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Turn One Studio: Long Island Business & Leadership PodcastTerri Alessi-Miceli & Kelly Murphy on Economic Growth, Innovation Park & Building Long Island’s Future | Turn One Studio PodcastHow are Long Island’s top business organizations driving growth, supporting local companies, and shaping the future of the region? In this episode, host Eliud Custodio sits down with Terri Alessi-Miceli (President & CEO, HIA-LI) and Kelly Murphy (Deputy Executive Director, Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency) for a deep dive into economic development, collaboration, and the power of the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge.In this episode, you’ll learn:The mission and impact of HIA-LI and the Suffolk County IDAHow these organizations collaborate to support and grow regional businessesWhy the Long Island Innovation Park is the...
2025-09-0324 min
C-Suite TeaNavigating Transition (with Terri Alessi-Miceli)In this episode of C-Suite Tea, Terri Alessi-Miceli, President of HIA-LI, shares how major career transitions—from unexpected shifts to strategic reinventions—have shaped her leadership journey. From navigating identity shifts to leading teams through change, Terri offers candid insights on staying grounded, agile, and values-driven during times of transformation. Whether you're at a professional crossroads or guiding others through uncertainty, this conversation delivers the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to lead through change.Follow Terri Alessi-Miceli:https://www.linkedin.com/in/terria1/Learn more about HIA-LIhttp...
2025-05-1524 min
HIA-LI's Business Steps UpThe Future is Fast: Amplitech’s 5G Vision for LI-IPHIn 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 reliable connectivity can benefit a wide range of industries—from manufacturing to healthcare—and what this game-changing rollout means for Long Island’s business future.
2025-03-2430 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpHigh Standards, High Tech: The Manufacturing Comeback on Long IslandJoin 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 Committee. Together, they explore workforce challenges, the impact of AI, supply chain shifts, and industry compliance while highlighting ways manufacturers can stay competitive. Tune in for expert insights on how innovation and collaboration are shaping the future of Long Island’s manufacturing sector!
2025-02-0637 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpResilience and Innovation: Business Achievement Award Finalists Share Their JourneysIn 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 strong workplace culture, navigating growth challenges, and staying resilient through adversity. Discover how these Long Island businesses are making a difference in their communities while building toward a brighter future.
2024-09-1630 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpHealthy Workforce, Stronger Economy: HIA-LI & Catholic HealthTerri 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.
2024-06-2129 min
The Entrepreneur Next Door 🏡[61] Giving Voice To Thousands Of Small Business OwnersTerri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI, shares insights on the Long Island small business community, which has 100,000 businesses, of which 90% employ fifty or fewer people. Terri emphasizes the importance of seeking mentors, prioritizing customer service, and building strong customer relationships.She has spent years with Dale Carnegie and discusses the sales role in generating revenue, emphasizing the need for businesses to embrace continuous learning and open-mindedness. Terri also highlights the significance of hiring for attitude and culture fit. She concludes with a discussion on the value of doing what you love and being kind to others...
2024-05-161h 03HIA-LI's Business Steps UpFrom Vision to Reality: Sands NY's Commitment to Long IslandIn 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 its potential to spur job creation, stimulate the local economy, and engage the community in meaningful ways. The episode also explores Sands’ corporate social responsibility efforts, from environmental sustainability to workforce development, setting the stage for a future where corporate an...
2024-04-1930 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpRoundtable Relations: Bridging Business and GovernmentIn 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 connections between HIA-LI members and government leaders. Through these roundtable discussions, the episode delves into the goals of enhancing mutual understanding and collaboration between the business sector and government officials, setting the stage for a future where community and...
2024-03-1717 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpEmpowering Youth: How BBBSLI is Making a Difference
Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI, speaks with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) CEO, Mark Cox, in a dialogue that delves into the heart of BBBSLI's mission, which is pivotal in providing mentorship to young individuals facing adversity across Long Island. The conversation sheds light on the various innovative mentoring programs offered by BBBSLI, which reflect the organization's commitment to nurturing strong, enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that have a transformative impact on the lives of children and the broader community.
