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On May 29, 2025, Joe Campolo presented as a panelist at HIA-LI’s 37th Annual Trade Show Executive Luncheon, where he discussed the HIA-LI’s Innovation Park and the influence it has on Long Island economic development. Held at the Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena, the event brought together business leaders and elected officials from across the region.

New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine opened the event with remarks emphasizing the importance of economic growth on Long Island and throughout the state. The panel discussion focused on major regional projects and initiatives driving development.

Moderated by Marc Herbst, Executive Director of the Long Island Contractors’ Association, the panel also featured Jim Coughlan, Principal at TRITEC Real Estate Co.; Tracey Edwards, Senior Vice President at Sands New York; and John Hill, Deputy Director for Science at Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Electron-Ion Collider.

Joe Campolo moderated today’s meeting of the HIA-LI Economic Development Task Force, which featured an exclusive preview of Rechler Equity Partners’ new vision for the former Island Hills Golf Course in Sayville, NY. The reimagined development—now known as the South Bay Project—was shaped through months of community engagement and guidance from an advisory committee of local leaders. The result is a bold yet thoughtful plan that honors the character of the Sayville area while promising significant economic impact. Speakers included Gregg Rechler, Managing Partner at Rechler Equity Partners; Jim Morgo, Morgo Private Public Strategies; and Mike Dawidziak, Strategic Planning and Consulting.