July Meeting 2020
2020-07-09 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | This event is a Webinar
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Meeting Host
RE-OPENING LONG ISLAND
Meeting Host: Brown & Altman
Moderator: Jon Schneider
Panelists:
Evlyn Tsimis – Deputy County Executive for Economic Development
Danielle Mahoney – Sanitarian Nassau County Department of Health
Christopher Sortino – Chief, Bureau of Public Health Protection – Suffolk Department of Health Services
Stephen Kane – Assistant Chief, Bureau of Public Health Protection – Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Featured Speakers:
Elisabeth Muehlemann – NY Empire State Economic Development

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Starting a Food Truck Business
2020-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | This event is a Webinar
SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES WEBINAR FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN STARTING A FOOD TRUCK BUSINESS
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that the Suffolk County Departments of Economic Development and Planning and Department of Health Services will be hosting a webinar on July 7 for those interested in starting a food truck business. This webinar will educate participants on the steps and challenges that new business owners may face as they work to get their food truck business started.
“We are working to bring our economy back stronger than ever and continue to learn what works best in regards to protecting public health,” said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. “Outdoor dining has proven successful during the COVID-19 pandemic, and food trucks are uniquely positioned to adapt to the challenges posed by this crisis. This webinar will help potential business owners navigate the process and address any questions and concerns they might have.”
The webinar, which will kick off at 10:00 AM, will discuss, opportunities in the market, how to get started, the permitting process, business recovery, success stories, and mistakes to avoid. Advance registration is required. To register, click here.
There are currently 228 Mobile Vending Vehicles in Suffolk County, and they cover everything from coffee to dessert. Outdoor dining has been a key part in reopening our economy safely, and the food truck industry is uniquely positioned to help provide additional open air dining experiences. The COVID-19 Pandemic may open up new marketing and retail opportunities for both startup and existing restaurants and food businesses by offering consumers increased options of food, location, and convenience.
The webinar is being offered as part of Suffolk County’s Business Recovery Unit (BRU). In March, Suffolk County Executive Bellone launched the Business Recovery Unit to serve as a one stop shop for businesses in Suffolk County that are looking for assistance due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The unit consists of a comprehensive webpage, www.suffolkcountyny.gov/BRU that continues to be updated with critical resources for our businesses. In addition to the website, residents looking to be connected to the unit can dial 311 to speak with someone, or email Business.Recovery@suffolkcountyny.gov.
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June Meeting - 2020
2020-06-17 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | NY
2020 Gold Sponsors

Meeting Host
Mechanics of Re-Opening
Meeting Hosts: Lou Biscotti and James Aspromonti – Marcum
Guest Speaker: Harvey Kolin – Water Heaters
Guest Speaker: Jay Ryan – BLUZAP UV Disinfection Company
Guest Speaker: Don DiLillo – Donny Greens
Guest Speaker: Andy Calimano – StarFish Junction

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Reemergence and Revitalization Webinar
2020-06-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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May Meeting 2020
2020-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | NY
2020 Gold Sponsors

Meeting Host
Join the LIFC and Nassau & Suffolk County Executives for a Discussion on Regional Re-Opening and Business Impacts
Featured Speaker: Laura Curran – Nassau County Executive
Meeting Host: Lyle Sclair – National Grid
Speakers: Lyle Sclair & Lauren McNeil – National Grid
Guest Speakers:
Merrill Zorn – Zorn’s of Bethpage
Abby Gruppuso – The Betterman Distilling
Steve Delligatti – Suffolk County Dept of Economic Develpoment and Planning
ABOUT STEVE DELLIGATTI
Steve Delligatti is the Community Engagement Manager for Suffolk County’s Department of Economic Development and Planning. In that role, Steve is helps to liase between outside organizations, constituents,the general public and the department. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Steve has worked alongside the several departments in County government to help distribute information to the public and provide real time response to the crisis at hand.
Before working for the County, Steve was the Director of Workforce Development for the Town of Oyster Bay in which he worked with businesses and residents to strengthen the workforce through federal and state programming.

The Long Island Food Council will continue its monthly meetings online in a virtual Town Hall.
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LIFC Town Hall - Business Interruption Planning & Strategies
2020-04-29 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | NY
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LIFC Town Hall – Webinar
9:00 – 10:00 – Guest Speakers
10- 10:30 – Q & A
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Best Practices for Restaurants, Food and Beverage Companies during the COVID 19 Crisis
2020-04-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NY
One of the most affected industries during our current health crisis is the food & beverage industry. Faced with Federal and state guidelines on operations, how can food & beverage companies weather the storm and ensure that they stay relevant, protect their workers, and continue to serve the community.
Learn more from our speakers:
Elizabeth Blau, Founder/CEO, Blau & Associates – Tangible Effects of the Coronavirus on our Industry
Kevin Byrne, Senior Food Safety Consultant, Essential Food Safety Consulting – Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Your Food Operation
Samuel D. Alcaine, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Dairy Fermentations, Cornell University – Academic Approach to Food Safety
Moderator: Louis Biscotti, National Leader, Food & Beverage Services Group
Host: Michael Tucker, Long Island Food Council
Schedule:
2:00 pm – webinar
2:45 pm – Q&A
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Coronavirus Webinar Series - SBA Loans & Understanding Your Tax Ramifications
2020-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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Meeting Host
Meeting Host: Joseph Perry, Tax & Business Services Leader – Marcum LLP
Guest Speaker: Kevin Gallagher, Senior P – SBA Division Head, Dime Community Bank

Register Today!Coronavirus Webinar Series – SBA Loans & Understanding Your Tax Ramifications
Speakers:
Michael Tucker, President – Long Island Food Council
Joseph Perry, Tax & Business Services Leader – Marcum LLP
Kevin Gallagher, Senior VP – SBA Division Head, Dime Community Bank
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, 2020 11:00 am
Mountain Daylight Time (Denver, GMT-06:00)
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:00 am
Pacific Daylight Time (San Francisco, GMT-07:00)
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White Coffee Tour
2020-03-24 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

March Meeting - 2020
2020-03-19 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Island Harvest, 126 Spagnoli Road, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
In a proactive effort to safeguard the efforts of Island Harvest, the Long Island Food Council has decided to postpone
the meeting on March 19th. 2020 Gold Sponsors

Meeting Host
Meeting Host: Randi Shubin Dresner – Island Harvest
Food Presenter: Brian Jeran – Pecks of Main
Breakfast Sponsor & Guest Speaker – Barry Shapiro, BShapiro Financial

MEETING CANCELLED

New York Restaurant Show
2020-03-08 | Javits Center, 429 11th Ave., New York, NY, 10001, United States
2020 Gold Sponsors

This is a 3 day event, March 8th – 10th.
To learn more about the event and dates for discounted registration, please login to the Members only section of the Long Island Food Council site.

March Educational Series "Selling" the Art of Speaking
2020-03-04 | Hotel Indigo East End, 830 West Main Street, Route 25, Riverhead, NY, 11901, United States
2020 Gold Sponsors

March Educational Series – “Selling” the Art of Speaking
The Most Essential Skill for the Entrepreneur –
Learning How to Sell
March 4, 2020 Hotel Indigo, Riverhead | 9:00am-12:00pm
The first in the series this year will focus on how to strengthen your interactions and engagement with others. We will examine the vital components of successful business relationships and put what we learn into action in Role play scenarios.
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FUZEHUB Webinar
2020-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | This is a Webinar Event
Calculating Your Cost of Goods Sold and Estimating Future Production Costs
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.
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February Meeting - 2020
2020-02-04 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Wine U Design, 156 Engineers Drive, Hicksville, NY, 11801, United States
2020 Gold Sponsors

Meeting Host

Vincenzo Saulle & Chef McNulty – WineUdesign
Guest Speaker: Paul Fetscher – Great American Brokerage Inc.
Food Presenter: Al Fenza – Mana Sauces

Suffolk County Farmland Preservation Programs and Opportunities
2020-01-23 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | 423 North Griffing Ave., 423 North Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY, 11901, United States
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January Meeting - 2020
2020-01-16 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | TD Bank, 324 South Service Road, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Meeting Host: Kimberly Kellar – TD Bank
Guest Speaker: Nancy Verdi – Hummingbird Web Design
Food Presenter: Eat Mud – Miriam Kwietniewska

Incoterms 2020
2020-01-09 08:30 - 11:30 UTC | NYIT de Seversky Mansion, 1 Northern Boulevard, Old Westbury, NY, 11568, United States
For more information see our recent post regarding this event.

Deck the Mall
2019-12-23 11:00 - 18:00, 2019-12-21 11:00 - 2019-12-22 18:00, 2019-12-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-14 11:00 - 2019-12-15 18:00, 2019-12-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-30 11:00 - 2019-12-01 18:00 UTC | Samanea, 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY, 11590, United States
Hosted by All American Wontons & The Happy Pig
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Deck the Mall
2019-12-07 11:00 - 2019-12-08 18:00 UTC | Samanea, 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY, 11590, United States

December Meeting
2019-12-06 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | LaFlor Products Co., Inc., 25 Hoffman Ave., Hauppauge, NY, 11788, United States
Guest Speakers: Imin Kao and Cynthia Colon – MTRC
Food Updates from: Don’s Finest, Sweet Soul Bakery, Big Lou’s Onion Sauce & All American Wontons

Deck the Mall
2019-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Samanea, 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY, 11590, United States
Hosted by All American Wontons & The Happy Pig
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MTRC Long Island NY - MEP
2019-12-05 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Stony Brook Business Development Center, 1500 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, United States

Free Info Webinar: Support for NY Companies Exhibiting at Hannover Messe 2020
2019-11-19 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | NY
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