Small Businesses Win $5K Grants + Tractor Supply Opens + West Marine Closes: Weekly Business Round-Up

LONG ISLAND, NY — Patch rounds up the week's top business buzz from across Long Island. Take a look at the week in review of new restaurants and shops, standout local artisans, the owners and managers who give our businesses heart and dedication, and foundations supporting important causes.

Popular Boating Retailer To Close LI Location After One Final Summer Season

North Shore boaters will have one last summer season with a popular boating and fishing supply retailer, as West Marine is closing its Port Washington location. Read more.

Wantagh GMC Dealer Sues GM With Allegations Of Discriminatory Business Practices, Per Court Filing

A Wantagh GMC dealership is suing General Motors for business practices that the dealership says are unfair, discriminatory, unreasonable, and inequitable, a new court filing reads. Read more.

Tractor Supply Opens At Former ShopRite Site In West Babylon

Tractor Supply Co. is now open at the former ShopRite site on Route 109 in West Babylon, a store employee told Patch. Read more.

New LI Event Celebrates Women In Business On Sunset Cruise

A new Long Island networking and leadership event will set sail this week with a focus on women in business, entrepreneurship, and community impact. Read more.

40 Long Island Small Businesses Win $5K Grants

Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Long Island Association, celebrated the winners of the third annual L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant program on June 16 during the 2026 Small Business Summit at Optimum’s Bethpage office. Read more.