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LETTER FROM THE HIA-LI PRESIDENT & CEO Dear Valued Long Island Business Leader: On September 21st, we were honored to present our 29th Annual Business Achievement Awards to five exceptional Long Island organizations during our award ceremony. The event took place at a gala luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The HIA-LI Business Achievement Awards were established to recognize industry leadership, creativity, successful business operations, corporate vision, and forward-looking development/growth strategies. Competitors represented five categories: Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Not-For-Profit, Rookie of the Year, and The Leadership Award. The Large Business recipient was Contract Pharmacal Corp., a full-service partner in developing, manufacturing, and packaging all of one’s pharmaceutical needs. The fellow Large Business finalists included Bus Patrol. Cameron Engineering, Citrin Cooperman, and Suffolk OTB. The recipient of the Small Business Award was LGC Studios, a Long Island based production studio set out to provide high quality and easily accessible audio & recording services. Finalists within the Small Business Category included Amplitech Group, Enviroscience Consultants, Premier Benefit Plans, and Sasserath & Co. The Not-For-Profit recipient was Family Service League, a social service agency providing support and security to those across the Long Island Region. Not-For-Profit finalists included Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Long Island, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk, and Nassau Suffolk Law Services. The Rookie of the Year Recipient was won by Native Ceuticals, a CBD Dispensary offering both a focus on the quantity and quality of their products to ensure the safety and aid to their clientele’s dilemmas whether it be stress, anxiety, sleep deprivation, pain relief, and more. And finally, the recipient of the Leadership Award for this year’s award show was JPMorgan Chase, a multinational service bank and financial firm dedicated to ensuring economic growth and breaking down barriers to more opportunities. The Long Island business sector faces tough competition from elsewhere in the state and country. These five award recipients all practice innovative strategies that position them for success. Other Long Island companies can strengthen their performance by emulating the recipients’ business practices.
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We offer our sincere congratulations to the award-winning recipients and to all our wonderful finalists. They are all playing a key role in helping to lead Long Island to an even greater future.
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Cameron Engineering, an IMEG Company A�er 38 years serving as one of New York’s leading consul�ng planning and engineering firms, this year, Cameron Engineering merged with IMEG Consultants Corp. (IMEG), the third largest 100% employee-owned engineering firm in the na�on. The Firm con�nues to provide services to its clients doing business as Cameron Engineering, an IMEG company, but the merger brings together decades of experience and a passion for delivering quality work and developing strong client rela�onships. Cameron’s strong client base and presence in the greater New York region will add to IMEG’s 85 U.S. office loca�ons currently spanning from Boston to California—adding to an impressive na�onal por�olio of work across various market sectors. Combining both firms’ mechanical/electrical, structural, civil, transporta�on, environmental, and planning exper�se creates a strong synergy for future growth. IMEG Consul�ng Corp. delivers a rare combina�on of the broad exper�se of a na�onal leader with the personal rela�onships and deep collabora�on of a local firm. The Firm is results-driven with an enthusiasm for transforming environments and communi�es through high-performance building and infrastructure design. Now with over 2,400 team members, IMEG serves regions and markets with its full-service, in-house engineering design staff. Our New York offices have a staff of over 200 employees. The Firm’s commitment to excellence is reflected in our approach for crea�ng innova�ve solu�ons and for solving difficult problems with well-designed, coordinated, cost-effec�ve concepts, and sound management techniques for all types of projects. The team at Cameron Engineering looks forward to an exci�ng future as part of the IMEG company.
keepingcurrent Forging a Diverse STEM Workforce: The Power of Exposure, Awareness, and Access Dr. Subrina D. Oliver CEO, O-High Technologies LLC 445 Broad Hollow Road #25, Melville, NY 11747 888.758.8980 info@o-hightech.com| o-hightech.com
In the ever-evolving world of mathematics, the transitive property reigns supreme. If A equals B and B equals C, then A unequivocally equals C. But let’s shift our focus from the realm of numbers to the domain of real-world impact, as we delve into the equation that has been the driving force behind the remarkable career of our CEO, Dr. Subrina D. Oliver. Her dedication is not to mathematical concepts but to the transformative power of STEM education in creating a diverse workforce. The formula for STEM talent-pipeline success? Exposure, Awareness, and Access.
