About Us

The Long Island Junior Chamber (LIJC, a/k/a Long Island Jaycees) is a leadership development organization for young professionals, ages 18-40. As a local chapter of the United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees)and Junior Chapter International (JCI),our members are part of a worldwide organization designed to provide them with the confidence and skills to achieve their goals, both personally and professionally. Whether you’re a young entrepreneur looking to bring in business or simply looking to socialize with a great group of people, the LI Jaycees have something for everyone. The LIJC is non-profit corporation/organization as described under IRS Code 501 (c)(4).

HOW THE LI JAYCEES BUILD BETTER LEADERS:

The LI Jaycees focus on the four main “areas of opportunity” to develop our skills:

  • (1) Business Development

  • (2) Community Development

  • (3) Individual Development

  • (4) Activities.

LONG ISLAND JAYCEES MISSION

To develop our members as Leaders by providing them with the confidence and skills to achieve their goals, both personally and professionally so that they may network with, and eventually become Long Island’s most successful business owners and community leaders. Through our members, we hope to make Long Island a better place to live, work, and play.

DID YOU KNOW??

Many of this country’s leaders have been Jaycees?  The list of past Jaycees includes:  President Gerald Ford, Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Charles Lindbergh, NYS Senator Bruno, Larry Bird (and many more).  The Jaycees have been training young people to become leaders for over 80 years… so what are you waiting for?  Email us now! (info@lijc.com)