New York, New York – In 2025 the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) has achieved a banner year marking its 15th, Year anniversary celebration. Beyond being a finalist for the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) Chamber of the Year award in 2025, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) has received other significant national recognitions.
Recognition for the chamber and its leadership
Established National Small Business Week – The event will be held on long Island annually in New York
SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program: In 2022, LIAACC was selected to participate in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program. The program was created to help underserved businesses navigate and access federal relief funds following the pandemic. LIAACC was a “spoke,” funded through a $5 million USBC grant, that provided counseling and technical assistance to small businesses.
- USBC Spoke of the Month: As part of the SBA Community Navigator program, LIAACC was recognized by the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., as its “Spoke of the Month” for August 2022.
- SBA Small Business Champion: The President of LIAACC, Phil Andrews, was named the 2019 “Small Business Champion” for the New York District office of the SBA, which includes 14 counties in Downstate New York.
- Media Features: LIAACC has been featured in national media outlets, including NBC’s “Positively Black” and Black Enterprise magazine.
LIAACC/Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery & Marketplace to distribute $125,000 in JumpSMART grant funding to businesses in Suffolk County.
The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) partners with Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery & Marketplace to distribute $125,000 in JumpSMART grant funding to small businesses in Suffolk County. Known as the LIAACC Delivery Grant, the program aims to address unique challenges faced by minority-owned businesses competing against e-commerce giants, providing business owners with reliable, local delivery services. The grant amount to be distributed are in the amount of $2500.00 for marketing/delivery services. For complete information visit: https://about.bytrellus.com/programs/liaacc-jumpsmart-grant/
The grant amount to be distributed are in the amount of $2500.00 for marketing/delivery services. For info . https://about.bytrellus.com/programs/liaacc-jumpsmart-grant/
About: The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. – The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) is a regional chamber that supports the economic development of businesses in Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, with a specific focus on those of African ancestry. Founded in 2010 by John L. Scott, LIAACC is the largest African American chamber in New York State.
Mission and services: LIAACC’s mission is to advocate for small businesses by promoting economic development, responsive government, and quality education. The chamber operates based on the six pillars of service of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC): Advocacy. Access to capital, Contracting opportunities, Entrepreneur training, Chamber development, and Information and Technology.
To become a member today visit: https://liaacc.org/join-liaacc/
To view our list of upcoming events, visit: https://liaacc.org/events-list/#!event-list
For more information on the programs and activities of the chamber visit: www.liaacc.org
