HIA-LI Reporter Newspaper - January 2024

VOLUME 43 • ISSUE 1 • JANUARY 2024

LONG ISLAND

ECONOMIC

OUTLOOK AND THE STATE OF THE HIA-LI

HIA-LI’S INDUSTRY LIST: PGS 32

HIA-LI’S HEARD AROUND THE ISLAND: PG 55-56

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

Advertising Agencies, Marketing & PR Firms

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

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Terri Alessi-Miceli Industry One OFFICERS Chairperson of Siena (631) 434 - 9500 Fred J.Eisenbud (631) 537-8826 Thomas (631) 706 - 4113 Catherine Fallarino (631)Corp 273 - 4255 (631) 543 - 5355 Realty Carol Allen Hospital LIFETIME BOARD Campolo, Middleton & Robert Quarte CPA People’s Alliance (631) 273-4255 862-3107 MEMBERS Robert Desmond (631) Chairperson of the Rita DiStefano McCormick LLPEMERITUS Ann-Marie AVZScheidt & Company Richard Federal Credit Union S. Feldman, AIRECO Real Estate Corp.

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HIA-LI CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2024

February 2024 HIA-LI UPCOMING EVENTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 8:30AM-10:00AM Business Acceleration & Manufacturing/International Trade Committee Meeting FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 9:00AM-10:00AM Membership Committee Meeting WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 8:30AM-10:00AM Technology for Business Committee Meeting THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 8:30AM-10:00AM HR/Health & Wellness Joint Committee Meeting WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 8:30AM-10:00AM Education/Workforce Connection Committee Meeting

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 8:00AM-10:00AM HIA-LI 30th Annual LI Economic Summit FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH, 8:30AM-10:00AM Energy Utility & Infrastructure Committee Meeting TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 8:30AM-10:00AM HYPE Committee Meeting WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 8:30AM-10:00AM Manufacturing/International Trade Committee Meeting THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 8:30AM-10:00AM Trade Show Committee Meeting

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keepingcurrent Winter Warning: Fire Sprinkler System Can Freeze take place. But a few days in the 20s does put improperly maintained systems at risk of freezing.

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By Donna Manquen W&M Fire Protection Services 630 Broadway, Unit 1 Holbrook, NY | 11741 Office: 631.472.4500 Fire sprinkler system installed in your residential or commercial property mean that you and everyone in your building have a much better chance of escaping a fire unharmed. But during the winter months, like anything else involving water, sprinkler systems can freeze up if the temperature drops and the system hasn’t been properly maintained.

How Freezes Happen A freeze failure can happen any time the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Depending on where you live, the thermometer may drop below freezing several times throughout the winter for days or weeks at a time. Your sprinkler system won’t automatically freeze any time the temperature drops below 31 because the water in your system is insulated; the temperature typically must be much colder for freezing to

When water inside the sprinkler system pipes and valves freezes, it causes two dangerous problems. First, and most obvious, is that frozen water doesn’t flow—if a fire breaks out and the pipes are frozen, the sprinkler system will be rendered useless. The second issue is bursting pipes. When water freezes, it expands with such strength that it can split pipes and valves (including those made of metal).

A frozen system is not always immediately apparent. Although a pipe may rupture, the water inside is frozen, so you won’t notice it leaking right away. Once the temperature rises, the leak will become an obvious mess. Most often a rupture will result in a broken tee fitting or even a cracked elbow fitting.

Prevention Keeps Systems Flowing The best way to prevent pipes from freezing is to have your system proactively and professionally serviced before the snow flies. While it really isn’t possible to fully winterize a sprinkler system, there are several things a licensed technician can do and recommend to reduce the risk of freezing.

For wet systems, that might include taking a

careful look at where pipes run and implementing measures to warm unheated spaces or installing an antifreeze loop if pipes run through or near unheated structures like storage areas or a parking garage.

For dry systems, which don’t utilize water but can accumulate condensation that freezes, a technician will check and drain low points in the system to remove condensation and make sure pipes are pitched and angled to allow for condensation to flow towards those drain points.

