“The 100” Attracts Diverse Leaders To Networking Soirée Through The Power of Partnership/ “The 100” Networking Soirée

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“The 100” Attracts Diverse Leaders To Networking Soirée Through The Power of Partnership

Left to Right: Phil Andrews, Founding President – 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. and Kepherd Daniel Senior with the Hempstead Beacon, part of the Long Island Herald Newspaper.  Mr. Kepherd covers Hempstead and Oceanside!  

Many of the members “The 100” are leaders of other organizations on local, regional, and national levels. These men serve as trailblazers and role models for today’s youth who will assume their positions tomorrow. Through example and leadership training, our members work tirelessly to help empower mentees to build character and create hope, aspirations, plans, and futures. Our motto, “What They See Is What They’ll Be®” is epitomized in the servant leadership of our members.

Long Island, New York - The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. attracted a diverse group of professionals and small business owners from throughout the Eastern District of New York to its Networking Soirée at AG Steakhouse, Westbury, New York.  The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.’s goal of hosting the soirée was to share its mission with diverse stakeholder and inform them of its core mission of “Four For The Future” by engaging their stakeholders to become partners of the “100” by aligning with them and assisting them to carry out their mission. 

The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. was incorporated on December 27th, 2021. The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. is comprised of the counties of Kings (Brooklyn), Nassau, Queens, Richmond, and Suffolk and concurrently with the Southern District, the waters within the counties of Bronx and New York.  The founders of 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. have a long and lengthy history of service and commitment to the community.  

The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. was formed to address the current issues of our day in our community and to build upon the illustrious foundation of the men who paved the way for a more just and equitable society.  Together the group is determined to use every ounce of their ability to have a positive impact on their problems, challenges, and opportunities, and provide viable solutions. Phil Andrews, Founding President – 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.

Get The Scoop On How NY State's Largest African American Chamber Of Commerce Celebrated Black History Month

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New York State’s largest Chamber LIAACC Host Black History Program in Hempstead

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”

Can Black Spending On Health And Beauty Care Product Dollars Serve As An Economic Boom For Our Community?

By Phil Andrews, Southeast Queens, New York - It is no secret that African Americans spend a huge amount of money on Health and Beauty Products. A recent article suggests that African American spend to the tune of $437 million in the ethnic hair and beauty market.

We need to reconsider areas such as these where we are spending a substantial amount of money as potential opportunities to expand employment and wealth. The strength of African Americans as a community needs to parlay into using our collective will, collective consciousness, and spending purse to have our dollars remain in areas of our community to support existing businesses in the health and beauty industry.

Recently, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the Southeast Queens Scoop, began to work with ButterMEssentials, a Natural Hair Care and Body Company which has produced a variety of products which cater to women, men, and children so there is something for the whole family. Quality Business partnerships such as these will yield tremendous success in the Black Community.

 To visit ButterMEssentials online just click here to view their entire catalog of products or make a purchase today.

One of the first thing we need to do is to identify where we spend our dollars as community daily, and then come up with a comprehensive plan of how we can redirect our dollars in a way that will lead to building sustainable communities across America. We also need to understand that ideas are not only sources of pleasure, but can be turned into sources on power and economic wealth.

The Southeast Queens Scoop, serves as a anchor publication for a rich demographic of wealthy Blacks in New York and is also a business that should be supported in the community through subscriptions and advertisements. As a leading online digital news source it serves as a conduit for the start of effective change by putting good ideas out to the masses in our community, and at the same time exposing the community to quality Black Owned Products and Services.

Small Business Owners and Professionals are encouraged to contact Southeast Queens Scoop to offer their products and services to one of the wealthiest Black communities in the nation." Phil Andrews, President, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

New York State's largest African American Chamber of Commerce supporting a Black-owned Business in Southeast, Queens, New York It is my goal and plan in the future to host meetings such as how to open a storefront in the community, how to pool assets together as community for inside first, then outside community development, and how about a black venture capital fund.

Access to capital forums, conferences and expos are also on the agenda to make a difference in our community in the area of economic empowerment. As President of the New York State’s largest African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and situated in the largest business market for African Americans in the Queens County, we can’t sit back and be idle about the possibilities we can create if we work together as a community. Over a period of time we will continue to look at different segments of the economy where are dollars a flowing out of the community and begin to look at how we can redirect our spending in a positive manner.

We can apply this idea and concept to communities across Black America! About: The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. – The LI African American Chamber of Long Island is New York State’s largest African American Chamber and currently serves the counties of Kings, Nassau, Queens and Suffolk.

The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has appeared on WABC Here and Now and NBC’s Positively Black and has been featured in Black Enterprise Magazine for the work they are doing in the area of Economic Empowerment.

About Phil Andrews: Phil Andrews is the President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. an affiliate of the US Black Chambers, Inc. and Past President of the 100 Black Men of Long Island.

Mr. Andrews is also the President-Emeritus of the Black Public Relations Society-New York an affiliate chapter of the National Black Public Relations Society.

Mr. Andrews has appeared on WABC Here and Now and NBC’s Positively Black. Mr. Andrews is a Black Enterprise BE Modern Man.

Phil Andrews is also the 2019 Small Business Champion for the New York District Office of the United States Small Business Administration.

To join the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. today log on to www.liaacc.org

Growing A Small Business In Today's World

By Phil Andrews

New York, New York - Growing A Small Business In Today's World takes a variety of skillsets and mindsets. Business tasks are very different today with fast paced changing aspects of technology.

We rely on our cell phones, desktops, and iphones more today than any other device in the past. Our typical day often entails checking for missed messages throughout the day and don't forget responding to text messages all times of the day and night.

I must admit technology offers quite a bit of advantages in a wide range of activities. If you are into investing you might find yourself managing your acorn account, stash account, savings and checking account or retirement account via one of the above devices.