Local Business Groups/Associations

Long Island Association

About: The Long Island Association (LIA) is the region’s leading non-profit and non-partisan business organization since 1926 and amplifies the voice of the business community. As Long Island’s chamber of commerce, the LIA ensures the region’s economic vitality and provides leadership to guarantee a bright future for Long Island.

Long Island Development Corporation

About: Long island's premiere resource for low-cost small business loans since 1980.

Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

About: The LIHCC was established to serve the needs of the Long Island minority owned small business community.

SCORE

About: SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We've been doing this for over fifty years.

Suffolk County Women's Business Enterprise Coalition

About: Welcome to SCWBEC, a resource for women-owned businesses and professionals. SCWBEC is a not-for-profit 501 (C) 3 supported through fundraising events and sponsorships. Members receive a monthly newsletter and have many opportunities to promote their business through sponsorship, networking and membership meetings.

The Long Island Advancement of Small Business

About: The Long Island Advancement of Small Business mission is to affect positive growth for small business on Long Island. We provide educational programs where businesses learn practical skills to compete and grow their business. We foster a culture that supports professional goals aimed to provide jobs, nurture individual growth and give back to the community.