Brooklyn, NY - February 9th, 2015 - The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. regional chamber of Commerce will be servicing Kings County one of the largest population of African Americans in the country. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. was founded by its chairman John L. Scott and is currently led by its President, Phil Andrews.
“The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. believes that Kings County will significantly benefit from a regional chamber of commerce of this magnitude due to the significant number of African American business owners in Brooklyn. The chamber of commerce will also benefit its member network in its other service areas of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens County and serve as a hub of trade”. Phil Andrews, President, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
One of the chamber’s goals is to increase the number of Certified Minority Business Owners in its member network throughout the counties it serves. The chamber will be conducting a series of ongoing workshops gears toward introducing business owners in its member network to the process of Minority Business Certification and attracting additional members to the chamber of commerce that have a desire to be certified as minority business owners.
“The outreach programs, access to workshops and small business counseling, along with additional support for growing my business is a welcome benefit in these challenging times. I want my business to tap into a pool of knowledge and resources that can help build a community that supports my business, a business that supports my community,” Vanessa Best, CCS-P, CPC, CHTS-IM, AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainer, & Member of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
About the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce
Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) - The Mission of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is to advance and promote economic development for business and to advance responsive government and quality education on the behalf of all small businesses, with emphasis on African Ancestry, while preserving the Long Island community”. Long Island means the New York State counties on Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings. A Chamber of Commerce is one of the most well known and recognizable organizations in the country chartered to stimulate business in local and regional areas where they are designated to serve.
Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) - The Mission of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is to advance and promote economic development for business and to advance responsive government and quality education on the behalf of all small businesses, with emphasis on African Ancestry, while preserving the Long Island community”. Long Island means the New York State counties on Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings. A Chamber of Commerce is one of the most well known and recognizable organizations in the country chartered to stimulate business in local and regional areas where they are designated to serve.
The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s monthly Business Card Exchange and Breakfast Series is designed to help facilitate trade and foster business growth through a variety of channels such as networking events, informational sessions, access to capital, and technical assistance. Phil Andrews, President, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
To be placed on our email list for upcoming Business Card Exchange & Breakfast Series events, inquire about membership, or corporate sponsor opportunities you may email the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. at info@liaacc.com or call us at 347-475-7158.
