Strong business communities grow through meaningful connections.

The Long Island Association’s annual Poolside Reception on September 9 at Crest Hollow Country Club brought the region’s business community together for an evening focused on networking and relationship building.

At ASCEND Long Island, we recognize how valuable these connections can be for small businesses, MWBEs, and SDVOBs. Connecting business owners with decision makers, peers, and potential partners is an important step toward greater visibility and new opportunities for growth.

Thank you to the LIA for creating space for Long Island’s business community to connect and strengthen relationships.

Derek Price, New York Plumbing Supply; Stacey Sikes, Acting President & CEO, Long Island AssociatioN; Yolanda Valdes, Empower Contracting; Dr. Cornell Craig, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Hofstra University; New York State Senator Monica Martinez; Tracey Edwards, LIPA; Mohinder Taneja