HIA-LI Reporter Newspaper - October 2023

VOLUME 42 • ISSUE 8 • OCTOBER 2023

THE FUTURE OF

ENERGY HIA-LI’S INDUSTRY LIST: PGS 32

HIA-LI’S HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND: PG 34

A letter from the HIA-LI President & CEO, Terri Alessi-Miceli

Energy, Environmental & Engineering

News, Updates, Events, and Promotions from our member companies!

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CEO BRIEFLETTER FEATURING KENNETH CERINI 6 HIA-LI FROM THE PRESIDENT CEO BRIEF FEATURING KENNETH CERINI 6

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NEW MEMBERS 37 WELCOMEWELCOME NEW MEMBERS 37

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HEARD THE AROUND THE ISLAND 39 HEARD AROUND ISLAND 39

HIA-LI CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2023

November 2023 HIA-LI UPCOMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 8:30AM-10:00AM Technology for Business Committee Meeting FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 8:30AM-10:00AM Membership Committee Meeting FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 8:30AM-10:00AM Business Acceleration Committee Meeting TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, 8:30AM-10:00AM Health & Wellness Committee Meeting WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 9:00AM-12:30PM 13th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 8:30-AM-10:00AM Energy Utility & Infrastructure Committee Meeting TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 8:30AM-10:00AM HYPE Committee Meeting TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 8:30AM-10:00AM Social Responsibility Committee Meeting REGISTRATION: Registration is required for these programs. For more information and to register, visit www.hia-li.org or call (631) 543-5355. For sponsorship information, please contact Anthony Forgione at aforgione@hia-li. org

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 8:30AM-10:00AM Education/Workforce, Human Resources & Manufacturing/ International Trade Joint Committee Meeting

HIA-LI UPCOMING PROGRAMS

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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE ...because our neighbors are experiencing hunger.

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“Every time I expected to encounter bureaucracy, I actually encountered a person.”

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John Riley loves comic books. For the last 30 years, he’s been sharing that love with readers young and old. And we’ve been with John every step of the way, helping plan improvements ranging from upgrading LED lighting to replacing a 50-year-old oil tank with a super-efficient heat pump. These upgrades save him money that he reinvests in—you guessed it—more comic books. As it should be.

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John Miller President & CEO Guide Dog Foundation

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Partial List of 2021 Speakers:

Kathy Hochul NYS Governor

Eugene Sayan Founder & CEO of Softheon

Dr. Patrick O'Shaughnessy President of Catholic Health

Andrew Garbarino NYS Congressman

Manufacture More Productive Employees Through SUNY Suffolk’s Workforce and Economic Development Center, we are training Long Islanders to find rewarding careers through nationally certified programs that only take one semester to complete.

These workforce preparation programs are producing talented welders, CNC machinists and electronic assemblers that can increase the profitability of regional manufacturers and companies by keeping them moving forward.

To learn how better trained employees can help your business become even more successful, speak with our Workforce Training Experts at 631-851-6200 or visit sunysuffolk.edu/workforce.

Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training

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Day and evening classes are now filling.

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LETTER FROM THE HIA-LI PRESIDENT & CEO

Dear Valued Business Leader, For the last 12 years, the HIA-LI has strived to show its appreciation and support to that of women business leaders and organizations across the region. This year, our determination continues with the 13th Annual Women’s Executive Leadership Program on November 15th, 2023, at 9:00am at the Hilton Long Island, Melville.

Women are a powerful economic engine with over 13 million employed, bringing in over $1.9 trillion in sales.

Hear from some of Long Island’s most successful women in business as they discuss their strategies in life/ work balance, building your brand, and using confidence to gain advantages through collaboration.

Moderated by Domenique Camacho Moran, Partner of Farrell Fritz P.C., our breakfast panel consists of Subrina Oliver-Founder & CEO of O-High Technologies, Anne Shybunko-Moore-CEO & Owner of GSE Dynamics and HIA-LI Board Member, Kristen Reynolds-President & CEO of Discover Long Island, Suzanne McLaughlin-Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Custom Computer Specialists, and Neela Mukherjee Lockel-President & CEO of EAC Network. The conference will also offer a variety of breakout sessions hosted by Kiki Orski of Peak Performance Consulting, Beth Meixner of Moxxie Network, Ree Wackett of Stony Brook University, and Erin McKown of National EAP. Whether you are a woman business owner, a business leader, or interested in learning from the experience and perspective of successful businesswomen, don’t miss this empowering event!