Awareness: B = C Now, onto the second part, “B = C.” In Dr. Oliver’s world, this translates to ensuring that once individuals are exposed to the wonders of STEM, they’re also made aware of the myriad possibilities within these fields. It’s akin to realizing that apples can be added to apples. Dr. Oliver achieves this by channeling workforce expertise into STEM industries,
Access: A = C The equation culminates with “A = C.” In simpler terms, exposure and awareness must lead to access. Dr. Oliver envisions a world where everyone, regardless of their background, has an equitable opportunity to dive into the vast pool of STEM opportunities. Under her guidance, O-High Technologies LLC is committed to providing equitable access to industry demands and ecosystems, substantive resources, events, programs, and innovative solutions. In her eyes, A and B must indisputably equal C for a truly inclusive STEM workforce. The Transitive Power of STEM Diversity Advocacy across the Manufacturing Occupational Outlook: Just as the transitive property in mathematics tells us that if A equals B and B equals C, then A must equal C, so too does STEM diversity advocacy lead us to a future occupational outlook that’s brimming with promise in manufacturing. Diverse Skills for Tomorrow’s Workforce (A = B): In the manufacturing landscape, diversity isn’t just about representation; it’s about fostering diverse skills and perspectives. When we advocate for STEM diversity (A), we empower the workforce with a broad spectrum of skills (B). This dynamic, versatile skill set is the cornerstone of a manufacturing future prepared to tackle evolving challenges. Global Competitiveness (B = C): A diverse, skilled workforce (B) is inherently more adaptable and innovative, driving manufacturing’s global competitiveness (C).
By embracing diversity, we ensure that our industry remains a global leader, ready to compete on the world stage. Tech-Driven Manufacturing (A = C): The future of manufacturing is deeply rooted in technology (C), and STEM disciplines (A) provide the foundation for mastering these advanced tools and processes. When we champion diversity in STEM, we’re actively contributing to a manufacturing sector that’s not only technologically advanced but also diverse and inclusive. Career Opportunities Abound (A = C): The growing demand for skilled professionals in manufacturing (C) presents a wealth of career opportunities. Our advocacy for STEM diversity (A) ensures that these opportunities are accessible to everyone, creating a future occupational outlook that’s both diverse and equitable. Just as the transitive property guides us to logical conclusions, our commitment to STEM diversity advocacy leads us to a manufacturing future that’s not only technologically advanced but also diverse and inclusive. Together, let’s continue to advocate, collaborate, and harness the transitive power of change to shape a manufacturing future that’s brilliantly innovative and profoundly equitable. Conclusion: Remember, diversity in STEM isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the key to innovation, creativity, and securing manufacturing’s place in the future. By advocating for diversity in your own capacity, you’re contributing to a brighter and more inclusive future for the entire manufacturing community. Join the conversation, raise your voice, and be the change you want to see. Together, we can make manufacturing a place where everyone’s potential can shine.
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Exposure: A = B In this intriguing equation, “A = B,” Dr. Oliver places a spotlight on the pivotal role of exposure. Just as 1 + 1 equals 2, she recognizes that exposing the next generation to STEM is a fundamental step. Driven by this conviction, she has tirelessly worked to ensure that aspiring tech (and non-tech) enthusiasts catch a glimpse of the enchantment of STEM through O-High Technologies’ industry-driven initiatives, workshops, and captivating demonstrations. By amplifying exposure, Dr. Oliver ignites the flames of curiosity in young minds and sets the stage for a diverse future workforce.
engaging with governmental outreach programs, investments into academic talent development systems, and fostering intentional community engagement. Through these efforts, she ensures that young talents not only envision the doors STEM can open but also receive the keys to unlock them.
keepingcurrent Will The Holidays Bring Out The Best In Long Islanders This Year? By Paule T. Pachter, A.C.S.W., L.M.S.W. Chief Executive Officer Long Island Cares, Inc. © The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank 631.582.3663 x 101 www.licares.org
Food banks, soup kitchens and emergency food pantries across the country are engaged in what has always been the busiest time of the year as we respond to the needs for Thanksgiving, and Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and other holidays. This has often been the time of year when many individuals and businesses on Long Island think about opportunities to help those in need, donate to their favorite charities, and are generally in a giving spirit. There are literally thousands of nonprofit charitable organizations throughout Long Island that are well deserving of your support, and I hope that as you read this column, you’ll think about supporting those causes that are near and dear to you and your family by volunteering your time, attending a special event, or even making a year-end monetary donation. While inflation and the high cost of goods are impacting many families on Long Island, it shouldn’t stop us from giving what we can afford to help our neighbors in need. With unemployment at its lowest levels in decades, more people are finding employment and have
improved their ability to be more self-sufficient. Though others have decided to move out of our region. What we do know is that some of our local pantries and soup kitchens continue to report an increase in the number of people coming to them for emergency food or a healthy meal, and that the number of people accessing Long Island Cares’ six community-based satellite locations have seen an increase of more than 35% of people receiving emergency food through the regional food bank’s hunger assistance and humanitarian service centers. We also see increases in the number of seniors participating in the Meals on Wheels program, and our own Mobile School Pantry program that provides weekend food for children in the Brentwood School District and the Riverhead School District. The need on Long Island is increasing overall between 25-45% and we are also seeing more frequent visits to our pantries and soup kitchens, and concern for families to share in the offerings of the holidays remains the same for those donors willing to help.
