LIAACC’s Leadership Meeting fosters ties between local Business Groups in Region

Left to Right - Mohinder Singh Taneja, Managing Director, SVAM International, Inc., Phil Andrews, President, LIAACC, Sharon Davis, Vice President, LIAACC, Mrs. Dana Bacchas, Jeff Bacchas, Owner Spices Negril, Chad Murry, President, Your Credit Coach/Urban League of Long Island Young Professionals, and Guest

South Hempstead, New York - On May 6, 2015 the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. hosted a Leadership Meeting under the direction and leadership of Charlene J. Thompson, Esq. Thompson of Economic Development Services, LLC. and Chair of LIAACC’s Minority Women Business Enterprise Committee. Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.'s MWBE Chair Charlene J. Thompson, Esq. of Thompson Economic Development Services, LLC was awarded the President's Award for her outstanding work and leadership in the area of Minority Women Business Enterprise Development. The leadership meeting was held at Spices Negril located 1084 Grand Ave. South Hempstead, New York.

About - Spices Negril Restaurant & Lounge is a full service restaurant and caterer, founded by Jeff Bacchas a native of Negril, Jamaica. Their mission is to provide guests with the best quality Caribbean Cuisine using the best ingredients, fresh produce, excellent service, unmatched hospitality, atmosphere, and culinary excellence. They strive to be an accurate and wonderful representation of the lush, green tropical Islands in the Caribbean. Visit Spices Negril at http://www.spicesnegril.com

The leadership meeting focused on MWBE utilization, certification, joint collaboration between local chambers of commerce, and the need to build capacity for small business owners seeking to do work with government agencies. Leaders in attendance were John L. Scott, Chairman, LIAACC, Phil Andrews, President, LIAACC, Sharon Davis, Vice President, LIAACC, Charlene J. Thompson, Esq, MWBE, Chair, LIAACC, Germaine Auguste, Esq., Secretary, LIAACC, Luis A. Vazquez, President, Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Chad Murray, Urban League of Long Island Young Professionals, John Boyd, President, Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce, Mohinder, Singh Taneja, Managing Director, SVAM International, Inc., Christopher Watson, Nassau County Director, LIAACC, Kimberly Grant, Suffolk County Director, LIAACC, and Rose Davis, Membership Chair LIAACC.

About Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. - The Mission of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is to advance and promote economic development for business, and to advance responsive government and quality education on the behalf of all small businesses, with emphasis on African Ancestry, while preserving the Long Island community. 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 recognizable organizations in the country chartered to stimulate business in local and regional areas where they are designated to serve.

To be placed on the chamber's email list for upcoming events, inquire about membership, or corporate sponsorship opportunities email the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. today at info@liaacc.com. Visit our website at www.liaacc.com .

Bridging The Gap Between Corporate And Community Affairs

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Freeport, New York, United States, August 26, 2014/EINPresswire.com Long Island, NY - The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is bridging the Gap between Corporate and Community Affairs. The Chamber was established in 2010 by its founder John L. Scott and is currently led by its’ President, Phil Andrews.

“The establishment of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Provides significant opportunities for Corporations and Community based organizations to impact the region in a significant manner improving the lives of the citizens it serves in the local market it was designed to serve.” Phil Andrews, President, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) serves Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings Counties. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s monthly Business Card Exchange and Breakfast Series is designed to help facilitate trade and foster busi-ness growth through a variety of channels such as networking events, informational sessions, access to capital, and technical assistance.

“It was a great opportunity for LIAACC to network with 100 Black Men of America’s founding chapter 100 Black Men of New York, Inc. at their recent golf

and tennis outing. We look forward to forming quality strategic partnerships with community based organizations and corporations in the region.”

Pelham Manor, New York – Pelham County Club – LIAACC’s Member Sharon Davis, CEO S. J. Edwards, Inc. sponsors Tee @ 100 Black Men of New York, Inc. 7th Annual Golf @ Hon. David N. Dinkins Tennis Outing

◄ Sharon Davis of Freeport has been appointed vice president of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce board 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)

THE LONG ISLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC.Is Bridging The Gap Between Corporate And Community Affairs

Phil Andrews, means business for LI/NYC Region

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“The Mission of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., is to advance and promote economic development for business, and to advance responsive government and quality education on the behalf of all small busi-nesses, with emphasis on African Ancestry, while preserving the Long Island community”. 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 recognizable organizations in the country chartered to stimulate business in local and regional areas where they are designated to serve.

“We are going to be the voice of businesses in the African American community that leads the charge to train businesses to become certified.” Phil Andrews, President, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce

M I S S I O N S T AT E M E N T

Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 148 South Long Beach Avenue • 2nd Fl.

Freeport, New York 11520info@liaacc.com • cell: 347.475.7158

September, 2014 – Phil Andrews, President, LIAACC,receives the Kings of Queens Award that honorsTop Queens Men for 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 President’s position on Economic Development and increasing contracting opportunities for Minority/Women Owned Businesses (MWBE’s). In my role as LIAACC’s 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 economicgrowth. 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.com and the topic was “Raising Capital in the New Capital Market”.

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

advance and promote economic development for business and to advance responsive

government and quality education on the behalf of all small businesses, with emphasis on

African Ancestry, while preserving the Long

Island community. Long Island means the New York State counties on Nassau, Suffolk,

Queens and Kings.

John L. Scott, Chairman

Phil Andrews, President

Email us @ info@liaacc.com