Brooklyn Native Named By NY District Office of SBA 2019 Small Business Champion

NEW YORK - May 5, 2019 - PRLog -- New York, New York - New York State's largest African American Chamber of Commerce the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) has been named the 2019 Small Business Champion by the New York District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration.  The New York District Officer covers 14 counties in Downstate, New York which includes New York City, Long Island, and the downstate counties of Duchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester and the office is responsible for delivering programs and services to the above listed counties.

"This is significant milestone for the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) to be named Small Business Champion in the New District of the Small Business Administration. The New York District Office is responsible for the delivery of the SBA's many programs and services in New York City, Long Island, and the downstate counties of Duchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. We will use this honor as an inspiration to continue to service the small business owners in our service territory which is currently the four counties of Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk. As we continue the next phase of growth our goal is to help companies grow to the next level." Phil Andrews, President – Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

"As membership chair of the largest African American Chamber in New York State I would like to thank all the members of the chamber which include Founders, Officers, Board of Directors and the entire membership of the chamber. We would also like to thank our stakeholders such as Corporate Partners, Civic Groups, Non-Profits, Elected Officials and Government Entities who have contributed to the chamber's mission throughout its phases of growth in the New York region. Small Business owners are encouraged to join this dynamic chamber of commerce which is poised for significant growth now and into the future." Deon Brown, Chair of Membership Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

To view video of the New York District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration 2019 Small Business Champion click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t28cz4srsHE



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