ASCEND Long Island was proud to participate as an official exhibitor at the 2026 PSEG Long Island Supplier Diversity Fair at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale.

The event brought together business leaders, local businesses, utility leaders, supplier diversity professionals, and community partners for a day centered on connection, visibility, and procurement opportunity.

As part of ASCEND’s commitment to expanding access for diverse businesses across Long Island, our team was on-site to connect with cohort members, partners, and entrepreneurs looking to strengthen their pathways to growth.

We were grateful to connect with leaders and partners including Felix Adeyeye, Supplier Develop Outreach Manager at Haugland Group, LLC; Doningnon “Doni” Soro, PMP, Statewide Economic Development Strategist at NYS-ESD; Michael Garner, Chief Business Diversity Officer for the City of New York; Gaspare Tumminello, LIPA Manager of External Affairs; Ken Williams, Executive Director, Division of SDVOB Business; Omarro Benjamin; Richard Depaoli; Austin Charlton of CKC Trucking; Mohinder Taneja; Harrison Kendall; Eileen Guzzo; Noor Aliza of Kontrols Pro; and Lindsey McKinley.

We were also proud to see ASCEND members Raza Manji and Renwick Paig in attendance, continuing to build connections and visibility within the supplier diversity ecosystem.

Thank you to PSEG Long Island and all participating partners for creating space for meaningful conversations around supplier diversity, business development, and economic opportunity.