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It’s been more than seven months since the coronavirus pandemic changed our lives forever. Joe Campolo and Peter Klein launched “Business Unusual” back in May, interviewing business leaders, elected officials, and industry experts each week to help the business community navigate our new reality. As the pandemic stretched on, topics expanded from economic relief to issues of mental health, science, and social justice, attracting a loyal following hungry for both information and connection.

As “Business Unusual” draws its 2020 season to a close before Election Day, what lessons have we learned and how can we translate this knowledge into meaningful change for Long Island and the business community? Don’t miss our final episode of 2020 as Joe and Peter reflect on these important conversations and discuss the path forward.

DATE: Tuesday, October 27
TIME: 11:30 a.m.

Technology is one of the countless aspects of the business world the pandemic has upended – and one of the most critical. Join us as Michael Chiang, Entrepreneur in Residence at the Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, and Phil Rugile, Director of LaunchPad Huntington, provide an inside look at the technology landscape for small businesses as the pandemic stretches on.

Chiang and Rugile will share their experiences with the SBDC’s Technology Enhancement Program, part of the Suffolk County Forward recovery program. With a focus on major technology priorities including contactless payment and mobile-friendly websites, the program helps startups and small businesses implement the technology that their survival depends on.

DATE: Tuesday, October 20
TIME: 11:30 a.m.

Located right in our backyard, Brookhaven National Laboratory delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Join Joe Campolo and Peter Klein as they welcome Diane Hatton, the Electron-Ion Collider Project Manager, for a fascinating look at the lab’s Electron-Ion Collider and its impact on technology and our economy.

About the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC): All information technology – and much of our economy today – relies on understanding the electromagnetic force between the atomic nucleus and the electrons that orbit it. The science of that force is well understood, but we still know little about the microcosm within the atomic nucleus. That’s why BNL is building a new machine – an Electron-Ion Collider, or EIC – to look inside the nucleus. What we learn from the EIC could power the technologies of tomorrow.

DATE: Tuesday, October 13
TIME: 11:30 a.m.

The pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to higher education. Dr. James Lentini became the President of Molloy College at the height of this turbulent period and will join us to discuss how Molloy is facing these challenges head-on. Dr. Lentini will share his experiences taking the helm at Molloy during the pandemic and will give insight on both the difficulties and opportunities facing educational institutions in 2020 and beyond. A passionate and thoughtful higher education leader, Dr. Lentini holds Doctor of Musical Arts, Master of Music, and Bachelor of Music degrees and will share how his background in the arts informs his leadership philosophy.

As home to the Energeia Partnership, a leadership academy dedicated to addressing the complex issues facing Long Island, Molloy is helping to reshape both higher education and our region. Join us for an inside look!

DATE: Tuesday, October 6
TIME: 11:30 a.m.

Join HIA-LI on September 14, 2020 from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. to hear about how tradable sectors:

• Provide a reliable and resilient path to long-term economic growth
• Bring new dollars into the region
• Help define Long Island’s competitive advantage

Moderator – Joe Campolo, Managing Partner, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP, and HIA-LI Board Chairman

Panel:

Jim Coughlan, Principal, Tritec Real Estate Company and HIA-LI Board Member

Mark Kleinman, President & CEO, Walker’s Shortbread Inc.

Jeff Reingold, Chief Operating Officer, Contract Pharmacal Corporation

Joe Saggio, Partner & Chief Operating Officer, Flexible Business Systems, Inc.

Anne Shybunko-Moore, CEO & Owner, GSE Dynamics, Inc.and HIA-LI Board Member

The restaurants, the beaches, the wineries, the downtowns – COVID has threatened so much of what residents and tourists alike love about Long Island. How is the tourism industry working toward recovery? Join us to hear from Kristen Jarnagin, President & CEO of Discover Long Island, about innovative new programs to help the region’s vibrant tourism industry survive and thrive. As head of the official agency responsible for promoting the region as a destination for tourism, conventions, sporting events, and more, Jarnagin will share an inside look at the innovative efforts being undertaken to save the industries hardest hit by the pandemic.

As always, Joe and Peter will also discuss the latest business recovery and market updates.

DATE: Tuesday, September 22

TIME: 11:30 a.m.

COVID-19 has caused prolonged economic disruption and created an uncertain future for business owners. The stakes couldn’t be higher as businesses fight for survival. But with courts closed or limited, and time running out for business owners struggling to stay afloat, there’s simply no time for protracted disputes. Developing your negotiation skills is the best investment you can make to move your business forward.

Fortunately, good negotiators aren’t born – they’re made. Whether you’re facing negotiations with your landlord, bank, vendors, business partners, or all of the above, leaders must master the art of negotiation to succeed. Join us for a unique opportunity to learn proven negotiation skills from Joe Campolo, a recognized negotiation expert and member of the prestigious Long Island Business Hall of Fame.

Over three sessions (choice of virtual sessions or in-person in a socially distanced setting with limited capacity), attendees will engage in a deep dive into:

• Session 1: The Building Blocks of Negotiation
  • Managing tension in high-stress negotiations
  • Active listening
  • Combating hard-bargaining tactics
  • Balancing empathy and assertiveness
• Session 2: The Psychological and Emotional Side of Negotiation
  • The critical role of empathy, how to distinguish it from sympathy, and how to put it to work
  • Identifying the forces that hold you back in high-stress situations and strategies to overcome them
  • Using psychological principles to diffuse the tension in difficult negotiations, engage with your adversary, and uncover more win-win possibilities
• Session 3: Negotiation Boot Camp – putting the lessons into practice, including Q&A

This program is designed for business owners and leaders in any industry, including lawyers. Maximize your ability to deliver for yourself, your business, or your client when it matters most.

Dates: September 17, October 1, and October 15

Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Pricing: $350 per person covers 3 sessions (virtual or in-person). Group size will not exceed 10.

To register, please contact Lauren at lkanter@cmmllp.com or (631) 738-9100.