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After serving as Commissioner of the Suffolk County Police Department – the 11^th largest in the nation – Tim Sini took office as Suffolk County District Attorney on January 1, 2018. Join us for an inside look at the most timely and relevant issues facing Suffolk County, Long Island, and the nation as Joe Campolo and Peter Klein welcome District Attorney Sini to “Business Unusual.”

Having taken the helm at the SCPD and D.A.’s office during times of turmoil, Sini will discuss how his office has responded not only to the challenges posed by the pandemic, but also how his office is responding to the calls for police and criminal justice reform that gained new momentum and urgency following the death of George Floyd. District Attorney Sini will also discuss the first ever Conviction Integrity Bureau in Suffolk County, new training programs for prosecutors, and his efforts to create a culture of excellence and professionalism while launching cutting-edge strategies to address public safety. Don’t miss it.

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

DATE: Tuesday, August 25

TIME: 11:30 A.M.

Long Island’s revered Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has shaped contemporary biomedical research and education with programs in cancer, neuroscience, and biology. Now, CSHL is focusing its research and education expertise to help combat COVID-19.

Join us to hear from Dr. Bruce Stillman, President and CEO at CSHL, about these extraordinary efforts going on in our own backyard. Learn about how CSHL research facilities have been repurposed to produce critical coronavirus proteins to help test patients for antibodies and develop therapies and preventative treatments. He will also discuss the development of a method to treat the most advanced COVID-19 patients that is now in clinical trials and the development of a new clinical trial with a drug that has the potential to limit COVID-19 symptoms. 

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

DATE: Tuesday, September 1

TIME: 11:30 A.M.

The economic impact of COVID-19 on Long Island has been described as “the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane that stays for months instead of passing in 24 hours.” Join us to hear from Suffolk County Economic Development Commissioner Natalie Wright about job creation and retention, bridging the budget gap, investment in businesses, and other critical economic issues impacting life on Long Island. Dave Calone, CEO of Jove Equity Partners and Co-Coordinator of Suffolk County Forward, the county’s new COVID-19 business and job support programs, will also join us to discuss how businesses can take advantage of these new programs.

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

DATE: Tuesday, August 11

TIME: 11:30 a.m.

Join us for an eye-opening installment of Business Unusual as we turn the tables and welcome Long Island radio host and media personality Jay Oliver to the “hot seat.” As one of the most recognizable voices on Long Island and the recent recipient of 3 Long Island Press awards, Jay has interviewed politicians, business owners, educators, developers, entertainers, authors, and athletes, delving into the issues that impact life on Long Island. Jay has covered the pandemic since Day 1 and will share his unique insights into how Long Island is coping and moving forward.

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

DATE: Tuesday, August 4

TIME: 11:30 a.m.

What was it like to be in the eye of the storm at the peak of New York’s COVID pandemic? As the virus sets new records in the South and West, what should we expect on Long Island? Is a “second wave” in our area inevitable – and are we better prepared this time?

Join Joe Campolo and Peter Klein for a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Kenneth Kaushansky, Dean of the School of Medicine and Senior Vice President of Health Sciences at Stony Brook University. As a physician, educator, and business leader, Dr. Kaushansky wears many hats, giving him a critical perspective to share with Long Islanders as we continue to navigate through Phase 4.

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

DATE: Tuesday, July 28

TIME: 11:30 a.m.

During the darkest days of the pandemic, as our worlds became smaller, the arts helped connect us and bring us joy. Whether strolling a museum gallery virtually from the comfort of your couch, binge-watching Netflix, or taking in a concert live-streamed from your favorite artist’s living room, the arts in all forms helped bring a sense of normalcy and connection in a time marked quite literally by lack of human contact.

Yet while the arts continue to help us through these unprecedented times, COVID-19 has presented extraordinary challenges to Long Island’s previously thriving arts community. What does the future look like? Join us for an intimate discussion with Alan Inkles, Director, Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, and William R. Biddle, Executive Director, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts – LIU Post. How can arts organizations sustain their critical work in the face of slashed budgets and the cancelation of entire seasons of events? Learn how organizations are collaborating to stay true to their missions and how they are adapting in ways that seemed unthinkable just a few months ago.

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

DATE: Tuesday, July 21
TIME: 11:30 a.m.

PPP may now be a household name, but what’s next in terms of federal efforts to help the business community recover? Join us for an in-depth discussion with Congressman Lee Zeldin about the federal response to the unprecedented economic havoc being felt on Long Island and across the country.

DATE: Tuesday, July 14
TIME: 11:30 a.m.

Business leader Joe Campolo, a member of the Long Island Business Hall of Fame and a recognized leader on Long Island, will join LIMBA on July 10 for a discussion with Ernie Fazio on the Long Island economy, business recovery updates and strategies, the fight for racial justice, and more.

Date: July 10, 2020

Time: 9:00AM – 10:00AM

CMM Strategies Presents Business Unusual: Sports Recovery

The abrupt loss of sports due to the pandemic continues to be felt across the world, disrupting routines for schoolchildren, professional athletes, and everyone in between – and has been another daily reminder of COVID’s striking impact on American life beyond the health and economic toll.

Join Joe Campolo and Peter Klein as they welcome Michael Pfaff, President and General Manager of the Long Island Ducks, and Bill Borges, owner of Gym-Nest Gymnastics, for an inside look at the future of sports. How do we create new sources of revenue against the stark economic impact of canceled seasons and lost ticket sales? Will this summer’s limited-capacity extracurricular activities and camps create a roadmap for what’s to come? Will new jobs be created to replace those lost? What is the role of sports in bringing us together during times of crisis?

As always, Joe and Peter will also discuss the latest business recovery and market updates. Don’t miss this fascinating look at the role of athletics in our region’s recovery.

Date: Tuesday, July 7
Time: 11:30 a.m.

Have questions for our speakers? Submit now to Lauren at lkanter@cmmllp.com or via the Q&A feature during the webinar.