LIAACC President of 100 Black Men of Eastern N.Y., Inc. named to City & State’s 2025 LI Trailblazer List

Long Island, New York - President of LIAACC and 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. named to City & State’s inaugural 2025 Long Island Trailblazers list. The list features dozens of the key players and game-changers who have the region on the upswing.

The list, which was researched and written in partnership with journalist Lon Cohen and includes innovative thinkers who are tackling the most pressing issues of our time: combating climate change, mitigating future pandemic risks, building affordable housing and protecting water quality. It tracks local power brokers on the move – including the new CEO of the Long Island Power Authority, a former NFL player turned lawmaker and a recently elevated municipal labor leader – and others who are stepping aside after decades in leadership.

To view the entire list of City & State Magazine 2025 Long Island Trailblazers click on link here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2025/07/2025-long-island-trailblazers/406914/

"As President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. I am fortunate and privileged to be named to such a prestigious list that is comprised of a broad-based group of individuals who has serve Long Island with distinction and honor". Phil Andrews

To view entire list of City & State's Magazine 2025 Long Island Trailblazers click on link here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2025/07/2025-long-island-trailblazers/406914/

About: Phil Andrews - Phil Andrews is the President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and President Emeritus of the Black Public Relations Society-New York.

Phil Andrews is the Founding President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. and New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

The “100” advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all aspects of society. Our focus is to bring together a variety of men from diverse backgrounds who are committed to the community, and have exemplified excellence in their spheres of influence.

Together we will bring to bear every ounce of our ability to have a positive impact on our problems, challenges, and opportunities, and provide viable solutions. Phil Andrews, Founding President — 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.

The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. is a membership-based organization addressing health disparities and creating positive mentoring relationships.

He is also the Founding President of the African American Small Business Foundation.

About: – The African American Chamber Small Business Foundation, Inc. services the minority community in counties of Downstate, New York which includes N.Y.C., Long Island, and the downstate counties of Duchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester.

The foundation provides Financial Literacy Training, Entrepreneurial Training, financial literacy, access to capital, workforce development, advocacy, chamber development, economic community empowerment, facilitate workshops and panels, and small business counseling services. The foundation supports the programs and activities of the Long L.I. American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

In 1995 and 1998, Mr. Andrews’ excellence in his field garnered the Small Business Per son of the Year award by two branches of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce (Roosevelt and West Indian Chambers, respectively). In 2019 Mr. Andrews was named the Metro New York District of the United States Small Business Administration 2019 Small Business Champion for Downstate, New York.

In 2021 Long Island Business News selected Mr. Andrews as Hall of Fame Inductee which led to a permanent placement of a plaque on the wall at Hofstra’s Zarb School of Business.

He is also featured in “15 Years of Minority Business Development “a book published by Mr. Robert Adams. Mr. Andrews is listed in Who’s Who in Black America and International Who’s.