-price merchandise only, subject to individual store policy. Your purchases are not automatically eligible. Your CHAMPION NUMBER is required to allocate your donation and must be presented at the time of each purchase. Donations on participating store gift certificates and special order merchandise are subject to individual store policy.

Round Table Meeting Rob Salvatico - Hotel Indigo/Jaral Properties, Inc.
2020-12-02 08:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Rob Salvatico, Jaral Properties, Inc.

Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
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Round Table MeetingMichael Tucker - Managing Director Daniel Gale
2020-11-25 08:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Michael Tucker, Managing Director Daniel Gale

Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Meeting Format:
• 30-minute meetings
• Guest speaker each week
• virtual discussion
• Q & A
• limited to 10 participants
• must be a LIFC member
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Island Harvest Food Distribution
2020-11-23 09:45 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY, 11553, United States
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
WHEN: November 23, 2020
WHERE: Nassau Coliseum
TIME: 9:45am – 4:00pm (approximately)
*Volunteers must register beforehand.
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