There are too many children, seniors, Veterans, homeless, disabled, newly arrived immigrants, and others living in poverty and even 200% above poverty in our region, (a family of four earning $51,000 per-year is considered to be living in poverty on Long Island) and many of them deserve your support this holiday season and throughout the year. Long Islanders have a very rich history of giving. This was very clear in 1980 when Harry Chapin founded Long Island Cares as the first food bank in our region, and it continues today, 43 years later when private donations to our organization account for a significant percentage of our annual budget. So, will you help provide a holiday meal to our neighbors in need this year? Of course you will, and you can do it by visiting your local food pantry, soup kitchen, senior center, Head Start program, mental health treatment program, Veterans Services agency, LGBTQ program, drug treatment and rehabilitation program, day care center, disabilities day habilitation program, special education school, or going online to: www.unitedwayli.org, www.guidestar.org, www. charitynavigator.org, which is also where you can find more information about our local nonprofit charities, including Long Island Cares-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. Let’s make the holidays happy for our families, and another family who might be in need. The holiday spirit brings out the best in Long Islanders.
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This month, the HIA-LI attended the official ribbon cutting of Tully Law Group, PC’s grand opening. We would like to congratulate Founder & Managing Partner, Brain Tully for this marvelous achievement as we wish for him and his law firm a warm welcome to the island. Thank you to Town of Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Aguiar, PHD, Riverhead Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Liz O’Shaughnessy, 2nd District Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio, and Town of Riverhead Councilman Robert Kern for attending this ceremony.
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This month, the HIA-LI’s Business Acceleration Committee held a terrific meeting at Hofstra University by Wonder Integrated Group on marketing strategy. Richard Hayes, Executive Director of the Institute of Innovation shared their mission to foster and nature a community of entrepreneurialism that encourages superior learning, teaching, and impactful research that supports the development of business ventures. We thank all that attended and look forward to the future of the Long Island Community.
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This month, the HIA-LI would like to thank Nyrekia White, BS Ed., MBA from Girls Scouts of Suffolk County for hosting our latest Membership Committee Meeting and to Chick-fil-A Restaurants for catering breakfast for our valued members. A special thank you to Michael Mannix from Unparalleled Performance for presenting and to all those who attended.
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This month, the HIA-LI’s HR Committee Meeting was held in order to present its latest legal update with Jackson Lewis P.C. We would like to thank our esteemed panel featuring Principal Henry Shapiro and Associate Heather Veneroni for speaking at this latest meeting. A special thank you to our committee co-chairs Suzanne Mayo, SHRM-CP and Nicole Craveiro for organizing.
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This month, The HIA-LI held its latest Education & Workforce Connection Committee Meeting hosted by Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs Commissioner Rosalie Drago. We thank her for speaking at this month’s meeting focusing on career resources and outlook within Suffolk County and its community.
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The HIA-LI’s Social Responsibility Committee Meeting focused on the on-going struggle that non-profit organizations face when it comes to IT. We thank Techworks Consulting, Inc. CEO & Owner Chris Coluccio for both hosting and presenting this month’s meeting in order to give our attendees proper insight to manage and maximize IT resources and budgets. Thank you to all who attended!
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This month, the HIA-LI was delighted to attend the 75th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting of Central Business Systems. Congratulations to long time HIA-LI members, Michael Chambers, CEO and Sean Infante Co-Founder and the Central Business Systems team for nearly a century of service to the Long Island Community, and we look forward to many more years to follow!
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This month, the HIA-LI held its latest Small Business Task Force Meeting focusing on the importance of assessing and understanding company culture within the workplace. Thank you to Joe Camberato of National Business Capital, John Bauer of Littler, and Bryan Beasley of Chick-fil-A Restaurants for providing such an informative panel. A special thank you to Long Island Cares for hosting this month’s meeting and to Chick-fil-a for catering. We also thank HIA-LI Board Member Rita DiStefano for moderating this event.
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Thank you to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Amity Education Group for presenting the first SC Global Business Summit bringing together government leaders, trade organizations and businesses to encourage them to do business globally. HIALI President and CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli moderated a panel of CEO’s talking about the value of expansion and international trade and spoke about the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge, with 58% tradable sectors bringing new money into the region by importing/exporting. Doing business globally can increase production capacity, enlarge an organization’s customer base, and increase profit and revenues.
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As an example, we know that services for those in mental health or substance use crises should be different than other emergency services, just as we already differentiate ERs and fire departments and police for other crises. That’s why, with state and county support, CN Guidance is launching an Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center to ensure behavioral health crisis services are available 24/7/365 across Long Island, so individuals, families, and first responders have the safe, expert care needed in high-risk situations.
Serving Long Islanders since 1972, CN Guidance & Counseling Services has grown substantially since its inception as an outpatient clinic. Our evolution has been shaped largely by emerging needs of consumers as they move through the process of recovery. As we emerge from our 50th anniversary, we celebrate this history and growth including key milestones like the establishment of our first community residence (1989), our launch of permanent Supportive Housing (1992), and expansion of our reach through specialized programs (Assertive Community Treatment, PROS, Care Management, etc.).
