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SUMMARY:Vitality in the Valley
DESCRIPTION:Experience a taste of the region at the Vitality in the Valley event on June 4th and 5th in Herkimer\, NY. New York State’s food\, beverage\, and agriculture ecosystem are coming together for a Mohawk Valley event that’s something to crow about. NYS companies in these industries will come together for the opportunity to network and connect resources\, and learn from the esteemed panelists and speakers. Join co-hosts FuzeHub\, Herkimer College\, AIM\, Herkimer County IDA\, Institute for Rural Vitality at SUNY Cobleskill\, and Empire State Development for this exceptional event. \nRegister to be an exhibitor and be a part of a pre-event reception that’s new this year and like no other. Experience the pairings of New York State food and beverages. Sample local cuisine. Make connections that count. \nLearn more and register HERE. \nDownload the PDF
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/vitality-in-the-valley-2/
LOCATION:Herkimer College\, 100 Lou Ambers Drive\, Herkimer\, NY\, 13350\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
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SUMMARY:Vitality in the Valley
DESCRIPTION:Experience a taste of the region at the Vitality in the Valley event on June 4th and 5th in Herkimer\, NY. New York State’s food\, beverage\, and agriculture ecosystem are coming together for a Mohawk Valley event that’s something to crow about. NYS companies in these industries will come together for the opportunity to network and connect resources\, and learn from the esteemed panelists and speakers. Join co-hosts FuzeHub\, Herkimer College\, AIM\, Herkimer County IDA\, Institute for Rural Vitality at SUNY Cobleskill\, and Empire State Development for this exceptional event. \nRegister to be an exhibitor and be a part of a pre-event reception that’s new this year and like no other. Experience the pairings of New York State food and beverages. Sample local cuisine. Make connections that count. \nLearn more and register HERE. \nDownload the PDF
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/vitality-in-the-valley/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:Herkimer College\, 100 Lou Ambers Drive\, Herkimer\, NY\, 13350\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T100000
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CREATED:20240529T171534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T205424Z
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SUMMARY:Round Table Meeting Webster Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Week’s In-Person Round Table Meeting\nHosted by: Webster Bank\nHost Speaker: Daniel Caracciolo\, Managing Director\nTopic: Fraud Awareness & Digital Security for businesses today.\nGuest Speaker: Anita Pierce – Eleven3Seven5\nTopic: Navigating Business Resources to Scale Your Business\n\nRegister Today!Funding for the LIFC is Provided by the Following Sponsors:Gold \nGold \nGold \nSilver \nSilver \nSilver \nSilver \nVirtual \nVirtual
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/round-table-meeting-webster-bank/
LOCATION:Webster Bank\, One Jericho Plaza\, A Wing\, Jericho\, NY\, 11753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20240604T134148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T134806Z
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SUMMARY:Withum Webinar - Introduction to Microsoft Copilot
DESCRIPTION:Learn More and Register
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/withum-webinar-introduction-to-microsoft-copilot/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20240109T155408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T140407Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration 2024
DESCRIPTION:Register TodayLearn more about this event.Long Island Food Council 2024 SponsorsGOLDGOLDGOLDSILVERSILVERSILVERSILVERVIRTUALVIRTUAL
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/summer-celebration-2024/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20240509T144046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T165544Z
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SUMMARY:LIFC Round Table Taste NY
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Week’s In-Person Round Table Meeting\nHosted by:\nClaudia Barbey\, Taste NY – Long Island Welcome Center\, Vendor Coordinator\nAmy Lesh\, Taste NY Market Manager\nGuest Speaker: Kevin Byrne\, CEO at FSQA Solutions\, LLC\n \nRegister Today!Funding for the LIFC is Provided by the Following Sponsors:Gold \nGold \nGold \nSilver \nSilver \nSilver \nSilver \nVirtual \nVirtual
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-roundtable-taste-ny/
LOCATION:Long Island Welcome Center\, Long Island Expressway Ex. 52\, Dix Hills\, NY\, 11746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
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CREATED:20240731T175833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T175833Z
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SUMMARY:Food Show PLUS! at CHFA NOW East
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/food-show-plus-at-chfa-now-east/2024-09-21/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T130000
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CREATED:20240919T204813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T205045Z
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SUMMARY:Skyline Cruises Catering & Events
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/skyline-cruises-catering-events/
LOCATION:Ferry Terminal\, Garvies Point Road\, Glen Cove\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T100000
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CREATED:20231213T190435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T132131Z
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SUMMARY:Round Table Meeting  Nixon Peabody
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Month’s Round Table Meeting\nTopic: How do Compensate Employees and Consultants Without Cash\nHost speaker: Allan Cohen\n \nGuest speaker: Liz Kressel from Lizard Strategies\nFood Presenter: Michael Weiss from Mike’s Philly Fluff\n\nRegister Today
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/round-table-meeting-nixon-peabody/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20231216T002251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T153003Z
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SUMMARY:Round Table Meeting Marcum
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Month’s In-Person Round Table Meeting\nGuest Speaker: Lou Biscotti & Jim Aspromonti\n \nFood Presenter: Urszula Lulewicz\, TerraNut Inc.\n \nRegister Today!
