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Tell us why YOU BeLONG on Long Island
With our new You BeLONG video series, Discover Long Island is proud to spotlight what makes Long Island the best destination in the world: Our people. That’s why we invite Long Island locals and business owners who love where they live to tell us why YOU BeLONG on Long Island for a chance to be featured in a dedicated video, as part of the series being promoted to a global audience.
If you’re a local who is passionate about your community and have a unique story or business that showcases the character, diversity, and rich experiences our destination offers, we want to hear from you! Follow the instructions below to enter.
Questions? Email: youbelong@discoverlongisland.com
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a current Long Island resident.
- Must be a resident for 3+ consecutive years.
- Must currently own, operate or manage an existing business on Long Island
or provide a service, expertise, or craft for an existing Long Island business. - Business must be in operation for 2 or more years.
TWO WAYS TO SUBMIT
Option 1: Online Written Submission
Please fill out all of the fields below. For questions or to submit a video with your submission, please email youbelong@discoverlongisland.com
Option 2: Video Submission
Create a :20-:60 second video of yourself following the script below, filling in the blanks with your answers and information.
Send us your video by direct messaging Discover Long Island on Instagram or Facebook.
You can also submit it by emailing the video to: youbelong@discoverlongisland.com
Script:
My name is _______.
I am from _______. (town you currently live in)
And I am the _______ (job title or function) of _______ (name of business) in _______. (town where business is located)
My business/ craft/service/or expertise is unique because, or stands out, because _______.
I’ve been in this industry for __ years, and my favorite thing about what I do is _______.
I’ve lived on Long Island for __ years and a few things I love about it are _______.
My favorite place on Long Island to relax or explore is _______.
I BeLONG on Long Island because _______.
If you like _______, then You BeLONG on Long Island
*Tip: Showcasing Long Island’s diversity and cultures is key. We encourage you to incorporate any unique details about your family, ethnicity and Long Island’s cultures.
