No. 595: Enjoy some tea with Mr. T, Clara Barton, Yoda and the new LIA leader
Never doubted you for a moment: Another workweek in the books, another weekend on the horizon – once again, you’ve beaten the odds and shocked the world, dear readers…
Long Island Association
Law-less LIA looks within for presidential successor
By GREGORY ZELLER // An old friend has been named the Long Island Association’s new leader. Matthew Cohen, a former government relations executive director for the Long Island Power Authority…
Downtown breakdown details imbalance, path forward
By GREGORY ZELLER // A COVID-sized dent in retail businesses and a disproportionate impact on communities of color highlight a new report detailing the pandemic’s effects on Long Island downtowns…
Virtual shmirtual: I want my in-person networkers back
By DAVID CHAUVIN // March marks the one-year anniversary of widespread shutdowns because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the coming weeks, we’ll read many articles and essays grappling with the…
Clients must compute in small biz’s digital evolution
By BOB ISAKSEN // In the past year, Long Island and the rest of the world have endured remarkable changes – our businesses, schools and social lives have adapted to…
Data, diversity drive new Hofstra University president
By GREGORY ZELLER // An ambitious and effective academic leader with a major-league résumé and a long history of diversity-centered initiatives will take Hofstra University’s reins this summer. The university’s…
Debrief: For Costanzo, a direct path, largely north
A living legend of Long Island logistics, John Costanzo was front row during direct marketing’s evolution from snail-mailed mass-prints to glossy catalogues to e-commerce. More in the driver’s seat, actually:…
New York delegation: End offshore-wind delays now
By GREGORY ZELLER // Long Island political, environmental and labor leaders are calling on Washington to quit stalling and finally designate a final Wind Energy Area in New York waters….
No. 487: A new academic president, an old telephonic precedent, and innovation saves the world, once again
Breathe easy: Another workweek under COVID-19’s cruel lash comes to an indistinct end, dear readers, as Friday arrives and another homebound weekend begins. Yes, the kids are going cave-happy…
In reality, a STEM spin on LI workforce development
By GREGORY ZELLER // Albany’s biggest economic engine is hitting the gas on a clever, multifaceted Long Island workforce-development initiative, offering a reality-TV look at the Island’s thriving 21st century…
No. 466: On leveraged labs and impressive investments – plus Kevin Law, the Fonz and Charo
That happened fast: Wait … what? January is half-over already? Strange but true, dear readers, as we reach Jan. 15, the approximate midpoint of the month and undeniable hump…
Debrief: Abiding Kevin Law, as LI collides with destiny
Hard to believe, but it’s been five long years since Innovate LI last Debriefed Kevin Law, who’s now logged a full decade as President and CEO of the Long…
Mirabella bows, generations change at the LIBDC
By GREGORY ZELLER // A “council of elders” works great in the movies, but for 21st century business development, only fresh thinking will do. This is Edward Mirabella’s mindset, at…
In 2019 plan, LIREDC ‘doubles down’ on what works
By GREGORY ZELLER // From the If It Ain’t Broke file comes the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council, which covers proven ground in its annual progress report/wish list to…
No. 441: Golden in Montauk, healthy at Hofstra and an anniversary with a Big A
End run: Protect the ball and follow your blockers, dear readers, as we break from the scrum of another busy workweek and sprint toward the first weekend of Fall…