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/round-table-meeting-marcum/
LOCATION:Marcum\, 10 Melville Park Road\, Melville\, NY\, 11747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20240926T143900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T201212Z
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SUMMARY:New York State Liquor Authority
DESCRIPTION:The Long Island Food Council welcomes back the NYS Liquor Authority for yet another in-person industry event. The meeting will include a panel discussion with Chairman Vincent Bradley\, the featured speaker\, and his team. In addition\, NYS Agriculture and Markets representatives and the Nassau and Suffolk County health departments will participate. Join us for this signature event while enjoying a delicious breakfast. \nIf your business deals with the manufacture\, distribution\, or sale of alcohol in New York this meeting is for you. \nJodi Giglio\, NYS Assembly – Opening Remarks \nLily M. Fan\, SLA Chair – Keynote Speaker \nWilliam Crowley – SLA Chief of Staff \nJohn Arnold\, Supervising Food Inspector – NYS Ag & Markets \nLisa Potopsingh\, Program Manager Food Protection Program  – Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services \nKrista Capellupo\, Public Health Sanitarian – Nassau County Dept. of Health Services \nJames Henry Dunne\, Esq. –  Moderator \nLearn MoreRegister Today
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/new-york-state-liquor-authority/
LOCATION:Hotel Indigo East End\, 830 West Main Street\, Route 25\, Riverhead\, NY\, 11901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T100000
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CREATED:20241119T214911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T212522Z
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SUMMARY:LIFC Round Table Meeting  The Cook's Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Week’s In Person Round Table Meeting\nHosted by: The Cook’s Studio\, Victor McNulty\n \nRegister Today!
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-round-table-meeting-the-cooks-studio/
LOCATION:The Cook’s Studio at Huntington Village\, 10 Wall Street\, Huntington\, NY\, 11743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T100000
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CREATED:20241217T192326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T211347Z
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SUMMARY:LIFC Round Table Meeting TD Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Week’s Roundtable In-Person Meeting\nHost: Kimberly Kellar\, TD Bank\nTopic: TD Safe (Security Awareness For Everyone)\, discussing business fraud and scam awareness. \n \nGuest Speaker: Ed Goldstein\, President and Co-Founder\, J.A.G. Beverage Co. & Fine Foods\nTopic: State of Distribution on Long Island \nFood Presenter: Michele Bower\, Owner/CEO\, Michele’s Baked Goods\n \nRegister TodayLong Island Food Council 2024 SponsorsGold \nGold \nGold \nSilver \nSilver \nSilver \nSilver \nVirtual \nVirtual
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-roundtable-meeting-td-bank/
LOCATION:TD Bank\, 324 South Service Road\, Melville\, NY\, 11747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20250121T163708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T222430Z
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SUMMARY:LIFC Round Table Meeting Empire Bio Diagnostics
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Meeting\nProduct demonstration and tour\nHost: Nick Massimiano\, National Sales Manager\n \nRegister Today!
