Stuff we’re thinking about going to

Sesame ... weed?: The next Long Island Capital Alliance Capital Forum is all about cannabis (and bagels?!?), Sept. 25 in Melville.

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September 16
LIASB: The Future of Business in New York 
8-10:30 a.m., The Heritage Club at Bethpage, Farmingdale 
Long Island Advancement of Small Business presents a roundtable discussion with Nassau County Executive and gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, focused on regional economic-development issues. Pre-registration is required. Ticket prices, registration and more information available here.

September 17
How AI is Changing the Way Customers Search Online 
9-10:30 a.m., online 
The Stony Brook University Small Business Development Center presents a free online workshop focused on “zero-click searches,” AI assistants, AI agents and other tools and techniques affecting customer online search patterns. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

September 17 
360-Degree Digital Marketing Jumpstart for New and Growing Businesses
11 a.m.-noon, online 
The Farmingdale State College Small Business Development Center presents a free online workshop focused on lead generation, customer attraction and other cornerstones of a strong digital marketing foundation, featuring Active Web Group Digital Marketing Director Frank Corrao. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

September 22 
HIA-LI Meet-and-Greet: Rich Schaffer 
8:30-10 a.m., 225 Wireless Road, Hauppauge 
The HIA-LI Government Relations Committee presents the next installment of its quarterly free-for-members Meet-and-Greet series, featuring Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer in a one-on-one conversation with HIA-LI Board Chairman Anthony Manetta. Includes audience Q&A. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, nonmember ticket prices and registration available here.

September 22 
Cerini Connection: The Importance of Financial Literacy 
Noon-12:45 p.m., online 
Cerini & Associates presents the latest installment of the free Cerini Connection online workshops, focused on methods of building financial confidence, featuring Managing Partner Ken Cerini in a one-on-one discussion with Jovia Financial Credit Union Vice President of Business Development Peter Purpura. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

September 22 
Long Island Business Expo & Mixer
5:30-9 p.m., Patrizia’s, Westbury 
The Interchange Business Organization presents the Long Island Business Expo & Mixer, a professional networking celebration featuring vendors, local business representatives and community leaders. Discount promo code available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, the promo code, ticket prices and registration available here.

September 25 
LICA Cannabis Capital Forum (and Bagel Bash!)
8-11:30 a.m., RXR Corporate Plaza, Melville 
The Long Island Capital Alliance presents the latest installment of its inventors-meet-investors capital forum, with growth-mode business owners in the cannabis industry pitching their products and services to a panel of industry insiders and fundraising experts before an audience of potential investors. Sponsorship and presenter opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the scheduled presenters and panelists, presenter and sponsorship opportunities, ticket prices and registration available here.

September 28
How to Use AI Strategically (Without Losing Your Human Voice)
11 a.m.-noon, online 
The Farmingdale State College Small Business Development Center presents a free online workshop focused on strategic, business development-focused AI use that doesn’t sacrifice judgment or expertise, featuring Wheelhouse Marketing Co-founder and Managing Director Devra Prywes. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

September 29 
Videos That Sell: How to Turn Content Into Customers 
11 a.m.-noon, online 
The Farmingdale State College Small Business Development Center presents a free online workshop focused on creating strategic videos that connect with customers, build trust and support sales, featuring Videos That Prove Impact Founder and CEO Erika Mac Donald. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

September 29 
HIA-LI Long Island Business Distinction Awards 
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury 
The HIA-LI presents its 32nd Annual Long Island Business Distinction Awards, honoring standout large, small and micro businesses and business owners, community partners and nonprofit organizations. Sponsors to date include the New York Institute of Technology, among others. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the honorees, the event agenda, sponsorships, ticket prices and registration available here.

September 30 
LISTnet AI in Action Summit 
5:30-8:30 p.m., LaunchPad Huntington 
The Long Island Software & Technology Network presents a dynamic networking event focused on new inventions, real-time problem-solving and other evolving artificial-intelligence uses. Includes light bites, drinks and plenty of professional elbow-rubbing. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, ticket prices and registration available here.

October 1
Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable 
8:30-10:30 a.m., 1512 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook
The Stony Brook University Small Business Development Center presents its monthly free in-person Business Solutions Roundtable networking event, featuring likeminded small-business owners discussing common challenges and best-practice solutions. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

October 7
FMC Masterclass: The New Front Page 
9-11:30 a.m., 58 South Service Road, Melville 
The Fair Media Council presents its latest media-savvy Masterclass, with a panel of professionals discussing how digital-only news outlets are changing what Long Island reads, shares and knows. Includes audience Q&A. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, scheduled panelists, ticket prices and registration available here.

October 8 
The Small Business Guide to Sticky Employee Situations (Without Getting Sued)
9-10:30 a.m., online 
The Stony Brook University Small Business Development Center presents a free online workshop focused on employee pregnancies, religious accommodations and other personal personnel situations that could lead to problems for managers, featuring employment attorneys Adam Guttell and Libbi Vilher. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

October 28
From Tenant to Owner: Timing, Financing and the Playbook for Buying Commercial Real Estate
9-11 a.m., 1512 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 
The Stony Brook University Small Business Development Center presents an in-person panel discussion covering the transition from leasing to owning commercial space, featuring a team of industry experts dissecting financing strategies, tax hacks, risks, protections and other key factors. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

October 30
NCCC Businessperson of the Year & Legislative Breakfast
8-10 a.m. Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury
The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce presents its 41st Annual Businessperson of the Year & Legislative Breakfast. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, ticket prices and registration available here.

November 4 
LIA Centennial Celebration 
6-11 p.m., Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury 
The Long Island Association presents its 100th anniversary celebration, featuring A-list networking, a cocktail reception, dinner and a centennial awards ceremony. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, ticket prices and registration available here.

November 4-6
Advanced Energy Conference 2026 
Weds.-Fri., NYC Hilton Midtown
The Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center at Stony Brook University presents the Advanced Energy Conference 2026, a three-day summit defining the future of clean energy innovation, featuring high-level panel discussions, breakout sessions, emerging-innovator platforms and more. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, ticket prices and registration available here.

 

Please send calendar items, corrections or questions to Gregory.Zeller@InnovateLI.com.

 

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