Long Island’s Future with Matt Cohen: Recent Episodes
Long Island Association
Join the Long Island Association’s President & CEO Matt Cohen to explore current issues impacting our region’s economy
Recently, Long Island Business News announced 2023’s Best Places to Work. On this episode, Matt interviews executives from winning companies to find out what they are doing to keep their employees engaged and happy at work.
Non-profit organizations get more attention during the holiday season, but when spring and summer roll around, things can get a bit tight. On this episode, Matt discusses the seasonal ebbs and flows in support with leaders in the field, and the community can help people in need all year long.
Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) have been integral to economic progress, paving the way for businesses to thrive and creating jobs. In this episode, Matt welcomes Kelly Murphy, Acting Executive Director of the Suffolk Industrial Development Agency, and James Lima, President of JLP+D, to discuss new compelling data from the Suffolk IDA.
Dr. Robert Dillon served as the District Superintendent of Nassau BOCES since 2015 and started his career in education in 1975. He sadly passed away in summer 2023, and was a close partner for the Long Island Association. In this episode, Matt talks to guests about his profound impact on Long Island and thousands of students.
The East End of Long Island has a dynamic and thriving economy, and the Long Island Association is here to support its continued growth.
Our business community continues to face pressures including high prices, supply chain, and hiring challenge. Matt talks with Jason Bram, Economic Research Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York about some recent data and insights on the Long Island economy.
Long Island has one of the strongest K-12 educational systems in the country, which is a critical foundation to our future economy. Matt talks with New York State Department of Education Regent representing Long Island Roger Tilles for an update on our educational system and Dr. Shari Camhi, the Superintendent of the Baldwin School District, about innovative programs to prepare students for the workforce.
Long Island is already realizing the economic benefits of a brand-new industry for our region – offshore wind. Learn more about planned projects off our coast and how it positively impacts Long Island from Ørsted, Equinor, the Long Island Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, and the Haugland Group.
Child care is a not only a family issue, but it is also a business issue and is critical to our economy. Matt is joined by Jennifer Rojas, Executive Director of the Child Care Council ofSuffolk, and Linda Armyn, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, and Co-Chair of the Long Island Regional EconomicDevelopment Council.
Long Island is a special place year-round, but as an Island our natural and tourism assets are a key driver for our economy, especially during the summer months. Matt chats with Kristen Reynolds, the President & CEO of Discover Long Island; George “Chip” Gorman, Regional Director of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; and Michael Pfaff, General Manager of the Long Island Ducks.
Matt chats with young professionals in different industries on Long Island about our region’s affordability and how to make it a place where young people want to stay.
Small businesses were hit hard by the pandemic, but they are resilient and are the backbone of Long Island’s economy. Matt chatted with Phil Andrews, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, and Luis Vasquez, President/CEO of the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to learn more.
We hear a lot of different voices and perspectives and about how the policies we advocate for impact people. In this episode, we will hear from our Board Chair Larry Waldman, the Governor of New York State Kathy Hochul, and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.