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-round-table-meeting-empire-bio-diagnostics/
LOCATION:Empire Bio Diagnostics\, 280 Duffy Avenue\, Hicksville\, NY\, 11801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20241219T151803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T201113Z
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SUMMARY:LIFC Round Table Meeting Island Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Month’s In-Person Meeting & Tour\nHost: Randi Shubin Dresner\, President & CEO Island Harvest\n \nCoffee Donated by: Pintail Coffee\n \nGuest Speaker: Barry Shapiro\, BShapiro Financial\n \nFood Presenter: Cynthia Colon\, Organic Sofrito Lady\, LLC\n \nRegister TodayLong Island Food Council 2025 Sponsors
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-round-table-meeting-island-harvest/
LOCATION:Island Harvest\, 126 Spagnoli Road\, Melville\, NY\, 11747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20250220T201221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T231452Z
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SUMMARY:SBA Comes to Long Island
DESCRIPTION:Topic: How SBA Programs and Services can help you Start\, Grow and Succeed”\nSBA Financing Programs: \n\nSBA’s Lender Match\nReadiness is All\nFinancing Programs including loans: 7(a)\, 504\, Microloan\, International Trand Loans\, Surety Bonds\, Grants for R&D\nInvestment Capital\, Disaster Assistance; Business Education and Training\nOne-on-One Counseling through SBA’s Resource Partners\nGovernment Contracting Assistance\n\nAgenda:\n8:30 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast & Networking\n9:00 am – 9:15 am – Opening Remarks\n9:15 am – 10:30 am – Presentation “How SBA Can Help Your Business”\n10:30 am – 11:00 am – Q&A and Networking \nSpecial thanks to LIFC and DGNY commercial for their generous support of this event.\n \n \nREGISTER TODAYDownload the event flyer
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/sba-comes-to-long-island/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20241219T152636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T182443Z
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SUMMARY:LIFC Round Table Meeting Certified Laboratories
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Round Table Meeting & Tour\nHost: Patrick Christy\, Certified Laboratories Director\nTOPIC: Ensuring Food Safety- Key Insights & Best Practices\n  \n \nRegister Today!Long Island Food Council 2024 SponsorsGold \nGold \nGold \nSilver \nSilver \nSilver \nSilver \nVirtual \nVirtual
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-round-table-meeting-certified-laboratories/
LOCATION:Certified Labs\, 65 Marcus Dr.\, Melville\, NY\, 11747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20250108T173919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T220311Z
UID:10001325-1748505600-1748512800@longislandfoodcouncil.com
SUMMARY:LIFC Round Table Meeting CBIZ
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Meeting! Meet and network with LIFC members. Space is limited\, so please register to attend.\nHost: Lou Biscotti & Diane Giordano\n \nTopic: Staying Ahead\, Strategies for Managing Future Price Fluctuations in Food & Beverage\nGuest Speaker: Dan Gross\, Seventyone Milbar\n \nTopic: Cooking Up Success: What It Takes to Own and Operate a Commercial Kitchen\nFood Presenter: Bruce Vatske – The Branded Bun\n \nRegister Today!
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-round-table-meeting-cbiz/
LOCATION:CBIZ\, 68 South Service Road Suite 300\, Melville\, NY\, 11747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20250205T133259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T125839Z
UID:10001330-1750235400-1750246200@longislandfoodcouncil.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Long Island Food Council State of the Industry
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/state-of-the-industry/
LOCATION:Nissequogue Country Club\, 21 Golf Club Road\, Saint James\, NY\, 11780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20250616T182552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T191353Z
UID:10001333-1750266000-1750269600@longislandfoodcouncil.com
SUMMARY:Long Island Aquaculture Infrastructure Grant
DESCRIPTION:Farm and Food Growth Fund is pleased to announce its role as the administrator for a new grant\, funded by New York State via the Department of Agriculture and Markets. Through investment in aquaculture businesses\, the goal of this funding opportunity is to bolster marine agriculture\, promote a healthy natural environment\, and provide New Yorkers with a nutritious source of locally grown seafood. \nPlease join Farm and Food Growth Fund and its project partners for a listening session to shape the Long Island Aquaculture Infrastructure Grants. The meeting will be hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. See details and RSVP below. \nWho: Long Island aquaculture growers \nWhat: Listening session to shape the Long Island Aquaculture Infrastructure Grants \nWhen: Wednesday\, June 18\, 2025 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm \nWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County\n423 Griffing Avenue\, Suite 100\nRiverhead\, NY 11901 \nTo attend virtually\, please register HERE. \nWhy: Refine grant opportunities to best serve Long Island’s aquaculture industry \nRSVP: bluefoods@ffgrowthfund.org \nThank you. We look forward to seeing you next week! \nSincerely\, \nTodd M Erling \nPresident/CEO \nFarm & Food Growth Fund
