HIA-LI 40th Anniversary Gala

HIA-LI 40th Anniversary Gala

I’d like to welcome everyone here tonight. Thank you for being here and celebrating the 40th anniversary of our beloved HIA-LI. You’ve already heard, and will hear more tonight, about the remarkable accomplishments of HIA-LI. But an organization by itself cannot accomplish anything – it must be done through the people who believe in its purpose and mission, and who commit their time and resources to fulfilling its objectives – which is why I am in awe of my fellow

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Stony Brook University Veterans Day Ceremony: Keynote Address

Stony Brook University Veterans Day Ceremony: Keynote Address

Joe Campolo, a Stony Brook University alum and United States Marine Corps veteran, was honored to deliver the keynote address at the Stony Brook University Veterans Day Ceremony in November 2018. Good afternoon Stony Brook University, my fellow veterans, active-duty service members, families and honored guests. As a United States Marine Corps veteran and Stony Brook alum, I am truly honored and humbled to have been asked to deliver remarks today at this special celebration.  I’d like to dedicate these

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HIA-LI Board of Directors Legislative Breakfast

HIA-LI Board of Directors Legislative Breakfast

Good morning, everyone and thank you, Terri.  As mentioned, my name is Joe Campolo and I proudly serve as the Managing Partner of Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, and just as proudly I serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the HIA-LI.  It’s wonderful to have so many distinguished guests and friends joining us today at our Legislative Breakfast. Today we are here to discuss with you the HIA-LI, which to us is a truly remarkable place.  While it

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Energeia Racism Workshop: White Privilege

Energeia Racism Workshop: White Privilege

Joe Campolo delivered these remarks at the Energeia Partnership’s Racism Workshop on October 17, 2018. Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Joe Campolo and I’m the Managing Partner of Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP. I’m very proud to be here as a member of the Energeia Class of 2016, a member of Energeia’s Board of Advisors, and the sponsor of today’s workshop. As you all are aware, Energeia is a terrific path to help Long Island leaders become more thoughtful

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HIA-LI: Information, Then Action

HIA-LI: Information, Then Action

The following is an excerpt from HIA-LI Board Chairman Joe Campolo’s remarks at the Business Achievement Awards in September 2018. Thank you for joining us today – we’re gathered to celebrate our love of Long Island and our desire to see it prosper. I like to think that my remarks last year marked the “coming out” of the economic importance of the Hauppauge Industrial Park. We had just concluded a research project with Stony Brook University graduate students, and the

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HIA-LI Solar Initiative Town Hall

HIA-LI Solar Initiative Town Hall

Good morning, everyone.  My name is Joe Campolo and I proudly serve as the Managing Partner of Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, and just as proudly I serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the HIA-LI.  I’m very happy to welcome you to this Solar Initiative Town Hall meeting this morning. Many of you were in attendance last week at the Business Achievement Awards, where we all gathered to celebrate our love of Long Island and celebrate the

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HIA-LI Press Conference

HIA-LI Press Conference

Joe Campolo speaks at the HIA-LI press conference in January 2018 about efforts to modernize and attract investment in the Hauppauge Industrial Park, the second largest industrial park in the nation after Silicon Valley.

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Campolo Moderates HIA-LI Legislative Breakfast Featuring Elected Officials

Campolo Moderates HIA-LI Legislative Breakfast Featuring Elected Officials

As the newly minted Chairman of the HIA-LI Board of Directors, Joe Campolo moderated a distinguished panel at the Annual Meeting & Legislative Breakfast on January 19 at the Hamlet in Commack. Campolo debated the 2018 economic forecast and policy with panelists New York State Senator Tom Croci, New York State Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick, Deputy Suffolk County Executive Jon Kaiman, Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi, Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim, and Kulka LLC President Jack Kulka at an event that drew

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The Long Island Real Estate Landscape Reimagined

The Long Island Real Estate Landscape Reimagined

The Long Island landscape has changed drastically since Levittown became a national symbol of postwar suburban sprawl, but the future remains uncertain. What challenges will today’s developers, municipalities, and residents face tomorrow in the ever-changing world of Long Island commercial and residential real estate? This prominent panel of industry insiders shared their insights on critical topics.

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Master the Emotion and Psychology of Negotiation

Master the Emotion and Psychology of Negotiation

Whether you’re negotiating the release of hostages, negotiating with your toddler to try a new food, or something in between, the common thread is that all negotiations are based on human interaction. To succeed in any negotiation, you must understand the psychological and emotional principles at play and how to use them to your advantage.

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