BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ignite Long Island - ECPv6.15.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ignite Long Island X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ignitelongisland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ignite Long Island REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20260202T193455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T193455Z UID:10000023-1776339000-1776344400@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:CONNEX New York Training DESCRIPTION:Ignite LI is offering an upcoming training for members on the CONNEX™ New York Marketplace. Participants will learn how to use this powerful online platform to connect with sourcing opportunities and expand business visibility across the state. \nThrough a collaborative effort with state and national partners\, all New York manufacturers receive complimentary access to CONNEX™ New York for one year. Members can create detailed capability listings\, conduct in-depth supplier searches\, and exchange information regarding sourcing needs\, requirements\, and new opportunities. \nPlease register below. URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/connex-new-york-training-3/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ignitelongisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Connex-NY-logo-social.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20260128T175836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152206Z UID:10000020-1775746800-1775754000@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:Ignite Connector Series - April 2026 DESCRIPTION:Ignite LI is pleased to partner with Lorraine Gregory Communications for an upcoming Ignite LI Connector Series session for small manufacturers on Long Island. \n  \nThis event brings manufacturers together to explore practical ways to strengthen their brand presence\, messaging\, and communications in today’s competitive marketplace. \n  \nSession Title: Communicating Your Capabilities: Practical Marketing for Today’s Manufacturers\nWhen: April 9\, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nWhere: Lorraine Gregory Communications\n95-A Executive Dr\, Edgewood\, NY 11717 \nRSVP:\nhttps://ignitelongisland.org/event/ignite-connector-series-april-2026/ \n  \nDuring this session\, Ignite LI members will gain practical insights on how to: \n\nClearly communicate their capabilities and differentiators\nStrengthen their website and digital presence\nUse video and visual storytelling to demonstrate expertise\nIncrease visibility with customers\, partners\, and future employees\n\n  \nThe team at Lorraine Gregory Communications will share insights and examples from their work in marketing\, digital communications\, and content development\, followed by an open discussion where manufacturers can exchange ideas and share common challenges. \n  \nWe look forward to bringing manufacturers together to connect\, learn\, and explore practical tools that support business growth. URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/ignite-connector-series-april-2026/ LOCATION:Lorraine Gregory Communications\, 95A Executive Drive\, Edgewood\, NY\, 11717\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ignitelongisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LGC_MARKETING.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20260323T140237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T140330Z UID:10000031-1775570400-1775575800@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:Long Island Workforce Hub Meeting DESCRIPTION:Following Congressman Tom Suozzi’s call to action\, Ignite LI is convening a targeted workgroup to create a workforce development taskforce for the region. We invite you to join us at Island Harvest in Melville\, NY for our next meeting. URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/long-island-workforce-hub-meeting/ LOCATION:Island Harvest\, 126 Spagnoli Rd\, Melville\, NY\, 11747\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20260202T192630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T193331Z UID:10000022-1773919800-1773925200@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:CONNEX New York Training DESCRIPTION:Ignite LI is offering an upcoming training for members on the CONNEX™ New York Marketplace. Participants will learn how to use this powerful online platform to connect with sourcing opportunities and expand business visibility across the state. \nThrough a collaborative effort with state and national partners\, all New York manufacturers receive complimentary access to CONNEX™ New York for one year. Members can create detailed capability listings\, conduct in-depth supplier searches\, and exchange information regarding sourcing needs\, requirements\, and new opportunities. \nPlease register below. URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/connex-new-york-training-2/ LOCATION:GSE Dynamics\, 110 Oser Ave\, Hauppauge\, NY\, 11788-3820\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ignitelongisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Connex-NY-logo-social.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20260219T135645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T194204Z UID:10000028-1772019900-1772028000@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: MIB Briefing with Featured Speaker: Matt Sermon DESCRIPTION:Event Update: MIB Briefing Postponed\nThe MIB Briefing scheduled for Wednesday\, February 25th at Suffolk County Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center has been postponed.