Breakfast Forum
Program Tour – BOCES Islip Career Center
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Educational Services Division, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to meeting the needs of diverse life-long learners by providing a full spectrum of cost-effective educational and career learning programs and services. These services include those that empower school districts and other educational providers to build capacity for teaching and learning, ensure…
New York and Atlantic Railway President, James Bonner
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesMr. James Bonner was promoted to President of New York & Atlantic Railway in November 2016 from his previous role, NYA vice president. He has 20 years’ experience in the rail industry. He joined ARH as director of sales and marketing in January 2013. Previously, he had been general manager for Connecticut Southern Railroad in…
Shelly LaRose, Commissioner – Long Island MacArthur Airport
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesShelley will update us on the current issues and future plans for the airport.
Steve Levy – Former County Executive now Executive Director, Center for Cost Effective Government
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesThe Center for Cost Effective Government is committed toward the goal of bringing about an end to burdensome state and federal mandates that crush local governments and the business community. State laws requiring mandatory arbitration, the Triborough doctrine (which continues all benefits and step increases of a contract even after it has expired), over-reaching workers…
Keeping the National Park Viable – Alex Romero, Superintendent Fire Island National Seashore
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesRhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks & glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries. Learn more about the role this local treasure plays on Long Island.
ADA Compliance for Websites: What Every Business Needs to Know
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesBusinesses are now being sued by visually-impaired users who cannot access their website content. Recent rulings have unleashed lawsuits across the USA, and businesses are rushing to retool their websites to allow access to people with impaired sight. These lawsuits are being filed in virtually every state, and in every industry. According to the NY…
Our Coastlines Under Siege: Long Island and Coastal Ecosystem Health – Dr. John Tancredi
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesBrookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesCelebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesPlanners and Engineers to discuss this amazing feat of American Leadership. Panelists include Dick Dunne, former Director public affairs for Grumman and chief spokesman for the Apollo Lunar Module, Roger Schaefer, technical adviser Northrop Grumman and simulation manager for the lunar module, and Al Contessa, thermo dynmanics technician who " dressed " the LM in…
Newsday Owner Pat Dolan and Publisher Debby Krenek
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesPatrick Dolan became Newsday’s owner in 2016. Debby Krenek has had many roles at Newsday since joining the paper in 2001, including Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Director, & Managing Editor.