I also see a growing need to deliver tailored behavioral health services for children, young adults, and families. Isolation, social media, suicide, substance use—we know youth face immense obstacles today, and CN Guidance has been expanding our programming to meet these challenges.
Our integration of mental health, substance use, and primary care in 2014 set the stage for CNG to launch the region’s first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in 2017, and we continue to grow with community support.
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One major focus since the pandemic has been— more as an intensified focus than a pivot—to truly center our staff, who make our success possible. Our mission, reach, and impact all contribute to making CN Guidance a great place to work, and the agency likewise places a high priority on staff success and fulfillment, which contributes to employee retention.
Barbara Bartell, who was CN Guidance’s CEO until her passing in 2013, was one of Long Island’s pioneer advocates and leaders in the behavioral health field. She joined CNG as a receptionist the day the clinic opened its doors in 1972, and she rose through the ranks to become CEO in 1991. Barbara transformed CNG from a small outpatient clinic to a multi-service behavioral health organization offering a robust and diverse array of treatment services and supportive programs. While her passing was a turning point for us, we have not turned the page on her vision. We honor her legacy by continuing to grow our agency and expand our reach and services to support Long Islanders in need.
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• Integrated Treatment for mental health and substance use • Residential Services Supervised group homes and crisis housing • Recovery Supports including mobile recovery unit and peers • Outreach • Education for the public, clients, families, and providers • Community Trainings on topics like Mental Health First Aid, Narcan opioid overdose reversal, and fentanyl test strips
WHAT IS YOUR COMPANY’S PHILOSOPHY? We believe recovery is possible for everyone. When a person is ready to begin their journey of recovery, they deserve to be aware of the high-quality services that are available to them, and we should design our services to remove barriers to their access. Our services should be readily available to everyone eligible, not only those who have the means or inside information to begin treatment. In these ways, our philosophy centers individuals and the communities we serve, and we seek to improve outcomes related to the social determinants of health that we know will both save us all costs and save lives.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES DO YOU SEE IN THE FUTURE? Growing awareness of and support for behavioral
MOVING FORWARD, HOW HAS YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY/ PERSPECTIVE SHIFTED? Financial responsibility has been a strategic focus of mine since joining CN Guidance in 2013, and I am proud we have built on that foundation this decade. We diversified revenue sources to avoid overreliance on fundraising or any singular service model, and we vastly increased our grant-funded programming to fuel our growth in furtherance of our mission. Now, along with our highly effective Board and leadership, I am focused on achieving sustainable growth in our program portfolio, which will translate into lasting improvements in health equity and behavioral health outcomes across Long Island. Attention to health equity achieves two goals: it advances our mission and makes economic sense for funders, too. We seek to improve both the fair and just access to value-based care that our diverse populations deserve, and this translates into better community outcomes that save taxpayers and providers costs and improve public welfare at the same time.
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Touching more than 30,000 individuals on Long Island in 2022 alone, CN Guidance delivers 40+ programs across four priority areas: Prevention, Treatment, Harm Reduction, Recovery. We benefit the community through:
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For example, despite the myriad challenges of COVID-19, CN Guidance made ZERO layoffs due to the pandemic. In fact, our staff grew to more than 400 individuals during this timeframe.
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his month, the HIA-LI once again rolled out the red carpet for our 29th Annual Business Achievement Awards to honor and congratulate 17 phenomenal organizations across Long Island. Congratulations to all the finalists and recipients for their outstanding accomplishments. We view them as prime examples to follow for the future of our community. A special thank you to our vendors, sponsors, and all who attended the Crest Hollow Country Club to show their support!
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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
June & July 2023: What to do on Long Island, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Annual Golf Outing Industry List: Educational, Institutions, Staffing, Workforce Development, Event Planning, Hospitality, Restaurants Ad Deadline: Friday, July 7th August 2023: Innovative Trends in Technology Industry List: Info Services & IT Services Ad Deadline: Friday, August 4th September 2023: Honoring Long Island Business Excellence Industry List: Not-for-Profit, Health & Wellness Ad Deadline: Friday, Sept. 1st October 2023: The Future of Energy Industry List: Energy, Environmental & Engineering Ad Deadline: Friday, October 6th November / December 2023: Women in Leadership on LI, HIA-LI 45th Anniversary Industry List: Advertising Agencies, Marketing & PR Firms Ad Deadline: Friday, Dec. 1st
HIA-LI 2023 PROGRAMMING AT A GLANCE
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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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NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBER INFORMATION MEETINGS
Get to know HIA-LI! Learn about our organization, get involved & meet other HIA-LI members! [ ]February 10
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MEMBER APPRECIATION NETWORKING Complimentary networking with the HIA-LI business community and highlight of new HIA-LI members [ ] January 25 Patrizia's
[ ] November 9 [ ] September 13 T.O.A. Asian Fusion SMALL BUSINESS TASK FORCE SOLUTION SERIES
Programming designed by the HIA-LI Small Business Task Force to help small businesses thrive in a competitive economy .
