New York, New York – New York State’s largest Chamber LIAACC Host Black History Program in the Village of Hempstead. On February 27th, 2025 the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) hosted its 2025 Black History Month Program at the Joysetta Pearse and Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County in Hempstead.
This year’s Black History Month Program was part of the chamber’s 15th year anniversary celebration; and all year the chamber celebrating the year with old and new signature programs of the chamber.
Rosa Yardon provided a new twist to LIAACC’s Black History Month Program by providing a “Trivia Game – titled “What Your Best Guess”
The program included a Supplier Diversity Presentation by Akim Jones, a fireside chat with small business owners and business leaders in the community. Nadia Diaz, Chase 401K Representative provided information Everyday 401K Retirement Options for your Employees and Amy Flores, Chase Bank Community Manager introduced the attendees to Coaching for Impact Chase for Business Program.
This groundbreaking conversation was led by the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s Vice President Rose Ward. Rose Ward is the CEO of NFocus Management Group, LLC
The panelist on the fireside chat included Phil Andrews, President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc./President, 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. *2019 NY Metro District Office of the United States Small Business Administration for 14 counties Downstate, New York and Surrounding Areas.
Anthony Quinones, is the owner of Interim CFOs an outsourced accounting agency that provides financial infrastructure for emerging startups, creatives and nonprofits so they can devote their full energy to the dream. They do your numbers, and you do your dream.
Jonathan Ortiz, Owner of Creative Focus Designs a professional photography studio located in Nassau County. Mr. Ortiz is a Certified Professional Photographer, Member of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., and Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. He is also a MWBE Certified Business by Nassau County.
Jazz Musical Entertainment was provided by Everton Bailey & the ISOP Youth Ensemble”
