Long Island Food Council

Round Table Meeting Kishana Mills
2022-03-16 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Kishana Mills – Tropical Harvest Slushies & Juices

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Cyber Security
2022-03-02 08:30 - 12:00 | RXR Executive Plaza, 58 South Service Road, Melville, NY, 11747, United States

Round Table Meeting
2022-02-16 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Terrence Kenniff – COCO Confections and Coffee

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Round Table Meeting Francisco Christian
2022-02-02 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speakers: Francisco Christian – Taylored Hospitality Solutions, LLC
Trip Wheeler – SB Value

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Topic: Food cost and Supply Chain
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Round Table Meeting Danielle Rischawy & Emi Arata, Peppered Fern
2022-01-19 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Danielle Rischawy & Emi Arata

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Round Table Meeting Rachel Hersh
2022-01-05 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Rachel Hersh, Prestige Capital

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No Round Table Meeting - HAPPY HOLIDAYS
2021-12-29, 2021-12-22 | NY

No Round Table Meeting Happy Holidays
2021-12-15 | NY
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Round Table Meeting Samantha Sherman - The Hampton Grocer
2021-12-08 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Samantha Sherman – The Hampton Grocer
“Shark Tank”

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Round Table Meeting Cynthia Colon, MTRC
2021-12-01 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Cynthia Colon – MTRC

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Round Table Meeting Vanessa Wilson
2021-11-10 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Vanessa Wilson, Van’s Country Style Potato Salad LLC

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Food & Beverage Industry Talk
2021-11-10 | Virtual Event
Join the conversation: Food and Beverage
Nixon Peabody LLP and WSP Global Inc. offer industry insights.
We’re discussing all things Food & Beverage–and we want you to join the conversation. Nixon Peabody LLP and WSP Global Inc. are teaming up to offer a four-part virtual event series about pertinent topics facing the Food and Beverage industry. Our presenters will address important industry trends, and share useful insights on how best to navigate the issues affecting businesses.
You can CLICK HERE to find a recording of the first program: “OSHA in a Post-COVID World.” Stay tuned for our second program in August—we’ll send you the recording link after the event.
In addition, we invite you to join our live programs scheduled for October and November, which you can register for below. Please read on for more information about the topics, speakers, and registration process. For the bios of our WSP speakers, please CLICK HERE
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Round Table Meeting Don DiLillo
2021-11-03 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Don DiLillo

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Round Table Meeting Natalia Sandor
2021-10-27 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Event
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Guest Speaker: Natalia Sandor, Sandbar Handmade

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Round Table Meeting Jay Ryan
2021-10-20 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Jay Ryan, Kilfinane Environmental Consultants

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Food and Beverage Job Fair
2021-10-19 08:30 - 12:00 | NY

Round Table Meeting Daniel Mayo
2021-10-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Daniel Mayo – Withum

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Food & Beverage - Industry Talk
2021-10-13 | Virtual Event

Round Table Meeting Ira Spector
2021-10-06 08:30 - 09:00 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Ira Spector

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Sweet Soul Bakery at Food Festival
2021-10-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Saint James Train Station, Lake Ave, Saint James, NY, 11720, United States
Sweet Soul Bakery will be at St. James Day
Sunday, October 3, 2021, starts at 11 am
Event by: St. James Chamber of Commerce NY
Location: Lake Ave, St. James between Woodlawn Ave and the St. James train station.

Open to the public
No fee
Following CDC guidelines

Food Festival – including Sweet Soul Bakery’s delicious desserts as well as their savory food items for lunch.
Also featuring vendors and music. There’s something for everyone!
Rain or shine.

Autumn Festival on the Rooftop
2021-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Arizona Beverage USA LLC, 60 Crossways Park Drive W, Woodbury, NY, 11797, United States
Due to Inclement Weather, the Autumn Festival on the Rooftop originally scheduled for September 28, 2021, will be on Wednesday, September 29 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
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Round Table Meeting CANCELLED
2021-09-29 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2021
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Innovative Investments in Climate Tech
2021-09-23 12:30 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The climate crisis has sparked interest from Silicon Valley and venture capitalists, with influential investors getting more serious about investing in cleantech solutions. Hosted by Axios, featuring HSBC’s new Global Chief Sustainability Officer, Celine Herweijer, join our conversation on Venture Capital funding in climate tech.
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Sustainable Finance 101’s: Simplifying Real Solutions
2021-09-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Hosted by Martin Richards, HSBC’s Global Head of Sustainable Finance, we will dive into the ins and outs of Sustainable Finance.
5 Experts, 5 Topics, 5 Answers simplifying real solutions on:

Venture Debt & Cleantech
Supply Chains & ESG
Sustainable Lending
The Energy Transition
ESG Ratings

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Round Table Meeting Daniel Mayo
2021-09-22 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Daniel Mayo

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Round Table Meeting Cancelled
2021-09-15 | NY
There will be no Round Table Meeting this week.

Food & Beverage Summit
2021-09-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
F&B Innovation: How Food & Beverage Companies are Adapting in a Post-Pandemic World
Flexibility is the norm in the ebb and flow of the pandemic. Those in the food & beverage industry adept at flexibility are more apt to thrive.
The pandemic has had a huge impact on consumer behavior, but it’s also made the need for innovation within food companies even more urgent as consumers seek out products that fit their post-pandemic lifestyle.
Innovation has come in different forms across the food & beverage sector. Food retailers have leveraged omnichannel strategies, integrating various methods of engaging and interacting with customers, to create a consistent brand experience and build loyalty. Manufacturers have gone direct to consumer (DTC) and are leveraging data like never before, to track consumer behavior trends. Foodservice companies have implemented automation and a redesigned restaurant format (including ghost and dark kitchens) to accommodate the consumer’s desire for convenience, drive-thru and digital experience.
Leading into 2022, food & beverage companies need renewed thinking to not only survive, but thrive. The most successful businesses consistently monitor consumer behavior, shopping, and consumption patterns to ensure they are meeting customers’ food and beverage needs.
So how can you adapt? Hear from industry experts, and find out the techniques and technology tools to succeed in a post-pandemic environment.
Our Speakers:
Brian Choi, Managing Partner, Chief Executive Officer, The Food Institute
Biagio (“Ben”) Scotto, President, Villa Restaurant Group and Managing Member, Scotto Properties
Jeff Swearingen, Global Senior VP- Demand Accelerator, Venturing, and Global Business Services, PepsiCo
Moderator:
Lou Biscotti, National Food & Beverage Services Leader, Marcum LLP
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Round Table Meeting Cynthia Colon
2021-09-08 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Cynthia Colon, MTRC

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Round Table Meeting Michael Tucker
2021-09-01 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
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Guest Speaker: Michael Tucker- Long Island Food Council

Topic: Open Discussion
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