2026 Long Island Economic Survey

Citrin Cooperman, in collaboration with HIA-LI and Adelphi University, is proud to announce the release of our 2026 Long Island Economic Survey. This survey was conducted to provide relevant data on the Long Island, NY economy to help local leaders make smart business decisions.

The 2026 survey was made possible with the participation of nearly 120 Long Island businesses who provided their perspectives on various economic and political issues. The results highlight key economic issues that Long Island businesses faced in 2025 and how they plan to address them in 2026.

Key takeaways include:

• There is growing optimism regarding the economy on Long Island, NY.
• Major concerns for LI business owners include retention of young professionals and families, taxes, inflation, and availability of workers.
• Partisan policy influencing the business environment and immigration are the most important political issues facing Long Island businesses.
• Finding quality candidates is becoming an increasingly problematic issue.
• Business owners feel that a stable workforce and the ability to leverage technology are the most critical factors for growth.