Partners in Business,

Terri Alessi-Miceli HIA-LI President & CEO

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To register, please visit our website at www.hia-li.org or call (631) 543-5355.

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To learn more about how the Town of Islip IDA can help your business grow and thrive in an area featuring a high quality of life, visit: islipida.com

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keepingcurrent Seven Words That Changed a Career: Virtual Reality in Architecture engineers, the Melville-based consulting and design firm with offices up and down the east coast. He created this tiny virtual world from a series of architectural REVIT models. This year, John is also leading the charge for the company’s first forays into VR, bringing real buildings into virtual spaces.

By Hannah Stewart Communications Specialist (631) 392-5055 HStewart@H2M.com H2M architects + engineers 538 Broad Hollow Road, 4th Floor East Melville, NY 11747 https://www.h2m.com/ None of it was real. On the other side of the glass, I could see the ceiling of the garage bay soaring almost 30 feet above me. Outside the sky was a perfect, pristine blue. A door swung open just behind my shoulder and I flinched. But none of it was real.

From somewhere beyond the VR headset, John Rousso warned of an invisible table that I was about to bump into: “You don’t need to physically move. You can just use the controllers.” Throughout this demonstration, John guided me through each and every room of a building that did not exist yet.

John is a Project Designer for H2M architects +

John sat down with me for an interview recently and explained that he has been trying to incorporate VR into his work for 6 years now. After joining H2M, he has now gotten his chance. In November of 2022, John’s managers presented him with a project he had never seen before and asked him to turn it into a virtual model.

In January, John presented his model to the client, a stately gentleman accompanied by his son and construction managers. The patriarch of his company, this man held the future of the project in his hands; he alone decided whether the project could move forward or not. John wore his VR headset and projected what he saw onto the conference room’s monitors. Then the client changed John’s career path with 7 little words: “Oh, so that’s what that looks like.”

Since January, John has taken those 7 words and redefined his career trajectory. He now seeks to bridge the gap between what the client envisions and what the architects design.

In the business world, VR can bring projects to life without the risk or expense of physical materials.

Clients can get a sense for how their project will look and get a better idea of how requested elements, such as a 30-foot ceiling or a multi-colored wall, will fit in the space. Problems and miscommunications are seen and corrected long before construction begins, potentially preventing tens of thousands of dollars of wasted time and resources.

VR isn’t a perfect fit for every architecture or engineering project, but it has many more potential applications. In the wake of his success on the project side, John is now working with H2M’s learning and development team to design an escape room-style puzzle box that will challenge employees to sharpen their critical thinking and observation skills when out in the field.

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keepingcurrent Selling Your Company: Key Differences Between a Strategic Buyer, PE Firm and Family Office based upon certain achievements.

Post-Transaction Role.

A strategic will already have a senior management team in place, which is good news for an Owner looking to exit after a 6–12-month (or sooner) transition period or change roles. However, there could be opportunity for an Owner to stay on longer in a different role, such as identifying and approaching other potential acquisition targets or managing important customers.

By Gregg Schor, CEO and Mark Pollack President, Protegrity Advisors In today’s market, there are various types of buyers interested in acquiring or making an investment in lower middle market companies, which we define here as having revenue ranging from $10M to $100M. Companies of this size are generally owned by a family or a few partners (“Owners”). The most common buyers in this market segment are strategics, private equity firms and family offices, each with their own characteristics and objectives.

Owners interested in selling their company usually have two main areas of interest: (1) purchase price and deal structure and (2) posttransaction role. While purchase prices are typically tied to a multiple of adjusted EBITDA, deal structures can be different based on the buyer and circumstances.

1. Strategic Buyer.

Strategic buyers are typically larger companies (public or private) operating in the same or related industry and may be a competitor.

There are obvious risks to approaching a competitor and pros/cons should be considered.

Deal Structure.

Strategics usually seek to acquire 100% of a company, with most or all of the purchase price paid at closing, except for escrowed amounts, and usually without rollover equity or possibility of a “second-bite.”

Strategic buyers often focus on synergies and the value the acquired business adds. A portion of this additional value may translate into increased purchase price, or a contingent portion paid as “earn-out”

2. Private Equity Firms.

PE firms are investment entities that pool capital from private investors, institutions, and other funds to acquire and manage companies. Their primary goal is to generate returns for investors, often within a defined period, frequently 5 – 7 years. This is accomplished by selling the acquired company at a higher valuation than when purchased, which typically means increasing revenue/earnings both organically and through acquisition. PE firms commonly follow a “roll-up” strategy which involves acquiring a “platform” company in a market sector and then acquiring other smaller companies as “add-ons” and subsequently selling the resulting entity when it reaches a certain valuation and return.

