Westbury, NY - December 15th, 2014 - On December 10, 2014 the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.(LIAACC) held its Annual Holiday Celebration, Awards Ceremony, and Toy Drive at  NYCB Theatre of Westbury, LIAACC's members and small business owners from around the region donated toys to benefit the MLK Center in Long Beach, New York an area affected by the Sandy Storm.

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 out work and leadership in the area of Minority Women Business Enterprise Development.  

"On behalf of the Board of Directors, Officers and Members of LIAACC it was indeed a pleasure to recognize the leadership and dedication of Charlene J. Thompson, Esq. in the area of Minority Women Business Enterprise Development.  Her pioneering work in the area of MWBE leadership will significantly help the chamber spur increased business growth within our chamber network of members." Phil Andrews, President, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

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.
 
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 business growth through a variety of channels such as networking events, informational sessions, access to capital,  and technical assistance. Phil Andrews, President, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

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