\nWe look forward to hosting Matthew Sermon\, Executive Director\, Program Executive Office\, Strategic Submarines\, and bringing together workforce leaders\, educators\, and industry partners for this important discussion at a later date.\nA new date will be announced once it has been confirmed. We appreciate your understanding and will share additional details as soon as they become available.\n\nThe Long Island Workforce community is invited to attend an important MIB Briefing at Suffolk County Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center. \nThis special event will feature Matthew Sermon\, Executive Director\, Program Executive Office\, Strategic Submarines\, who will provide valuable insights into strategic initiatives shaping the future of manufacturing\, workforce development\, and industry collaboration. \nWednesday\, February 25th | Arrive at 11:45 AMLocation: Suffolk County Community College – Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC)1001 Crooked Hill Road\, Brentwood\, NY 11717 \nWe look forward to bringing together workforce leaders\, educators\, and industry partners for this informative session. URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/mib-briefing-with-featured-speaker-matt-sermon/ LOCATION:Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) Advanced Manufacturing Training\, 1001 Crooked Hill Road\, Brentwood\, NY\, 11717\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ignitelongisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20260202T201140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T201140Z UID:10000026-1771833600-1772038800@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:Manufacturing Advocacy Day - Albany\, New York DESCRIPTION:Ignite LI will be attending Manufacturing Advocacy Day in Albany to join manufacturers and industry leaders from across New York State. This event provides an opportunity to engage with policymakers and advocate for the needs of the manufacturing sector. We will highlight the importance of supporting innovation\, workforce development\, and economic growth. Stay tuned for updates as we represent Long Island’s manufacturing community at the state level. URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/manufacturing-advocacy-day-albany-new-york/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20260202T181017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T181255Z UID:10000021-1771587000-1771592400@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:CONNEX New York Training DESCRIPTION:Ignite LI is offering an upcoming training for members on the CONNEX™ New York Marketplace. Participants will learn how to use this powerful online platform to connect with sourcing opportunities and expand business visibility across the state. \nThrough a collaborative effort with state and national partners\, all New York manufacturers receive complimentary access to CONNEX™ New York for one year. Members can create detailed capability listings\, conduct in-depth supplier searches\, and exchange information regarding sourcing needs\, requirements\, and new opportunities. \nPlease register below. URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/connex-new-york-training/ LOCATION:GSE Dynamics\, 110 Oser Ave\, Hauppauge\, NY\, 11788-3820\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ignitelongisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Connex-NY-logo-social.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20260204T175532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T175532Z UID:10000027-1771333200-1771340400@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:Long Island Talent Pipeline Meeting DESCRIPTION:Following Congressman Tom Suozzi’s call to action\, Ignite LI is convening a targeted workgroup to create a workforce development taskforce for the region. \nWe cordially invite you to the kickoff meeting for this taskforce on February 17th from 1pm – 3pm at Island Harvest Food Bank in Melville\, NY. \nOnce an RSVP is submitted\, you will receive an email with the approproate information to review prior to our meeting. URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/long-island-talent-pipeline-meeting/ LOCATION:Island Harvest\, 126 Spagnoli Rd\, Melville\, NY\, 11747\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T173000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20251219T195335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T195413Z UID:10000018-1769097600-1769103000@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:ATDM at GSE Dynamics for LITEEA Meeting DESCRIPTION:Ignite LI is pleased to welcome the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) team to Long Island for a special visit focused on advancing workforce development and manufacturing readiness. During their visit\, the ATDM delegation will tour GSE\, gaining an inside look at local industry capabilities and exploring opportunities to support high-demand skill training aligned with regional employer needs. \nAs part of their visit\, ATDM will also present at the New York Talent Pipeline Midyear Review\, sharing insights on national defense manufacturing workforce priorities\, accelerated training models\, and strategies to strengthen talent pipelines across New York State. This session will highlight best practices\, collaborative opportunities\, and the importance of preparing workers for the rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape. \nThis event brings together educators\, workforce partners\, and industry leaders to continue building a strong\, future-ready talent ecosystem for Long Island and beyond URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/atdm-at-gse-dynamics-for-liteea-meeting/ LOCATION:GSE Dynamics\, 110 Oser Ave\, Hauppauge\, NY\, 11788-3820\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20260112T184944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T185244Z UID:10000019-1769088600-1769095800@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:ATDM Visit to Suffolk County Community College DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/atdm-visit-to-suffolk-county-community-college/ LOCATION:Suffolk County Community College STEM Building\, Room 108 1001 Crooked Hill Road\, Brentwood next to the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T173000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20251211T225337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T195435Z UID:10000017-1768996800-1769016600@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:ATDM Visit to New York Talent Pipeline Program Mid Year Review DESCRIPTION:Ignite LI is pleased to welcome the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) team to Long Island for a special visit focused on advancing workforce development and manufacturing readiness. During their visit\, the ATDM delegation will tour GSE\, gaining an inside look at local industry capabilities and exploring opportunities to support high-demand skill training aligned with regional employer needs. \nAs part of their visit\, ATDM will also present at the New York Talent Pipeline Midyear Review\, sharing insights on national defense manufacturing workforce priorities\, accelerated training models\, and strategies to strengthen talent pipelines across New York State. This session will highlight best practices\, collaborative opportunities\, and the importance of preparing workers for the rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape. \nADTM will be presenting from 3:20 pm – 4:05 pm.  \nThis event brings together educators\, workforce partners\, and industry leaders to continue building a strong\, future-ready talent ecosystem for Long Island and beyond URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/adtm-visit-to-long-island/ LOCATION:Heritage Club at Bethpage Black\, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd\, Farmingdale\, New York\, 11735 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20250502T234114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T180950Z UID:10000002-1761984000-1762016400@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join IgniteLI for a dynamic full-day summit focused on practical strategies to scale your manufacturing business. URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/golf-outing/ LOCATION:This is my Venue\, 1100 Broadway Mall\, Hicksville\, NY\, 11801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ignitelongisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1519c8caec50bda7d31c82129a933420aafaba8e.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250708T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20250701T204734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T211109Z UID:10000008-1751961600-1752944400@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:A multi-day/time event DESCRIPTION:Details\nThis is a multi-day/time event \nSummit Agenda\n9:00 AM – Registration\, Coffee & Networking\n9:30 AM – Opening Remarks & Welcome\n10:00 AM – Panel 1: Funding & Financial Strategy
Speakers from Empire State Development\, JP Morgan Chase\, SBA\, and R&D Tax Savers\n11:00 AM – Panel 2: Compliance\, IP\, and Legal Readiness
Speakers from Rimon Law\, Citrin Cooperman\, Thrive\, ICC\n12:00 PM – Networking Lunch & Resource Expo\n1:00 PM – Panel 3: Global Expansion & Supply Chain Growth
Speakers from Blue Tiger International\, Global NY\, LIMEP\, and SBA\n2:00 PM – Workshop: Tech Roadmapping for Smart Growth
Hands-on session with Empire State Development and Ignite LI\n3:00 PM – Closing Keynote & Next Steps for Scaling\n\nFeatured Speakers & Panelists\n\nAnthony Acampora\, Partner\, Rimon Law\nCara Longworth\, Regional Director\, Empire State Development\nCharlie Goulding\, Principal\, R&D Tax Savers\nThomas Cook\, Managing Director\, Blue Tiger International\nAlex Sarkin\, Director of Cybersecurity\, ICC\nJamie Moore\, President\, Long Island MEP (LIMEP)\nMatt Coleman\, SBA Long Island District Office\nRebecca O’Brien\, Vice President\, JP Morgan Chase\nJohn Giordano\, Partner\, Citrin Cooperman URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/a-multi-day-time-event/ LOCATION:This is my Venue\, 1100 Broadway Mall\, Hicksville\, NY\, 11801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ignitelongisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/new_york_state.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250701T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T040750 CREATED:20250617T225004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T225004Z UID:10000005-1751356800-1751389200@ignitelongisland.org SUMMARY:Industry Forward: 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/industry-forward-2025-manufacturing-leadership-summit/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ignitelongisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/summit_event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR