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‘The 100’ Attracts Diverse Leaders To Networking Soirée Through The Power of Partnership

By NEW YORK TREND / April 27, 2025 / Comments Off on ‘The 100’ Attracts Diverse Leaders To Networking Soirée Through The Power of Partnership

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,…

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Global Prostate Cancer Advocate With New York Roots Set To Be Inducted Into Who’s Who In America

By Ann Brown / April 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Global Prostate Cancer Advocate With New York Roots Set To Be Inducted Into Who’s Who In America

Global Prostate Cancer Advocate with New York roots Set to Be Inducted into Who’s Who in America.  Who’s Who In America is a Marquis ‘Who’s Who’ Publication. Marquis Who’s Who is a publisher of biographical dictionaries that have been in existence since 1898. Award-winning actor Kevin Byrd, who is also the president of the Brown…

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Third Annual Black Authors Festival: Three Days of Edutainment, Empowerment, Culture, And Civic Engagement

By NEW YORK TREND / April 23, 2025 / Comments Off on Third Annual Black Authors Festival: Three Days of Edutainment, Empowerment, Culture, And Civic Engagement

The Black Authors Festival is the place to be during the first weekend in August. Attendees from across the country are expected to once again turn out for the annual fundraiser. The event will be held at the Breakwater Yacht Club in Sag Harbor for the newly expanded three-day festival, themed “The Power of Literacy.”…

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100 Black Men of Eastern New York Inc.’s Deep Roots On Long Island Building; As It Expands Its Service Territory To Eastern New York

By NEW YORK TREND / April 8, 2025 / Comments Off on 100 Black Men of Eastern New York Inc.’s Deep Roots On Long Island Building; As It Expands Its Service Territory To Eastern New York

The first chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. was established in New York City in 1963 and was named the One Hundred Black Men of New York, Inc. Although it was established in New York City, it had deep Roots on Long Island as many of the men in the New York City…

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Local Delivery and Marketing Grant Available to Suffolk County Small Businesses Through JumpSMART Small Business Downtown Investment Program 

By NEW YORK TREND / March 25, 2025 / Comments Off on Local Delivery and Marketing Grant Available to Suffolk County Small Businesses Through JumpSMART Small Business Downtown Investment Program 

 “Through our partnership with Trellus, we are investing in the heart and soul of our local economies, ensuring that minority-owned small businesses not only survive but thrive in today’s competitive marketplace,” said Phil Andrews, LIAACC President. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce partners with Trellus to launch the LIAACC Delivery Grant The LIAACC Delivery…

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Rose Ward and Jordon Isaac Honored with Impact and Inclusion Awards by Long Island Business News

By NEW YORK TREND / February 9, 2025 / Comments Off on Rose Ward and Jordon Isaac Honored with Impact and Inclusion Awards by Long Island Business News

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.

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Minority Enterprise Development Month (MED Month) 2025 2.0 Set for Oct. 9th, 2025, 1 Day of Activities

By NEW YORK TREND / February 9, 2025 / Comments Off on Minority Enterprise Development Month (MED Month) 2025 2.0 Set for Oct. 9th, 2025, 1 Day of Activities

Activities 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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Hofstra University President Susan Poser to Headline International Women’s Day 2025 Conference: In Pursuit of Happiness & Health

By NEW YORK TREND / January 14, 2025 / Comments Off on Hofstra University President Susan Poser to Headline International Women’s Day 2025 Conference: In Pursuit of Happiness & Health

Hofstra University’s President Susan Poser set to headline the International Women’s Day Conference March 8th, 2025, at Hofstra University. The conference will begin at 10:00 am and end at 4:00 pm.  This year’s theme for the International Women’s Day 2025 Conference is “In Pursuit of Happiness & Health.” PIX11 New Reporter Monica Morales will be…

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Global Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate Kevin Byrd To Feature On One Times Square Illumination Board January 2025

By NEW YORK TREND / January 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Global Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate Kevin Byrd To Feature On One Times Square Illumination Board January 2025

Global Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate Kevin Byrd Set to be featured on One Times Square Illumination Board for four-night run during the month of January 2025. About: Kevin Byrd — Kevin Byrd is the President/Founder of the BrownByrd Foundation, and is the most awarded Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate Worldwide. He has served with distinction as…

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Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Announces Minority Enterprise Development Week for October 2024

By NEW YORK TREND / August 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Announces Minority Enterprise Development Week for October 2024

The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) has announced its upcoming Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, set to take place in October 2024. Founded by LIAACC President Phil Andrews three years ago, MED Week is a significant initiative aimed at promoting the growth and development of minority-owned businesses across New York State. This…

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