What if I told you that for the past 25 years, there has been a federal law on the books that has allowed child pornography to flourish? I wouldn’t be spouting the latest conspiracy theory; I’m referring to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA), which is and always has been a terrible law. There have been many discussions by both parties recently to repeal the law, not because of crimes against children but because it is costing politicians …
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On January 22, 2021, CMM Managing Partner and HIA-LI‘s Immediate Past Board Chairman Joe Campolo moderated the 43rd HIA-LI Annual Meeting and Legislative Breakfast, attended by over 150 members of the business community. Joe reported on Long Island’s relentless push for recovery and hope in 2021. He then led a discussion with elected officials about the issues most affecting the business community. Panelists included U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, New York State Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick, and New York State Senator Mario …
This spring, Joe Campolo and Peter Klein launched a weekly webinar to help lead the business community through the pandemic by sharing insight with industry experts, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and business owners about how to move forward most productively. Check out this uplifting video featuring highlights from Business Unusual’s 2020 season. Thank you to all our guests and viewers for an unforgettable and positive experience! Find your favorite episode here. …
October 27, 2020 – Episode 22 of Business Unusual Weekly Recovery Webinar with business leaders Joe Campolo and Peter Klein. In this final episode, they wrap up the 2020 season by reflecting on lessons they’ve learned and how they can translate this knowledge into meaningful change for Long Island and the business community. …
October 20, 2020 – Episode 21 of Business Unusual Weekly Recovery Webinar with business leaders Joe Campolo and Peter Klein. In this episode, they welcomed Michael Chiang, Entrepreneur in Residence at the Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, and Phil Rugile, Director of LaunchPad Huntington. The discussion focused on the technology landscape for small businesses as the pandemic stretches on. …
October 13, 2020 – Episode 20 of Business Unusual Weekly Recovery Webinar with business leaders Joe Campolo and Peter Klein. In this episode, they welcomed Diane Hatton, the Electron-Ion Collider Project Manager at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The discussion focused on BNL’s discovery science and transformative technology happening right in our backyard. …
As HIA-LI Board Chairman, Joe Campolo presented the progress on and future of the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge during the Executive Breakfast program at HIA-LI’s Virtual Trade Show on October 7, 2020. One of the most critical economic development projects on Long Island today, the LI-IPH effort is the result of Campolo’s idea just over four years ago to analyze the economic impact of the Park. Once the staggering numbers behind the Park were revealed, “everyone had to …
October 6, 2020 – Episode 19 of Business Unusual Weekly Recovery Webinar with business leaders Joe Campolo and Peter Klein. In this episode, they welcomed Dr. James Lentini, President of Molloy College. The discussion focused on his experiences taking the helm at Molloy during the pandemic and on both the difficulties and opportunities facing educational institutions in 2020 and beyond. …
Joe Campolo delivered these remarks for HIA-LI’s 26th Annual Business Achievement Awards virtual ceremony on September 29, 2020. Good morning everyone. My name is Joe Campolo and I proudly serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of HIA-LI. Now more than ever, I am thrilled to join you in celebrating the best and the brightest on Long Island. Almost 10 years ago, CMM learned that we were the recipients of the Rookie of the Year Award, and to this day, especially …
September 22, 2020 – Episode 18 of Business Unusual Weekly Recovery Webinar with business leaders Joe Campolo and Peter Klein. In this episode, Campolo welcomes Kristen Jarnagin, President & CEO of Discover Long Island. The discussion focused on innovative new programs to help the region’s vibrant tourism industry and local businesses survive and thrive. …