The mission of the long island association is to lead and unify the region to enhance, strengthen, and protect long island as a premier place to live, work and play. The LIA shall advocate for policies, programs and projects that create jobs, SPUR private investment, reduce the federal, state and local TAX burden, improve access to and from new YORK city and improve the overall business climate in our region. We will support economic development, workforce housing, greater state support for education, public safety, clean reliable energy, workforce training and retention, environmental protection, technology and infrastructure investments, and our not-for-profit organizations as well as opportunities for growth, equality and diversity in our region. 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 and advocates for overall economic development and growth at the federal, state, and local levels of government. - 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, programs, and representation to its membership, including the small business community.