Deal Structure.

Different than a strategic buyer, a PE firm will usually not acquire 100% of a company, especially a platform, as they view an Owner maintaining equity as insurance that the Owner will have financial incentive to assist with the transition and has confidence in the projected growth. For a platform investment, PE firms will typically want Owners to keep at least 15% in “rollover-equity,” sometimes up to 40%, as a PE firm will always want to hold the majority. For add-ons, the rollover requirement can range from 0–20%. Earn-outs are commonly used as well.

used and the opportunity for the Owner to have a second exit, getting benefit on the value creation that the firm hopes to achieve in the future.

Post-Transaction Role.

For a platform, PE firms will usually want an operating Owner to stay on for 1-3 years, unless there is a second in command who can take over. Sometimes PE firms may have already identified a new CEO, in which case a transition period of 6-12 months may only be required, and with a reduced rollover requirement.

As an add-on by definition means that there is a larger platform company in place with a CEO and management team, there is less opportunity for an Owner to continue, but there could be certain available roles akin to when the buyer is strategic.

3. Family Offices Family offices are private wealth management entities which manage the financial affairs and investments of high-net-worth families. They often seek diversification by investing in various asset classes, including operating companies. In the past, family offices were likely to invest in companies indirectly through PE firms. However, this has changed, and rather than pay fees to PE firms, many family offices now make direct investments themselves.

While family offices are open to selling a portfolio company if the price is right, they have no specific time mandate like a PE buyer and are generally more concerned with preserving wealth for future generations and less focused on short-term financial gains. Cultural fit is also important given the longer-term relationship expectation.

This rollover equity is referred as to the Owner receiving a “secondbite-of-the- apple,” meaning that the Owner will have a second exit, which could have the potential to be larger than the first. Obviously, there is Owner risk in not cashing out completely the first time. Private equity firms typically place leverage (debt) on the company to finance part of the purchase price.

Deal Structure.

Each family office is different, with some requiring majority interest and taking an active role in managing the acquired company, and others comfortable with a minority interest and a passive approach, providing capital and strategic guidance. Since there is no pressure for a future exit, Owners should be happy with cash at closing and try to negotiate for the right to sell their stock at some point, referred to as a “put-option.”

This allows them to increase their return on invested equity. As interest rates rise from historic lows, this has slightly impacted the purchase price, particularly on larger deals where debt is an important component of transaction financing. Valuations and purchase prices from PE firms can be larger than those offered by strategics because of leverage

Post-Transaction Role.

Family offices, especially for a platform company and if they hold a minority interest, will want the Owner to stay on for 3-5 years. As with other scenarios, an Owner staying on for an add-on acquisition beyond a transition period is less important.

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The HIA-LI held its latest Health & Wellness Committee Meeting in joint efforts with the Human Resources Committee. We thank Tim Prohinsie, Directory of Industrial Injury Prevention Programs of Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine for being this meeting’s guest speaker to discuss his long lasting history and expertise in the field, and to all who attended.

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For the latest HIA-LI Membership Committee Meeting, we would like to thank Felicia Kasow of Pure Mammography for hosting and to Sarah Weber, CSP for speaking up about the importance of Breast Cancer awareness and their organization.

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This month, the HIA-LI held its latest Technology for Business Committee Meeting in order to review and discuss the latest news and trends within the technological world of the business community. Thank you to Lucidi Technical Solutions L.L.C. Owner and Committee Co-chair Anthony Lucidi for hosting and presenting for all those who attended.

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This month, the HIA-LI’s latest Education Committee Meeting took place at the Millikan Technical Center where we heard from Robert Van Brunt, Program Administrator of Career, Technical and Adult Education at Eastern Suffolk BOCES discuss the many different opportunities available for students and adults through BOCES. Guests were treated to a full course breakfast created and served by BOCES culinary students as well as received tours of the many programs at BOCES including automotive, HVAC, welding and more.

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The Workforce Development Going Local TV program is “live!” Hear from HIA-LI President & CEO Terri AlessiMiceli as she discusses the objectives of the Workforce Development Conference along with panelist and HIALI Board Member Dr. Edward Bonahue of Suffolk County Community College and moderator and HIA-LI Board Member Rich Humann of H2M architects + engineers. Click on the pictures to watch the full video now!

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The HIA-LI Economic Development Task Force met this month for a presentation from Jimmy Coughlan Coughlan, Principal of TRITEC Real Estate Company, Inc. and HIA-LI Board Member to discuss Station Yards and Shoregate, two transformational projects on Long Island.

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HIA-LI President & CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli, along with Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP Managing Partner, HIA-LI Board Member, and Chair of the HIA-LI Economic Development Task Force Joe Campolo, were special guests on the latest episode of Going Local TV. They discussed the impact, the importance, and the future of HIA-LI’s Long Island Economic Development Task Force. Click on the photos to watch the full episode now!

BOARD DINNER

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This month, the HIA-LI held its special Board Dinner where we celebrated another successful year and recognized our board members for 10, 20, & 30+ years of service! Our board is the backbone of our organization, and we are grateful for all that they have done for both the HIA-LI and the Long Island Business Community.

INDUSTRY SERIES

The HIA-LI’s latest Industry Series kicked off featuring Citrin Cooperman’s 2023 Manufacturing & Distribution Survey. Thank you to our insightful panel featuring John P. Giordano of Citrin Cooperman, Tamra Postiglione of Flagstar Bank, Paule Pachter of Long Island Cares, Inc | The Harry Chapin Food Bank and Michael Goodman of Sherwood Lumber for discussing their latest findings and the effects of new trends in the Long Island Business Community. Thank you to Long Island Cares for hosting and to all who attended!

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NEW MEMBER MEETING

As October comes close to an end, the HIA-LI held its New Member Info Meeting & Co-Chair Awards where we recognized our committee co-chairs as they spoke of their support and dedication to the Long Island Region. We thank the The Board Room Cafe for providing breakfast for all who attended and to Damianos Realty Group for hosting our meeting within their building.

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This week, the HIA-LI held its Family Owned Business Conference where our panel discussed their personal experiences and methodologies as to how their businesses thrive amongst the Long Island Community.

Thank you to D’Addario & Company, Inc. President & CEO John D’Addario III, Cooperperson Performance Consulting Founder & President Ellen Cooperperson, and SUNation Energy Founder & CEO and HIA-LI Board Member Scott Maskin for speaking as our panel. Thank you to PSP Turnkey Solutions Business Development Officer Jamie Austin for moderating as to Rob Reider of Voxx International for hosting. Catering provided by Bryan Beasley of Chick-fil-a.

keepingcurrent New Yorks LLC Transparency Act: What New York LLC Owners Need To Know

By Marc N. Saracino, Esq. Senior Associate Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP 4175 Veterans Highway Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 P: (631) 738-9100 ext. 392 E: msaracino@cmmllp.com Website: CMMLLP.com

As an owner of an LLC, there are a few questions to keep in mind: What would the law require?

Under the proposed law, New York State would require LLC owners to disclose three pieces of information: (1) the LLC owner’s full legal name,

How would this law be enforced?

If an LLC owner fails to file the ownership disclosure for a period exceeding 30 days, the LLC will be shown to be “past due” on the records of the New York State Department of State. The LLC would have its past due status removed upon filing the ownership disclosure. This may hinder the LLC’s ability to participate in transactions such as obtaining a loan or selling assets.

If an LLC owner fails to file the ownership disclosure for a period exceeding two years, the Department of State will mail a notice of delinquency to the last known business address of the LLC. If the LLC fails to file the ownership disclosure within 60 days of receiving the notice of delinquency, the LLC will be shown to be delinquent on the records of the Department of State. An LLC may remove the delinquency status only upon filing an ownership disclosure and paying a civil penalty of $250.

Are there any exceptions to the proposed law?

The only possible exception is through a waiver.

Waivers exist to protect companies with significant

privacy interests. The bill provides that significant privacy interests include, but are not limited to, an LLC owner that is a whistleblower, using an LLC for the very specific purpose of filing false claims act lawsuits, or an owner participating in an address confidentiality program. Address confidentiality programs are available to victims of kidnapping, as well as reproductive healthcare service providers, employees, volunteers, patients, or immediate family members of reproductive healthcare service providers. If neither of those circumstances apply, LLC owners would need to demonstrate that their company similarly has a significant privacy interest and should therefore not be required to make such disclosures.

When would this bill go into effect?

If signed by Governor Hochul, the bill would be effective 365 days after becoming law.

The Takeaway While the LLC Transparency Act has not yet become law, LLC owners should begin planning for the possibility of such disclosure requirements.

