OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH YOU
Long Island’s economy is built on the strength of its local businesses — from construction trades and professional services to manufacturing, logistics, healthcare suppliers, and emerging tech firms. Ascend Long Island exists to help these businesses scale, compete, and secure meaningful opportunities with the region’s largest employers and institutions.
Rooted in a collaborative model of business development, higher education, and mission-driven financing partners — and inspired by JP Morgan Chase’s Small Business Forward Initiative — Ascend brings a proven growth ecosystem to Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Your business fuels Long Island’s future.
We help you reach the next level.