New York, NY - May 5th, 2015 - Regional Chamber of Commerce Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. joins the United States Black Chambers, Inc. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. was founded by its chairman John L. Scott and is currently led by its President, Phil Andrews.
One of the chamber’s goals is to increase the number of Certified Minority Business Owners in its member network throughout the counties it serves. The chamber will be conducting a series of ongoing workshops geared towards introducing business owners in its member network to the process of Minority Business Certification and attracting additional members to the chamber of commerce that have a desire to be certified as minority business owners.
“The outreach programs, access to workshops and small business counseling, along with additional support for growing my business are a welcome benefit in these challenging times. I want my business to tap into a pool of knowledge and resources that can help build a community that supports my business, a business that supports my community,” Vanessa Best, CCS-P, CPC, CHTS-IM, AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainer, & Member of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
About the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
USBC is an association of over 118 self-sustaining, viable Black Chambers and small business associations nationwide whose collaboration with strategic partners increases our capacity to serve. We serve our members through our 5 pillars of service, Advocacy, Access to Capital, Contracting, Entrepreneurial Training, and Chamber Development. Through the creation of resources and initiatives, we support African American Chambers of Commerce and business organizations in their work of developing and growing Black enterprises. For more information about the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., please visit their website.
About the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (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.
To be placed on our 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. Visit their website for more information.