If you notice any problems with your sprinkler system, including water leaking, it may be because of freezing temperatures. Keeping an eye on your system throughout the winter is important, because the last thing you want is to be without it when you need it most.

Quality Fire Sprinkler Maintenance A licensed fire sprinkler inspection and maintenance company can help you prevent costly system freezes, and make sure your system can perform as intended even in the coldest weather. Set a reminder each fall to schedule a maintenance call long before the snow flies, and rest assured that ice stays outside where it belongs.

LETTER FROM THE HIA-LI PRESIDENT & CEO Dear Valued Business Leader, We thank you once again for your outstanding commitment and support of Long Island businesses.

Because of businesspeople like you, the HIA-LI has continued to stay true to its purpose of being as member driven as possible.

Over the years, the HIA-LI has grown to represent tens of thousands of business professionals. We have been one of the recognized voices for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development for more than 45 years. Our community outreach has fed the hungry, supplied blood for emergencies, provided scholarships for Long Island college students, and strengthened businesses throughout the region.

We are continuing to spearhead initiatives to address problems affecting the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge, formerly known as the Hauppauge Industrial Park, -infrastructure issues such as sewer capacity, roads, and transportation. And, while the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge is a primary concern, it is only one of our objectives. Since our membership encompasses the Long Island business region for the benefit of our members.

HIA-LI has continued to conduct extensive focus groups with members and prospects and have identified several continued and new key initiatives that will help business survive and thrive now and in the future.

Long Island Economic Development -Advocates for the growth and sustainability of the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge, the largest in the Northeast, with an economic output of over $13 billion. Identifies and highlights additional Long Island transformation projects.

Workforce Development -Connects business needs and institutions to better attract Long Island’s future workforce. Develops strategies to attract, train and retain employees for Long Island business.

Small Business -Creates an environment of business success by branding, educating, and advocating for Long Island Small Business.

Women’s Collaborative -Supports, educates, and advocates for women business leaders to affect positive change and growth.

Energy -Promotes energy awareness and efficiency for Long Island business.

We encourage you to get involved through our committees in all our HIA-LI initiatives to help you and your business make a difference. It was Margaret Mead who once said, “Never underestimate the power of a few committed passionate people. It is the thing that can change the world.”

Building off our member driven philosophy and having the courage to continue to forge forward together will allow us to better compete in this economy. Please join us for the ride … because the HIA-LI still means business-especially for the new year!

With much admiration,

Terri Alessi-Miceli HIA-LI President & CEO

516.848.9600 BOBGIGLIONEPHOTOGRAPHY@OUTLOOK.COM

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FEATURING CHRISTOPHER COLUCCIO, CEO & KEITH NEWELL, CFO ATADVISORS TECHWORKS CONSULTING, INC. ANTHONY BUONASPINA | LI TECH By remaining agile and proactive, we position ourselves as trusted partners, guiding clients through the ever-changing technology landscape. Our goal is to ensure their success and resilience in the face of constant technological evolution.

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Two years prior to the pandemic’s onset, I initiated a weekly practice where at least one technician would work remotely from their home, serving as a proactive measure to test our remote work capabilities. This decision stemmed from past experiences dealing with severe storms, electrical issues, and internet disruptions that had previously crippled our office operations. To facilitate this transition, I allocated funds to each employee, enabling them to establish fully functional home offices. Furthermore, we orchestrated a comprehensive transformation of our company’s infrastructure, transitioning to a serverless environment and migrating our phone system to the cloud, harnessing the capabilities of Microsoft’s resources. This comprehensive transformation was named the “Modern Office.”

