Serving Entrepreneurs Across Long Island and the Greater New York Region Since 2010
Long Island, NY — The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) proudly marks 15 years of impact, celebrating a decade and a half of empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening communities, and driving economic equity across Long Island and the greater New York region. Founded in 2010, LIAACC has become a leading business advocacy organization dedicated to advancing minority-owned, small, and emerging businesses. For 15 years, the Chamber has served as a trusted bridge between entrepreneurs, corporations, and government—creating access to capital, contracts, education, and opportunity while strengthening local and regional economies.
“Reaching 15 years is not just a milestone—it’s a testament to the resilience of the entrepreneurs we serve and the power of partnerships that create real economic opportunity,” said Phil Andrews, President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce. “Our work has always been about building pathways for businesses to grow, compete, and thrive.”
15 Years by the Numbers
Since its founding, LIAACC has delivered measurable impact across the region, including:
- Supporting 1,500+ businesses through advising, advocacy, and technical assistance
- Hosting hundreds of educational workshops, forums, and business clinics
- Establishing dozens of strategic partnerships with corporations, municipalities, and state agencies
- Facilitating millions of dollars in contracts, funding, and business opportunities
- Reaching thousands of entrepreneurs through programming, outreach, and advocacy efforts
Key Areas of Impact
LIAACC’s work is anchored in four core areas:
- Business Development & Education: Providing training, workshops, and technical assistance to help businesses start, grow, and scale
- Advocacy & Representation: Championing minority-owned businesses in policy, procurement, and economic development conversations
- Access to Capital & Contracts: Connecting businesses to financing opportunities, government contracting, and corporate supply chains
- Strategic Partnerships: Building impactful relationships with corporate, government, and nonprofit partners
Signature Initiatives
Over the years, LIAACC has launched and sustained initiatives that support entrepreneurship year-round, including:
- Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Month programming
- Small Business Saturday and year-round Buy Local campaigns
- Corporate & Government Matchmaking Forums
- Entrepreneur Training Series and Business Expos
- Philanthropic and nonprofit partnerships aligned with economic empowerment
Looking Ahead
As LIAACC looks to the future, the Chamber is focused on scaling digital and regional business support services, expanding access to capital and contracting pipelines, deepening corporate and public-sector partnerships, and preparing businesses to compete and thrive globally.
“Fifteen years strong—the work continues,” Andrews added. “Our commitment to economic equity and opportunity remains as strong today as it was on day one.”
About the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Founded in 2010, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) is a business advocacy organization dedicated to advancing minority-owned, small, and emerging businesses across Long Island and the greater New York region. LIAACC serves Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings Counties through advocacy, education, strategic partnerships, and access to capital and contracting opportunities.
For more information, visit www.liaacc.org.
