The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce is working to increase the number of minority-owned businesses in the region, following a goal set by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to include minorities in 20 percent of state contracts, says president Phil Andrews.

Founded two years ago, the chamber connects members with business and government leaders, helps owners obtain minority certification, and gives “the wider community an opportunity to do business with a significant segment of the market,” he says. Meetings are publicized on Facebook; the next one is April 3.

Source: Newsday.com