Brooklyn, NY - April 7th, 2015 - On March 25, 2015 the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Brooklyn launch attracted 200 participants to celebrate its inaugural launch and celebration under the leadership of LaShawn Allen Muhammad LIAACC’s Brooklyn Director.
“Brooklyn is on its way to becoming the Mecca of New York City. LIAACC will be at the forefront to ensure Black-owned Businesses thrive as well!” La’Shawn Allen-Muhammad, Brooklyn Director.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams presented a citation to the chamber in celebration of the historic launch of the chamber in Brooklyn. Both Robert E. Cornegy, Jr. NYC Councilmember and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams also presented citations to LaShawn Allen Muhammad for her leadership role as Brooklyn Director of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
About The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC)
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.
“LIAACC is excited to bring the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Kings and Queens together to begin to foster greater trade opportunities and business growth in the region,” said Phil Andrews, President, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
To be placed on LIAACC's email list for upcoming Business Card Exchange & Breakfast Series events, inquire about membership, or corporate sponsor opportunities you may email the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. at info@liaacc.com or call us at 347-475-7158.
