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Employers, did you know that New York State now mandates annual sexual harassment prevention training for all employees? Did you know that New York State also mandates that all new employees receive sexual harassment prevention training upon hiring? Comply with the October 9, 2019 deadline by having your team join us at our public training sessions that meet the NYS requirements. Each session includes breakfast and is presented in our state-of-the-art training center by Christine Malafi, Esq., Senior Partner at CMM, who has advised countless Long Island businesses on sexual harassment prevention policies and training.

Take the stress out of preparing your own NYS-compliant training session by attending ours instead! Summer is a perfect time to bring your business into compliance with the new state rules mandating sexual harassment training for all workplaces. All attendees will receive a certificate of completion.

SCHEDULE:

Thursday, July 11, 2019, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.: Employee Training

Designed for all employees in a non-supervisory or non-management role:

CMM Academy Training Center, 4175 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Fee: $50 per person (discounted rate available for groups of 10+; please contact Sarah Muller at smuller@cmmllp.com to book)

Topics include:

Employee Training:

• Defining harassment and unlawful discrimination
• Sex stereotyping
• Quid Pro Quo Harassment
• Hostile Work Environment Harassment
• Retaliation
• Discipline and remedies for harassment
• Investigation process
• Reporting
• Federal, state, and local remedies and protections
• Hypotheticals

Register here. (Looking for sexual harassment training for managers & supervisors? Click here.) 

Employers should be aware that to fully comply with New York State law, in addition to providing training, employers must also have a written sexual harassment policy in place. For businesses that send team members to either training session, CMM is pleased to offer discounted rates for review or drafting of such policies. Please contact us at (631) 738-9100 to learn more.

Presented by Joe Campolo

The United States Marine Corps is built on a tradition of discipline, dedication, and accomplishing its mission, no matter how difficult. The superior leadership skills and culture of selflessness required to succeed as a Marine offer invaluable lessons for any business organization.

Join Joe Campolo, Managing Partner at Campolo, Middleton & McCormick and proud Marine Corps veteran, for a personal look at how the leadership culture of the Marine Corps has helped him as a leader and can empower other business owners, executives, and their employees to perform at the highest possible level. At this seminar, you’ll learn:

• What “basic training” should look like at your organization
• How and why you should make every job at your company the most important job
• How to encourage new ideas by making it okay to fail
• How being a hands-off manager encourages professional development – yours and theirs
• Strategies to replace rules with philosophy
• Ways to lead by example
• How to motivate your team

Inside every Marine is an elite fighting spirit. Develop your own inner Marine – and empower your employees to discover theirs – to make 2019 the most productive and successful year for your business.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

8:30 AM: Registration, networking and breakfast

9:00 – 10:00 AM: Presentation

Location:
CMM Academy Center
4175 Veterans Memorial Highway, Third Floor
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Sponsored by:

Register here. Sponsorship opportunities available.

Grow your business globally with confidence! Expanding overseas may be the next step in your company’s success story, but it’s critical to first chart your course. Whether you already have an overseas presence, work with clients and vendors around the world, or are just testing the waters, join us to learn from an international panel of experts who have helped countless American companies successfully do business abroad. Topics include:

• Benefits of establishing an international presence
• Entity selection and tax matters
• Cross-border M&A deals and contract issues
• Dos and don’ts for selling to or buying from companies around the world
• Overcoming the challenges of having employees in multiple locations
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance
• International marketing
• General business issues facing U.S. companies expanding overseas
• Common pitfalls to avoid

Moderator: Joe Campolo, Esq. – Managing Partner, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP

Panelists:

• Gregg Schor – Chairman, CMM International and CEO, Protegrity Advisors
• Dr. Justus Fischer-Zernin – Partner and Solicitor, Hanselaw Hammerstein & Partners (Hamburg, Germany)
• Geert Somers – Partner and Attorney, Timelex (Brussels, Belgium)
• Alan Sasserath, CPA – Partner, Sasserath & Zoraian, LLP

AGENDA

8:30 AM: Registration, networking and hot breakfast

9:00 – 10:00 AM: Panel discussion

Thank you to our sponsors!

Register here. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Current clients, contact Sarah Muller at smuller@cmmllp.com for a complimentary ticket, or with any other questions.