My company has experienced several pivotal As the pandemic emerged, our preparations paid off moments, one of the earliest being in the early 1990s, as we were well-equipped to handle the situation. We my company underwent a significant transformation WHAT IS YOUR COMPANY’S PHILOSOPHY? provided additional financial support to our technicians with the advent of the Internet and World Wide Web. to further enhance their home office setups. Our Recognizing this opportunity, I began acquiring At LI Tech Advisors, our philosophy centers on proactive philosophy had also been communicated to domain names and assisting clients in establishing a cultivating an employee-centric environment, fostering most of our clients, facilitating their smooth transition digital presence. My expertise in website design and a workplace where our team members genuinely to remote work. Subsequently, we automated search engine optimization (SEO) led to superior enjoy their roles. This emphasis on employee numerous processes to boost efficiency, reduce sick search engine rankings for both our company and satisfaction creates a positive company atmosphere, leave, cut travel expenses, and eliminate regional our clients. As SEO became more widespread, I which is reflected in the exceptional customer service limitations. Remarkably, two of our employees now shifted our focus to computer networking, thereby we provide. reside in different states and have become even more broadening the scope of our Managed Services productive compared to their previous commutes to a Provider (MSP) offerings and staying ahead in the To West our clients, we Suite are more than NY just11702 service LI Tech Advisors, Inc.|175 Main Street, 3, Babylon, physical office. fast-paced tech industry. In addition, I established Office: 631.422.0969 | www.LITechAdvisors.com providers; we are “Technical Advisors” dedicated our own web server farm for website hosting.

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Knowing how to review applicant resumes is a valuable skill. It can also save you money during the hiring process by helping you interview the right people, improve your talent pool, and avoid bad hires.

Start With a Scorecard Create a scorecard to ensure you’re evaluating candidates in a consistent manner.

Evaluating candidates using the same criteria can help you make more objective hiring decisions.

After every applicant has left your office, grade them on each item on a simple scale such as 1-10.

In theory, the candidate with the highest score should be the best fit, but there are just too many variables to use the score exclusively.

Put a lot of thought into the scorecard though. Without all the key elements of the job listed, decisions are based more on personality and emotion and less on

data. Here are some tips on what to look for.

Quantification and Accomplishments Does the resume quantify the scope of a candidate’s work and show accomplishments? Quantification can include number of projects completed, amount of $ saved, revenue produced, processes created, efficiencies developed, obstacles overcome, and more. Quantification and accomplishments provide data to help you decide.

If you are concerned about a gap, get an explanation.

Promotions and Awards Promotions and awards demonstrate that a job seeker is invested. When a candidate highlights a promotion and the change in responsibilities that came with it, it can signal they are motivated and competent enough to receive a promotion. Certainly, a positive indicator.

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Evidence of Being a Team Player

When a candidate says he/she is a fast learner, a team player, adaptable, collaborative, works well under pressure, etc. it may or may not be true.

We all want a team player. So, how do you really know? Look for words such as encourage, teach, mentor, supervise, counsel, and even assist.

Quite honestly, anyone can say these things and people often do. But it’s not data. It’s a subjective opinion and comes from a person who is overtly trying to sell themselves.

Evidence of Taking Initiative

Understanding Job Changes is Critical If a candidate appears to be a job hopper, look for or ask for justification. Some folks don’t think to put that a job is a finite “contract.” Longevity has dropped steadily since the turn of the century.

The 25-year veteran employee is history. Add in Covid, the Great Resignation, technological changes, and shifting job markets and longevity gets even harder to find. The same goes for employment gaps.

If you see a work history that highlights improved processes, enhanced efficiency, new skills, more education, and better solutions, it is likely your candidate will take initiative. Don’t overlook taking initiative. It’s a skill all employers need.

Note the Quality and Culture of Past Employers Has your candidate worked for reputable companies with robust hiring requirements and good training programs? Where your employee has worked can give you great insight into the success they will experience at your firm.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the latest joint Business Acceleration Committee and Tech 4 Business Committee meeting with guest speakers Ryan Reilly and Jeff Gross!

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This month, HIA-LI President & CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli was given a spectacular tour of The Long Island Field House, a multi-functional hub for both indoor and outdoor sporting activities. Thank you to New York State Senator Mario Mattera for accompanying us and to The Long Island Field House for this grand experience.

This winter, the HIA-LI took part in the Ribbon Cutting for The Quintessential Experience in Financial Services’ Grand Opening of its new Hauppauge office and rebranding to now United Financial Alliance! Congratulations to President & CEO Rod Hurowitz CLF for this exciting achievement as we wish for his organization the best!

