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VOLUME 1 FALL 2014 THE LONG ISLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PAGE 1

reeport, New York, United States,August 26, 2014/EINPresswire.

om Long Island, NY - The Long Island African American Chamber of

ommerce, Inc. is bridging the Gap between Corporate and Community

f fairs. The Chamber was established in 2010 by its founder John L. Scott

nd is currently led by its President, Phil Andrews.

The establishment of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce,

nc. Provides significant opportunities for Corporations and Community based

rganizations to impact the region in a significant manner improving the lives

f the citizens it serves in the local market it was designed to serve. Phil

ndrews, President, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

he Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) serves

assau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings Counties. The Long Island African

merican Chamber of Commerce, Inc.s monthly Business Card Exchange

nd Breakfast Series is designed to help facilitate trade and foster busi-

ess growth through a variety of channels such as networking events,

nformational sessions, access to capital, and technical assistance.

It was a great opportunity for LIAACCto network

with 100 Black Men of Americasfounding chapte

100 Black Men of New York, Inc.at their recent g

and tennis outing. We look forward to forming quality strateg

partnerships with community based organizations and corporatio

in the region.

Pelham Manor, New York Pelham County Club LIAACCs

Member Sharon Davis, CEO S. J. Edwards, Inc. sponsors Tee @

100 Black Men of New York, Inc. 7th Annual Golf @ Hon. David

Dinkins Tennis Outing

Sharon Davisof Freeport has been appointed vice president o the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerceboar of directors. She is chief executive of S.J. Edwards Inc., a financial services and benefits counselor in Freeport. (Credit: LI African American Chamber of Commerce)

Photo taken by Margot Jordan

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The Mission of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,

s to advance and promote economic development for business, and to advance

esponsive government and quality education on the behalf of all small busi-

esses, with emphasis on African Ancestry, while preserving the Long Island

ommunity. 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

ecognizable organizations in the country chartered to stimulate business in local

nd regional areas where they are designated to serve.

We are going to be the voice of businesses in the African American community that

eads the charge to train businesses to become certified. Phil Andrews, President,

ong Island African American Chamber of Commerce

Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce,

148 South Long Beach Avenue 2nd Fl.

Freeport, New York 11520

info@liaacc.com cell: 347.475.7158

September, 2014 Phil Andrews, President, LIAACC,

receives the Kings of Queens Award that honors

Top Queens Menfor their outstanding leadership

& their contributions to the community.

LaShawn Allen-Muhammad, Brooklyn Director

The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce

(LIAACC) is very excited about the Brooklyn Borough

Presidents position on Economic Development and increasing

contracting opportunities for Minority/Women Owned

Businesses (MWBEs). In my role as LIAACCs Brooklyn

Director, I will be diligently working with our MWBE Committee on certification

workshops and education programs, creating a Win/Win for the Borough.

Rose Davis, Membership Committee Chair

LIAACC serves as a promoter and advocate for economic

growth. This gives members the opportunity to experience a

robust support system that addresses all aspects of their

business. Membership provides the premier platform for

networking, MWBE training/certification, valuable member to

member pricing, and access to regional centers of influence. Get involved by

becoming a member, joining a committee, attending events and promoting

growth within the chamber. Everyone wins !

L to R: Keith H. Burgess, Secretary,

Sharon Davis, Vice President,

Phil Andrews, President,

Vanessa Best, Board Advocate

The Long Island African American

Chamber of Commerce, Inc.hosted its

monthly Business Card Exchange and

Breakfast Series which included

networking, pampering and a free photo shoot. The Business Card Exchange

featured guest speaker Lorette Farris, President and CEO of Ibossinc.comand

the topic was Raising Capital in the New Capital Market.