Senior Partner Christine Malafi has been invited to present at an East Islip Community Chamber meeting. She will present on the topic of the recent New York State sexual harassment laws and the RISE Act.

April 30, 2019
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
American Legion Hall
3 Bayview Ave
East Islip, NY 11730 United

Learn more here.

Starting a nonprofit organization dedicated to a cause you care about is extremely rewarding – but how do you get there? Join us for an informative presentation covering the nuts and bolts of forming a 501(c)(3) organization. Arthur Yermash, Esq., Partner at Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, will share guidance, tips, and legal considerations to keep in mind as you plan to incorporate.

Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Doors open at 8:30AM
Program 9-10AM

Middle Country Public Library
101 Eastwood Blvd, Centereach

Tickets are complimentary and the event is open to all. Register here.

Training is on employers’ minds. Whether it is required, job specific, soft skill or best practices. What should employers think about? It is expensive to hire people. We also know that employees do not leave companies, they leave managers. What do employers need to think about with respect to managing employees? Learn about the top 3 retention strategies.

On April 23, Senior Partner Christine Malafi will share her years of experience in labor law with attendees for this informative event. Join Christine and other experienced panelists for this event hosted by the Long Island chapter of Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

Event details:
Tuesday, April 23
8:00 a.m.
68 South Service Road, Melville, NY 11747
Tickets are $25. Click here to register.

Mark your calendars! The results of the Hauppauge Industrial Park opportunity analysis will be revealed!

Opening remarks:
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone

Panelists:
Joe Campolo, HIA-LI Board Chair and Managing Partner, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP

Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter 
President of James Lima Planning & Development, Jim Lima

Town of Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim

Time:
8:00 am – 10:00 am

Location:
IBEW Local 25, 370 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy, Hauppauge, New York, 11788

Ticket Prices
Members: $45
Non-members: $60

Register Online or call (631) 543-5355

Changes to minimum wage requirements, overtime exemptions, sexual harassment training, and a ban on inquiring about salary history – evolving practices and policies pose a challenge to employers and entrepreneurs trying  to stay ahead of the changes.

Please join us for an interactive seminar where you’ll hear from leading professionals in law and accounting about new regulations and laws affecting the workplace.  Learn the specific steps your business should take to comply with an ever-changing landscape of labor and employment issues. Presenters Vincent Costa, attorney at CMM, and Kim Roffi, CPA, Partner at Cerini & Associates, will provide answers to your questions about the critical employment matters that affect your business.

Thursday, April 18, 2019
8:30am – Registration/Refreshments
9:00am – 11:00am Presentation

Location:
Stony Brook Small Business Development Center
Research and Development Park
Research and Support Services Bldg. 17
Directions

Register here! Or for additional information contact the SBDC at 631-632-9837 or sbdc@stonybrook.edu

We have designed CMM Academy to help educate and inform our clients, colleagues, and partners, giving them the tools to achieve their business goals and continue their professional growth through a series of workshops and events. As part of CMM Academy, we’re excited to present our Fall 2018 Business Workshops, which have been selected for their timeliness and relevance to the business community.

All sessions will be hosted in our state-of-the-art classroom at our Ronkonkoma office and run 90 minutes (30 minutes for registration, networking, and a light meal followed by a 60-minute presentation). Early Bird registration fees are $25 per person.  Registration is required as seating is limited.

Winning: What Would Jack Welch Think of Your Management Style?

Presented by Joe Campolo, Esq.

Take a deep dive into the management style of Jack Welch, whose get-it-done approach to leadership pivoted General Electric to worldwide success. CMM Managing Partner Joe Campolo will share lessons from Welch’s popular business bible, Winning, and how Welch’s honest and be-the-best style of management can be put to work at any organization. Business owners, executives, and those who are serious about career success in any industry can all find a helpful new perspective in Welch’s words.

Thursday, February 28, 2019

8:30 AM: Registration, networking and hot breakfast

9:00 – 10:00 AM: Presentation

Location: Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, 4175 Veterans Memorial

Hwy, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Click here to register.

Sponsored by:


Current CMM clients, please contact Sarah Muller at smuller@cmmllp.com or call (631) 738-9100 for a complimentary ticket! Contact Sarah Muller at smuller@cmmllp.com with any other questions.