This winter, the HIA-LI celebrated its 45th Anniversary and all of the accomplishments we have achieved over the last 45 years helping the Long Island Business Community.

We are grateful to have honored 3 outstanding individuals Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Dennis Carroll, and the family of Ron Loveland.

A special thank you to our Board of Directors, Sponsors, Members and Volunteers for all you do for our organization. We look forward to many more years of success!

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This month, the HIA-LI held its 46th Annual Meeting & L their forecasting and primary goals for the new year. Thank and we look forward to what 2024 has in s

THANK YOU TO Antonio Delgado | New York State Lieutenant Governor Ed Romaine | Suffolk County Executive

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Ed Wehrheim | Town of Smithtown Supervisor

Legislative Program where our esteemed panel discussed nk you to our panelists, board members, and all who attended store for the Long Island Business Community!

OUR SPEAKERS: John Walser | Executive Director of Economic Development Joe Campolo | Moderator & HIA-LI Board Member

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HIA-LI 46th Annual Meeting & Legislative Program HIA-LI 30th Annual LI Economic Summit HIA-LI Economic Development in the Town of Islip Explore the LIIPH: The Largest Innovation Park in the Northeast HIA-LI 45th Annual Golf Outing HIA-LI 30th Annual Business Achievement Awards Gala Young Professional Scholarship Program HIA-LI 16th Annual Energy & Environmental Update HIA-LI 14th Annual Women's Leadership Conference HIA-LI 2nd Annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program

INDUSTRY SERIES / LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE PROGRAMMING Complimentary educational programming highlighting specific industries/executives Programming to come....

36TH ANNUAL BUSINESS TRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE Long Island's largest B2B Trade Show - make connections & close deals at one conference! [ ]May 8 [ ]May 23 [ ]May 23

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In today’s ever-evolving professional terrain, the clarity of job expectations emerges as a pivotal factor influencing engagement and performance. Isaiah Atkins, a discerning Staff Writer at businessnewsdaily.com, uncovered a critical issue: employee disengagement due to ambiguous work expectations. According to a Gallup study, nearly half of U.S. employees find themselves adrift in their roles, dragging down their engagement levels (source: businessnewsdaily.com).

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Championing Innovative Engagement: Beyond Mundane Job Roles Our vision revolves around fostering continuous growth by encouraging employers to invest collaboratively in their workforce’s personal and professional prosperity. Our avantgarde approach isn’t just about delineating job roles; it’s about empowering employees to understand not only their specific tasks but also the broader expectations inherent in comparable roles within their industry.

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If you are unclear whether you are exempt or if you are required to keep OSHA Logs and need assistance in completing logs or reporting to OSHA electronically you can contact our office at: Robert P. Firmbach, CSP, CSC, CSS, ARM RPF Associates 20 Leroy Street Dix Hills, NY 11746 (631) 586-0778 rpfassociates@optonline.net Robert P. Firmbach, CSP, CSC, CSS, ARM is the President of RPF Associates, OSHA, DOT and Fire Prevention Consultants.

The company has been in business for 40 years and Bob has been in the Safety Profession for more than 50 years having achieved his CSP designation 48 years ago by examination.

If you have 20 or more employees and are in a high hazard industry you are required to submit form 300A by March 2, 2024. Remember non-mandatory or partially exempt industries regardless of size do not have to electronically file report to OSHA. (Examples of non-mandatory partially exempt are, some retail stores, legal services, offices, physicians, dentists, etc.) As a fellow member of the HIA-LI we offer other members the opportunity to contact our office to ask us questions regarding Remember, whether your company is exempt or required to any safety subject without charge. complete Log 300 & 300A and report Summary Log 300A information to OSHA annually in March you are still required to report to OSHA within 8 hours any work related death and in 24

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If you have more than 10 employees in the last year and you are not an exempt industry, you are required to maintain OSHA Accident Log 300 and OSHA’s Summary 300A (for all recordable or no accidents at all) and post it no later than February 1st of the following year, in a place where it will be seen by all employees, until April 30th.

hours any injury involving the loss of one eye, any amputation or admission to a hospital (not a visit to an emergency room or admission for observation purposes only).

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