Long Island Business News has selected Rose Ward, Vice President of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc./Owner NFocus Management Group, LLC and Jordon Isaac, PMP Suffolk County Director for Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc./Owner Cornucopia Business Consulting as a recipients of the Impact and Inclusion Awards.
Read MoreActivities during MED Month 2025 will be a part of the chamber’s 15th 2025 activities celebrating theachievement of African American Small Business Owners in New York State LIAACC General Meeting Special Guest Speaker from Empire State Development (LIAACC) – Jason M. Clark, Esq. Executive Vice President of Empire State Development. New York, New York – Since…
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The growing trend of “quiet firing” is a subtle but damaging strategy being employed by some employers to nudge unwanted employees out of the workplace. Unlike traditional termination, quiet firing relies on passive-aggressive tactics such as reducing responsibilities, cutting pay, or consistently criticizing an employee’s work without clear communication. While it may seem like an…
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Will Cyrus, a dynamic entrepreneur and visionary, has carved out a remarkable path from financial services to redefining the luxury real estate market in Dallas, Texas. Originally from Pompano Beach, Florida, and now residing in Dallas, Cyrus has leveraged his background in life insurance with industry giants like Fidelity Investments and Northwestern Mutual to build…
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Carrie Bloxson has shattered another glass ceiling by becoming the inaugural Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Hachette Book Group (HBG), a leading trade publisher and division of Hachette Livre. This appointment marks a historic milestone as Bloxson becomes the first Black woman to lead HR at HBG, furthering the company’s commitment to innovation, diversity,…
Read MoreIn the heart of Philadelphia, a culinary revolution is happening. Enter Bake’n Bacon, a gourmet, bacon-themed restaurant that’s quickly becoming one of the city’s must-visit spots. Known for turning bacon into a show-stopping star of a variety of dishes, Bake’n Bacon is not just a restaurant—it’s a destination, redefining Philadelphia’s food scene. Behind this innovative…
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A recent survey by ResumeBuilder.com reveals that 1 in 5 full-time workers would accept a pay cut in exchange for a four-day workweek, highlighting the growing appeal of work-life balance in modern employment. The survey, conducted with 1,250 full-time employees, shows widespread enthusiasm for the concept, with 83% preferring a 40-hour schedule spread across four…
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Shae Primus, owner and lead matchmaker at Upper Echelon Matchmaking, is more than a TV personality—she’s a bona fide relationship expert with a track record to prove it. Specializing in connecting Black single professionals in Atlanta, Primus has been in the business of love since 2013, successfully matching over 500 couples. Her impressive results have…
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Since its inception in 2022 Minority Enterprise Development Week in New York State has continued to fuel the growth of small and midsized businesses in the State of New York. Med Week 2024 2.0 was planned and presented through a unique partnership which included the Long Island African AmericanChamber of Commerce, Inc., 100 Black Men of…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced recently that her office has secured over $4.6 million in restitution for small businesses defrauded by NLS Equipment Finance LLC (NLS EF) and Leasing Expenses Company, LLC (LEC), spinoff companies of the disbanded Northern Leasing Systems. The restitution is a result of lawsuits filed under New York’s anti-fraud…
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