2024-01-0329 min
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Terri Alessi-Miceli, President & CEO, of HIA-LI, has been leading the charge for the HIA-LI for nearly 20 years! HIA-LI is a powerful force in regional and economic development, second to only Silicon Valley. HIA-LI is comprised of over 1,300 companies creating $13 billion in economic output! HIA-LI unveils its Workforce Development...
2023-12-1037 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpCatalysts of Care: The Vital Work of Family Service LeagueTerri 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.
2023-11-0631 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpSolar Synergies: A Deep Dive with a Green Energy PioneerTerri 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.
2023-06-3035 min
The Donna Drake ShowBeing Happy With What You Have While Working For What You Want with Angel Arevalo- #074Donna goes to the 35th anniversary of HIA-LI to speak with multiple business professionals, and the president and CEO of the HIA, Terri Alessi-Miceli.Lizeth, Founder of Lazy Hype LA, prides her brand on promoting physical wellness as well as wellness for the environment.; Speak Your Legacy has the goal of leaving something better than when they found it, whether its working on language or swallowing, or preserving a patient's voice through a device whose at risk of losing it through progressive diseases.; Stacy has had a vast career, starting at Nickelodeon, and now pursuing a solo...
2023-06-1955 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpTransforming Waste into Opportunities: Autism and Vocational SuccessTerri 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.
2023-03-1633 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpThe State of Healthcare on Long IslandTerri 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.
2022-12-2132 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpThe State of Non-Profits on Long IslandTerri 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.
2022-07-1234 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpImmediate Funding for Long Island BusinessesHIA-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.
Host:
Terri Alessi-Miceli, CEO, HIA-LI
Guests:
Rosalie Drago, Commissioner, Suffolk County Department of Labor (DOL)
Cara Longworth, Regional Director, Empire State Development (ESD)
Kelly Murphy, Deputy Director, Suffolk County Industral Development Agency (IDA)
2022-06-3058 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpThe Future of Manufacturing on Long IslandHIA-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.
2022-05-1233 min
Long Island TeaLadies who Lead and Love is Blind (featuring HIA-LI CEO, Terri Alessi-Miceli)Today on Long Island Tea, HIA-LI President and CEO, Terri Alessi-Miceli joins Kristen and Sharon in studio to talk about leadership, women in the workforce and the struggles of being a working mom as well as a mom to teenagers, Long Island accents, travel, and of course, Long Island wine! Today's Wine of the Week is RGNY's deliciously crisp White Merlot. We also introduce a new segment - BeLong Together - a matchmaking game inspired by Love is Blind and our listener Bob who wrote in for some dating advice. Discover Long Island's Bachelorette, Brianna, host of LITV, and...
2022-03-2255 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpA Challenging and Transformative Time for the Banking IndustryKevin 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 serve as leader of the NYBA, the premier trade association for the banking industry in New York State.
2022-02-221h 07HIA-LI's Business Steps UpTourism's Impact on the Long Island EconomyHIA-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.
2022-01-0433 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpCreative Solutions for a Productive Workforce, Now!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
Topics:
Recruiting virtually during these challenging times.
Maintaining a positive culture and morale.
How to deal with mental stress in the workplace.
Staying up to date with ongoing Covid-19 legislation.
Maintaining good employee performance management for the remote workforce.
Virtual continuous training.
2021-06-281h 21HIA-LI's Business Steps UpMental Health in the WorkplaceHIA-LI CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli speaks with Colleen Merlo, LMSW, CEO of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, in this special episiode to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. They discuss the importance of overall wellness, including mental wellness, in the workplace.
2021-06-2829 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpPrivate Industry Partners with Non-ProfitsHIA-LI CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli speaks with Walkers Shortbreads CEO Mark Kleinman and Island Harvest CEO Randi Shubin-Dressner about their partnership to help feed hungry Long Islanders during the COVID pandemic.
2021-06-2832 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpPivoting to Meet the Region's NeedsHost Terri Alessi Miceli, CEO of HIA-LI speaks with Teresa Ferraro, CEO of East West Industries, about how the firm quickly pivoted to create PPE for Suffolk County during the early COVID surge in 2020.
2021-06-2826 minHIA-LI's Business Steps UpA Look at Long Term Care HIA-LI CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli speaks with Stuart B. Almer, President & Chief Executive Officer of Gurwin Healthcare System about the state of the long-term care system and its resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021-06-2831 min