LIAACC Partners with Lorraine Gregory Communications for MED WEEK 2.0

Garden City, NY – October 8, 2024 – The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) is excited to announce its continued partnership with Lorraine Gregory Communications (LGC) for the closing event of Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The focus of this year’s event, MED Week 2.0, is to empower minority entrepreneurs by providing direct access to the information, tools, and resources essential for business growth and sustainability.

Minority Enterprise Development Week Group Photo at Town of Hempstead Pavilion

LIAACC’s mission is to advance and promote economic development, enhance community involvement, and provide vital advocacy for minority-owned businesses. Phil Andrews, President of LIAACC, stated, “Our partnership with LGC underscores our shared commitment to uplifting minority business owners. Together, we are creating opportunities that foster economic empowerment and long-term success.”

The closing event, hosted at LGC’s Edgewood location, will serve as a key moment in MED Week 2024, bringing together business leaders and entrepreneurs for an evening of networking, education, and inspiration. Attendees will hear directly from successful small and medium-sized businesses that have navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship and paved the way for future growth. Through panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities, the event will offer actionable strategies and resources to help entrepreneurs expand their businesses.

Greg Demetriou, CEO of Lorraine Gregory Communications, shared his enthusiasm: “We are honored to support the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce in their mission to empower minority businesses across our community.”

The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce invites members, business owners, and entrepreneurs to attend this transformative event.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm

Location: Lorraine Gregory Communications, 95-A Executive Dr., Edgewood, NY 11717

Registration: Click here, visit liaacc.org/events-calendar, or contact Phil Andrews at (347) 475-7158

For more information about the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce and its initiatives, please visit www.liaacc.org.

About the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC)

The LIAACC is the largest African American Chamber in New York State. Its mission is to advance and promote economic development and growth for small and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on businesses of African ancestry. Through advocacy, networking, and educational opportunities, LIAACC helps business owners achieve sustainable success. The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. supports the programs and activities of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. The foundation is a 501c3 Non-for-Profit organization.

The African American Chamber Small Business Foundation, Inc. services the minority community in counties of Downstate, New York which includes New York City, 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.

About the Lorraine Gregory Communications

LGC is an award-winning marketing agency providing consulting, strategy, and campaign services. Three core functions: Creative, Video, and Print & Direct Marketing, are used—in unison or independently—to provide outcome driven solutions for clients. Their comprehensive capabilities and depth of knowledge make them a unique resource for their clients’ marketing needs.