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Connect with the business community at unique Long Island venues [ ] August 10 Networking Boat Cruse & Networking at Ditch Kitchen & Surf Bar in Bayshore
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NEW MEMBER PROFILES We help parents, caregivers and people with disabilities navigate the often-confusing period following the completion of their secondary education. We provide support and solutions to help bolster their skills, so they can live more independently within their home or community. Some of the key services and solutions we offer include:
CFGI CFGI is the industry leader in finance and accounting consulting services. We offer a full suite of solutions for all critical matters facing the office of the CFO and investors. Our clients represent a wide range of stages of growth, investor bases, and industries. Comprised of over 1,000 professionals with Big 4 Accounting experience, the Company is located in 16 offices nationwide and 1 office internationally. Several of our client offerings include finance and accounting advisory, management consulting and operational improvement, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity consulting, and technology and system implementation. We serve all industries and stages of company lifecycles. CFGI supports CFOs through the most complex and demanding accounting challenges and is free from auditor independence restrictions, which allows the Firm to truly function as an extension of the office of the CFO.
Community Mainstreaming Associates (CMA) is committed to providing flexible and innovative services that meet the changing needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CMA strives to maximize each person’s potential to lead a fulfilling, purposeful life in the community by offering a full range of work, social, educational, residential, and recreational opportunities.
Community Habilitation assists people with developmental disabilities in enhancing or developing the skills required to live a more independent life in the community or their home. Residential Programs are designed to allow families and those with developmental disabilities to choose the level of support most appropriate for their personal exploration and growth in a supportive, safe environment. Self-Direction allows the individual and their family to choose the most suitable types of services and supports to help them achieve their personal goals. In Self Direction, families and participants can choose the staff they want to co-hire with CMA. Community Mainstreaming assists as a Broker, a Fiscal Intermediary, and the “employer of record” in the Self Direction program.
Converged Technology Group, Inc. 2990 Express Drive South Islandia, NY 11749 631-503-0972 www.convergedtechgroup.com Converged Technology Group aims to revolutionize the way businesses utilize technology, with a focus on driving tangible business outcomes and reducing the cost of technology support to ensure that businesses can thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. We offer expertise in various technologies such as enterprise networking, collaboration, data center and cloud services, security solutions, and our Assist360° managed services. At Converged Technology Group we recognize the uniqueness of each industry, and our solutions are tailored to meet your specific organization’s needs. With our local presence, we provide personalized service, quick response, and a thorough understanding of
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NEW MEMBER PROFILES
Share your company’s mission and services to the HIA-LI membership. To submit a New Member Profile, please email them to Marketing@hia-li.org.
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Community Mainstreaming Associates (CMA) Colleen Slattery Senior Director of Development 1025 Old Country Road, Suite 325 Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 683-0710, extension 212 Fax (516) 683-0711 cslattery@communitymainstreaming.org https://www.communitymainstreaming.org
Vocational & Day Programs are designed to help participants learn new skills, develop work readiness, and engage in community activities through building community connections and an array of supported employment opportunities.
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WELCOME OCTOBER NEW MEMBERS BOOMZEAL ENTERPRISES, INC. 516-206-2320 MEGHAN STEWART
IMPERITY ADVISORS (516) 464-2210 DOUGLAS DIDOMINICA
COPE FOUNDATION (914) 282-9429 ADAM RABINOVITCH
NEW YORK COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE (631) 560-9995 ADAM DEVITO
ISLAND C.O.P.E. FOUNDATION COMPONENTS (516) 832-2673 GROUP ADAM RABINOVITCH 16315634224 WILLIAM BROWN CFGI 2152853267 LAW OFFICE OF SCOTT ANDREW VERRILLO R. SCHNEIDER, P.C. SCOTT SCHNEIDER COMMUNITY MAINSTREAMING LONG ISLAND ASSOCIATES HISPANIC CHAMBER 5166830710 OF COMMERCE COLLEEN SLATTERY (516) 333-0105 LUIS VAZQUEZ CONVERGE TECHNOLOGY GROUP PROTEGRITY (631) 468-5729 ADVISORS, LLC CHRIS DELL’ISOLA MARK POLLACK
