Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership
In 2026, the Long Island Association (LIA) marks its 100th Anniversary and a century of advocating for businesses, strengthening our regional economy, and championing growth for a prosperous future on Long Island. The LIA was established as the voice of the business community and has shepherded progress in Nassau and Suffolk Counties through regional leadership, so our home continues to be an unparalleled place to live and work. Join us as we honor our history and look ahead to the next 100 years and check back on this webpage for updates on our Centennial commemoration activities.
Save the Date: Centennial Celebration
LIA History
When the LIA was founded in 1926, it began as a coalition of business leaders originally named the Long Island Chamber of Commerce focused on attracting businesses to locate on Long Island from New York City. It is still influential today as the region’s leading business advocacy organization, representing employers of all sizes and businesses of all industry sectors, and supporting Long Island’s economy by achieving its legislative agenda on the federal, state, and local levels of government, securing funding and investments to stimulate growth and modernize infrastructure, and fostering business expansion and job creation.
LIA 100 Years of Impact Timeline
1944: The LIA publishes the Long Island: The Sunrise Homeland by Dobson Meade C., Editor. Early LIA News (Click to Enlarge)
The New York Times
August 28, 1926
The New York Times
August 26, 1928
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The New York Times
May 5, 1929
The New York Times
August 7, 1933