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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.

Has the COVID pandemic sounded the death knell of mass transit and other forms of shared transportation – or is this the opportunity the industry has been waiting for?

Transportation in nearly all forms has taken a devastating hit since March. Join us as Joe Campolo and Peter Klein welcome John Corrado, President of Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc. for a deep dive into the future of transit. The discussion will focus on how the sector is reopening, what the future looks like for riders, and the technology that can keep transportation moving forward including on-demand apps and “Uber-style” transit services.

Transit changes will have an extraordinary impact on the business community, real estate development, school districts, and the Long Island economy – empower yourself with the knowledge of what’s to come. As always, Joe and Peter will also discuss the latest business recovery updates.

Date: Tuesday, June 30
Time: 12:00 p.m. (note new time for this episode only)

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

On June 16, 2020 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., join Gettry Marcus, CPA, P.C. and CMM’s Christine Malafi for Part 3 of the webinar series on the recently passed Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (“PPPFA”). The PPPFA greatly increases the likelihood of loan forgiveness.

This webinar will address PPPFA’s impact on earlier provisions of the PPP loan program, including the following:
• An increase in the Covered Period from 8 to 24 weeks, but no later than December 31, 2020.
• During the period February 15, 2020 to December 31, 2020, loan forgiveness will be exempt from a reduction in the number of FTE’s pursuant to additional PPPFA guidelines.
• To receive loan forgiveness, a borrower now must use at least 60% of the PPP loan amount for payroll costs and may use up to 40% for non-payroll costs (with possible “cliff” provisions).
• PPP loan terms can now generally range from 2 to 5 years, with the possibility of a longer 10-year term.
• PPP loan borrowers are now eligible for the CARES Act payroll tax deferral.
• Planning Tools
• SBA and Treasury Department Guidance
• Q&A

PROGRAM PANELISTS:

• Lee Ferber, CPA, Partner at Gettry Marcus CPA, P.C.
• Christine Malafi, Esq., Senior Partner at Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP
• Nicholas Backmann, CPA, Supervisor at Gettry Marcus CPA, P.C.

Register soon as we expect this webinar to close out!