ABOUT THE CHAMBER: Founded in 2010, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) is a leading business advocacy organization dedicated to advancing minority-owned, small, and emerging businesses across Long Island and the greater New York region.
For 15 years, the Chamber has served as a bridge between entrepreneurs, corporations, and government—creating access to capital, contracts, education, and opportunity.
15-YEAR IMPACT SNAPSHOT
📅 Established: 2010
🎉 Milestone: 15 Years of Service (2025)
By the Numbers
- 1,500+ businesses served, advised, or supported
- Hundreds of educational workshops, forums, and business clinics hosted
- Dozens of strategic partnerships with corporations, municipalities, and state agencies
- Millions of dollars in contracts, funding access, and business opportunities facilitated
- Thousands of entrepreneurs reached through advocacy, programming, and outreach
KEY AREAS OF IMPACT
✔ Business Development & Education
- Start-up to scale-up technical assistance
- Workshops on procurement, finance, compliance, and growth
- Entrepreneur readiness and capacity-building programs
✔ Advocacy & Representation
- Voice for minority and small businesses at local, county, and state levels
- Policy engagement on MWBE, procurement equity, and economic development
- Trusted partner to public agencies and elected officials
✔ Access to Capital & Contracts
- Connections to lenders, grants, and financial institutions
- Procurement readiness and corporate supplier diversity engagement
- MWBE certification support and navigation
✔ Community & Economic Empowerment
- Job creation and wealth-building support
- Youth, workforce, and next-generation entrepreneurship initiatives
- Strengthening local economies through inclusive growth
SIGNATURE INITIATIVES
- Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Month programming
- Small Business Saturday & Year-Round Buy Local Campaigns
- Corporate & Government Matchmaking Forums
- Entrepreneur Training Series & Business Expos
- Philanthropic and nonprofit partnerships through aligned foundations
LEADERSHIP & LEGACY
Under the leadership of President Phil Andrews, the Chamber has grown into a trusted, results-driven institution, recognized for its integrity, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to economic empowerment.
The Chamber’s work reflects a legacy of impact, advocacy, and opportunity creation that continues to shape the future of minority entrepreneurship.
LOOKING AHEAD
As the Chamber enters its next chapter, priorities include:
- Scaling digital and regional business support
- Expanding access to capital and contracting pipelines
- Deepening corporate and public-sector partnerships
- Preparing businesses to grow, compete, and thrive globally
CONNECT WITH US – To become a member today visit: https://liaacc.org/join-liaacc/#join
Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce
🌐 Website: www.liaacc.org
📧 Email: info@liaacc.org
📍 Serving Long Island & Greater New York
