July 29
WEDLI Planning Meeting
5:30-7:30 p.m., 175 Broadhollow Road, Melville
Women Economic Developers of Long Island presents a members-only planning meeting focused on setting the organization agenda for the year ahead, including organizational priorities and invited guest speakers. Light dinner included. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.
August 4
HIA-LI Sunset Socials: X-Golf
5:30-7:30 p.m., X-Golf Commack
The HIA-LI presents the latest installment of its Sunset Social networking events, featuring A-list elbow-rubbing, drinks, snacks and plenty of golf fun. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.
August 5
IBO Multi-Team Mix & Mingle
5:30-8:30 p.m., South Shore Craft Brewery, Oceanside
The Interchange Business Organization presents an after-hours professional-networking event featuring elbow-rubbing, finger sandwiches, a complementary pint (or flight) and a behind-the-scenes brewery tour. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, ticket prices and registration available here.
August 6
Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable
8:30-10 a.m., 1512 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook
The Stony Brook University Small Business Development Center presents the next installment of its monthly in-person Business Solutions Roundtable, featuring small-business owners in a group discussion focused on common challenges and best-practice solutions. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.
August 12
HIA-LI Summer Bash Boat Cruise
3-5 p.m., Captree State Park, Babylon
The HIA-LI presents a “Cruise for a Cause” networking event aboard the Moon Chaser, featuring A-list elbow-rubbing, lunch, casino tables and a cash bar. Non-perishable food donations accepted for Long Island Cares-The Harry Chapin Food Bank. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, HIA-LI member and nonmember ticket prices and registration available here.
August 13
LIA Summer Networking Event
5:30-7:30 p.m., Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City
The Long Island Association presents a free-for-members Summer networking event featuring engaging conversations and light refreshments at one of Long Island’s most influential venues. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, LIA memberships, nonmember ticket prices and event registration available here.
August 24
HIA-LI Annual Golf Outing
10 a.m.-8 p.m., Colonial Springs Golf Club, Farmingdale
The HIA-LI presents its 47th Annual Golf Outing, featuring A-list professional networking, food and plenty of golf. Honorees include Industry One Realty Corp. President Mario Asaro and Boss Facility Services CEO Keith Keingstein. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, ticket prices and registration available here.
August 26
Business Book Club: “Entrepreneur Roller Coaster”
10-11 a.m., online
The Farmingdale State College Small Business Development Center Business Book Club presents a free virtual discussion of “Entrepreneur Roller Coaster” by Darren Hardy. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.
August 27
Existing Business or Franchise?
9-10:30 a.m., online
The Stony Brook University Small Business Development Center presents a free online workshop focused on the hidden challenges and massive upside of acquiring an existing cash-flowing business, the realities of franchising and other considerations for entrepreneurs starting their own enterprises, featuring franchise consultant Albert Hakim. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.
September 3
Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable
8:30-10 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.
September 9
2026 LIA Poolside Reception
6-8 p.m., Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury
The Long Island Association presents its annual free-for-members Poolside Reception Fall networking event, featuring hors d’oeuvres, special presentations and A-list networking. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, non-member ticket prices and registration available here.
September 24
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 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 4-6
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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