Smart business owners know there is no better way to grow their companies than to become informed. Developing skills and meeting new business professionals is key. The Miller Center supports individual and organizational development and entrepreneurship -- ideal for any business.

Workshops and Seminars

Customized workshops are provided for business partners and organizations on topics such as:

• Introduction to Business Resources
• Marketing for the Small Business
• Import and Export Trade Leads
• Web Resources for the Entrepreneur
• Internet Sites for HR Professionals

Library Business Connection (LBC)
The LBC is a networking group that provides a forum for local businesses to meet, exchange information, share resources, and participate in educational presentations on topics such as customer service strategies, time management techniques, marketing, finance and investment programs, e-commerce, employment regulations, legal issues, and communication skills.

Breakfast meetings are held five times per year.

For further information on how to become an LBC member, contact Sophia Serlis-McPhillips @ (631) 585-9393 ext. 219.

Women's EXPO

The EXPO, produced annually in conjunction with the L.I. Fund for Women & Girls, provides a showcase and marketplace for women entrepreneurs on Long Island. In addition to supporting regional economic development among this entrepreneurial sector,

the Expo facilitates networking and increases the business viability and marketing skills of women entrepreneurs through education forums organized by the Expo Committee.

Meeting Space

The Center provides space for its business and organizational partners to:

• Conduct meetings and training programs
• Deliver on-site services to the public
• Distribute information about programs and resources

In addition to HIA, LISTNET, and Town of Brookhaven 's Industrial Development Agency, partners include the Community Development Corporation of LI, LI Small Business Assistance Center (LISBAC), Entrepreneurial Assistance Program at Suffolk County Community College , and the Small Business Development Centers at SUNY Stony Brook and SUNY Farmingdale.