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SUMMARY:Long Island Manufacturing Day - Suffolk County Community College
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Manufacturing Month on Long Island! \nJoin us at Suffolk County Community College for Salute to Manufacturing\, an event bringing together Long Island manufacturers\, students\, educators\, and industry professionals to highlight the importance of manufacturing to our region’s economy and workforce. \nThis event provides an opportunity for students and educators to connect directly with local manufacturers\, learn about the innovative products and technologies being developed across Long Island\, and explore the wide range of career opportunities available in today’s manufacturing industry. \nFrom aerospace and defense to advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies\, Long Island’s manufacturing sector offers exciting career pathways for the next generation of skilled workers. \nIgnite Long Island is proud to support Manufacturing Month and initiatives that strengthen connections between industry and education\, build awareness of manufacturing careers\, and develop the region’s future workforce. \nWe encourage manufacturers\, educators\, and students to participate and help celebrate the impact of manufacturing on Long Island.
URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/manufacturing-day-at-suffolk-county-community-college/
LOCATION:Suffolk County Community College Arena
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SUMMARY:Long Island Manufacturing Day – Cradle of Aviation Museum
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Innovation Behind Long Island Manufacturing! \nJoin us at the Cradle of Aviation Museum for Salute to Manufacturing\, a celebration of Long Island’s manufacturing industry and the people\, businesses\, and technologies driving innovation across our region. \nThis event brings together manufacturers\, students\, educators\, and industry leaders to showcase the diverse capabilities of Long Island’s manufacturing community and introduce the next generation to exciting career opportunities in the industry. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to connect with local manufacturers\, learn about the products and technologies being developed right here on Long Island\, and gain insight into the skills and career pathways available in modern manufacturing. \nIgnite Long Island is proud to support efforts that connect manufacturers with educators and students\, promote careers in advanced manufacturing\, and strengthen the workforce pipeline that is essential to our region’s continued growth. \nJoin us as we celebrate Long Island’s manufacturing community and inspire the next generation of industry professionals!
URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/long-island-manufacturing-day-cradle-of-aviation-museum/
LOCATION:Cradle of Aviation
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SUMMARY:Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Taskforce Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Calling Long Island Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical CEOs and Executive Leaders \nIgnite Long Island is launching the Long Island Pharma / Nutraceutical Taskforce\, a new initiative bringing together the leaders of Long Island’s pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing companies. \nThis kickoff is designed specifically for CEOs and senior company leadership to come together around the challenges and opportunities affecting the industry—and identify areas where we can take collective action. \nThe taskforce will focus on key priorities including workforce development\, regulatory navigation\, advocacy in Washington\, reshoring and supply chain\, reducing the cost of doing business\, and creating new opportunities for growth and partnership. \nThis is not another discussion group. The goal is to identify shared challenges\, select achievable projects\, assign responsibilities\, secure resources\, and produce measurable results for Long Island’s pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers. \n📩 Interested in participating in the CEO/Executive Leadership kickoff meeting?\nContact Krislyn Purcell at krislyn.purcell@igniteli.org to learn more and receive meeting details. \nPlease feel free to share this with a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical CEO or executive leader on Long Island who should be part of the conversation.
URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/pharmaceutical-nutraceutical-taskforce-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T103000
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SUMMARY:Small Manufacturer Taskforce
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URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/small-manufacturer-taskforce/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T160000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Developing Negotiating Skill Sets
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. Please check back for updates. \n  \nNegotiating skill sets are both inherent and a learned subject matter. This class will outline all the necessary skill sets required for successful outcomes and develop a robust strategy in operations\, sales and management that can be followed to produce the very best results when a negotiation process occurs. \nA workshop format will be utilized allowing the students to plan and execute negotiation strategies. The utilization of technology resources will be evaluated for use in negotiation skill sets. \nCoffee and lunch provided.
URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/developing-negotiating-skill-sets/
LOCATION:GSE Dynamics\, 110 Oser Ave\, Hauppauge\, NY\, 11788-3820\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T170000
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SUMMARY:Ignite Long Island Connector Series - December 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ignite LI Connector Series: Reducing Energy Costs & Improving Efficiency\nThursday\, December 10\, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMGSE Dynamics | 110 Oser Avenue\, Hauppauge\, NY \nEnergy costs can have a significant impact on a manufacturer’s bottom line. Join Ignite Long Island for our December Connector Series focused on practical strategies to help manufacturers better understand their energy expenses\, identify potential savings\, and improve long-term operational efficiency. \nThis session will feature DVC Solutions and Michael Macchi of National Auditing Services & Consulting\, who will share resources and strategies manufacturers can use to reduce costs and take greater control of their energy and utility expenses. \nDVC Solutions provides energy consulting and management services focused on reducing operational costs and improving energy efficiency. Attendees will learn about energy procurement strategies\, utility bill analysis\, cost-reduction planning\, sustainability consulting\, regulatory compliance\, and opportunities to implement long-term efficiency initiatives with no out-of-pocket capital. \nMichael Macchi of National Auditing Services & Consulting will discuss utility cost recovery and reduction\, including ways manufacturers can better understand their utility expenses\, identify potential billing overcharges and savings opportunities\, and reduce ongoing energy costs. \nTopics Will Include:\n\nEnergy procurement and cost-reduction strategies\nUtility bill analysis and expense management\nIdentifying potential overcharges and cost-recovery opportunities\nImproving energy efficiency and controlling operating expenses\nSustainability and regulatory considerations\nLong-term energy management strategies\nOpportunities to implement efficiency initiatives without upfront capital\n\nThis session is designed to provide manufacturers with actionable information and resources to reduce operating costs\, improve efficiency\, and make more informed energy-management decisions. \nRegister today to join us! \nThursday\, December 10\, 20263:00 PM – 5:00 PMGSE Dynamics110 Oser AvenueHauppauge\, NY 11788
URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/ignite-long-island-connector-series-december-2026/
LOCATION:GSE Dynamics\, 110 Oser Ave\, Hauppauge\, NY\, 11788-3820\, United States
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Excelling in Leadership & Management
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. Please check back for updates. \n  \nGood managers also possess good leadership qualities. \nThis class will focus on the differences between management and leadership and explore how people want to do better in their performance\, management of personnel and achieve better employee relations will benefit from the skill sets learned in this high-level instruction. \nThe values gained through utilization of “emotional intelligence” will also be reviewed as critical subject matter. \nThe importance of comprehensive technology capabilities will be reviewed as respects to better management and leadership skills. \nCoffee and lunch provided.
URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/excelling-in-leadership-management/
LOCATION:GSE Dynamics\, 110 Oser Ave\, Hauppauge\, NY\, 11788-3820\, United States
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Managing AI Successfully in your Business Model
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. Please check back for updates. \n  \nAI (Artificial Intelligence) is becoming a critical component of every business model in gaining greater efficiencies\, and affording new opportunities in managing personnel\, marketing and in business development\, operations\, manufacturing and distribution. \nTechnology personnel and all management positions will benefit from both an introduction into AI\, but in update business applications\, with a “HIOW TO” evaluate\, assess\, and implement AI strategies.
URL:https://ignitelongisland.org/event/managing-ai-successfully-in-your-business-model/
LOCATION:GSE Dynamics\, 110 Oser Ave\, Hauppauge\, NY\, 11788-3820\, United States
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