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SUFFOLK PAC CONSULTING (631) 727-7850 CORP JILLIAN SINANAN (631) 205-6555 PHYLLIS O’LEARY ECOMMERCE MAVEN LLC PAYCHEX (631) 433-3932 (631) 383-3858 SEAN MCAULIFFE LAURIE CERDA
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HOTEL INDIGO (631) 369-2200 KRISTIN PORCIELLO
THE MEADOW CLUB (631) 828-4818 ADANNA BAHADUR
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EVOLUTION TAX PRO NETWORK (631) 273-1188 DAN COSTELLO
SEPTEMBER’S INDUSTRY LIST: HEALTHCARE
INDUSTRY LISTS NOT-FOR-PROFIT, HEALTH & WELLNESS
NOT-FOR-PROFIT, HEALTH & WELLNESS ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (ACLD) Richard VanDyke | Director Business Operations vandyker@acld.org | (516) 805-6546
AHRC SUFFOLK
Jenna Kierstedt | President & CEO jkierstedt@gssc.us | (631) 543-6622
GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION & AMERICA‚ÄÔS VETDOGS John Miller | President & CEO john.miller@guidedog.org | (631) 930-9000
GURWIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Dennis Carroll | Manager of Strategic Partnerships dcarroll@suffahrc.org | (631)585-0100 Ext 592
Dennine Cook | Chief Corporate Communications Officer dcook@gurwin.org | (631) 715-2562
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF LONG ISLAND
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION (AFSP)
HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS ON LONG ISLAND
HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vanessa Broskie | Executive Coordinator vanessa.broskie@redcross.org | (516) 747-3500
Ellen O’Brien | Executive Director Ellen@huntingtonchamber.com | (631) 423-6100
ANGELA’S HOUSE & ANGELA’S HOUSE HOME STORE
ISLAND HARVEST, A FOOD BANK FOR LONG ISLAND
Tom Beccaris | Donations Director tomb@angelashouse.org | (631) 905-7117
Joan Flynn | Business Engagement Manager randi@islandharvest.org | (631) 873-4775
ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND
JEFFERSON’S FERRY LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY
Chelsea Whitney | Senior Development Manager chelsea.whitney@cancer.org | (585) 200-7228
Ann Morrison | amorrison@afsp.org | (631) 877-6435
Marianne Della Croce | Executive Director mdellacroce@artleagueli.org | (631) 462-5400 x224
ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Maggie Luna | ceo@habitatliny.org | (631) 422-4828
Erica Stearns | lgiordano@lihia.org | (631) 543-2245
Elissa Gargone | Vice President of Sales & Marketing egargone@jeffersonsferry.org | (631) 650-2600
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NEW YORK
Colleen Merlo, LCSW | Chief Executive Director cmerlo@mhaw.org | (631) 471-7242
Catherine Danyko-Sage | Director, Long Island Region LFurey@jany.org | (516) 247-9823
BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF LONG ISLAND
LETY ALGERI COACHING
Meredith Michaels | Chief Development Officer mmichaels@bbbsli.org | (631) 741-1644
Lety Algeri | President lety@letyalgeri.com | (631) 806-9259
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK-LONGWOOD CHAPTER
LGBT NETWORK - HAUPPAUGE CENTER
Trisha Ewald | Program Coordinator biabcew@gmail.com | (631) 379-9838
CATHOLIC HEALTH
David Kilmnick | President david@lgbtnetwork.org | (631) 665-2300
LIFE’S WORC
Christine Hendriks | VP of Public & Community Relations chris.hendriks@chsli.org | (516) 705-3947
Pamela Curtiss | Director of Employment Services pcurtiss@lifesworc.org | (516) 741-9000
CN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES
LIGHTHOUSE MISSION
Jeffrey Friedman | lmasotto@centralnassau.org | (516) 396-2753
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GIRL SCOUTS OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, INC.
James Ryan | Hello@LighthouseMission.com | (631) 758-7584
LITTLE ANGELS CENTER
Colleen Slattery | Senior Director of Development cslattery@communitymainstreaming.org | 5166830710
Christopher Palermo | Director of Human Resources susan.coletta@littleangelscenter.com | (631) 804-7391
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INSTITUTE (HQ)
LONG ISLAND BUILDERS INSTITUTE (LIBI)
Wendy Elsen | Administrative Director katherine.sosna@ddiny.org | (631) 366-2907
Lois Fricke | Operations Director lois@libi.org | (631) 232-2345
EAC NETWORK
LONG ISLAND CARES, INC.-THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK
EPIC LONG ISLAND
LONG ISLAND CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. (LICA)
FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE
MELVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Regine Michel | denise.devlin@eac-network.org | (516) 539-0150
P Hogan | apurcell@epicli.org | (516) 739-7733
Karen Boorshtein, LCSW | President and CEO kboorshtein@fsl-li.org | (631) 582-8492
Paule Pachter ACSW, LMSW | Chief Executive Officer ppachter@licares.org | (631) 582-FOOD
Sheryl Buro | Deputy Executive Director mherbst@licanys.org | (631) 231-5422
Ted Macaluso | Executive Director ted@melvillechamber.org | (631) 777-6260
NOT-FOR-PROFIT, HEALTH & WELLNESS
MERCY HAVEN, INC.
