What is it?
The New York Connex Marketplace Hub is your secure, verified gateway to connect with over 3,200 manufacturers across Long Island and thousands more across the state and country.
Why Join?
Be Found by Customers
Get listed in the searchable statewide supplier directory used by primes, OEMs, and buyers looking for domestic partners.
Find Local Suppliers & Vendors
Use advanced filters to source materials, tools, and services from within New York—and build regional resiliency.
Grow Your Network & Visibility
Connect with other manufacturers by industry, certification, capability, or NAICS code.
Respond to Open Requests
See live RFQs, RFPs, and sourcing requests posted by companies looking for capabilities like yours—right now.
Secure, Verified & Only for Industry
All profiles are reviewed and verified. No spam, no fluff—just real connections that lead to real work.
How to Get Started
STEP 1
Create Your Free Company Profile
Tell us who you are, what you do, and how to reach you. It only takes a few minutes.
STEP 2
Get Verified by Ignite Long Island
We make sure every listing is legitimate and relevant—so you know you're in good company.
STEP 3
Explore, Connect, Win Work
Browse opportunities, respond to sourcing requests, or be discovered by a buyer looking for exactly what you offer.
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Registration is free for all New York-based manufacturers.
Access to the New York Connex Network is fully sponsored by Ignite LI (replace with Manufacturing Alliance of New York if they sign on), making it free to member manufacturers across the state.
For those looking to expand beyond New York, national-level access to Connex Marketplace is available for just $500/year—unlocking connections with thousands of manufacturers across the country.
Built for New York Manufacturers, by New York Manufacturers
The Connex Marketplace is a national platform—but the New York Hub is run right here by Ignite LI, your regional trade association for manufacturing.
We're here to support:
- Supplier discovery
- Customer acquisition
- Reshoring and defense readiness
- Growth and regional collaboration