Mission Statement

LIA Mission Statement:

To lead and unify the region in order to strengthen Long Island as a place to live, work, and do business.

The Long Island Association:


• Actively advocates the interests of, and promotes cooperation among, the business, labor, educational, scientific, technology, not-for profit and civic communities.


• Seeks to create and retain balanced economic opportunities and jobs in a clean, healthy and safe environment.


• As Long Island's Chamber of Commerce, provides valuable services and programs/representation to its membership organizations, particularly the small business community.