Carla Olzinski, | Director of Human Resources NOLONGEREMPLOYED@mercyhaven.com | (631) 277-8300
MERRITT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
SUNRISE MEDICAL LABORATORIES A Stroll | ccaputo@sunriselab.com | (516) 745-1464
THE CORPORATE SOURCE
Chuck Merritt | President cgm@merrittec.com | (631) 617-6200
Ruth-Ann Gater | Development & Engagement Manager ruth-ann.gater@thecorporatesource.org | (516) 419-5613
MILLER BUSINESS CENTER
THE LONG ISLAND COALITION AGAINST BULLYING
NASSAU SUFFOLK HOSPITAL COUNCIL
THE MARTY LYONS FOUNDATION
Elizabeth Malafi | Coordinator, Adult Services and the Miller Business Center malafielizabeth@mcpl.lib.ny.us | (631) 585-9393
Kevin Dahill | CEO jlogan@nshc.org | (631) 435-3000
Joe Salamone | Mr jsalamone@licab.org | (631) 278-5567
Sandra White | Executive Director swhite@martylyonsfoundation.org | (631) 543-9474
NASSAU SUFFOLK LAW SERVICES COMMITTEE, INC
THE SUFFOLK Y JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.
NATIONWIDE INSTRUCTION FOR CARDIOVASCULAR EDUCATION (NICE)
TOBACCO ACTION COALITION OF LI/AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
NEW YORK CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS
TOTAL ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
Catherine Lucidi | Director of Community Relations clucidi@nsls.legal | (631) 232-2400
Chris Byron | chris.byron@niceheart.com | (631) 643-9896
Robert Nicoletti | Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) rnicoletti@nycancer.com | (631) 675-5149
NEW YORK PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS Devin Beatrice | Practice Engagement Manager devin@nyphysicaltherapy.net | (516) 418-3363
NORTHWELL HEALTH - OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE OF LONG ISLAND (OEMLI) Vicenza Caruso | Associate Project Manager vcaruso2@northwell.edu | (631) 439-5300
PAL-O-MINE EQUESTRIAN, INC.
Rick Lewis | Chief Executive Officer RLewis@syjcc.org | (631) 462-9800
P.J. Tedeschi | PJ.Tedeschi@Lung.org | (631) 415-0948
Erika LoBasso | Director of Marketing elobasso@tosmny.com | (516) 795-3033
TRANSIT SOLUTIONS
Mindy Germain | Program Manager mgermain@transitsolutions.org | (516) 242-8121
UCP OF LONG ISLAND
Colleen Crispino | President & CEO lbrowne@ucp-suffolk.org | (631) 232-0011
UNISHIPPERS
Lisa Gatti | Founder & CEO info@pal-o-mine.org | (631) 348-1389
Christopher Cadigan | Franchise Owner chris.cadigan@unishippers.com | (516) 442-4140
PURE MAMMOGRAPHY
UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND
Felicia Telep | Director of Marketing and Operations feliciakasow@puremammo.com | (631) 652-3424
Theresa Regnante | President tregnante@unitedwayli.org | (631) 940-3733
SCENTS 4 MY SOUL
UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
Carolyn Miles | Owner westernsoul08@aol.com | (631) 807-6108
Mike Mannix | Co-Founder mike@unparalleledperformance.com | (516) 423-4324
SCORE - LONG ISLAND CHAPTER
VISITING NURSE SERVICE & HOSPICE OF SUFFOLK, INC. (VNSHS)
SENIOR HEALTH PLAN SPECIALISTS, INC.
ZWANGER-PESIRI RADIOLOGY GROUP
Edward Gould | Chapter Chair edwardsgould@gmail.com | (631) 586-4000
Gracemarie Horan-Luce | President grace@seniorhealthplanspecialists.com | (631) 559-7500
Debra Stilwell | Director of Development & Marketing dstilwell@visitingnurseservice.org | (631) 930-9313
Daniel VanVorst | Vice President dvanvorst@zprad.com | (631) 930-9400
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DEPAUL Joseph J. Geraci | Director of Development jgeraci@svdpli.org | (516) 822-3132
STONY BROOK MEDICINE
Danielle Holton | Executive Director of Development danielle.holton@stonybrookmedicine.edu | (631) 444-8305
SUFFOLK FAMILY THERAPY LCSW PC
Jamie Vollmoeller | jamie@suffolkfamilytherapy.com | 631-503-1539
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SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (SHRM) LONG ISLAND CHAPTER, INC. Elizabeth Saitta | Executive Director executivedirector@shrmli.org | (631) 262-8807
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INDUSTRY LISTS
HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND be “Hospitals, Health, and Industry — Partners in serves on the board of the Townwide Fund of APPOINTMENTS, Achieving a Healthier Long Island.” Ms. Logan is Huntington, Inc. and as a Co-Chair of the Long President of Communications and Population Island Chapter of the Risk Management PROMOTIONS, HONORS Vice Health for the Suburban Hospital Alliance of New Association (RMA), Young Professionals Group. York State and its two regional entities — the Ms. Nowak is admitted to practice in the states of & OTHER HAPPENINGS Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) on Long Island and the Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association (NorMet) in the Hudson Valley. She oversees and coordinates marketing and communications initiatives for these three associations, ensuring that the appropriate messages about hospitals and healthcare policy are delivered and understood by such targeted audiences and the media, lawmakers, business and industry, government agencies, allied health associations and the public.
