LIAACC Highlights the Leadership, Impact, and Accomplishments of Rose Ward

New York, New York - Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Highlights the Leadership, Impact, and Accomplishments of Rose Ward. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC), New York State’s largest African American chamber, proudly highlights the exceptional contributions and impact of Rose Ward, whose work has significantly strengthened the chamber’s programs, membership engagement, partnerships, and community reach.

Since joining the chamber, Rose Ward has demonstrated unwavering dedication to advancing LIAACC’s mission of supporting small businesses, fostering economic empowerment, and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs across Long Island, New York City, and beyond. Her leadership and strategic engagement have directly contributed to increased visibility for the chamber, enhanced member support services, and the successful execution of key programming.

Rose Ward is the Vice President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Secretary for the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc., and the Owner of NFocus Management Group, LLC

About: Rose Ward, Owner of NFocus Management Group, LLC - Rose Ward, MBA, is a turnaround professional with over 12 years of classroom experience facilitating business management, professional development and IT classes.

She teaches others how to innovate and helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses to create new wealth. As a consultant, Rose has ten years of business experience in numerous industries, from start-ups to mature businesses.

Throughout her career, she has served on the board of directors of various companies and handled projects involving plan development, grant management, human resource allocations and non-profit entities in the public and private sectors.

Rose's experience displays her ability to translate key business management and her most important strength is an ability to quickly analyze a company's strengths and weaknesses and communicate that analysis to the stakeholders.

In addition, she has a comprehensive knowledge of the working capital required to start a business, and is working with lenders, the SBDC (Small Business Development Centers), and companies to meet the combined objectives of both. Rose understands what lenders want and need and understands how companies produce profits and cash flow.

Key Highlights of Rose Ward’s Impact

• Strengthened Member Relations & Engagement - Rose has fostered deeper connections with existing members while creating welcoming pathways for new business owners to join the chamber. Her responsiveness, professionalism, and personal commitment to member success have made her a trusted resource within the organization.

• Expanded Community Partnerships - Through relationship building with local businesses, nonprofits, civic leaders, and partner organizations, Rose has helped expand the chamber’s collaborative footprint. These partnerships have opened doors for new programming, sponsorships, and mutually beneficial community initiatives.

• Enhanced Event Execution & Visibility - Rose has played an instrumental role in organizing, promoting, and supporting chamber events—including networking gatherings, conferences, membership drives, and special initiatives. Her efforts have contributed to increased attendance, stronger programming, and higher community engagement.

• Promoted Economic Empowerment Initiatives - She has been a vocal advocate for connecting members with resources such as technical assistance, procurement opportunities, business education, and capacity-building services—aligning with LIAACC’s mission to help entrepreneurs grow and scale.

• Recognized for Professional Excellence - Rose’s dedication has earned her praise from chamber leadership, members, and community stakeholders. Her steady commitment to service excellence reflects the chamber’s core values and contributes to LIAACC’s continued statewide recognition.

A Valuable Asset to the Chamber’s Ongoing Growth - LIAACC President Phil Andrews praised Ward’s efforts: “Rose Ward has been an outstanding contributor to our chamber’s growth. Her service, professionalism, and passion for helping business owners succeed have been invaluable to our mission. Her work continues to support the chamber’s strategic goals, including membership expansion, fundraising initiatives, community collaborations, and statewide advocacy for minority-owned businesses.”

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About: The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. - The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) is New York State’s largest African American chamber and a regional affiliate of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. The chamber serves Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings Counties and is committed to advancing economic empowerment through technical assistance, advocacy, capacity building, and high-impact programming.