Mainly, LLC owners should consider whether their company has a significant privacy interest. Please contact our corporate attorneys with any questions.

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Owners of New York limited liability companies, or LLCs, have long enjoyed anonymity when it comes to the ownership of their company. Currently, LLC owners are under no obligation to disclose their personal identity to the public. However, last June, the New York State Senate and Assembly passed the LLC Transparency Act, a bill that would require LLC owners to disclose their full legal name to New York State, which would then be made available through a public database. Currently, the bill is on Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk.

(2) the name of the LLC, and (3) the address of the LLC. If an LLC owner fails to make such ownership disclosures, they may face penalties.

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HIA-LI WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

The HIA-LI proudly held its latest Workforce Development Conference to discuss the results and findings of the 2023 Workforce Development Survey. Thank you to our distinguished panel consisting of HIA-LI Board Member Edward Bonahue of Suffolk County Community College, Robert Kufner of Designatronics, James Lima of James Lima Planning + Development, Bahar Zoghi Ph.D., P.E. of Farmingdale State College and Liz Uzzo of H2M architects + engineers. Thank you to HIA-LI Board Member Rich Humann of H2M architects + engineers for moderating and to Farmingdale State College for hosting this event and Congratulations to all scholarship award winners! Thank you to board members Rita DiStefano, Rich Isaac, Dominick Pernice, and Carol Allen for attending this insightful event.

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This month, the HIA-LI held its 15th Annual Energy & Environmental Conference focusing on the current trends and projects within the Long Island Region in terms of resources and renewable energy. We would like to thank our esteemed panel of field experts such as Owner of Technology by JGM John Comack, Chief Estimator of Haugland LLC Jim Kennedy, Director of Strategic Engagement of National Grid Ventures Alanna Russo, Manager of PSEG LI Brian Kurtz, and President & CEO of Sunation Energy and HIA-LI Board Member Scott Maskin for discussing this event’s topics and to Suffolk County Water Authority for hosting in its venue. Thank you to Director of Energy Efficiency & Renewables at PSEG Long Island and HIA-LI Board Member Michael Voltz for moderating our event.

2023 Editorial Calendar January 2023: 2022 Long Island Forecast Industry List: Financial Services & Insurance Companies Ad Deadline: Friday, Jan. 6th February 2023: The Economic Forecast for Long Island Business Industry List: Accounting, Banks & credit Unions Ad Deadline: Friday, Feb. 3rd March 2023: Long Island Tradable Sectors Industry Industry List: Manufacturing & Distribution Ad Deadline: Friday, March 3rd

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April 2023: Doing Business In The Long Island Innovation Park Industry List: Manufacturing & Distribution Ad Deadline: Friday, April 7th May 2023: Doing Business At The Largest B2B Trade Show Industry List: Law/Legal Services & Consulting Services Ad Deadline: Friday, May 5th

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2023 MAJOR EVENTS Honoring distinguished Long Island executives & business leaders [ ]January 13 [ ]February 15 [ ]March 21 [ ]April 18 [ ]June 8 [ ]July 17 [ ]September 21 [ ]October 13 [ ]October 27 [ ]November 15 [ ]December 14

HIA-LI 45th Annual Meeting & Legislative Program -Radisson, Hauppauge HIA-LI 29th Annual LI Economic Summit -Hamlet Golf & Country Club, Commack HIA-LI Economic Development in the Town of Islip - LI MacArthur Airport HIA-LI WHy Do Business in the Largest Innovation Park in the Northeast - Amplitech Group HIA-LI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program - LGBT Network HIA-LI 44th Annual Golf Outing - Nissequoge Golf Club, St James HIA-LI 29th Annual Business Achievement Awards Gala - Crest Hollow, Woodbury Workforce Development Conference & Young Professional Scholarship Program -Farmingdale College HIA-LI 15th Annual Energy & Environmental Update - Suffolk County Water Authority HIA-LI 13th Annual Women's Leadership Conference - Hilton Long Island, Melville HIA-LI 45th Anniversary Celebration - Stonebridge Country Club

INDUSTRY SERIES / LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE PROGRAMMING Complimentary educational programming highlighting specific industries/executives [ ]April 11 - Emerging Industries Series Part 1: Cannabis [ ]October 10 - Industry Series: Featuring Citrin Cooperman M&D Survey [ ]October 12 - Industry Series: Featuring Grassi Construction Survey [ ]October 25 - Family Owned Business Panel

35th ANNUAL BUSINESS TRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE Long Island's largest B2B Trade Show - make connections & close deals at one conference! [ ] May 10

HIA-LI Pre-Trade Show Networking Event with Discover LI - One10 Restaurant, Melville HIA-LI 35th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference HIA-LI 35th Annual Business Trade Show: Executive Program

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In the corridors of her high school, amidst the chatter of future plans and dreams, one teenager stood out. A budding traveler with an insatiable curiosity about the world, she often found herself in animated conversations with the adults in her life, sharing her dreams of embarking on grand adventures.

