LI African American Chamber of Commerce Amplifies Regional Impact Through Affiliation with USBC

Long Island, NY — The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) continues to strengthen and scale its impact across Long Island and New York State through its role as an affiliate member of the United States Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC)—the nation’s largest advocacy organization dedicated to advancing Black-owned businesses.

For more than a decade, LIAACC has served as a critical economic engine for minority-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals across Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings counties.

Through its affiliation with USBC, the Chamber has expanded its reach, influence, and access to national resources allowing local businesses to compete, grow, and scale in an increasingly complex economy.

“Being an affiliate member of the United States Black Chambers, Inc. has strengthened our ability to deliver real outcomes for the businesses we serve,” said Phil Andrews, President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce. “This partnership connects Long Island entrepreneurs to national advocacy, corporate relationships, and policy conversations that would otherwise be out of reach.”

Measurable Impact Through National Connection

Through its USBC affiliation, LIAACC has:

• Expanded access to federal, state, and corporate contracting opportunities
• Connected member businesses to national supplier diversity pipelines
• Delivered capacity-building programs focused on capital readiness, compliance, and scaling
• Elevated the voice of Long Island’s Black business community in national policy and advocacy discussions
• Strengthened partnerships with financial institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies

This alignment has allowed LIAACC to bridge local business needs with national economic strategies ensuring that minority-owned enterprises on Long Island are not left out of growth opportunities.

From Local Advocacy to National Influence

LIAACC’s work reflects the broader mission of USBC: to create sustainable economic growth by empowering Black chambers and the businesses they represent. As an affiliate member, LIAACC works together with a network of chambers collaborating on workforce development, access to capital, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building initiatives.
“Our affiliation ensures that the challenges and opportunities facing Black-owned businesses in the region are part of the national conversation,” Andrews added. “It also reinforces our commitment to delivering tangible value—not just networking, but results.”

Looking Ahead

As LIAACC enters its next phase of growth, the Chamber remains committed to leveraging its USBC affiliation to:

• Expand membership and business services
• Increase access to capital and procurement opportunities
• Support the next generation of entrepreneurs
• Strengthen economic equity across Long Island and New York State

Businesses, corporate partners, and stakeholders interested in supporting or joining the Chamber are encouraged to engage and be part of this growing ecosystem of impact.

About the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce: The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) is a nonprofit business organization dedicated to the economic advancement of minority-owned businesses and professionals across Long Island. Through advocacy, education, strategic partnerships, and access to resources, LIAACC works to empower entrepreneurs to grow, scale, and succeed.