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The Art League of Long Island is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Colored Colors for the2nd Annual Latin Heritage Month Celebration, scheduled for October 14, 2023. This special event coincides withthe closing reception of the Latin Heritage Month Exhibition, which will be on display from September 15th. The Latin Heritage Month Celebration is a vibrant and cultural extravaganza that pays homage to the rich anddiverse heritage of Latin America. Artists from New York State were invited to submit applications to showcasetheir 2D original works that celebrate Latin American culture in the Art League’s Strolling Gallery. This remarkableexhibition and event are generously sponsored by Legislator Manuel Esteban, a strong advocate for promotingand preserving cultural diversity within our community. The selected artists for this prestigious exhibition are as follows:
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) welcomes Gregory Kalnitsky to the firm’s Land Use & Zoning practice group as a partner. He previously held the following localgovernment positions: Acting Corporation Counsel of Long Beach and City Attorney of Glen Cove. Mr. Kalnitsky, a Long Beach, NY resident, earned his J.D., cum laude, from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and his B.A. from Tulane University. On September 29, Janine Logan, MS, APR will be the guest speaker at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action), located at Candlelight Diner, 56 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack, starting at 8:30 a.m. The topic will
On September 11, the Village of Islandia held a special ceremony at the First Responders Memorial in honor of the memories of five local first responders who were killed during the September 11, 2001 attacks: Raymond M. Meisenheimer, Peter Brennan, John P. Napolitano. Glen K. Pettit and William J. Mahoney, Jr. This event commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. Mayor Dorman was joined by village elected officials, employees and residents and members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 in remembering those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks. Jessica Nowak (resident of Huntington) has joined Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP as an Associate in the Commercial Lending and Banking Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Nowak was an Associate Attorney in the Commercial Lending Department at Brown Altman & DiLeo, LLP. She acted as lender’s counsel to multiple local and national banking institutions in connection with secured and unsecured commercial lending transactions. These included: mortgages, refinances, construction loans, renovation loans, cooperative loans, assignments, modifications, partial leases, lines of credit, and term loans. In addition, she was Assistant Counsel to the Suffolk County Legislature. Ms. Nowak earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2018. She served on the International and Comparative Law Review and was a Dean’s Scholarship recipient. Ms. Nowak earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2015 from Emory University Goizueta Business School with a major in accounting. She currently
New York and Florida.
Protegrity Advisors, a leading M&A advisory firm headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York, is pleased to announce that it has attracted growth capital and has appointed Mark Pollack as its new President along with the addition of David Sterling and Brad Dubler to its Advisory Board. “We are honored to have earned investor confidence and thrilled to welcome Mark to the team,” said Gregg Schor, Protegrity Advisor’s CEO. “One of our many differentiators in the market is that prior to joining Protegrity our team has been on all sides of M&A transactions, including on our clients’ side of the table – Mark exemplifies this and also brings a track record of dedication, team-building and exponential growth.” Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) is pleased to announce that the firm has a combined total of 53 attorneys selected to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New York Metro Rising Stars lists. FDT congratulates the following attorneys for being selected to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list: Stephanie M. Alberts (Estate & Probate); Joseph P. Asselta (Construction Litigation); William F. Bonesso (Land Use & Zoning); David J. Borkon (Mergers & Acquisitions); Frank W. Brennan (Employment & Labor); Myrna A. Cadet-Osse (Tax); Lisa M. Casa (Employment & Labor); John M. Comiskey (Construction Litigation); Joseph V. Cuomo (Mergers & Acquisitions); Andrea Tsoukalas Curto (Land Use & Zoning); Andrew E. Curto (Business Litigation); Daniel P. Deegan (Real Estate); Kathleen Deegan Dickson (Land Use & Zoning); Jeffrey D. Forchelli (Land Use & Zoning); Keith J. Frank (Employment & Labor); Steven G. Gaebler (Banking); John P. Gordon (Real Estate); Nathan R. Jones (Business L i t i g a t i o n ) ; D o n a l d F. L e i s t m a n ( R e a l Estate); Alexander Leong (Employment & Labor); Gregory S. Lisi (Employment & Labor); Gerard R. Luckman (Bankruptcy: Business); Mary E. Mongioi (Business & Corporate); Elbert F. Nasis (Civil Litigation: Defense); Rachel L. Partain (Tax); James C. Ricca (Banking); Risë E. Rosen (Tax); Brian R. Sahn (Real Estate); Judy L. Simoncic (Land Use & Zoning); Peter B. Skelos (Appellate); John V. Te r r a n a ( R e a l E s t a t e ) a n d R u s s e l l G . Tisman (Business Litigation).
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