Our mission is to Ignite the future of Long Island manufacturing by driving innovation, strengthening industry connections, and building a sustainable workforce. We empower manufacturers with the resources, advocacy, and partnerships needed to grow, compete, and thrive in today’s evolving economy.
Industry Sectors Served
Long Island is home to one of the most diverse and advanced manufacturing ecosystems in the country. Ignite LI proudly represents manufacturers across a wide range of sectors, each vital to regional, national, and global markets. Below are the key industries served by our members:
Aerospace & Defense
Medical Devices
Biotech
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Chemical Manufacturing
Commercial & Industrial
Consumer Products
Automotive
Electronics & Semiconductors
Food & Beverage Processing
Tool, Die & Mold Making
Machinery & Equipment
Want to get involved or connect with a manufacturer in a specific sector? Explore Our Members or Join Ignite LI.
Board and Staff
Board Members
Jodi Shafron
Ignite Board Member
Anne Shybunko-Moore
Ignite Board Member
David Thuro
Ignite Board Co-Chair
Anthony Acampora
Ignite Board Co-Chair
Ellen Cea
Ignite Board Member
Ellen Cea
Director of Community and Business Development, Rechler Equity Partners
Rechler Equity Partners Homepage
Peter Dalton
Ignite Board Member
Gabriel Olteanu
Ignite Board Member
Robert Kufner
Ignite Board Member
Tom Mariner
Ignite Board Member
Emily Poetker
Ignite Board Member
Babak Dastgheib-Behesti
Ignite Board Member
Babak Dastgheib-Behesti
Dean of Engineering, NYIT
NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Homepage
Edward Sottile
Ignite Board Member
Jeff Reingold
Ignite Board Member
Joan Gladky
Ignite Board Member
Staff
Jamie Moore
President
Jamie Moore
Krislyn Purcell
Director, Programs and Partnerships
Krislyn Purcell
John D'Angelo
Business Development Lead
John D'Angelo
Don Balducci
Director, Regional Training
Don Balducci
Jodi Shafron
Ignite Board Member
Anne Shybunko-Moore
Ignite Board Member
David Thuro
Ignite Board Co-Chair
Anthony Acampora
Ignite Board Co-Chair
Ellen Cea
Ignite Board Member
Ellen Cea
Director of Community and Business Development, Rechler Equity Partners
Rechler Equity Partners Homepage
Peter Dalton
Ignite Board Member
Gabriel Olteanu
Ignite Board Member
Robert Kufner
Ignite Board Member
Tom Mariner
Ignite Board Member
Emily Poetker
Ignite Board Member
Babak Dastgheib-Behesti
Ignite Board Member
Babak Dastgheib-Behesti
Dean of Engineering, NYIT
NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Homepage
Edward Sottile
Ignite Board Member
Jeff Reingold
Ignite Board Member
Joan Gladky
Ignite Board Member
Jamie Moore
President
Jamie Moore
Krislyn Purcell
Director, Programs and Partnerships
Krislyn Purcell
John D'Angelo
Business Development Lead
John D'Angelo
Don Balducci
Director, Regional Training
Don Balducci
Advocacy
Your Voice Matters in Albany
From the shop floor to the state floor — together we advocate for legislation that supports Long Island's manufacturing future.
State lawmakers need to hear feedback from the shop floor so that they can craft meaningful legislation and fight proposed bills that might harm Long Island's business climate.
To better serve the region's manufacturers, IgniteLI has joined the New York State Manufacturers Alliance and MACNY — the Manufacturing Association of Central New York — to speak with one unified voice.
Through this partnership, we present the following legislative agenda items before the State Legislature:
Latest Legislative News
Bills We're Watching
We actively monitor and take positions on state legislation affecting Long Island manufacturers.
Supported Bills
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Opposed Bills
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