ICYMI You Don't Want to Miss This Year's Networking Soirée & Holiday Fundraiser

New York, New York - ICYMI: Last Year’s African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. Networking Soirée & Holiday Fundraiser — And Why You Can’t Afford to Miss This Year’s Celebration

The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc., alongside the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC), the New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce (NYCMSBCC), and 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc., proudly announces the return of the Annual Networking Soirée & Holiday Fundraiser—a signature year-end celebration of business, leadership, philanthropy, and partnership.

Last year’s event set record attendance, strengthened donor participation, and brought together professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate allies in a powerful show of unity. This year’s Soirée builds on that momentum under the 2025 theme:

For Event Details to register click on link here: https://tinyurl.com/FoundationNetworkingSoiree

Event: 2nd Annual Networking Soirée — “The Power of Partnership”
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Fogo De Chão, 235 Old Country Carle Place, NY, 11514 USA

Theme: “The Power of Partnership”

A Look Back: Last Year’s High-Impact Celebration

The 2024 Holiday Networking Soirée brought together a vibrant cross-section of New York’s business community. Highlights included:

• A packed venue with diverse entrepreneurs and professionals
• Live networking activations that led to new collaborations and clients
• A successful fundraising campaign supporting small-business programs
• Motivational remarks from community leaders and partners
• First-time attendees who became members, donors, and monthly supporters
• Partnerships that continued throughout 2025

The energy, unity, and excitement from last year’s event laid the foundation for an even bigger, more influential celebration this year.

ABOUT THE FOUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS & WHY THEY MATTER

This year’s Soirée represents a landmark collaboration between four influential organizations dedicated to economic empowerment, leadership development, and community advancement.

1. African American Small Business Foundation, Inc.

As the nonprofit economic engine supporting minority-owned businesses, the Foundation provides:

• Entrepreneurial training
• Scholarships
• Business capacity-building programs
• Technical assistance
• Annual community-based development initiatives

Funds raised from the Soirée power these life-changing programs that expand access, close gaps, and uplift underserved communities.

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

Recognized as the largest African American Chamber of Commerce in New York State, LIAACC is known for:

• Decades of service to the small business community
• Statewide and national recognition for excellence
• Advocacy for equitable access to contracts and opportunities
• Corporate engagement, partnerships, and economic development

LIAACC’s commitment to growing businesses across Long Island, Queens, and Kings counties remains unmatched.

3. New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce (NYCMSBCC)

Serving New York City’s five boroughs, NYCMSBCC expands the partnership’s footprint into the largest and most diverse economic market in the nation. The Chamber provides:

• Certification and procurement support
• Financial readiness training
• Networking and entrepreneurship programs
• Supplier diversity opportunities
• Local advocacy for small business advancement

Its inclusion deepens the partnership’s reach across New York State.

4. 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.

100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. adds a powerful dimension of leadership, mentorship, and community empowerment to this partnership. As part of the nationally recognized 100 Black Men of America network, the organization focuses on:

• Education and youth mentorship
• Economic empowerment and financial literacy
• Health & wellness advocacy
• Leadership development
• Community uplift through proven programming

Their involvement strengthens the partnership by aligning business growth with mentorship, leadership, and generational impact.

Together, the collective mission becomes not only to empower businesses, but to empower families, youth, and community ecosystems.

WHY THIS FOUR-ORGANIZATION PARTNERSHIP IS ESSENTIAL

The collaboration between these organizations represents one of the most powerful African American–led business and leadership alliances in New York. Together, they:

• Serve thousands of entrepreneurs, families, and youth
• Expand opportunities for minority-owned businesses
• Offer leadership and mentorship pipelines for the next generation
• Advocate for resources and programs that build economic mobility
• Strengthen small business ecosystems across Long Island and New York City
• Create unified strategies to grow businesses, leaders, and communities

This partnership ensures that every dollar raised and every connection made supports multi-generational impact.

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP: Why This Year’s Theme Matters

The “Power of Partnership” theme recognizes that transformational progress happens when organizations unite around a shared mission. With four respected institutions aligned in purpose, the impact multiplies.

This Theme Is Important Because:

✔ It Strengthens Our Economic Ecosystem

Partnership expands access, multiplies resources, and connects communities.

✔ It Builds Generational Leadership

100 Black Men of Eastern New York helps groom future leaders while the Chambers support established entrepreneurs—creating a full pipeline.

✔ It Unites Business, Community & Philanthropy

The Soirée represents all three sectors working together for real change.

✔ It Creates Sustainable Impact

Collective efforts lead to long-term economic empowerment and social uplift.

✔ It Ensures No Community Is Left Behind

Through shared programs, shared funding, and shared vision, all four organizations move forward together.

WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS YEAR’S SOIRÉE

This year’s event will feature:

• High-level networking
• Special guest appearances
• Expansion of the partnership efforts
• New donor opportunities
• A celebration of leadership, growth, and community unity
• An evening designed to support programs that change lives

If you are committed to elevating minority business development, leadership, and community empowerment—this is the must-attend event of the season.

CALL TO ACTION

Support the mission.

Support the partnership.

Support the businesses, families, and communities that depend on this work.

For media inquiries, sponsorship packets, or event details, contact: Email: info@liaacc.org

For Event Details to register click on link here: https://tinyurl.com/FoundationNetworkingSoiree