Her passion for travel was palpable, and those around her couldn’t help but take notice. The responses she received were overwhelmingly supportive, with a common thread running through each piece of advice: preparation. Did she speak a foreign language? If not, it was vital to be ready to acclimate to new languages and cultures. Did she have the resources necessary to sustain herself while traveling? Did she possess a passport, and did she know how to navigate the intricacies of currency exchange? These practical questions and considerations were essential to ensure she had all she needed for a successful trip.

One day, she excitedly shared her dream of exploring Central America, envisioning lush rainforests, ancient ruins, and vibrant markets. Her audience responded with tales of various modes of transportation, from buses winding through mountainous terrain to boats gliding along azure waters. Another time, she spoke

of her desire to visit the charming city of Savannah, Georgia, known for its historic architecture and warm hospitality. Once again, the focus shifted to travel logistics and recommendations.

company that understood her aspirations. This wasn’t just a job; it was an opportunity to learn and earn simultaneously, to gain real-world experience while charting her own course.

Yet, as she explored her career aspirations, she noticed a striking difference in the responses she received.

Fewer people shared concerns and anecdotes about how to ensure her successful arrival at her destination; instead, they honed in on a singular North Star— college. It seemed that the path to success was often equated with pursuing a traditional college education.

With every day as an apprentice, she honed her skills, expanded her horizons, and paved her own way. She realized that her journey was not about following the crowd but forging her own path—one that embraced her love for travel and her passion for her chosen field. She forgave her schools for not fully understanding her unconventional approach, for she was not harming but advocating for her own future.

But she was different. She understood that there were myriad ways to achieve her career goals, just as there were multiple routes to her dream destinations. She knew that the world offered diverse opportunities, waiting to be explored. There were paths beyond the hallowed halls of academia, paths that aligned with her unique passions and aspirations.

As a budding traveler, she relished the idea of flexibility, of being able to work remotely from far-flung corners of the world. Her heartbeat not only for travel but also for computing technologies, project management, and transportation systems. She sought a way to weave these interests into a career that would allow her to explore and innovate simultaneously.

That’s when she discovered the power of apprenticeships—a path less traveled but laden with promise. She embarked on a journey to find an approved apprenticeship program connected to a

As she looked to the horizon, she saw not just destinations but a world of opportunities. Her teenage dreams of travel had evolved into a career adventure, where every day was a chance to explore, innovate, and create her own unique path to success. In her journey, she discovered that the road less traveled could lead to the most extraordinary destinations.

In honor of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), we celebrate the individuality, exploration, and diverse opportunities that apprenticeships offer. This story is a tribute to the spirit of this year’s NAW, highlighting how apprenticeships nurture unique talents, foster personal growth through exploration, and provide pathways to success in various sectors. O-High Technologies, LLC stands as a champion for exposing future workers to multiple career pathways, helping them chart their own course toward their dream careers.

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In response, the Art League promptly engaged the services of ServePro to commence the abatement process, which was successfully completed in under two weeks. Following this phase, the Art League will embark on the reconstruction of its facility, “presenting a unique opportunity to deliver a fresh and enhanced Art League experience to the vibrant community of Long Island upon reopening,” said Della Croce.

Ms. Simoncic, a Woodbury, NY resident, earned her J.D. from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and her B.S. from Ithaca College.

The Art League is also working with other local nonprofits and community partners to temporarily host some of our upcoming events and classes. The Executive Director and Education & Program Manager, Ersule Metelus, have spent the last week visiting these alternate sites to determine the best fit for each one of our unique programs.

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Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, is pleased to announce that Joshua Beckham, of St. Albans, NY, has joined the firm as an Associate in the Insurance Fraud Practice Group, in the Uniondale office.

Last month’s unprecedented rainstorm wreaked havoc on Long Island and the Art League of Long Island was not spared from the wrath of Mother Nature. The heavy rains on the night of September 29 led to extensive rain damage within the Art League of Long Island’s two-story art center, located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills.

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