EO-Long Island Meets with Congressman Andrew Garbarino

Huntington NY

27 March, 2021

3:16 PM

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The Entrepreneurs Organization Long Island Chapter (EO-LI) hosted Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY2) as part of its “Conversations with Elected Leaders” series. These events bring together elected leaders with many of Long Island’s leading entrepreneurs for open and frank conversations. Congressman Garbarino said, “I enjoyed the conversation because these are the people creating jobs and driving innovations on Long Island.” Congressman Garbarino serves on the Homeland Security and Small Business Committees giving him an important voice on national issues and the issues that concern Long Islanders. Mark X. Cronin, Communications Chair and Co-Founder of John’s Crazy Socks moderated the conversation. “We hold these conversations via Zoom, and they allow for a free flow of ideas and questions so we can learn more from our elected leaders and they can learn more about our businesses and what issues entrepreneurs face on Long Island.” Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY3) already met with the group and future sessions will include not only Federal representatives, but leaders from State and local government. EO-Long Island President and President of Arrow Security, A.J. Caro said, “it is important that we learn from our elected officials and that they hear our issues and concerns. We also want them to know how we can help.” Steve Distante, a founding member of EO-Long Island and Chairman of the Vanderbilt Financial Group said, “As entrepreneurs, we are interested in having an impact and solving problems. Entrepreneurs help drive innovation, so it is important that we have an ongoing dialogue with our elected leaders.” Ted Panebianco, an EO-LI member and Founder and President of College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving-Long Island, said, “Events like this are why I joined EO-Long Island. They educate me and inspire me.” The Long Island Chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organization The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a dynamic, global network of more than 13,000 business owners in 40 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. The Long Island Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO-LI) was founded in 2018 and has grown rapidly to 30 members representing over 35 Long Island businesses with more than $70 million in revenue and employing nearly 4,000 people. Our members are all founders, CEOs or primary shareholders of businesses doing at least $1 million in revenue, so you are talking about a dynamic group of leaders who have a substantial impact on the local economy. Our businesses range from manufacturing to education to healthcare to finance to retail. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization also operates the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards program, the premier award for undergraduate students who own and run businesses while attending a college or university, as well as the Accelerator Program, a series of quarterly, high-impact learning events that provide business owners with the tools, knowledge, and skills to grow their businesses to more than $1 million in annual revenue. To learn more or to learn how you can join EO-Long Island, visit our web page or send an email to [email protected].