Networking

Business Before Hours

Business Before Hours are bi-monthly, member’s-only, mini-trade show/business card exchange events held from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the LIA headquarters in Melville. All members have an opportunity to provide a one-minute commercial of their products and services and are invited to display materials on tables as provided. These events are a great value with breakfast and networking with 40 - 60 members, all for $20! Click here to view the upcoming calendar of events.

Business Breakfasts

Business Breakfasts are networking events with programs that feature prominent business leaders and elected officials discussing relevant issues within an environment conducive to open dialog. Past speakers have included the Long Island Congressional Delegation, State and Local Commissioners, Nassau & Suffolk District Attorneys, and panels of industry experts who provide practical business advise. Business Breakfasts are held at the Long Island Association’s headquarters in Melville and often attract more than 100 LIA members and guests. Click here to view the upcoming calendar of events.

• October 27, 2010: 8:00AM - Business Before Hours - October 27,2010

Business Expo

The LIA's annual Business Expo provides business-to-business networking opportunities for members and non-members alike. Held at the Crest Hollow Country Club, the Expo combines a breakfast event featuring a prominent keynote speaker followed by a morning expo that is open to the public.  Previous Expos have included U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton; Loews Hotels Chairman & CEO, Jonathan Tisch; New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer; Oracle Corporation Chairman, Jeff Henley; and others.   Click here to view the upcoming calendar of events.

CEO Roundtable

Quarterly dinners with the CEOs, Chairman, Managing Partners, etc., of LIA member companies and hosted by LIA President, Matt Crosson, CEO Roundtables Dinners are held at Long Island’s prominent restaurants and are entirely informal, generally there is no agenda, and they are intended simply to allow Long Island’s business leaders to get better acquainted. This free event is open to 5 Star level memberships and above. Click here to view the upcoming calendar of events.

Executive Breakfasts

Executive Breakfasts are networking events with programs that feature prominent business leaders/elected officials speaking about timely and important issues. The programs conclude with a Q&A format. Past speakers have included: Senators Hillary Clinton & Charles Schumer, Nassau & Suffolk County Executives Tom Suozzi and Steve Levy, Oracle Chairman, Jeff Henley, the Annual Small Business Awards Program, and many more. Executive breakfasts are held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury and often attract more than 500 LIA members and guests. Click here to view the upcoming calendar of events.

Leadership Circle Breakfasts

Leadership Circle Breakfast is a bi-monthly opportunity for company executives to network while discussing pertinent issues affecting their business. LIA President, Matt Crosson, leads the roundtable format. This free event is open to corporate level memberships and above. Click here to view the upcoming calendar of events.

Networking Showcases

LIA Member Network Showcases are hosted by LIA member businesses and organizations. These events include casual networking with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, or breakfasts, and attract business professionals from across Long Island. Click here to view the upcoming calendar of events.

Seasonal Events

LIA Holiday & Summer Parties are hosted by LIA member businesses and organizations. These events include casual networking with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, or holiday breakfasts, and attract business professionals from across Long Island. Click here to view the upcoming calendar of events.

Seminars

Small Business Council

Through our Small Business Council, the LIA takes a leadership role in shaping small business issues on Long Island, and in acting as a united voice, representing the varied needs of small business. During the year, the SBC holds montly committee meetings and diverse seminar series designed to help local business owners grow and prosper. Click here to view the upcoming calendar of events.

Special Events

The Annual Albany Opening Day Reception is a unique opportunity to meet and discuss issues with your Town, County and State elected officials following the Governor’s annual “State of the State” address held in Albany. Bus arrangements are coordinated through the LIA to arrive at the Legislative Office Building. Attendees enjoy the LIA cocktail reception, a very well attended and popular event to connect with your elected officials. Click here to view the upcoming calendar of events.

Young Professionals Networking

Make the connection with Long Island's Young Professionals - tomorrow's business leaders.  The LIA, Long Island Works Coaliton and Long Island's top univeristies and colleges have partnered to foster relationships between Long Island's businesses, MBA students, MBA alumni and graduate students. Click here to view the upcoming calendar of events.