HIA-LI's Business Steps Up

HIA-LI's Business Steps Up

Interviews and engaging dialogue with the ''movers and shakers'' of Long Island business and the not-for-profit community.

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May 10, 2026 30 mins

In this episode of Business Steps Up, HIA-LI President and CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli speaks with Stuart Almer, President and CEO of Gurwin Healthcare System. They discuss Long Island’s aging population, the growing need for senior housing and long-term care, healthcare workforce challenges, and Gurwin’s innovative approach to supporting older adults, caregivers, and families.

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In this episode of Business Steps Up, HIA-LI President and CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli speaks with Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim. They discuss Smithtown’s leadership in advancing the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge, expanding workforce housing, and strengthening the town’s economic and environmental future. Don’t miss this engaging conversation about how smart planning and strong...

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How does Suffolk grow stronger? By helping businesses thrive. In this episode of Business Steps Up, HIA-LI President & CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli speaks with Kelly Murphy, Executive Director & CEO of the Suffolk County IDA, along with Steven Griffith, President of Nationwide 360, and Hunter Brodman, COO of Casanova Meats. Together, they’ll share how IDA incentives are powering expan...

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In this episode of Business Steps Up, host Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI, sits down with Fawad Maqbool, CEO, and Jorge Flores, COO, of Amplitech. The conversation explores how Amplitech’s cutting-edge 5G technology is set to transform the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge (LI-IPH) into a fully connected 'smart park.' Listeners will learn how faster, more reliabl...

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Join HIA-LI President and CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli as she hosts an insightful discussion on the state of manufacturing and international trade on Long Island. She’s joined by John Giordano, Partner at Citrin Cooperman, and Kursad "Kevin" Devecioglu, Managing Partner at American WorkFlows Enterprise Software Company — both co-chairs of HIA-LI’s Manufacturing and International Trade Committ...

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In this episode of Business Steps Up, HIA-LI's President and CEO, Terri Alessi-Miceli, sits down with Larry Pappas, President of Forte Construction Corp., and Matt and Luke Tesoriero, CEO and Managing Partner respectively, of the Guac Shop Mexican Grill, to discuss their paths to success as finalists for the 2024 Business Achievement Awards. Listen as they share insights on fostering a s...

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Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI speaks with Declan Doyle, President of Saint Catherine of Siena Hospital, Smithtown, about a new collaboration between HIA-LI, the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge, and Catholic Health, regarding their state-of-the-art ambulatory center in Commack.

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In this episode, host Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI, sits down with Tracey Edwards, Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Sands NY. Sands is proposing a transformative casino and resort facility on Long Island, and Tracey is at the forefront of this exciting initiative. The conversation dives deep into Sands' vision for the project, emphasizing ...

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In this episode, host Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI, engages in a compelling conversation with guest Anthony Manetta, a Town Councilman for the Town of Babylon, CEO of Standard Advisors Group, and a board member of HIA-LI. Anthony will be spearheading an innovative initiative to organize a series of intimate "meet and greet" programs, aimed at forging stronger connecti...

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Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI, speaks with Family Service League's (FSL) President and CEO, Karen Boorshtein about the important work that FSL does on Long Island to help those struggling with mental health disorders or who are in need of other support services.

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Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI, speaks with Scott Maskin, founder and CEO of SUNation Energy, about the burgeoning solar industry on Long Island.

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Terri Alessi-Miceli speaks with Christine Ponzio, Executive Director at Winters Center for Autism, and Patrick Winters, Vice President at Winters Bros. Waste Systems as they discuss the unique collaboration they have forged to help those with autism become productive and valuable members of the workforce.

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December 21, 2022 32 mins

Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI, speaks with Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MBA, MSN, RN, Vice President, Public Health Advocacy at Northwell Health. Dr. Lindsay is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the U.S.

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Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI, speaks with two not-for-profit leaders in the Nassau-Suffolk region: Paule Pachter, CEO of Long Island Cares, and Lee Silberman, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Long Island.

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HIA-LI President and CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli speaks with three dynamic women who run some of Long Island's most influential business support organizations. Learn how your organization or firm can apply and be eligible for immediate funding for your business or workforce training/development initiative.

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  • Terri Alessi-Miceli, CEO, HIA-LI

Guests:

  • Rosalie Drago, Commissi...
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HIA-LI President and CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli speaks with the co-chairs of the HIA-LI Manufacturing Committee, Ron Loveland, President of Summit Safety and Efficiency Solutions, and Kursad "Kevin" Devecioglu, Managing Director, Bimser International Corporation.

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Kevin O’Connor, CEO of Dime Community Bank and HIA-LI Board Member, speaks with Clare Cusack, President and CEO of the New York Bankers Association (NYBA) in an “Executive Insight” event held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. They discuss one of the most challenging and transformative periods in the banking industry, as well as forecasts for the future. Clare Cusack is the first woman to ser...

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HIA-LI CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli speaks with Kristen Reynolds, CEO of Discover Long Island.  They discuss how integral tourism is to the Long Island economy and ways the region is attracting new tourism dollars, especially during the COVID pandemic.

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Moderator: Joseph Garofalo, Outreach Pastor, Island Christian Church

Panelists: 

  • Colleen Merlo, CEO, Association for Mental Health & Wellness
  • Kristen Panella; Head of Safety Division, Summit Safety & Efficiency Solutions
  • Jeffrey Schlossberg, Principal, Jackson Lewis, P.C.
  • Elizabeth C. Uzzo, Sr. Vice President, H2M Architects & Engineers

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  • Recruiting virt...
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