2024-02-06 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Stony Brook Southampton Campus, 39 Tuckahoe Road, Southampton, NY, 11968, United States
In the spirit of convening community around education and dialogue, FoodLab invites you to come sip tea, learn something new, network and shop each first Tuesday of the month at Stony Brook Southampton campus.
For our inaugural Tea Talk Tuesday, Maryann Birmingham from Cornell Cooperative will lead a brief demonstration on tea-making.
Vendors include:
Tea and Munchies (Teas and snacks)
Bonac Bees (Honey and Beeswax candles)
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We have a great group already! Come join!
The third Tuesday of every month will feature a more advanced workshop on the topic of the month, starting in April. Details to follow.

Round Table Meeting Marzars
2024-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Mazars, 60 Crossways Park Drive W, Woodbury, NY, 11797, United States
Join Us for This Month’s Round Table Meeting
*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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14th Annual International Women's Day Forum
2024-02-28 08:00 - 17:30 | U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St., NW Washington, D.C., United States
Join the forum for a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights as we celebrate how women are achieving new heights, inspiring younger generations, and bringing value to our society. Speakers at our 14th Annual International Women’s Day Forum will share stories and lessons underscoring a myriad of ways the continued empowerment of women and girls benefits individuals, families, businesses and communities.
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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
Join Us for This Month’s Round Table Meeting
Host: Randi Shubin Dresner
Guest Speaker: Kathryn Wood of Trinet

Food Presenter: Nemahun Vincent

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State of the Industry 2024
2024-04-17 08:30 - 11:30 | Nissequogue Country Club, 21 Golf Club Road, Saint James, NY, 11780, United States
Wednesday April 17, 2024
8:30 – 11:30 am
Ticket Price: Members – $60.00 | Non-Members – $75.00
Guest Speakers:
Edward Smyth, Huntington Town Supervisor
Edward R. Wehrheim, Smithtown Town Supervisor

Panelists:
Tom DeLuca – Arizona Beverages
Doug Whitcomb- Whitsons Culinary Group
Michael White – Brookhaven Rail Terminal
James Bonner – President, New York & Atlantic Railway Company
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2024 Export Week
2024-05-06, 2024-05-07, 2024-05-08, 2024-05-09, 2024-05-10 | Webinar

Web Compliance 101 for Manufacturers
2024-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event

Round Table Meeting Certified Laboratories
2024-05-22 08:00 - 10:00
Join Us for This Month’s Round Table Virtual Meeting
Hosts:
Kadie Santiago & Patrick Christy

Guest Speaker:
August Ruckdeschel, LI Clean Energy Hub

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Vitality in the Valley
2024-06-04, 2024-06-05 | Herkimer College, 100 Lou Ambers Drive, Herkimer, NY, 13350, United States
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.
Register 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.
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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
Join Us for This Week’s In-Person Round Table Meeting
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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Withum Webinar - Introduction to Microsoft Copilot
2024-06-13 12:30 - 13:00 | Webinar
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Summer Celebration 2024
2024-07-09
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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
Join Us for This Week’s In-Person Round Table Meeting
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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Food Show PLUS! at CHFA NOW East
2024-09-21 08:00 - 17:00

Skyline Cruises Catering & Events
2024-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Ferry Terminal, Garvies Point Road, Glen Cove, NY, United States

Round Table Meeting Nixon Peabody
2024-09-25 08:00 - 10:00
Join Us for This Month’s Round Table Meeting
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
Join Us for This Month’s In-Person Round Table Meeting
Guest Speaker: Lou Biscotti & Jim Aspromonti

Food Presenter: Urszula Lulewicz, TerraNut Inc.

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New York State Liquor Authority
2024-11-13 08:30 - 12:00 | Hotel Indigo East End, 830 West Main Street, Route 25, Riverhead, NY, 11901, United States
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.
If your business deals with the manufacture, distribution, or sale of alcohol in New York this meeting is for you.
Jodi Giglio, NYS Assembly – Opening Remarks
Lily M. Fan, SLA Chair – Keynote Speaker
William Crowley – SLA Chief of Staff
John Arnold, Supervising Food Inspector – NYS Ag & Markets
Lisa Potopsingh, Program Manager Food Protection Program – Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services
Krista Capellupo, Public Health Sanitarian – Nassau County Dept. of Health Services
James Henry Dunne, Esq. – Moderator
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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
Join Us for This Week’s In Person Round Table Meeting
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
Join Us for This Week’s Roundtable In-Person Meeting
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
Join Us for This Week’s Round Table Meeting
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
Join Us for This Month’s In-Person Meeting & Tour
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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SBA Comes to Long Island
2025-03-25 08:30 - 11:00
Topic: How SBA Programs and Services can help you Start, Grow and Succeed”
SBA Financing Programs:

SBA’s Lender Match
Readiness is All
Financing Programs including loans: 7(a), 504, Microloan, International Trand Loans, Surety Bonds, Grants for R&D
Investment Capital, Disaster Assistance; Business Education and Training
One-on-One Counseling through SBA’s Resource Partners
Government Contracting Assistance

Agenda:
8:30 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast & Networking
9:00 am – 9:15 am – Opening Remarks
9:15 am – 10:30 am – Presentation “How SBA Can Help Your Business”
10:30 am – 11:00 am – Q&A and Networking
Special thanks to LIFC and DGNY commercial for their generous support of this event.

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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
Join Us for This Round Table Meeting & Tour
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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