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/long-island-aquaculture-infrastructure-grant/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County\, 423 Griffing Ave. Suite 100\, Riverhead\, NY\, 11901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20250711T142548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T161118Z
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SUMMARY:FuzeHub’s Commercialization Competition - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you developing a breakthrough product or technology in New York State? \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how your startup can compete for up to $150\,000 in funding through FuzeHub’s 2025 Commercialization Competition. \nJoin us for a free info session webinar where we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the competition—how to apply\, who’s eligible\, and how to stand out. \nThe Commercialization Competition is part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund and supports emerging manufacturers and tech companies in NYS that are looking to move from prototype to production and accelerate their path to market. \nFinalists will compete in person at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester\, NY\, during the New York State Innovation Summit. \nJoin the webinar & you’ll learn: \n\nWhat is the Commercialization Competition?\nTimeline: From application to award\nEligibility criteria\nHow to apply + required documents\nScoring overview: What judges are looking for\nTips for creating a strong video application\nSAFE overview\nCommon technical issues and how to avoid them\nLive Q&A\n\nCan’t attend live? \nThe webinar will be recorded\, but live participants will have the chance to ask questions during the Q&A. \nRegister for the Webinar HereIs Your Startup Eligible? \nWe’re looking for high-potential\, emerging companies ready to bring their innovations to market. To apply\, companies must: \n\nHave a tangible prototype (a physical version of your product or idea)\nBe able to pitch in person in Rochester\, NY on October 29 – 30\, 2025\nUse the funding to refine the prototype and/or develop a go-to-market strategy\nOperate in New York State (and have at least one founder living in NY)\nBe pre-revenue (under $100K lifetime revenue)\nBe pre-seed (under $500K in investments to date)\nHave received less than $2M in grants in the last two years\n\nGet more details on the eligibility requirements in the competition guidelines and details on how to apply by clicking the button below. \nAPPLY NOW\nHOSTED BY:
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/fuzehubs-commercialization-competition-webinar/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:2025 Long Island Food Council Rooftop Summer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!Join us for an evening of networking on the rooftop at Arizona Beverage. Below you can learn more about vendor and sponsorship opportunities.\nWe’re looking forward to seeing you there!\n\nJuly 22\, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM \n\nJuly 23\, 2025  \n\nOn the Rooftop at Arizona Beverage60 Crossway Park Drive WestWoodbury\, NY 11797 \nLearn MoreRegister Today!
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/2025-lifc-summer-celebration/
LOCATION:Mazar’s Rooftop\, 60 Crossway Park Drive West (Arizona Plaza)\, Woodbury\, NY\, 11797\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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SUMMARY:LIFC Round Table Meeting Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This In-Person Meeting\nHost: Claudia Barbey\, Vendor Coordinator\n \nGuest Speaker: Kevin Byrne\, FSQA\n \nFood Presenter: Ludmilla Benevides\, Milla’s Puffs\n \nRegister Today!Long Island Food Council SponsorsGold \nGold \nGold \nSilver \nSilver \nSilver \nSilver \nVirtual \nVirtual
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-round-table-meeting-cornell-cooperative-extension-of-nassau-county/
LOCATION:Taste NY at the Long Island Welcome Center\, 5100 Long Island Expressway\, Dix Hills\, NY\, 11746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T123000
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SUMMARY:The Global NY Export Experts Tour - 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Global NY Export Experts Tour is coming to Long Island –and then across New York State\nClick HERE to register early.\nDOWNLOAD THE FLYER
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/the-global-ny-export-experts-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Hilton Long Island Huntington\, 598 Broadhollow Rd.\, Melville\, NY\, 11747\, United States
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CREATED:20250108T174326Z
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SUMMARY:LIFC Round Table Meeting Hunger Action Month
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Month’s In-Person Meeting and Tour\nHost: Pintail Coffee\n \nSpeaker: Laura Denning\, Sales & Marketing Director\nGuest Speaker: Natalia Sandor\, Incubator Coordinator\, ideaHUb\, Hofstra University\nRegister Today!
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-round-table-meeting-hunger-action-month/
LOCATION:Pintail Coffee\, 1776 New Highway\, Farmingdale\, NY\, 11735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000
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CREATED:20250108T174958Z
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SUMMARY:LIFC Round Table Meeting Nixon Peabody
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for This Month’s In-Person Meeting\nHost: Allan Cohen\, Partner\n \nGuest Speaker: Steve Ramerini\, Compel CEO\n \nFood Presenter: Yum-Wick Edible Party Candles\n \nChris Moro\, Labor and Employment Group Counsel will speak on ADA Compliance\nRegister Today!
