Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Announces Pre-Small Business Saturday Brunch

Long Island, NY — [November 11, 2025] — The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) is proud to announce its upcoming Pre-Small Business Saturday Bruch celebration, an initiative dedicated to encouraging the community to shop local, support Minority-owned enterprises, and strengthen the region’s small-business economy. The event will be held on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 and is open to the public.

Small Business Saturday is a nationwide movement designed to highlight the tremendous contributions of small businesses to local economies. As the largest African American Chamber in the State of New York, LIAACC continues to serve as a leading voice for minority-owned businesses across Long Island and beyond.

“Our Small Business Saturday event provides a direct opportunity for the community to see and support the vibrant business talent that exists across the region,” said Phil Andrews, President of LIAACC. “When consumers buy local, they help sustain jobs, build wealth, and empower the business owners who make our communities strong.”

The chamber highlights the need to support a variety of activities such as:

• Local Vendor Marketplaces
• Business Resource and Support Information
• Networking and Community Engagement
• Encourages Membership Sign-ups and Chamber Informational sessions
• Spotlights on Women-, Veteran-, and Minority-Owned Businesses

This event reinforces LIAACC’s commitment to fostering economic growth, increasing access to capital, and providing capacity-building opportunities for small businesses throughout Long Island.

Supporting Small Business Builds Stronger Communities

According to economic research, every dollar spent at a small business generates significant reinvestment in the local economy. Through programming, outreach, and business development services, LIAACC continues to help underserved entrepreneurs grow and scale.

“Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy,” said Andrews. “By supporting them—especially during the holiday season—we help ensure that local businesses thrive year-round.”

How to Participate!

Community members are encouraged to:

• Shop in-person with participating vendors
• Share their experience on social media using: #ShopSmallLI #ShopBlackLI #SmallBusinessSaturday
• Support featured businesses online throughout the holiday season

Event Details

Location: Suite 1937, Baldwin, New York

Event Details Date: Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Suite 1937 -1937 Grand Ave., Baldwin, New York

Cost: Free & open to the public

Click on link here to register: https://liaacc.org/events-list/#!event-list

You may also register at the link listed here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pre-saturday-small-business-brunch

About the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. - The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) is New York State’s largest African American Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on the programs and activities of the chamber or to become a member today visit: www.liaacc.org

LIAACC serves Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Brooklyn. Through advocacy, education, and direct business services, the Chamber strengthens the economic foundation of small-business owners and helps position them for long-term success. The organization connects entrepreneurs with valuable resources—including training, capital pathways, procurement opportunities, and membership networking—to support growth and sustainability.