"Changing the way you think about the internet on Long Island. It's all about networking!" -- Mark Barreres
The long Island Connection is an online regional business networking platform. Our Goal is to change the way you think about the internet on Long Island. We provide community focused business networking to the Long Island business community both online and offline. We provide a platform for networking by offering memberships to our service and through advertising strategies. We strive to bring together the best of every industry in the region and introduce them to our members and viewers through our family of web sites.
“To me the internet has always been about networking. My vision for Long Island Connection is to provide community focused business networking online and offline. My strategy is to provide a platform for Networking by bringing together the best and the brightest regionally and making them available to the global market.”
Mark Barreras - Co Founder
“As President of Sidewalk Designs, Inc. I've been in Advertising for 20 years. When Mark told me about his dream for the Long Island Connection, I knew it was a promising project. I agreed to partner with Mark and it's been great! The online Community that we've created is really exciting and it's growing every day!”
Dawn Amato - Rudolph - Co Founder
What our members are saying:
"Well, I am most thankful for your generosity. It is greatly appreciated ... I will upgrade when you recommend it....so again thank you for helping me....God closed one door but opened another when we spoke...." -- Carolyn Lombardo-Buttner All About Honeymoons
"The ads on your site are really making a difference. Calls have increased dramatically, Thank you " -- Mike Mere M&M Canvas & Awning
"Since we started sponsoring the Restaurant Reviews we have seen a dramatic increase! Our tables are full almost every night and I think it has so much to do with the response we are getting! People are actually saying that they heard about us on "the Connection"!!! Thank you. " -- K aterina Haramis Grecian Corner Cafe
"I got four leads since signing up with your site only two months ago, that's amazing!" Al Pignataro - Dallow Weichert Realty
"My server report tells me that 37% of my traffic is coming from the Long Island Connection. And we are finally on the first page of Google after only TWO WEEKS! I can't believe it! You guys are terrific and also very nice to work with." -- Lynne Fain - Livinglightly.net
"The link on the home page is working really well. I cant believe how many sales we have made this week. That link is the best form of advertising I have ever bought. Just within the last week 90% of our sales were referred from your site. Keep this up and I'll be able to retire soon. Thank's for all you're doing for our site and for our business." Bruce - Hot Resumes
"Thank you again for getting the brass shop site going for me while I was in Ireland (a wonderful tour!)- and I sure appreciate all your help. I look forward to speaking with you. Peace," Buddy Merrium - Back Roads Bluegrass and Buddy's Brass
"Hey - when I search Bose Long Island I am right there #1 on Google. Thanks for all your hard work - nobody I've worked with in the past could accomplish this feat. This is a hard search to get and you got it! The ads look great! Thanks!" Joe Schebler - Acoustic Visions
"Your site looks really good, how can we sign up and get in on the action?" Joe Lackar - Joe to Go
"We really like the new ads and I just wanted to let you know how great the site is starting to look. I have been consistently receiving email with requests to network. I am gaining a great deal of exposure and it isn't just on Long Island. I think you have a wonderful site and I am ready to get on the internet and for you guys to design our web site." Artie Belli - Belli Monaco, Inc.
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“To me the internet has always been about networking. My vision for Long Island Connection is to provide community focused business networking online and offline. My strategy is to provide a platform for Networking by bringing together the best and the brightest regionally and making them available to the global market.” 
“As President of Sidewalk Designs, Inc. I've been in Advertising for 20 years. When Mark told me about his dream for the Long Island Connection, I knew it was a promising project. I agreed to partner with Mark and it's been great! The online Community that we've created is really exciting and it's growing every day!” 