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-round-table-meeting-nixon-peabody/
LOCATION:Nixon Peabody\, 275 Broadhollow Rd. Suite 300\, Melville\, NY\, 11747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000
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CREATED:20250821T203436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T210034Z
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SUMMARY:New York Liquor Authority Event
DESCRIPTION:Plans are in the works for another fantastic event.\nJoin us at Hotel Indigo Long Island – East End for breakfast and an informative session with the New York State Liquor Authority. Whether you’re a bar owner\, restaurateur\, or just curious about liquor laws\, this event is for you. Learn about licensing\, compliance\, and more from the experts themselves. Network with fellow industry professionals and get your questions answered. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay up-to-date and connected in the world of liquor regulations! \nDate: November 18\, 2025 | 8:30-12:00 noon – Breakfast Included \nKeynote Speaker:\nLouis Biscotti\, Manager Director\, National Food & Beverage Practice Leader\, CBIZ\n\nFeatured Speakers – New York State Liquor Authority:\nDavid Stoler\, Zone 1 Regional Director\nJuan Herrera\, Licensing Examiner\n\nPanelist:\nDavid Lepkofker\, Chief Food Inspector\, NYS Agriculture & Markets\nJohn Arnold\, Assistant Director of Food Safety and Inspection\, NYS Agriculture & Markets\nKen Schlafer\, Sustainability Program Manager\, NYS Pollution Protection Institute\nLisa Potopsingh\, Bureau of Public Health Protection\, Suffolk County Department of Health Services:\nKrista Capellupo\, Office of Food Protection\, Nassau County Department of Health Services\n\nRegister Today!Sponsorship Opportunities:NYS Liquor Authority Educational Series Sponsor – $2\,500\n\nWelcoming remarks and Introduction of Keynote Speaker at onset of event\n2-minute company introduction at podium\n10 Tickets to the event\nCompany name and logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (LIFC website\, Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, event video)\nFull page ad in event guide\nPre-Post-event publicity\nCompany Promotional materials prominently displayed on a table at the event\n\nPanel Sponsor – $2\,500\n\nIntroduction and Moderator of the Panel of speakers\n6 tickets to the event\nCompany name and logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (LIFC website\, Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, event video)\nFull page ad in event guide\nPre-Post event publicity\nCompany Promotional materials prominently displayed\n\nBreakfast Sponsor – $1\,500\n\n4 tickets to the event\nCompany name and logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (LIFC website\, Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, event video)\nFull page ad in event guide\nPre-Post event publicity\nCompany Promotional materials prominently displayed\n\nEvent Guide Sponsor - $1\,000\n\n3 tickets to the event\nFull page ad in event guide\n\nEvent Guide Ad- $500\n\n2 tickets to the event\nFull page ad in event guide\n\nEvent Guide Ad - $250\n\n1 ticket to the event\nHalf page ad in the event guide\n\nPlease contact Michael Tucker michael@longislandfoodcouncil.com \nAttending the event? Do you have a question for the SLA or other panelists? Please submit your question by Nov. 15\, subject line: SLA Questions.\nEmail to: elise@longislandfoodcouncil.comRegister Today!Event Sponsors:
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/new-york-liquor-authority-event/
LOCATION:Hotel Indigo East End\, 830 West Main Street\, Route 25\, Riverhead\, NY\, 11901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Series
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CREATED:20250108T175451Z
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SUMMARY:LIFC Round Table Meeting The Cook's Studio
DESCRIPTION:Host: Victor McNutly\, The Cooks Studio\n \nFood Presenter: Yoin Schwartz\, Fresh Fizz Sodas\n \nRegister Today
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-round-table-meeting-the-cooks-studio-2/
LOCATION:The Cooks Studio\, 199 2nd Street\, Mineola\, NY\, 11501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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CREATED:20251104T203037Z
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SUMMARY:LIFC Roundtable Meeting TD Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s roundtable meeting!\nHost: Kimberly Kellar\, Vice President\, TD Bank \nTopic: Inflation Impacts of Small Business \n \nGuest Speaker: August Ruckdeschel\, Clean Energy Coordinator\, Cornell \nTopic: LI Clean Energy Hub Resources \n \nFood Presenter: Kimberle Lau\, Founder & Chief Baker\, Bake Me Healthy \n \nRegister Today!
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/lifc-roundtable-meeting-td-bank-2/
LOCATION:TD Bank\, 324 South Service Road\, Melville\, NY\, 11747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140542
CREATED:20260114T143351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T215638Z
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SUMMARY:February 2026 LIFC Round Table Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Host: Lisa Basini\, CEO\n \nGuest Speaker: Marc Richards\, Multimedia Marketing Consultant\, Herald Community Media\n \nTopic: Food For Thought: Optimizing Your Sales Through Branded Content\nRegister Today
URL:https://longislandfoodcouncil.com/event/february-2026-lifc-round-table-meeting/
LOCATION:The Baking Coach\, 10 Farber Drive\, Bellport\, NY\, 11713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Meeting
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